Walking with gorillas is an extraordinary and unforgettable expedition that you can only find in Africa. Here we have the mountain gorillas and lowland gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.

It is in Uganda you find the highest population of mountain gorillas and that is in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, remember Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part of the Virunga slopes that is shared by the 03 countries that is Uganda – Mgahinga, Rwanda – Volcanoes and then Democratic Republic of Congo – Virunga. It is Democratic Republic of Congo with mountain gorillas and Lowland gorillas in Virunga and Kahuzi Biega National Parks respectively.

Walking with gorillas you are required to prepare in advance, you need to be fully healthy and fit as the habitat of these great apes are hilly. You will need to have the permission from the authorities that do advocate for the long-life sustainability of these great apes in the mist.

It is advisable that before 04 month prior to your visit you purchase the gorilla permit from respective authorities. In Uganda, you will have to acquire it through the registered tour operator who are agents of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Rwanda Development Board (Irembo) for Rwanda and then the Virunga Foundation for the Virunga and Kahuzi Biega Foundation in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Walking with gorillas you can decide how many times you want to take this expedition in the mist. For Instance, in Rwanda since it is shorter to connect to Volcanoes National Park, you can easily take the 01-day gorilla trek. Then people with enough time in Rwanda can choose to do a gorilla safari from 02 – 07 days plus safari.

To experience the walking with gorillas in the mist you have to be with the gorilla permits and this cost US$ 1500 in Rwanda, US$ 800 in Uganda and then US$ 400 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since, Rwanda has rebranded as a new luxury tourism destination in East Africa it has introduced new offers of gorilla permits.

If you plan to do gorilla walking safari with the visit of other parks you are entitled to a permit at US$1050 per person during the period of December to May. If you are in Rwanda on a recognized conference, you will acquire a gorilla permit at US$ 1275 per person. Walking with the gorillas on luxury in Rwanda you can either choose the personalized and exclusive mountain gorilla visits for a requested targeted gorilla family and this cost US$ 15,000 per person and then the behind the scenes for a minimum of 3 visitors for 3 consecutive days and this cost US$ 30,000 per group.

Walking with the gorillas you will need to find out accommodation to stay and here you stay at Singita, One & Only Gorilla Nest Lodge, Wilderness Bisate Lodge, Wilderness Sabyinyo Lodge, Virunga Lodge and then the Tiloreza Gorilla Eco Lodge and Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge.

In each of the 03 countries where walking with the gorillas takes place you will find other experiences to add-on this walk. In Rwanda you will experience also the golden monkey tracking, Dian Fossey Hike, Visit the Dian Fossey Museum and Campus, twin lakes and also explore the Musanze and Gisenyi landscapes.

In Uganda you will add-on golden monkey tracking, Lake Bunyonyi and wildlife safari experience in Queen, Murchison, Kidepo and other primate tour like Chimps trek in Kibale and Budongo Forest Reserve. Walking with the gorillas in the Virunga National Park you will add-on Nyiragongo hike and the relax at the Tchegera Island Camp.