Gorilla Trekking from Tanzania

Safaris to Tanzania are popular on many travelers’ Bucket lists. The safari insider, Tanzania boosts over 14 National Parks, teeming with wildlife all year round. Tanzania hosts several Attractions and Natural wonders that you wouldn’t like to miss on your safari to Africa. The most popular include; the Great wildebeest Migration, the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro, and the largest intact caldera in Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater. The country is home to the famous African Big Five Animals (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo). An incredible wildlife safari in Tanzania may seem like all you need on an African vacation however, the magical gorilla trekking can spice up your entire visit. Gorilla Trekking from Tanzania is very possible in Both Uganda and Rwanda.

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Mountain gorilla trekking is a top safari activity that you shouldn’t miss on your visit to East Africa, regardless of where you start your safari from. Our multi-border safari packages will allow you to explore the most bio-diverse region of the continent and as well experience Africa’s most profound wildlife encounter – mountain gorilla trekking.

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Are you wondering if you could actually trek mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda after your safari in Tanzania, our answer is “YES” it is very possible to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park after an incredible safari in Tanzania.

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Gorilla trekking safari from Tanzania

You can combine your wildlife safari in Tanzania with a gorilla trekking experience in Uganda or Rwanda. A safari to the pearl of Africa from the neighboring Tanzania is much easier than you can imagine since the countries are near each other and have a good relationship politically.  Tanzania is Located south of Uganda and Kenya and is a great safari destination for wildlife safaris. Game viewing experiences in Tanzania have been described as the most thrilling by most travelers and indeed opportunities to witness a large plethora of wildlife roam in the famous safari Parks Like Serengeti are plentiful. Tanzania has in recent years attracted many visitors and is thus a leading safari destination in the African continent.

The incredible dotted land with sweet sweeping plains of savannah in Tanzania however misses one safari cake that spices up all the African safari experience – with breathtaking and heart-melting encounters, Mountain gorilla trekking.

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Uganda – Gorilla trekking safaris from Tanzania to Uganda

Uganda is one of the few African countries with endangered mountain gorillas and perhaps the best destination for gorilla trekking safaris in Africa. Uganda is home to more than half of the remaining mountain gorilla population and a great place to encounter the massive primates. Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the primary destination for gorilla trekking safaris. The National Park is located in the western part of the country, around 7hours drive from Kampala, Uganda’s Capital, and about 2 hours flight from Entebbe International Airport.

Hirwa Mountain Gorilla Family

Mountain Gorilla trekking from Tanzania

Gorilla trekking from Tanzania to Bwindi is very possible and guarantees exceptional gorilla encounters. You can fly from Tanzania to Uganda and from there; you can embark on your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park either via road or by flight.

The other gorilla trekking destination in Uganda is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which is also located in the southwestern part of the country.

Rwanda – Gorilla trekking from Tanzania to Rwanda

Rwanda is the other famous country with mountain gorillas. Rwanda is home to the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking since the Volcanoes National Park where gorillas are found is just 2 hours drive from Rwanda’s Capital, Kigali. Trekking in Rwanda is remarkable and easier than trekking in Uganda. The Volcanoes National Park is also home to other primate species and a great opportunity is there that you will encounter a number of monkey species on your safari.

Plan your gorilla trekking with us today and experience exceptional wilderness encounters today.