Where to See Gorillas in Africa

Where to see mountain gorillas in Africa?Are There gorillas in Africa? The answer is yes.There are many different places where these endangered mountain gorillas can be trekked. Below are some of the famous places for gorilla trekking in Africa.

1. Uganda, A True Gorilla Trekking Experience!

Uganda makes it on top of destinations in Africa where you can see the gorillas.  You visit Bwindi Forest National Park for the ultimate mountain gorilla trekking. A gorilla permit costs $ 700 per person per trek (1 hour with the mountain gorillas.)

The other park for gorilla tours in Uganda is Mgahinga national park is also part of the tri national Virunga conservation Area and the habituated gorillas usually cross into DRC.Also hiking to the top of Mt sabinyo where Rwanda, Uganda and DRC meet.

This is also an exceptional way of seeing the mountain gorillas in their kingdom and it’s an island of forest that is enclosed by the sea of the densely populated farmland.

2. See The Mountain Gorillas Of Rwanda – Volcanoes National Park

A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is the most luxurious safari in Africa. Rwanda is a size of the wales, with good main roads and it’s well developed with the sub structure. The best gorilla treks in Rwanda are offered by Wild Whispers Africa Ltd.

It’s also known that it’s the work of Dian Fossey that fictionalized in the film gorillas in the mist, and this has made Rwanda’s volcanoes National park people’s choice for mountain gorilla trekking. There are the relaxed gorillas and the open habitat, montane vegetation with the stunning views that improve the many chances of good gorilla watching experience.

3.Gorilla Tours In Democratic Republic Of Congo, Eastern Lowland Gorillas

3 of the 4 sub species of mountain gorillas are also found in DR Congo. Gorilla tours with the habituated groups started in the 1970s.

In Congo, you can see the gorillas at Madiakoko Mountains, Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park.

Best place to see gorillas

When To Go To See The Mountain Gorillas In Africa?

Gorilla trekking can be conducted all year around in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The best time to go gorilla trekking in during the months of June, July, August, September and December. This is because there are less rains and the parks are drier, making it simple to hike and see the gorillas .In Bwindi the average temperature throughout the year is 11°C/52°F in the morning and 23°C/73°F in the afternoon.

• January and February: Low season offering less huge crowds. Very little or on rain.
• March, April and May: Its rains a lot during these months. Most challenging during the trek, the slopes are slippery.
• June, July & August: Peak season, its important to buy your permits early since they run out. Best time for gorilla safari in Uganda and Rwanda.