Gorilla Trekking in East Africa
Start your amazing and wonderful gorilla trekking safaris with the – premier organizers of Gorilla Treks in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.
Welcome to the Heart of East Africa’s Wilderness
Salama Gorilla Safaris is a prime gorilla trekking company and offers the most peculiar and top-notch tour packages ranging from; gorilla safari tours, wildlife safaris, adventure tours, cultural experiences, hot air balloon safaris, hiking / climbing safaris, across the East African region and beyond.
East African Gorilla Safaris is an outstanding gorilla safari company in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. We will take you deep to the only gorilla trekking destinations on the African continent – the great Bwindi impenetrable and Mgahinga gorilla national parks in south western Uganda, Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo. Our workforce is made up of industry experts with 10+ years of professional experience, each aiming at serving and giving the most remarkable services to our clients.
Our Trekking Destinations in East Africa.
SLIVERBACK GORILLAS
A silverback is an adult male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) that has a distinctive grey or white band on their back. In their natural environment they can only be found in 3 African countries comprising Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are part of the eastern gorilla subspecies that live in the Virunga volcanoes (Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Their habitat is primarily constituted of tropical Afromontane and bamboo forests situated in high elevations, ranging from 3,806 feet to 1,1811 feet above sea level.
The unique habitats of the silverback mountain gorillas offer them shelter and food sources including roots, leaves, fruits, insects such as ants and plenty more. This has sustained a worldwide population of around 1,063 individuals, including the iconic silverbacks.
When to book for Gorilla Trekking Permits
Booking a gorilla trekking permit can be done throughout the year, however, your choice for traveling depends on their availability. If you opt to travel for a gorilla trekking tour in the dry season, chances of acquiring a permit are much lower in Uganda and Rwanda compared to the Democratic Republic of Congo
This is because the dry season is the peak season for tourism and a permit has to be booked in advance, at least 3 months before the tour. If you are interested in visiting any of the 3 countries for gorilla trekking tours during the wet season, you will have a higher chance of acquiring a permit since relatively fewer visitors book them. However, during the wet season, the heavy rains that fall cause the gorilla trails and access roads to be muddy and slippery hence challenging to navigate. Booking during the wet season is also advantageous for budget tourists. This is because you get a higher chance of acquiring the gorilla permit on a discounted fee.
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