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Gorilla Tours & Wildlife Safaris in Africa with Monteero Safaris
Gorilla tours and wildlife safaris are one of the most rewarding adventures one should not miss while in Africa's most pristine countries - Uganda, Rwanda, D.R. Congo, Kenya and Tanzania. East Africa strides the Indian ocean and is made up of safari-famous countries which have unique attractions that continue to make African safaris enjoyable and memorable. Each of these countries is stunningly beautiful with lots of attractions ranging from cultural, historical and natural attractions.
Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda & Rwanda
Walking through misty and densely covered rainforests, muddy and slippery slopes as well as rugged terrains is exactly how gorilla trekking tours are conducted. The Experience of meeting face to face with the endangered mountain gorillas is definitely a thrilling, breathtaking and incredible adventure to comprehend.
The population of Mountain gorillas currently stands at 1063 individuals in the wild. Almost half of these great Apes live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking Tours in Uganda.
Gorilla Trekking Tours in Uganda are conducted within Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, both in south-western side of the country. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers an area of 331 square kilometers and is haven to almost half the Earth’s overall mountain gorilla population.
This Park has about 20 habituated gorilla groups, making it the highest of the four Parks sheltering the Great Apes.
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Gorilla Trekking Tours in Rwanda
Situated in north-western Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is another excellent destination for gorilla trekking tours.
This Park extends for 160 square kilometers (almost half the size of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) and is haven to 12 habituated gorilla groups (as of 2020).
Of the four Gorilla Trekking destinations, Volcanoes is the easiest-to-reach because it is only 3 hours’ drive from Kigali Airport / Capital City.
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Gorilla Trekking in Democratic Republic of Congo
Gorilla Trekking Tours in Democratic Republic of Congo are only done in Virunga National Park, home to over 25% of the World’s Mountain gorillas.
This Park is the Congo portion of the vast Virunga Conservation Area, also shared by Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. This Park has only 8 habituated gorilla groups, making it the smallest number.
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Such amazing time in uganda - On my 14 days uganda adventure with monteero safaris .
It was a great time in uganda where on my tour with one of the professional guide Chris who... read more was knowledgeable. He was so patient and with the perfect organization skills.
The 14 days safari involved alot of activities as planned but the most amazing activity was gorilla trekking where I was able to encounter the gorillas in their natural habitat.
Also the hotels booked where also amazing offering the best services ever .
I had fun and a relaxed holiday and I highly recommend monteero safaris for any one planning a safari to uganda .
Thank you Chris for your amazing guiding skills .
April 12, 2024Gorilla trekking 🦍 - Had a great time on our 3 day tour from Kampala to Kigali viewing the mountain gorillas in Bwindi as well as visiting lake Bunyonyi. Alvin was very easy to... read more deal with to arrange the trip and Brian was a very friendly and dependable driver. Thanks for an amazing experience!
January 13, 2024Super tour to see Gorillas - The driver and guide were so friendly and professional at the same time. They gave us lots of information about Uganda and Rwanda. I always felt safe in the car... read more and the driver navigeted the roads brilliantly.
The place we stayed and the food stop were both very high quality and just what we wanted.
Thank you again for an amazing tour.
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Fantastic gorilla tour - I'm really happy that I chose to do the two day Bwindi gorilla tour with Monteero safaris. Alvin and Chris were very professional. The communication beforehand was easy. Alvin was... read more always quick to respond to my questions. The food options and accommodation were great and it was so convenient to be picked up in Kampala and dropped off in Kigali. The transport was comfortable too. I highly recommend using this small company.
December 5, 2023Great service - Alvin was very friendly and helpful with all my planning and answered all my questions and even helped to accommodate some last minute changes. The trip itself was well organised... read more and all went smoothly, Chris was very helpful and I felt very well looked after and very safe.
November 21, 2023