How To Prepare For Gorilla Trekking In Rwanda : Gorilla trekking in Rwanda should be on every traveler’s bucket list because of how rewarding the activity is and the fact that it will lead you to the world’s remaining mountain gorillas that can be seen when you visit volcanoes national park which will lead you to the Virunga mountains in Rwanda namely mount muhabura, mount sabyinyo, mount gahinga and mount Bisoke and mount karisimbi that will make your safari experience quite memorable and in this article let us help you understand the different
Choose a tour operator
For travelers that are interested in having a very safe stay in the country, choosing a tour operator will help you combat with the difficulties of planning safaris in the wild. The right tour operator will give you the best offers as opposed to when you book for your own safari in the company therefore it is important for travellers to consult a tour operator for the cheapest deals. It should also be noted that the operator can also organize transportation means at a cheap price and also help you to easily secure permits for a number of activities in the country including the gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda. an operator will also give you the best guide that will help you navigate the different roads to help you access the park in the shortest time without worrying about getting lost in the country which will help you access the park in the shortest time. They will also help you to make the best itinerary that will help you have the most rewarding gorilla trekking experience in Uganda.
Obtaining a gorilla trekking permit
After you have got a tour operator to plan for your gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda, you will then obtain your gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda from a trusted tour operator or from the Rwanda development board which will ensure that you have an amazing safari experience. the permit should be obtained in advance so that you do not miss out of the rewarding adventure this is because of the fact that the activity is quite competitive and a number of travellers are interested in participating in the activity therefore it is important for you to book in advance in order for you not to miss out on the activity. Important to note about the activity is the fact that you will also have chance to have access to a knowledgeable guide who will give you all the relevant information about the species in the wild, you will also have access to a ranger who will protect you against any vicious animal attacks as you hike through the dense vegetation to get to the habituated gorilla families.
Making your way to the country to take part in the experience
After obtaining your gorilla trekking permit and you have set the dates to track the gorilla families in the wild which you will make your way to the country and depending on your location your guide for he safari will pick you up and transfer you to volcanoes national park where you will get to participate in your gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda which will lead you to hike the Virunga mountains in Rwanda namely mount muhabura, mount sabyinyo, mount karisimbi, mount sabyinyo and mount bisoke which will lead you to the habituated gorilla families in Rwanda.
As you hike through the vegetation cover along the Virunga mountains, you will get the chance to watch a number of rewarding features in the wild like the different bird species like; the long-crested eagle handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Batis Dusky turtle love, paradise flycatcher, archer’s ground robin, African Rwenzori, double collared sunbird, marsh harrier, Ruwenzori turaco, common moorhen Ruwenzori night jar, grey throated tit, the dusky crimson wing, red-faced woodland warbler and a number of primate species like; the Hamlyn’s monkey, Mona monkey, vervet monkey, the dent’s monkey, the black and white colobus monkey and many other rewarding attractions in the wild for a memorable Rwanda safari experience.
When you get to the Gorilla families, you will spend one hour with them observing their different features in the wild like their social hierarchy which involves the dominant silverback who is the general overseer of the group, you will also get to watch the adult females taking care of the young ones, the dominant silverback has all the mating rites with the females of the group and many other interesting features of the species in the wild.
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