Outdoor Trekkers Safaris

Why Gorilla Trekking in Africa is Expensive Mountain gorillas are some of the world’s most endangered species that have just hit a population mark of 1000 in not more than two years ago. The mountain gorillas belong to the Eastern gorilla species which are mainly found in Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic republic of Congo. Uganda; is a midrange gorilla trekking destination, Rwanda; is more of luxurious gorilla trekking destination and democratic republic of Congo for the budget gorilla trekking safaris; unfortunately due to insecurity and Ebola threats, Democratic republic of Congo is still facing stiff competition from Uganda and Rwanda. Mountain gorillas cannot survive in captivity, for this reason you cannot find any mountain gorillas in Zoos all around the world.

Mountain gorillas can be found in the area known as the Virunga Mountains, and live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Cost of Gorilla Permits in Uganda & Rwanda To keep the number of tourists low, the price of permits is high and most of the money you pay goes into the protection of the gorillas and the forests. For gorilla trekking in both Uganda & Rwanda, the closest international airport is Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. Bwindi Lodge: overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge in Uganda offers a truly unique Uganda jungle safari.

The Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu confirmed that as per the December 2018 census in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda had a record 459 mountain gorillas counted in 50 groups; with 13 solitary individuals. When combined with her sister, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda still reaffirms its position as home to over 51% of the world’s total population of mountain gorillas, a further boost to gorilla trek tourism in this East African nation. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Tourism mentioned that the number of gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park had increased from 36 families in 2011 to 50 groups in 2018 leading the Virunga massif, whose gorilla groups stand at 41 families according to the latest census results of mountain gorillas living in the Virunga. Following the 2016 census in the Virunga massif, which confirmed a total of 604 gorillas in Virunga, Volcanoes and Mgahinga national park combined; this new number confirmed by Uganda presents an even greater success story for mountain gorilla conservation.

Rwanda Development Board and Paris Saint-Germain signs a three year partnership deal which they refer to as ‘A more than Partnership’ Known as ‘the land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda tourism to be promoted in France and beyond through the newly announced partnership with the European giant football team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) based in Paris – France for three seasons starting next season 2020/2021. According to the Rwanda Development Board, this is a win-win partnership were the Paris Saint-Germain community and the world will have a unique opportunity to experience Rwanda’s breath-taking beauty, creative culture, innovative environment, and modern and distinctive Made in Rwanda products through unprecedented and creative communications. Visit Rwanda branding will be displayed at the Parc des Princes Stadium, on the sleeve of Paris Saint-Germain women’s team, and on the back of training kits. Other great news for the sportsmen and women is that Paris Saint-Germain will support young Rwandan footballers to reach their full potential by organizing training programmes for both coaches and youth, enabling access to expertise offered by France’s most successful football club.