Trekking to see Mountain Gorillas or Eastern Gorillas in their natural habitat is without doubt the most unusual experience and a dream come true for most holidaymakers. But, what leaves most of the Gorilla trekkers uncertain and asking themselves is if it is possible to arrange the Last Minute Gorilla Trekking safari? The positive answer is outrightly yes! Last Minute Gorilla trekking safaris can still be arranged in Rwanda, Uganda and D.R. Congo. The Last Minute Gorilla Trekking experience in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo is a special Gorilla safari all intended to make every enthusiastic gorilla trekker realize his or her dreams.
The beauty about last minute gorilla trekking experience is that it comes with some incredible offers or discounts for gorilla trekkers to enjoy. It is such an exceptional gorilla safari arrangement though at times, there are challenges that come with it a fact that gorilla trekking is the most sough-after wildlife experience.
But what is essential when planning for Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Tour to Uganda, Rwanda or the D.R. Congo is mainly availability of gorilla permits in the respective gorilla destination you plan to visit to see gorillas. But, this shouldn’t be a big worry to you!
How we arrange Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Safaris?
We understand that Gorilla Trekking is every trekker’s dream adventure and notably, a major highlight for most of Uganda safaris, Rwanda tours or Congo safaris. Yes, most often, we advised our visitors to have their Gorilla Permits booked early at least 2 to 6 months prior the actual date of traveling to Uganda or Rwanda to engage in a trek to see Mountain Gorillas. This is entirely aimed at reducing the risk of not finding permits which results into disappointments.
But, in a case where we get a short notice to plan a Gorilla safari, we can still be of great help to you. Get in touch with our team even if you are interested in a 1 day Gorilla Trek Uganda or Rwanda, 2 days or 3 days, we shall have your dreams achieved.
Immediately, you send us an email, our team will crosscheck availability of gorilla permits in Uganda on your behalf. Once our team finds out that Uganda Wildlife Authority or Rwanda Development Board still has Gorilla Permits for booking, a quote shall be sent to you. Later, after you have agreed with the terms, our team shall send you the invoice and mode of payment. You make payment only as per our acceptable modes!
We are the best Tour Operator on ground noted for our outstanding Gorilla safari experiences in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo. We arrange the best Gorilla tours and with Gorilla Permits being a must-have, we make sure that you have your permit booked early enough. Interestingly, in Uganda for instance, Tour Operators are given 80% of the Uganda Gorilla Permits which increases visitor chances to find a permit even during the Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Tour.
Last Minute Gorilla Trekking – Uganda.
Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Trips can be arranged in Uganda, taking you to explore the country’s 2 splendid Gorilla safari destinations-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. In Uganda, Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Tours to Bwindi or Mgahinga can be done on 2 day Gorilla Tour from Kigali Rwanda, 3 days Gorilla Safari from Kigali or Kampala, 4 days Double Gorilla Trek, 5 days Gorilla & Wildlife Safari. These are the best Gorilla Safari packages for Uganda safari travelers on budget holiday.
There is also a special arrange for Luxury Travelers-especially with our Luxury Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Holidays from Kigali or Kampala. Here, our Gorilla safaris include high-end accommodation, luxury means and so on. You can book any of our 2 days Luxury Gorilla Trekking Trip from Rwanda, 3 days Luxury Gorilla Tracking, 5 days Gorillas & Chimpanzee Trekking, 6 days to even 10 days Luxury Gorilla & Wildlife Safari.
Uganda is amazingly one of the best places in the world where Mountain Gorillas are found. In the 2 Uganda National Parks; Bwindi and Mgahinga National Park, it is where about half of all the 1063 Mountain Gorillas believed to be on earth today are confined. They are all nestled in the extreme South-western part of Uganda, 8-9 hours’ drive from Kampala. The high Mountain Gorilla numbers in Uganda make it a home to the highest habituated families and today, Gorilla Trekkers are allocated to any of Uganda’s 21 groups to track in a group of 8 visitors.
In Uganda, whether you are on a Last Minute Gorilla Trekking experience as a budget/luxury traveler, all Gorilla Treks are done in any of the 5 areas. In Bwindi National Park, trekkers can travel to Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo or Rushaga Gorilla Trekking sectors to start their treks with early morning briefing on Gorilla Tracking rules & regulations. In Mgahinga National Park, Ntebeko is the only area to begin a Gorilla Trek to search for the only Nyakagezi gorilla family that is open for Gorilla Trekking. Undertaking the Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Tour to Mgahinga lets you enjoy a trek to see Mountain Gorillas less of crowds.
Gorilla Permits in Uganda.
Like any normal Gorilla Tour, valid Gorilla Permits are a must to carry even if it is during a Last Minute Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi & Mgahinga N/Parks. All Gorilla Trekking permits for Bwindi & Mgahinga in Uganda are booked at USD700 (foreign nonresidents), USD600 (foreign residents) & UGX 250,000 (East African Citizens-Ugandans, Rwandans and Kenyans.).
Last Minute Gorilla Habituation Experience – Uganda.
Other than the normal Last Minute Gorilla Treks, the Last Minute Gorilla Habituation Experience can also be arranged. This is only possible while on Uganda Gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a home to all 459 Mountain Gorillas. Last Minute Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda guarantees you 4 hours with the endangered Mountain Gorillas in the wild.
The term Gorilla Habituation means a process in which the wild Mountain Gorillas are trained by trackers/scientists/researchers such that they become familiar with people.
Normally, the process can last for 2 or 3 years but even less than 2 years depending on how quick a gorilla family group can adapt and then it can be opened for the normal Gorilla Trekking. This means, Gorilla Habituation comes first then the normal Gorilla Trekking commences later on – the 2 activities are a must-do while on Uganda Gorilla Holiday.
In Uganda, you can book a Last Minute Gorilla Habituation Trip to only Bwindi and enjoy the habituation experience in Rushaga sector. To be allowed to undertake a Gorilla Habituation Experience, all travelers on Last Minute Gorilla Habituation must have a valid permit which each costs USD1500.
Last Minute Gorilla Trekking – Rwanda.
All Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda are booked for only Volcanoes National Park where you will find some of the endangered Mountain Gorillas. This is a notable gorilla destination where the world’s great primatologist, researcher & scientist – Dian Fossey conducted her 18 years research on gorillas. The park sits on an area of 160sq.kms in the Northwestern Rwanda just a short distance from Kigali capital.
Journey from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park takes just 2-3 hours’ drive making it the most accessible Gorilla safari park in Africa from the city center. While on a last minute gorilla trekking in Volcanoes N/Park, there are 13 habituated gorilla groups to track and like Uganda, a maximum of 8 visitors track one group per day. Gorilla Permits in Rwanda are only issued to Gorilla Trekkers above 15 years and at USD1500 per person.
Best time to visit.
The best time to visit Uganda or Rwanda for Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Trip is during dry season. Each year, there are 2 important dry seasons that every Gorilla Trekker must mark on his or her calendar – that is from June to September & December to February. During these 2 drier seasons, Uganda’s and Rwanda’s Parks experience the best weather conditions characterized by little or no rains making it easier to trek through the bamboo plantations as you look for a dedicated Mountain Gorilla family. The dry season is also a period when Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda is at its peak and it means that the demand for Gorilla Permits increases.
There is also possibility to arrange a Last Minute Gorilla Trekking during the wetter/rainy months characterized by abundant forage for Mountain Gorillas due to heavy rains that supports plant growth. The wet season in Rwanda and Uganda often occurs from March to May and October to November. It is during these months when Gorilla safari parks record the highest amount of rainfall and usually, the ground/steep slopes can be muddy/slippery.
What to carry for your last minute gorilla Trekking Trip?
Whether you plan to book your Gorilla safari in Advance or on Last Minute, make sure you pack well and essentially, include key items only. Your pack should therefore include valid Gorilla Permit, ordinary Garden gloves, long sleeved shirts, Camera, Daypack, Rain jacket, Trousers, Bottled water & Snacks and Insect repellents etc.
