Is it safe to track Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda? One reason that makes Uganda a premier destiantion for all gorilla trekking Safari destinations. Your safety and security to everyone visiting the Gorillas remains the key focus in Uganda. With trained Game rangers armed and monitoring the paremeters 24/7 gives it a no doubt a safe destination for a Uganda tourist.

Gorilla tracking Safari contribute a major traffic to Uganda’s Gorilla Tourism with the most number of Visiting Tourists visiting Uganda throught the year to have an eye to the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda. The Visitors book with African Adventure Travelers, a local tour Operator which does secure a gorilla permit from the governments of Uganda and Rwanda. The gorilla permits range from 600 USD TO 1500 USD, this ascertains you which Section you shall visit, there are safe guarded sections with most of armed game rangers, Uganda peoples defense forces (UPDF) in Uganda and the Rwandan Patriotic Front Forces. All this keeps a traveler in a comfort zone to see the Mountain throught the year safe and secure in the pearl of Africa.

Is it safe to track Gorillas – Apparently Uganda and Rwanda faces no loopholes in gorilla trekking security, the security along the tracking zones is manifested by the armed game rangers who indeed shall escort you to on your Gorilla trek. Uganda has boosted Gorilla tracking security by installing additional forces like the Uganda Tourism Police that performs their activities in hand with the Uganda Peoples defense forces (UPDF).

The Game rangers in Bwindi Impenetrable forest, Mgahinga Gorilla Nation Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda are well educated with Gorilla Knowledge and above all have love for conservation of the Mountain Gorillas, they have all been trained Keep Gorilla Trekking safe and secure. They will help you locate the Mountain Gorillas in the Parks. With the revenue generated from tourism, the rangers have been motivated to love their work as they get enough pay to boost their families and most of these local guides are employed from with in the local communities. In the Democratic republic of congo, the conservation of Mountain Gorillas is forefront and there have been installation of strong safety means and currently Tourism has reopened in Virunga National Park in DR Congo.

Is Gorilla Trekking Safe in Uganda or Rwanda?

Uganda and Rwanda are of no doubt Africa’s premier destination and safest countries to track Mountain Gorillas, these countries neither have African Versions of drive-by shootings or gun-ownership which gives a broad panorama of travelling safely with no worries. With Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park being a key tourist hub for mountain gorilla trekking safaris, Our guides will drive you to the southwestern part of Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) bordering the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift for your Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. And for those crossing to Rwanda to Gorillas, we will transfer you to the northwestern Rwanda for a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park.

Is it safe to track Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda?

All the gorilla tracking Parks; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park are accessed on foot and all a visiting travelers on a gorilla trek can’t venture alone into the jungles of Africa without an armed game ranger. This is done as a key protective measure to ensure safety to our gorilla trekkers and perhaps sharing with them more knowledge about the gorillas like how they feed, lay nests, groom each other so as to offer an amazing memorable experience.

All visiting tourists who come for a gorilla trek in countries of Uganda, Rwanda and congo are given rules and guidelines for Gorilla Trekking to ensure more safety while you venture in the park. The Mountain Gorillas you intend to visit are habituated meaning that they are familiar with people. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has 14 habituated mountain gorilla groups all open to tourism in four different sectors of Buhoma, Ruhijja, Rushaga and the Nkuringo all under the management of Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Gorilla Tracking is one of the notable demanding activity down the African Jungles with a magnificent mixed geographic show piece. The more prepared you are, the more enjoyable gorilla tracking Safari will be. The safari can be tailored to include Mountain Hiking Safaris as well as other wildlife Safari not forgetting visiting the communities that live nearby the park(Batwa forest pygmies). Physical fitness is one aspect of preparation that takes time and commitment.