Mountain Gorillas

When considering where to embark on this remarkable journey, the question arises: Should you choose Uganda or Rwanda?

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Gorilla Habituation Experience: Rwanda offers a "Gorilla Habituation Experience". This allows you to spend more time with a group of gorillas and participate in the habituation process, which can be a really immersive experience.
Permit Cost: The permit prices may be noticeably higher at $1,500 per person per day to Uganda's $600 per person per day, but so are the overall standards.
Group Size: In Rwanda, gorilla trekking groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people per gorilla family, which can provide a more intimate experience.
Accessibility: Rwanda is often considered the more convenient option for gorilla trekking. The Volcanoes National Park, where you can track gorillas, is located just a few hours' drive from the capital city, Kigali, reducing travel time.
Lodging: Rwanda offers a range of lodging options near Volcanoes National Park, including luxury lodges and more budget-friendly accommodation.

Biodiversity: Uganda is known as the "Pearl of Africa" due to its biodiversity. In addition to gorillas, you can also see chimpanzees and golden monkeys.
Permit Cost: The permit prices may be noticeably lower at $600 per person per day to Rwanda's $1,500 per person per day.
Group Size: In Rwanda, gorilla trekking groups are also limited to a maximum of 8 people per gorilla family, providing a more intimate experience.‍
Accessibility: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the two gorilla trekking locations in Uganda, are further from the major cities compared to Rwanda, which can mean longer travel times.‍
Lodging: Uganda offers a range of lodging options, including both luxury and budget accommodations, but they may not be as luxurious as those in Rwanda.

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