Which country should I go to in order to see gorillas?

5 Best Places to See Gorillas in Africa

1. Rwanda. The Virunga Mountains spanning the borders of Uganda, DRC and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are home to over 600 mountain gorillas. ...
2. Uganda. ...
3. Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
4. Congo Brazzaville. ...
5. Central African Republic.

1. Where is the best place to see gorillas?
2. What countries can you find gorillas?
3. What country has the most gorillas?
4. Can you see gorillas in Kenya?
5. Is Gorilla trekking worth the money?
6. How much does it cost to see mountain gorillas?
7. Are there gorillas in Angola?
8. Is Uganda or Rwanda better for gorilla trekking?
9. Are gorillas in the wild?
10. Can gorillas eat humans?
11. Do leopards kill gorillas?
12. How much does a gorilla safari cost?

Where is the best place to see gorillas?

These three national parks offer some of the best gorilla viewing opportunities.

• Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. ...
• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda. ...
• Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo.

What countries can you find gorillas?

The quick answer to where to see gorillas is: Rwanda, Uganda, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic and DR Congo, Rwanda and Uganda have the most developed tracking experiences, with great accommodation, too, so this is where most people head to see mountain gorillas.

What country has the most gorillas?

1. Rwanda. Where to go: Located on the northwestern corner of the country is the world-famous Volcanoes National Park. This rainforest is home to one of the highest populations of these beautiful primates, with 178 of them making up 10 habituated gorilla groups of varied sizes, ranging from 11 to 33 family members.

Can you see gorillas in Kenya?

There are no gorillas in Kenya, Tanzania, No gorillas in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Visit Uganda and Rwanda for the ultimate gorilla adventure tours in Africa.

Is Gorilla trekking worth the money?

Gorilla trekking is totally worth the money. ... Mountain gorillas attract a large number of tourists who travel to Africa just to trek the subspecies in their natural habitat. Trekking mountain gorillas in Africa can only be done in three countries which include; Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

How much does it cost to see mountain gorillas?

The two days Rwanda gorilla trek costs about $1950 ( with gorilla permit, accommodation, and transport), and a three days Rwanda gorilla tracking tour costs is about $2030 (with gorilla permit, accommodation, and transport).

Are there gorillas in Angola?

Angola. Western lowland gorillas are found only in the Cabinda enclave, the part of Angola north of the mouth of the River Congo. There is little in the way of tourism infrastructure, but if it's adventure you want..!

Is Uganda or Rwanda better for gorilla trekking?

Baas acknowledged that both Uganda and Rwanda offer great opportunities for gorilla trekking. However, she said that she personally favors Rwanda, as most of the terrain during the gorilla trekking is a little bit more open and therefore it is easier to get a good view.

Are gorillas in the wild?

Conservation status

Now, over 100,000 western lowland gorillas are thought to exist in the wild, with 4,000 in zoos, thanks to conservation; eastern lowland gorillas have a population of under 5,000 in the wild and 24 in zoos.

Can gorillas eat humans?

Ian Redmond of Ape Alliance worked with Fossey in Rwanda for three years in the 1970s, and still works with gorillas. He says there have been cases where gorillas attacked and even killed humans, but such incidents are rare – and the human was always to blame.

Do leopards kill gorillas?

Leopards have the ability to kill an adult gorilla. Leopards are big and smart felines that feed on meat from multiple animals. In their habitat, they can find unsuspecting gorillas susceptible to becoming their food. Leopards are the only animals in their range that have the ability to kill an adult gorilla.

How much does a gorilla safari cost?

Accommodation costs

The cheapest three-day gorilla trek will cost around $1,200 per person and will include one gorilla tracking permit, private transport, an English-speaking guide, accommodation and meals. A three-day luxury gorilla safari may cost upwards of $3,000 per person.