Uganda Increases rates for Gorilla Trekking to $700

Uganda Increases rates for Gorilla Trekking to $700 Uganda Increases rates for Gorilla Trekking to $700. Uganda Wildlife Authority has increased the amount of money to be paid by tourists for permits to track mountain gorillas. The permits have been increased from $600 to $700 for foreign non-residents and $500 to $600 for the foreign residents. The permit fees for East Africans have however not been increased. The increment, which takes effect on July 1st, 2020, comes after four years, …

Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda

gorilla permit in Uganda

Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda is one of the essentials that one needs to have before they embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Gorilla Trekking. Visiting the endangered mountain gorillas is the most famous popular activity that attracts visitors to Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga and it can only be achieved if you purchase a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda. Gorilla permit is a legal document or …

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi Lake Bunyonyi also called a place of little birds is located in southwestern Uganda between Kabala and Kisoro close to the border with Rwanda. Lake Bunyonyi is 1962 meters above sea level, about 25kilometers long and 7kilometers wide. Its depth is between 44 meters and 900meters which makes it the deepest lake in Uganda and the second deepest in Africa. Lake Victoria is the most beautiful and stunning lake in Africa with 29 islands with various shapes and …

Chimpanzee Habituation

Chimpanzee Habituation

Chimpanzee Habituation Chimpanzee habituation is the process of training wild chimpanzees to get used to having human beings around and preparing them to be tracked later on. Chimpanzee habituation experience in Uganda is carried out in two areas of Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park and mainly done in Kibale Forest National Park located in Kabarole district near Fort Portal and Kasese in western Uganda. Kibale national park has 13 primate species and is known as the chimpanzee destination …

Gorilla Habituation

Gorilla Habituation

Gorilla Habituation Gorilla habituation is a process of training wild gorillas with the aim of making them familiar with the human presence before they are open to tourists for trekking. The process of gorilla habituation is done by a team of researchers, conservationists, trackers, and rangers. Gorilla habituation takes two to three years and during this time researchers keep on visiting the wild Gorilla groups on a daily basis for the habituation process to be completed and the gorillas to …

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Rwakobo Rock Lodge Rwakobo rock lodge is a mid range accommodation found at the edge of Lake Mburo national park along  Kampala – Mbarara highway which leads to Kabale the home of the famous Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge is outside the park nshara gate of Lake Mburo National Park which happens to be the smallest national park in Uganda. It’s approximately 500 m from Akageti trading centre to lake Mburo national park and Rwakobo rock …

Mihingo Lodge

mihingo lodge

Mihingo Lodge Mihingo  lodge is a luxury accommodation  located in eastern part of Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda . It’s just 1 km from Akageti and 4 km from Sanga Gate. Lake Mburo national park is the smallest park in Uganda found on Mbarara  the highway  which continues up to Kabale where Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found. Lake Mburo  national park contains 68 species of mammals and 315 species of birds and they include;  Uganda kobs, zebras, …

Orchids Safari Lodge

Orchids safari lodge

Orchids Safari Lodge Orchids safari lodge is a mid range accommodation found in Bukavu, in the Eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo near Kahuzi biega national park on the shores of Lake Kivu. Kahuzi biega national park is the home of lowland mountain gorillas in Congo which are a major attraction for tourists who visit on the Congo Safaris. The park (kahuzi biega) is situated in the southern province of Kivu. Kahuzi biega  national park consists of 12 groups …

Mikeno Lodge

Mikeno Lodge

Mikeno Lodge Mikeno lodge is a luxury lodge found in Congo on the forested  hills and around the  most attraction of Virunga  national park headquarters in Rumangabo. The lodge is the best  for  tourists visiting Virunga National park since it’s the luxury lodge around. Mikeno Lodge  is  situated  near the city of Goma just a 90 minutes drive away.  Democratic republic of Congo has more tourist opportunities like wildlife viewing, cultural safaris, Hiking, nature walks and other activities. The lodge …

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge Nkuringo gorilla lodge is a luxury accommodation  found in the south of  Bwindi impenetrable national park in Nkuringo Gorilla trekking sector. The lodge is perfectly found in mountains over looking the park. It is adjacent to virunga volcanoes and  great Albertine rift valley. Nkuringo gorilla lodge offers cottage garden rooms for luxury visitors and virunga terrace rooms for both mid range and budget visitors. The lodge contains 18 hand–crafted spacious rooms both garden cottages and virunga terraced …

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs Lodge Mahogany springs lodge is a luxury accommodation found in buhoma, on the northern side of bwindi Impenetrable national park. The lodge is located on its own private section of the Munyanga River, and gorillas can be seen outside the lodge across the river line. The lodge offers privacy and comfortable accommodation to luxury guests. All rooms are self contained, with spacious living rooms and large private terraces. Rooms have different categories which include; Main building, superior rooms …

Buhoma  Haven Lodge

buhoma haven lodge

Buhoma  Haven Lodge Buhoma haven lodge is a quality mid range accommodation  situated  in the north region of bwindi impenetrable national park just 5 minutes from Buhoma village in Kanungu district.  The lodge offers  accommodation to travelers visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the rare and elusive mountain gorillas. Buhoma Lodge, is a top quality and intimate property, commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla. The …

Chameleon Hill Lodge

Chameleon Hill Lodge

Chameleon Hill Lodge Chameleon hill lodge is a luxury accommodation built on the ridge with a great view of lake mutanda. The lodge is found between Mgahinga and Bwindi impenetrable national park in south western Uganda, Kisoro town . The lodge has 10 luxury chalet accommodation which are unique and beautiful set while overlooking the spectacular view  across  lake Mutanda and virunga volcanoes. The lodge has self contained rooms with spacious and comfortable beddings. It offers a special blend of …

Buhoma Lodge

buhoma_lodge

Buhoma Lodge Buhoma lodge is a luxury accommodation found in kanunga in buhoma section, bwindi impenetrable national park. You can use road to buhoma lodge or fly to the near air strip kihihi . The lodge is the home of rare and elusive mountain gorillas. Buhoma lodge  has 10 comfortable chalet accommodations that are made in local materials and offers fantastic view of bwindi national park while in private suite room veranda . All the rooms are self contained with …

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Ichumbi gorilla Lodge

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Ichumbi gorilla lodge is a mid range accommodation  found  in southern sector of  Bwindi  impenetrable national park in Kisoro district.  The word Icumbi is from the local word  Rufumbira meaning a cool comfortable home. This lodging facility is located within a distance of just 10 minutes walk to the Rushaga  gate of Bwindi forest. Ichumbi gorilla lodge consists of 9 self contained cottages  and 4 standard rooms  with comfortable rooms and bedding  . All cottages  are  well …