Gorilla trekking and Victoria Falls Safari
Gorilla trekking and Victoria Falls Safari : Gorilla trekking safari is the outstanding safari that takes place on an Africa safari in various destinations in East Africa that is Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. On the other hand exploring Victoria Falls is as well intriguing safari activity that takes place in Southern Africa that is in Zambia and Zimbabwe. When you think about the African safari and you blend together these safari destinations, it’s the best way to go gorilla trekking from Victoria Falls is vice versa.
Gorilla trekking safari can be majorly done in Uganda’s national parks that is Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park and also Volcanoes National Park. Though it’s noted that the largest numbers of gorillas can be done from Uganda that is the country is known for hosting the half of the remaining population of the gorillas and these are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Also Victoria falls considered as one of the 7 wonders of the world as it’s known as the largest curtain waterfalls in the world with the width of 1708 meters(5604 ft).On a Southern African safari, Victoria falls is one of the massive attraction in both Zambia and Zimbabwe, so its decision that matters on which destination to explore. Exploring Victoria Falls from both sides offers you a great opportunity for boat cruise on River Zambezi which is the fourth longest river in Africa with incredible sightings of wildlife and beautiful plant species on the river banks. When you think about this combined safari, it’s very crucial to know how many days are sufficient for your safari, and this can take you a minimum of 7 days.
Gorilla trekking from Victoria falls.
No matter which side you will be coming from either Zambia or Zimbabwe, there are various airports that is; a number of airlines fly into Rwanda and Uganda from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Zambia and Harare International Airport and Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. And this has thrilled the opportunities of travelers willing to combine Victoria Falls safari and gorilla trekking safari either Rwanda or Uganda.
It’s very easy to connect either from Zambia or Zimbabwe of Victoria Falls through flights that is either using Uganda Airlines or RwandAir to Entebbe International Airport of Uganda or to Kigali International Airport. After landing in Uganda you later be transferred to Uganda’s gorilla safari destinations Bwindi or Mgahinga national parks in the southern part of the country. And this takes about 9 hours’ drive by road and 1 and a half hours flying. As well there is another option for shorter route that is travelling to Uganda from Victoria falls flying to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and then your safari guide pick you up and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park, in the safari extended safari vehicle crossing Katuna border between Uganda and Rwanda which takes approximately 4hrs compared to 9 hours of arriving Entebbe and then connecting to Bwindi.
Also arriving to Kigali International Airport then picked by the safari guide and connect to Volcanoes National Park is very interesting that all offers the same experience of gorilla trekking safaris, though Uganda offers both gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation. And as well gorilla trekking permit is very affordable that goes to 700 USD per person and where that of Rwanda is 1500 USD per person. Hence making Uganda to be the perfect safari destination for travelers from Victoria Falls intending to encounter the gorillas in their natural habitats.
Combining Gorilla trekking and exploring Victoria Falls is outstanding that makes best African safari combo and where this safari can start with experiencing Victoria Falls and carrying out the unique safari activities and later proceed the safari journey to East Africa for gorilla trekking. Also it does not matter on which safari activity to start from it’s your availability of the airline choice that will give you the best option.
Victoria safari experience.
Victoria falls one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Victoria Falls present the powerful display of the raw majesty of Zambezi River.
Victoria falls locally known as ‘’Mosi-Oa-Tunya’’ which means ‘’The smoke that thunders’ ‘this means that Victoria falls creates an incredible and mystical cloud of spray that can be witnessed miles away which is amazing.
On a safari to the Victoria Falls, the falls can be experienced in different ways that is microlights, helicopter flights, and sunset boat cruise, swimming in Devil’s pool at the edge of the waterfalls this is only done on Zambia’s side, and among many others. Victoria Falls is worth it. Victoria Falls offers various safari activities that include, bungee jumping, bridge swinging, zip lining, walking safaris, game drives in Mosi-Oa-Tunya national Park in Zambia and Victoria Falls national in Zimbabwe, cultural tours and many others.
Gorilla trekking experience.
Gorilla trekking safari experience is the most attractive safari activity that starts very early in the morning at the park headquarters with the briefing about the rules and regulations to take during gorilla trekking. After the briefing you will be grouped in different groups of 8 members per groups and each group with park ranger that is used to the park trails that will take you in those trails to look for the gorillas. Gorilla trekking takes a period of about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas, during the activity trekkers can sight various attractions across the forest like different colorful bird species, incredible animal species and beautiful flora. Once the gorillas are found, gorilla trekkers will be given a period of about hour to be in the presence of the gorillas while watching them feed, playing, grooming, watching them breast, witnessing them making the nests of their night sleep, and among others. During that one hour the tourists can be given the opportunity to take them pictures, recording them videos though using cameras to less or no light to prevent the inconveniences of the gorillas. After one hour you will go back to the starting point where you will receive the gorilla trekking certificates for taking part in the activity.
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