Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai
Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai
Are you planning to visit Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai, China? Alternatively, are you from Macau, Beijing, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, or Tianjin among others? Then, are you interested in visiting Uganda for a gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari? Did you know booking this safari is easy and you can do it on your laptop or telephone? This gives you less hustle. Below are the guidelines to enlighten you with more information.
Guidelines range from whether to use a tour operator or not, to different Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee safari options. Also, Guidelines regard the best time to book a Uganda gorilla and chimp trekking safari. You also know where to go in Uganda for a gorilla and chimp safari and so many other important things. Thus, these help you plan a memorable Uganda gorilla and chimp trekking safari from Shanghai.
Selected Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai options
These are the most popular gorilla safaris in Uganda you can book from Asia, you can book an all-inclusive gorilla safari, or customize it to your interests;
3 Days Discounted Gorilla Trekking Tour
4 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Culture Tour
5 Days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari
5 Days Gorillas and White Water Rafting
3-day Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kigali
7-day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife safari
8-day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife safari
10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari
The main things to consider while booking Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai
Are you planning to visit Africa and Uganda for the first time? Do you need more information to consider when planning your gorilla and chimpanzee safari? Below are the important things you need to know before organizing Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai.
How to book Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai
Before Booking Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai, you need a gorilla and chimpanzee permit. You should secure them in advance to confirm that you booked for a Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee safari. Once you plan, have, and confirm your dates of travel, we will need you to send us an email here. Meanwhile, this will help us check for the availability of gorilla and chimpanzee permits online with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Once we confirm permits are available for the dates you planned, we will let you know. Thus, we can send you an invoice for you to make payment for the permits.
Once you make the payment and we have received it, we will go ahead and purchase your permits immediately. Thereafter, we’ll send you a copy of the permits that we’ll scan for your records and perusal. This will confirm you are booked for the Uganda gorilla and chimp trekking tour from Hong Kong. We advise you to book your Uganda gorilla tours from Hong Kong in advance at least 2-3 months before your visit. This is because permits sell out very quickly on a first come first serve basis.
About gorilla trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking is a gorilla activity that involves trekking/walking and hiking through the forest. Meanwhile, this aims to search for habituated mountain gorillas that live together in a given gorilla family group. Such gorillas are familiar with human presence, and once you find them you will have an encounter with them. This involves seeing them, taking photographs as well learning about them from your ranger guide. Gorilla trekking allows you to spend one hour with the mountain gorillas. Tourists do Gorilla trekking in a group of 8 people trekking one gorilla family.
About chimpanzee trekking in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking is an activity that involves trekking/walking and hiking through the forest. You search for habituated chimpanzees that live together in a given chimpanzee group and are familiar with human presence. Once you find them, you will have an encounter with them. This involves seeing them, taking photographs as well learning about them from your ranger guide. Chimpanzee trekking allows you to spend one hour encounter with them in their natural habitat.
Where to see the gorillas in Uganda?
Uganda is home to 50% of the only remaining mountain gorillas in their natural habitats in the world. In Uganda, you find mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Henceforth, both parks are in the southwestern part of Uganda close to one another. Many people prefer trekking gorillas in Bwindi because of the many mountain gorilla groups available in the park. Meanwhile, Mgahinga has only one gorilla family Nyakagezi. Thus, this makes it easier to get a gorilla permit in Bwindi than in Mghainga.
Both Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park have mountain gorillas. Also, there is no big difference when it comes to the experience you obtain at the end of your trek. The only difference is that mountain gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are in the Virunga/hills. The hills have mainly have bamboo as the main vegetation. While in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, these mountain gorillas are in a tropical rainforest. The rainforests have varieties of trees and plants. The chances of seeing gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are 98%. Thus, whichever park you visit, you will be able to see these great apes in their natural environment.
Where to see Chimpanzees in Uganda?
Uganda is home to more than 5000 chimpanzees, which you can find in various destinations. These include Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest Murchison Falls National Park, and Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Also, you can find them in Kalinzu forest among other notable locations. This makes Uganda one of the best places to see chimpanzees in the world.
Kibale Forest National Park is best popular for its number and variety of resident primates. It has 13 species of primates including the largest population of chimpanzees in Uganda. The population of chimpanzees is over 1500 chimpanzees making it the best place to see chimpanzees in Uganda. Other primates in Kibale Forest include the nocturnal bushbaby and potto, Monkeys, and baboons among others. Kibale Forest National Park is also a popular destination for birders with over 335 bird species. Also, you can do Chimpanzee trekking in two sessions, that is morning and afternoon. This determines the chimpanzee permit you purchase and your itinerary to trek in a given session accordingly.
How long and tough is Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking timing and conditions vary in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The conditions vary tremendously as the gorillas move continuously through the rainforest. Gorillas move depending on the natural conditions at the time of your trek. It is good to prepare well and remember the weather can change with very little warning. The terrain is often steep and through areas where there are no marked paths. It can be very strenuous it may be just a couple of hours. However, it can also be for a full day of up to 8 hours. Also, it may be hiking in hot, high-altitude conditions therefore prepare for this by being as fit as possible.
How much is a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda
The Gorilla permit in Uganda Costs $800 Per person per trek for Foreign nonresidents, and $700 Per person for residents. Also, Ugshs300,000 is for East African Citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, and South Sudan. This allows you to spend a one-hour encounter with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda has over 23 habituated gorilla family groups. 22 of these are in Bwindi and 1 is in Mgahinga. This thus means about 192 Gorilla permits are available every day for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda also gives you the option to spend more time with the mountain gorillas. This is through the Gorilla habituation experience. You can only do this in Bwindi forest, where a gorilla habituation permit costs $1500 per person. This allows you to spend 4 hours encountering the semi-habituated mountain gorillas. Also, you do the activity under the guidance of trackers and researchers. This is as opposed to one hour for the normal trekking. Getting gorilla permits in Uganda can be done directly by booking them through the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Alternatively, you can book through a trusted tour operator in Uganda, Safari Vacations and Travel Services.
How long and tough is Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is not generally strenuous compared to gorilla trekking. However, you still need to prepare and remember the weather can change with very little warning while in the forest. With the chimpanzees for example carrying a rain jacket is very good. The terrain is often gentle for the chimpanzee trekking activity through areas with well-marked paths and trails.
How much is the chimpanzee trekking permit in Uganda?
The Kibale Chimp permit costs USD250 per person for Non-Foreign Residents. Meanwhile, the Kyambura Gorge chimp permit costs USD100 per person for Non-Foreign Residents. Kalinzu chimp permit costs USD80 per person for Non-Foreign Residents. Also, the Budongo permit costs USD130 per person for Non-Foreign Residents.
How much does the Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari cost?
A 5-day Uganda gorilla and chimp trekking safari cost starts from US2400 per person all inclusive. However, this excludes international flight fares and Visas. On top of the gorilla and chimp permit, you will also pay for other services for a successful gorilla and chimp trekking safari. These services include transport, accommodation, and guide fees.
Where to stay and price of accommodation during your Uganda Gorilla Tours from Shanghai
Bwindi Gorilla National Park
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park is in the northern part that is Buhoma and Ruhija. You can also do it in the southern part, Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. In Rushaga, you can stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, and Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge. You can also stay at Nsongi Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, and Karungi Camp. In Nkuringo you can stay at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, or Lake Mutanda Resort. All these lodges are close to the starting points of Gorilla Habituation and trekking.
In the northern part, in the Buhoma sector, you can stay at Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, and Ride 4 a Woman among others. In Ruhija you can stay at Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Agandi Eco Lodge, and Gift of Nature Lodge. Also, you can stay at Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Broadbill Tented Camp among others.
In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park lodges include Gahinga Lodge, Lake Chahafi Resort, Kisoro Travelers’ Rest Hotel, and Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Kibale National Park
There are many accommodation options in Kibale National Park where you can stay during your Chimpanzee trekking. These range from budget to mid-range to luxury. Let us know, we will book for you accordingly. Budget options include Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Bweza Kibale Lodge, and Kibale Homestay among others. These cost USD 90-100 per person per night. Mid-range includes Isunga Lodge, Primate Lodge, and Turaco Treetops Lodge among others these cost USD150-200 per person per night. Luxury options include Papaya Lake Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, and Ndali Lodge these cost USD250-700 per person per night.
Conclusion
Safari Vacations and Travel Services has experience in organizing gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safaris over the years. Our experience in crafting customized tours depending on clients’ needs is unmatched. All you need to do is contact us by filling out the form below. We’ll turn your dream safari into reality.
