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In Rwanda, in the Volcanoes National Park, located about 3 hour drive from Kigali in the country's northwest. The park hosts 150 habituated gorillas split into 12 groups with several wild ones and issues 96 gorilla trekking permits every day to visitors. The oldest habituated gorillas are here.
Rwanda is peaceful, clean and safe, and there is no corruption or bribery here. Everything here is exceptionally well organised also. The prices may be noticeably higher, but so are the overall standards. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is also more accessible, with several gates to the park from the farmland surrounding it and all the facilities and infrastructure to make it a pleasant and sustainable experience.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda happens mostly in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and a tiny bit in Mgahinga National Park as there is only one habituated gorilla family there. Bwindi has nearly 400 mountain gorillas split into 36 social groups, 10 habituated to humans and welcome daily visits. Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are far more affordable at $600 per person per day. The gorillas are farther and harder to reach than in Rwanda however.
When comparing gorilla trekking between Rwanda and Uganda, the cost of the permit is the main decision factor for most; Uganda tends to be the chosen destination for this reason. However, if you enjoy intimate and high-end experiences, or are on a honeymoon, we would point you towards Rwanda. The overall experience is that much better and will be on par with the price.
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