Gorilla Safaris

Gorilla trekking can be a challenging activity, therefore ensure physical fitness.8 people are permitted per group per day and a total of eighteen (24) people are taken in Bwindi, while six (8) people are allowed for Nkuringo group that can be accessed in Kisoro. So far, we have four groups for viewing. There are three groups in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , (Mubare, Habinyanja, and Rushegura) and one (Nkuringo) in Kisoro

Gorilla trekking is possible in Rwanda . Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in Northern Rwanda , a habitat for about 300 mountain gorillas. There are four habituated gorilla families – Amahoro, “Group 13”, Sabinyo and Susa - each of the groups allows up to 8 participants per day. You can track gorillas, climb the Visoke volcano, track the golden monkeys or visit the Karisoke Research Centre, which Dian Fossey the famous grammatologist set up, or visit local villages.

Gorilla Tracking Permits in Uganda
-Non residents pay USD 375. In July 2007, permit to rise to USD 500.
-East African Residents pay USD 355
It's advisable to book gorilla permits well in advance prior to your visit.

Booking for all gorilla permits in Bwindi and Mgahinga is done at UWA Headquarters in Kampala : http://www.uwa.or.ug/gorilla.html. You can also contact your Tour Operator for assistance.

Gorilla trekking rules should be adhered to. Read rules

Non Governmental Organizations involved in the conservation of Gorillas include:

The Dianney Fossey Foundation

International Gorilla Conservation Program.

Africa Wildlife Foundation : http://www.awf.org/

The following Tour Operators offer affordable Gorilla safaris in Uganda , DRC and Rwanda:

Sport Fishing

Sport fishing is exciting in Uganda fresh water Lakes and Rivers

In Lake Victoria , trolling with lures is the method of fishing used. All the necessary fishing tackle for Nile perch trolling on the lake is provided but anglers are free to bring their own equipment. Trips can be for the day, no previous experience required, or for longer for the keener, serious fisherman.

At Murchison Falls National Park fish are caught on live bait or with casting lures including Nile perch and various species of cat fish.

There are also a large variety of smaller species, (used as live bait), obtained by spinning including tiger fish. Fishing is either from the river bank or from a boat at the base of the falls area. This fishing is generally done over a few days and can be very exciting but it does require some experience and also a certain level of fitness due to the access conditions.

Fishing Operators encourage the catch and release policy for all trips.

The following Tour Operators offer affordable sport fishing safaris in Uganda

Wildlife Safaris:

Uganda has is a diversity home of a bundant species of wildlife including the big five . There are lions, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, baboons, giraffes, Impalas, leopards, Hippos,cheetahs, :Elephant,Giraffe,bufallo,hippo,lion leopard, Uganda kob s, the rare situtungas, water bucks, bush bucks, bush pigs, chimpanzees ,bushbuck,waterbuchmwarthog,giant forest hog,snakes and many more.

Your game drive will be full of great glimpses of the indigenous wildlife while stretching your limbs and taking photographs.

Most of this game is found in National Parks and game reserves of Uganda managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority .

The following Tour Operators offer affordable wildlife safaris in Uganda and neighbouring countries:

Birding safaris:

Uganda-Gifted By Nature is one of the select groups of African countries to have recorded more than 1,000 bird species. It's therefore an ideal destination for bird watchers who would like to see, and for those interested in discovering and naming new species of birds, the choice is to pay a visit to the natural wetlands, forests and open savannah wood lands that provide excellent habitat for both endemic and migratory birds.

Most of our National Parks have a diversity of bird species and if you are a bird lover, then Uganda is the destination that will make your dream come true! Our excellent guides will add flavor to your own experience on birds.

The following Tour Operators offer affordable birding safaris in Uganda and neighbouring countries:

Hiking expeditions:

Uganda offers the best ultimate Mountain Climbing Adventures on East African Mountains . f you like mountaineering, then the (5,119 m) high, snow covered Rwenzori Mountains - also known as the ' mountains of the moon ' and protected as Rwenzori Mountains National Park which is also a World Heritage Centre - will offer you the unique experience you've been looking for. The mist-shrouded peaks provide stunning back drops to this magnificent mountain. Ever since the Rwenzori became known to the World, its features have been changing. Today, the most visible and probably preventable, changes in the Rwenzori are the fragile vegetation along the trails. A trip into the Rwenzoris is an exhilarating and rewarding experience but one, which must be planned. The key to an enjoyable visit is 'be prepared!' You can do the central circuit in just 7 sevens and our excellent guides will be there to add flavor to your experience. The few who have climbed this mountain have promised to come back, if you are an excellent hiker, looking for a lifetime adventure, please make your reservation now.

It is not just the Rwenzoris alone that you hike in Uganda , there is the famous Mount Elgon National Park . At Mount Elgon National Park, mountaineering can be experienced on this volcanic mountain which is (4,321 m), the 4th highest mountain in East Africa, located in the eastern part of Uganda on the border with Kenya .

Others are: Mt. Sabyinyo (366m)'Old man's teeth'
Like an old man, time has eroded Mt. Sabyinyo's crown. This volcano offers 3 challenging peaks to climb. A climb up the mountain takes one up a ridge along the eastern side of the climb to peak. If you are to continue, the climb to the peak 11 involves walking a ridge with breath-taking drops into gorges of Rwanda and Uganda , a dual experience you will achieve here.

Mt. Gahinga (3474m)
On your way to the park, look out for small piles of stones in the garden fields. The local people call such a pile a 'Gahinga'.
Mount Gahinga is quite bigger than the average 'gahinga' but sitting next to Mount Muhavura does make it look small. A hike, which takes you about, six hours round trip, goes through a good example of a pure Bamboo forest. Gahinga once had a Crater Lake on top but time has changed it into a Lush swamp. Distance to the swamp is 8km.

Mt. Muhavura (4127m)'The Guide'
Seen from all over Kisoro, this volcano acts as a guide. The typical cone-shaped Mountain provides some of the best views in the country. Much of the climb passes a rocky surface covered by grasses and small shrubs. Once at the top, hikers are rewarded with the view of the Virunga volcanoes, Lake Edward in queen Elizabeth National Park , Bwindi and the peaks of Rwenzori Mountain . The hike takes approximately 8 hours round trip covering 12km.You are advised to camp at the Muhavura base camp the night before the site has no facilities so you need a tent, water, food and sleeping gear.

The following Tour Operators offer Mountain Hiking Expedition safaris in Uganda and neighbouring countries:

Rafting experience:

Uganda is blessed with the River Nile, the second longest river in the world after Mississippi and has one of the best water falls suitable for WWR.

Also, The Nile High Bungee has to be one of the most visually impressive bungee jumps in the World!

The following companies have explored some of the wildest rivers on the planet and the source of the Nile :

Adrift Adventure Company

Equator Rafts

Nalubale Rafting

Nile River Explorers

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