Uganda and Rwanda the Most Visited Countries (Reasons Why)

Uganda and Rwanda the Most Visited Countries (Reasons Why); Located in East Africa, both Uganda and Rwanda are the leading tourism destinations in Africa. These record a massive number of visitors daily who come to enjoy a wonderful exposure to some of the natural wonders.

Whenever these two countries are mentioned, many people’s minds go to the rare mountain gorillas. With only 1063 mountain gorillas expected to be surviving in the world, these East African countries harbor 85% of these primates and this makes them the best spots for primate lovers.

Currently, gorilla trekking tops the most wanted tourism activities in the whole world and this has helped both Uganda and Rwanda to gain a competitive advantage over the others. Almost all the visitors that go to these countries specifically go to trek the gorillas in their natural habitats.

More about Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda

Since this is the main tourism activity, it’s good to know some of the facts about this activity before making a choice of a Safari. One thing an intending trekker should put in mind that before being allowed to trek the primates, he/she is required to obtain a mountain gorilla trekking permit. This is issued by the wildlife authorities in these countries and they cost USD 1500 per person in Rwanda and Uganda USD 800 per gorilla trekker A tourist is advised to book them in time (at least 2 weeks to dates of travel) to avoid inconveniences. It’s too competitive to obtain one especially in the peak seasons when everyone is yearning to get a permit to trek one of the world’s most endangered species.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in the tropical rainforests of Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks while as in Rwanda its only done in Volcanoes National Park. These parks are currently the most visited places in Africa and this is attributed to the presence of these rare primates which keep on attracting people from different continents.

The best time to go gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda is during the dry seasons. This is because this is the time when the roads to the various parks where the primates are found are in good conditions and are less risky compared to the wet season when they are muddy and slippery. Also the mountain gorillas tend to hide during the rainy season making it hard to view them while trekking. Its therefore a good idea to go on a gorilla safari during the dry season. For those that prefer saving money, a wet season would be the best time to travel because the gorilla trekking permits’ costs are discounted hence making the whole trip cheaper.

However, there are other adventurous activities a visitors can enjoy while in Uganda and Rwanda like; chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, city tours,Dian Fossey grave hike, hiking safaris,birrd watching, boat trips and many more

Therefore, you can now book any tour with us to both a Uganda safari and a Rwanda Tour and we shall organize it for you at a cheaper price.

Ultimate chimpanzee tracking

Besides trekking gorillas, Uganda and Rwanda are most visited for chimpanzee tracking. These two countries offer great opportunity for primate adventure seekers to explore the common chimps in their natural habitat. The top trekked chimp safari destinations in Uganda for instance include Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu, and Budongo then in Rwanda, visit Nyungwe or Gishwati-Mukura National Park. More than 5050 chimps live in Uganda alone with 1500 of them thriving in the natural forest of Kibale. In Nyungwe, about 500 chimps can be explored and you can begin the trek from Cyamudongo or Uwinka Area.

Peace & Safety

Uganda and Rwanda have enjoyed decades of prevailing peace and security thus creating conducive environment for nature lovers to realize their dreams in Africa. They are the most preferred destinations thanks to the safe and secure destinations that attract most visitors on Uganda and Rwanda safaris.

Game viewing

Game viewing in Rwanda and Uganda is a great deal to explore the Big Five game in the wild. These include rhinos, leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants -all viewed in the natural environment together with plenty of other antelopes or mammal species.

Birding

Uganda and Rwanda are among the most visited countries thanks to their abundant bird species. The two destinations provide refuge to huge concentrations of Albertine rift endemic species of birds and other unique species. These can be explored by birders from the different bird watching destinations including National Parks.