Gorilla Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda

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Gorilla Tours and Safaris in Africa - Uganda and Rwanda
Also referred to as ‘The pearl of Africa’ and ‘The Land of a Thousand Hill’s, Uganda and Rwanda encompass the tropical forests of the Western Rift valley and the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dramatic Volcanic peaks and lush green forests provide the backdrop for one of the best wildlife experiences of the present day.

The endangered gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda
The endangered mountain gorillas have to be one of the most awe inspiring attractions of these countries; tracking these amiable primates through dense forest is one of the most spine tingling experiences of wildlife viewing. Often tracking for hours, when you finally come across them in the dense Africa forests all thoughts of fatigue disappear… a truly remarkable experience. Tracking the mountain gorillas can also be combined with the savannah game or the Chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge and Kibale forest, and the tree climbing lions of Ishasha.

Lodging options while on Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda and Uganda in both Uganda and Rwanda,
Accommodation and lodging options vary depend on budget; a range of western-style luxury lodges and eco-lodges are available for the luxury traveler and a selection of mobile tented camping safaris can be arranged for the adventure traveler.

Gorilla Safari suggestions
Small groups and tailored departures are available throughout the year, offered by various tour operators. Safaris vary from a 4-day gorilla tracking safari to a 12-days tours that can combine the gorilla tours with a savannah game of Tanzania or Kenya, or even the chimpanzees of Mahale.  You may ask your african safaris operator for samples Rwanda Gorilla Safaris and Uganda gorilla tracking tours to help you get an ideas and make decisions.

Best time for Gorilla Tours in Africa
Uganda and Rwanda can be visited all year round. The rains come twice a year, in October/ November (short rains) and from mid March to the end of May. The rainy season is no reason to postpone travel however, as generally it rains for an hour and the rest of the day is clear and sunny. The traveler has 95% chance of seeing the gorillas at any time of the year. An ideal african safari experience would be to combine gorilla tracking tours with the wildebeest migration safaris in kenya or Tanzania in the months between July and October.