Why It Is Good To Fly Into Kigali When You Are Going For Gorilla Trekking In Uganda or Rwanda.

What you need to do when you are organizing a fly to Rwanda safari.

The most paramount thing you have to think of is saving money. Fly in safaris are quite expensive that ordinary safaris or tours. When you are to fly in to Uganda or Rwanda, it is better to travel as a group,. This is when you will best enjoy the safari or tour. Of course in Uganda, there are airline companies which will take to these destinations where the gorillas are found.  In Uganda, the most common type of airline is aerolink. There are scheduled flights which do take tourists to Bwindi Impenetrable forest. To be able to use these flights, you need to book in advance. If you are travelling from Kigali, you should put in mind that the southern region of Bwindi Impenetrable forest is a distance from Rwanda’s International airport. In Uganda, it will take you approximately 9(nine) hours to drive from Entebbe International airport to Bwindi Impenetrable airport where the gorillas are found.

What are the benefits of flying into Rwanda and Tracking Gorillas in Uganda?

It is very wise to fly into the republic of Rwanda and trek the gorillas in Uganda. First and for most, you will you have to save about 150 USD. The gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda costs 600 USD while that of Rwanda costs 750 USD. It will take you about nine (9) hours to drive from Entebbe International airport to Bwindi where the gorillas are found. This is quite a long journey for you. From Kigali to Bwindi, it will take you a few hours about 3(three hours) to reach Bwindi Impenetrable forest. This means that the time taken to travel from Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is less compared the time taken to travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Because of this therefore, it is wise to fly in Rwanda and do gorilla tracking in Uganda at Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

In Uganda, usually there are discounted gorilla permits during the low seasons. Usually the low seasons are   April, May and November. The fee which is charged during this low season is lower than the fee which is charged during the peak season. You will pay a fee of 450 USD instead of 600USD per permit. This therefore means that you will save 150 USD on you’re the permits. This money can be used for some other things during your safari or tour.

In Rwanda, there   is no gorilla habituation experience. This is only found in Uganda at the Rushaga area. Thus it is wise to fly in Rwanda and come for gorilla habituation experience in Uganda. This process takes 4 hours where you will be spending your time with the gorilla family on a gorilla habituation experience.

The lodging in Uganda is relatively cheaper than that found in Rwanda. In the republic of Rwanda, the accommodation types are quite expensive. You will find cheap accommodation lodges in Rushage where you will have the gorilla habituation experience. There are also lodges in Nkuringo along the scenic lake of Mutanda

The fly in Rwanda then do gorilla trekking in Uganda will make you participate in many other tourism activities within the country. You will visit queen Elizabeth National park which is near Bwindi Impenetrable forest. While here, you will participate in game drives, hot air balloons rides and nocturnal game drives with in the park. You will view the tree climbing lions at Ishasha area. Only three (3) hour’s from Kigali in Rwanda upon your arrival with an international flight you will greatly experience the gorilla habituation experience in Rushaga.