Combining Burundi with Uganda Gorilla Safari

Combining Burundi with Uganda Gorilla Safari: Do you intend to travel to Uganda to do gorilla trekking in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Burundi? Would you want to combine Burundi Safari with Gorilla Trekking in Uganda? In this post we dive into details about how Africa Adventure Vacations can assist you make your travel dream a reality. We can assist you in organizing and scheduling this safari combination, which includes a safari to Burundi and gorilla trekking in Uganda.

One of the best things you can do in Uganda is taking part in gorilla trekking. In the southwest of Uganda, in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, you will get the chance to see and trek the mountain gorillas. at Uganda, visitors follow gorillas at the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The endangered mountain gorillas may be found in only two national parks in Uganda. The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park are other gorilla trekking destinations.

Burundi is a landlocked country, bordered by Rwanda in the north, Tanzania in the East, Namibia in the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the west. There are many stunning sceneries in Burundi.

The eastern and western borders have the most striking landscapes. At 9,055 feet (2,760 meters), Mount Heha, located in the rural province of Bujumbura, is the highest peak in Burundi.

How to combine Burundi Safari with Gorilla Trekking safari in Uganda?

There are several ways to combine Burundi Safari with Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. The journey can begin with a gorilla trekking trip in Uganda, followed by a flight to Burundi for a safari, and vice versa. Several airlines and choices operate the flights that connect Burundi with Uganda. Among them are Airlink, Rwanda Air, and Kenya Airways.

Is it possible for travelers to drive from Burundi to Uganda?

Indeed, driving between Burundi and Uganda is possible. If you are traveling from Burundi, the best route is to drive north to Rwanda, then continue northwest of Rwanda and cross the border into Uganda. via the Gatuna or Cyanika borders. Throughout your road journey to Uganda, Africa Adventure Vacations is prepared to assist you have the best combined safari.

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Trekking Gorillas in Uganda

Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Rushaga are the four sectors in the Bwindi Forest where gorilla trekking is conducted. The northern region of Bwindi is home to Buhoma sector. Ruhija sector, is located in Bwindi’s northeast. Queen Elizabeth National Park is near both sectors. If you are trekking in these sectors, this makes it easy to combine game viewing safaris with gorilla trekking. Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors are located in the southern sector of Bwindi making it easy to go gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking as these two sectors are near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. There are several habituated mountain gorilla families available for gorilla trekking in each sector, with the Rushaga sector housing a greater number of families than the others.

How much does gorilla trekking cost in Uganda?

The expense of combining a Burundi safari with gorilla trekking in Uganda. You must first obtain a gorilla permit in order to go gorilla trekking in Uganda. East African residents must pay USD 700 for a gorilla permit, while foreign non-residents must pay USD 800 per person per hike. In addition, African citizens must pay USD 500, while East African citizens must pay USD 300,000. If you come across mountain gorillas on your journey, you can spend an hour with them in the Bwindi Forest with this gorilla permit. An even more fascinating gorilla habituation experience may be had in Uganda. To assist the gorillas, acclimate to human presence, you can spend four hours with them.

How to make reservations in Uganda for gorilla trekking

To ensure that you have made a reservation for Uganda gorilla trekking, you must obtain your gorilla permit in advance. As a result, the Uganda Wildlife Authority sells gorilla trekking permits. This may be done at their offices in Kisoro or Kampala. It is advised that visitors arriving in Uganda via Entebbe buy their gorilla permits in Kampala. Visitors arriving in Uganda via Kigali can buy their permits at the Uganda Wildlife Authority branch headquarters in Kisoro town, which is 1-2 hours’ drive from Bwindi.

One of the top gorilla safari companies is Africa Adventure Vacations. We are able to buy your gorilla permit quickly and in advance. Once you confirm your dates and send them to us by WhatsApp or email, we take care of everything. After that, we will send you an invoice after making a provisional online reservation for your gorilla permits. An invoice provides instructions on how to pay. We will buy your gorilla permits as soon as the funds arrive in our account. After that, you will receive scanned copies of your permits for your review and recordkeeping. This will attest to the fact that you have acquired the necessary gorilla permissions.

Which time of year is ideal for gorilla trekking in Uganda?

In Uganda, the dry months are the ideal times to go gorilla trekking. January, February, June, and early September are these months. Because the trails aren’t muddy, getting to the park is made simpler. Additionally, because the plant cover is not very dense, gorillas may be seen well.

What to pack for a Ugandan gorilla trek?

A list of appropriate clothing for your walk is provided below in case you’re unsure.

A long-sleeved sweatshirt because it becomes chilly in the park, two sets of long pants, hiking boots that are waterproof, depending on the weather, a cap and sunglasses are optional, Long-lasting batteries and cameras are essential since photography is crucial to preserving your memories. Never forget to turn off the flash.

These are binoculars. This will enable you to observe the numerous birds and other primates that can be found in Bwindi National Park.

Gardening gloves will come in handy if you need to grip tree branches while trekking.

A raincoat; the rain in Bwindi is unpredictable due to its jungle nature. Therefore, you will need to bring a coat just in case.

A mosquito repellent is recommended because, being a forest, it has a variety of harmful insects.

Although it’s not required, wearing sunscreen might be too hot depending on the season. As a result, you can wind up with sunburns. You will need a sunscreen to prevent that.

Wearing bright colours can frighten or charge the gorillas, therefore avoid doing so.

Additionally, since black and blue draw Tsetse flies, they are not advised. Thus, I would suggest using muted hues.

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Why use Africa Adventure Vacations to Reserve Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Burundi?

One of Uganda’s native travel operators is Africa Adventure Vacations. We are proud to provide personalized safaris in Burundi and gorilla trekking in Uganda. This includes combining a safari in Burundi with gorilla trekking in Uganda. Our crew is incredibly trustworthy and hardworking. Our staff of qualified tour consultants will respond to your questions in 20 minutes. These advisors will answer all of your inquiries and create a vacation itinerary for you. In order to save you trouble, they will also make sure that all of your services are scheduled in advance. Depending on your preferred language, we also offer extremely competent safari guides. To learn more about Combining Burundi Safari with Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, please fill out the form below.