Top Destinations for Gorilla Safaris in Africa

Encountering Gorillas in African safaris is the ultimate wildlife experience. No matter if you come across mountain Gorillas, Grauer’s Gorillas or even the western lowland Gorillas, watching them with their families is mesmerizing. There are plenty of wonderful places to admire watching Gorillas in Africa. Most people want to track mountain gorillas on their safari trip and there’s much debate as to which country offers the best gorilla trekking. After this long debate, they found three countries offering gorilla safari: Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Selecting the best gorilla safari depends on your budget and your adventure sense.

        These are leading destinations for travellers seeking gorilla treks in the safari industry through untamed and pristine rainforests. To encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is an electrifying and eye-opening moment for an unforgettable memory of your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Here are our favourite gorilla trekking safari tours in Africa:

      Uganda Gorilla Safari Tours

1.                This is the best place for mountain gorilla safaris with 13 groups and around 400 gorillas. It’s a very smooth operation, with trekking rangers and local communities. Uganda hiking can be tough because of tightly packed features. Bwindi Forest National Park is the best reserve in            Uganda for watching mountain gorillas on an eco-friendly safari in Africa.

        But some groups find it easier to reach Uganda gorilla trekking than others. Here are the highlights of Uganda gorilla trekking:

• Uganda Chimpanzee trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Spectacular natural views and gorillas watching the Rwenzori Mountains
• Boating on the Kazinga ChannelDe with a dedicated private guide
• Visit the Batwa villages and the local community centres

      Rwanda Gorilla Trekking in African Safaris

        Rwanda is one of the premier destinations to witness the splendid mountain gorillas. You can admire gorillas in Volcanoes National Park which is situated in the Virunga Mountains, offering a captivating opportunity to observe gorillas in their natural habitat. Here in Rwanda, you can admire:

• Budget Africa gorilla safari tour with tailored expeditions to Volcanoes National Park
• Unforgettable gorilla trekking contributing to conservation efforts
• Travelers venture through the park’s dense forests
• Watching gorilla families and witnessing their daily lives
• Boasts breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife and cultural immersion in Volcano National Park
• This land of a thousand hills is one of the best places to see African mountain gorillas
• Enjoy the annual naming ceremony of baby gorillas – Kwita Izina in September

      Democratic Republic of Congo

        This is another country to watch both lowland and mountain gorillas. However, it is rich with gorilla trekking but much of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), region is unsafe for Congo gorilla trekking. For instance, Virunga National Park was open for watching African mountain gorilla trekking but needs to close in 2020. Plus, it is unlikely to reopen due to security concerns.

        Another national park for Congo gorilla trekking is Kahuzi-Biega National Park, where travellers can track eastern lowland gorillas as an outing from neighbouring Rwanda. DRC is a volatile country and for security situation, it is recommended to see African gorillas in Congo on an organized trip.

      Central African Republic for African Gorilla Trekking

        Central African Republic (CAR) is another country aside from Congo for watching western lowland gorillas. Dzanga-Sangha is a special wild reserve for African gorilla safari tours that lies within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moreover, Sangha Trinational Reserve’s tropical rainforest ecosystem also spans Congo and Cameroon. Besides, gorillas CAR is the home to the world’s highest concentration of forest elephants. Here the best area to see such wildlife is Dzanga Bai and the best place to stay here is the Sangha Lodge.

      Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

        Situated in southwestern Uganda this wildlife park is a hidden gem in Africa safari. It is renowned for its diverse wildlife and eye-catching landscapes. This park also offers a unique opportunity to encounter critically endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. All of the budgeted Uganda gorilla safari tours organize immersive expeditions of Mgahinga. Here travelers can witness the magic of Uganda gorilla trekking while contributing to conservation efforts. Visitors enjoy their safari trips with experienced guides leading the difficult treks through the park’s lush forests.

      Congo Brazzaville for Africa Gorilla Safari Tours

        The more quieter and peaceful Republic of Congo, also known as Congo Brazzaville has Odzala-Kokoua National Park to watch gorillas. Because of its remoteness, it’s a luxury Congo gorilla trekking with groups of only four people and rustic extravagance accommodation.  Travellers can also enjoy watching western lowland gorillas in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park around Mbeli Bai.

      Bwindi Forest National Park

        The biggest reserve for gorilla trekking is Bwindi Forest National Park where there are 23 gorilla families. We can say that this park is known to be the home of the half remaining numbers of gorillas on the Earth. And the rest of the African gorillas are located in Mgahinga National Park. This is well said that Uganda gorilla trekking is designed to protect the gorilla’s wellbeing. Gorillas in Mgahinga prefer to live in high landscapes, while in Bwindi they like to dwell in lower terrain. Due to their large population, gorillas in Uganda are more wild than in Rwanda. You can also take part in the gorilla habituation safari experience in your Uganda gorilla safari tours. However, Uganda is open for gorilla trekking at any time of the year, but most tourists like to experience Uganda gorilla trekking in two dry seasons from January to February and from June to September.

        Despite all these places you can also enjoy gorilla trekking in Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola. The gorilla walk takes the same amount of time that is “from 30 minutes to 5 hours” in Rwanda as well as in Uganda. This time may vary according to many factors including the weather, the visitors’ fitness level, and the distance to the gorilla families and their natural habitat.

        Come and enjoy the eco-friendly safari in Africa, Uganda gorilla trekking and Congo gorilla trekking at your Africa Gorilla Safaris in these coming holidays.