How to Watch Gorillas with Gorilla Permit – Free Gorilla Trekking  – Gorilla Safaris

Its well stated that in the entire East Africa where your recommended to go gorilla trekking in Africa there are statutory bodies responsible for issuance of permissions to trek the gorillas within respective National Parks which are Mountain Gorilla conservation places but we do understand that there are chances for travelers to see gorillas without valid Gorilla permits like staying in a local lodge that is very cross to the park grants you a chance to spot the gorillas at free cost and save the 800$ for Uganda , 1500$ for Rwanda and 400$ for Congo.

Note : The purpose of this article is to help you save on your gorilla trekking but not to illegal access the gorilla trekking destination without a valid gorilla permit since its a crime punishable by the Authority.

Where to see the gorillas in Africa without a gorilla permit

Exploring gorillas and the wildebeest migration offers unforgettable and insights into their natural habitat. Observing gorillas is a rare and intimate experience, it can be a life changing experience offering a unique opportunity and transformative exposure broadening our perspective and fostering a deep connecting with the natural world. Conserving gorilla tourism contributes to conservation efforts and protects these majestic creature’s personal challenge. You can explore Gorillas from the six national parks in Africa that is Bwindi impenetrable, Mgahinga, Volcanoes, Kahuzi biega, Virunga and Odazala national park

Wildebeest Migration in East Africa

When we talk about Wildebeest their migration is the largest herd movement of animals on the planet, with over 1.2 million beests making their way to cross Serengeti to Mara ecosystem in search for water and nitrous food it’s one of the most spectacular wild life events on the planet reorganized as one of the seven wonders of the natural world, they always begin their cycle in southern Serengeti area of Ndutu. Its inspiring witnessing thousands of wildebeest’s zebras and gazellas making their way across African plains not only wild beests but also predators who prey on the wild beests like lions, leopards and cheeter’s stalking their prey. All this experience gives you a chance to take photos and capture stunning images of the migration and the surrounding giving unforgettable experience. Enjoying scenery and sunset of the Serengeti and Masai mara

The migration occurs in the Serengeti national park in Tanzania and Masai mara national reserve however, to enjoy this activity there the best viewing sports that’s is Serengeti national park Tanzania Ndutu river December to April, Mara River July to September Maasai mara national reserve Kenya, Paradise plains august to September.

Highlight of Wildebeest Migration and Gorilla trekking Destinations

if your planning on Wildebeest migration safari,then it only occurs in Serengeti national park in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya which are closely connected to one another within East Africa.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti national park is located in northern Tanzania, bordering Kenya’s Maasai Mara national reserve which are both known for unique African Safaris after being the home for big five and with the high chances of seeing them it has a lot of must do activities like hot air balloon, game drives and the great migration it is also is one of the best places to see and witness the great area of wildebeest more than one million of wild best move in large numbers annually from this park.

Accommodation- Hotels & Lodges in Serengeti

Four seasons safari lodge, Roving Bush top camp, Sayari camp and Melia Serengeti national park

Masai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara national reserve is a wilderness in south western Kenya along Tanzanian boarder, the park has got the big five animals include leopard, lion, buffalo and others the park offers the best view to witness the majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Its large game drive is Narok the best in Kenya and Africa Enjoying scenery and sunset of the Serengeti and Masai mara.
Accommodations & Lodges in Masai mara

Fairmont mara safari club, Sarova mara game and governor’s camp. Accessibility, road from Nairobi 6hrs via tarmac roads by air charter flights from Nairobi to Maasai mara airstrip.

5 Best Places to see gorillas in Africa

When planning for gorilla trekking , its important to select the best safe places to include on your self drive Safari in East Africa since 4wd Africa offers free bookings for primate permits for the unique Primate Safari tour.

The Safest Places for gorilla trekking in Africa include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Volcanoes National Park , Mgahinga National Park, Kahuzi Biega National Park only since Virunga National Park is closed due to war issues .

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi National Park is a home to over 400 mountain gorillas and one of the most popular destinations for Uganda gorilla trekking.  Bwindi national forest is the one of the biggest attractions in Uganda “the pearl of Africa” with the most endangered species commonly known as the mountain Gorillas not only these but also other wildlife, mammals, Primates , flora and fauna, vegetation and cultural experiences. The park is located is located in the south western part of Uganda at the age of the Albertine rift valley of the eastern region of African sharing a boarder with DRC.

Mgahinga gorilla national park

Uganda is located in southwestern Uganda in Kisoro district bordering volcanoes Rwanda to the south and a home for only three volcanoes that is mount gahinga, sabyinyo and others, its unique location make it a great habitat for a few mountain gorillas habituated, golden monkeys and flora and fauna montane forest.

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes national park is located in the republic of Rwanda in the eastern and central region of Africa district called Musanze bordered by Uganda in the north and DRC in the west. It is situated in the Virunga mountains arrange of volcanoes. The park is a home for endangered mountain gorillas and other unique wildlife, flora and fauna, forests, volcanic landscapes black and white colobus. If your going on Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, volcanoes is the only destination to explore on Africa that offers luxury gorilla watching since the gorilla permit costs USD 1500$

Kahuzi Biega National Park

Kahuzi biega national park in Eastern Congo within the southern Kivu which is only known for being the home for the Eastern lowland gorillas, this place is open for gorilla trekking as it also offers hiking and trekking trails, bird watching, chimpanzee, Eastern Lowland gorilla.  This park home for large population of lowland gorillas offering opportunity to see these animals up close.

Accommodation, Orchid’s Safari club hotel, Coco lodge bukavu.

Odzala National Park

Odzala national park in Republic of Congo with over 100 lowland gorillas Odzala and its the safe place for western lowland gorilla trekking within Africa.  The cost of the gorilla permit is cheaper but the cost of the trip to Congo.  If your looking for gorilla trekking in Africa consider this place as the last option or only when your interested in Western Lowland Gorillas in their true wilderness and tropical rainforest .

Best time to go Gorilla trekking & Wildebeest Migration

The driest months are the best seasons to visit these national parks in Africa because it gives the best opportunity to easily get the best view as the wildebeest travel in specific herd in such for water and food ever after the end of rainy season of May to June and mountain gorillas in the wilderness, where by some trails are hilly and ridged these months include June to august and December to late February.

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