8 reasons for going mountain gorilla trekking : Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the most sought after safari activities in Uganda, Rwanda and the democratic republic of congo. Over 1000 travelers visit either one of these countries through the year just to trek the gorillas and get a glimpse of the mighty apes. These gorillas are known to be not just rare primates’ species but also the most interesting of them all that’s why people like to visit these gorillas.
On a mountain gorilla trekking experience you have to go ascend deep into the mountainous forest till you find the gorillas and when you find them you will spend an hour with them, just observing them in their normal day to day life and activities.
As you are in their presence, you should know that some rules apply like not using flash photography, keeping a 7m distance between you and the gorillas, not touching the gorillas, not feeding the gorillas, not coughing into them or sneezing among other things. The trekking rangers and your tour consultant can share more about these guidelines.
The mountain gorilla trekking experiences come at a cost of 700 usd in Uganda, 1500 usd in Rwanda and 400 usd in the democratic republic of congo. These are the fees for the mountain gorilla trekking permits that allow you to access the park for the trekking expereice. They are usually ooked about 3 months or a month before the trekking expereice.
The permits can be booked online or through your tour consultant. Please don’t book permits from a third party or anyone who is not the right authority for acquiring permits. Also remember the permits are not transferable so don’t think of selling them to anyone, no one else can use them who is not you.
Well that all said, you may ask yourself with all these guidelines surrounding the gorillas why do people still go for mountain gorilla trekking. Here are the top 8 reasons why people have or are go for mountain gorilla trekking.
- the gorillas
of course the main reason for mountain gorilla trekking is to see the mighty gorillas, the rare apes in their habitats. These primates are very unqiue and refreshing to see no wonder people folk all these parks to see them.
- the forest adventure
the forest adventure is more about exploring the forest as you trek through to go where the gorillas are. You get to see numerous tree species as you touch them, you can even stop by the trees to get a more close look at them enjoying them and learning more about them. The forest also has some rare butterfly species that can leave a smile on your face.
- trekking adventure
The whole experience of trekking is an adventure and on a safari, it’s what people want to get an adventure to remember. So people go for this because of the adventure.
- Fun
Mountain gorilla trekking is a fun experience so people go for it because they are interested in that kind of fun.
- other activities
on a mountain gorilla trekking experience you get the opportunity to do other activities like bird watching, nature walks, community visits, mountain climbing, among other activities. Some of these activities you are not able to find in savanah parks.
- its different from other safaris
a mountain gorilla trekking safari is different from other savanah safari parks, so going for the trek is something very unquie for those who take part in it.
- its involving
because of the trekking the gorilla trekking experience is very involving, so you get to be more involved.
- Sightings
There are beautiful sightings all over the gorilla parks, which is refreshing for the trekkers.
