Combining gorilla trekking with wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti national park or Kenya’s Masai Mara is an exceptional trip that will offer you unforgettable memories. Combining these two experiences on the African soil, meeting the giant mountain gorillas in their mist forests and wildebeests in the open savanna is an amazing experience that gives you a touch for both forests and open savanna.
Gorilla trekking takes place in only 3 countries in the whole world and these countries are; Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo while wildebeest migration takes place in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti national park. Omangwa Safaris Ltd is dedicated to craft your adventure safari leaving no story untold and this will be about making your trip enjoyable and memorable as well.
The two combo activities are so iconic in East Africa and every tourist should look out to combining gorilla trekking experience and wildebeest migration. The best combination of these activities should be gorilla trekking in Uganda and wildebeest migration in Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda takes place in only 2 national parks that is Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park and these parks are found in Southwestern Uganda near Congo boarder and Rwanda. Bwindi impenetrable national park has 4 gorilla sectors whose gorillas are ready for tracking.
The 4 gorilla sectors in Bwindi are; Buhoma gorilla sector, Nkuringo gorilla sector, Ruhija gorilla sector and Rushaga gorilla sector. Each sector has gorilla families ready for tracking. On the other hand, Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home to 1 gorilla family and that is Nyakagezi gorilla family which is ready for habituation.
Uganda is a home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and these are found only in Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park. Bwindi impenetrable national park is not only a home to over 23 gorilla families, but also a home to over 350 bird species, Batwa people, plant life and other wildlife.
Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home to 1 mountain gorilla family called Nyakagezi and it is ready for tracking. Mgahinga is part of Virunga massifs running from Rwanda to Democratic Republic of Congo. Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home to golden monkeys as well and it is known as the pace where silver meets gold. This is because of the coexistence of silverback mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
On your gorilla trip to Mgahinga, you can include golden monkey trekking, birding in Mgahinga and Batwa cultural experience, you can also do gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda one of Rwanda’s national parks and this is the only national park in Rwanda where you will find mountain gorillas and golden monkeys as well. Mountain gorilla trekking in Democratic Republic of Congo takes place in Virunga national park and Kahuzi-Biega national for lowland gorillas.
Wildebeest Migration
Wildebeest migration takes place in 2 different countries and this is Kenya in
Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti national park. Wildebeest migration starts with a fresh cup of coffee in the morning or a scrumptious breakfast and your driver guide will be waiting to receive you and head to the jungle and the deeper you go the more you discover. Wildebeest migration takes place in two countries whose national parks are adjacent to each other and this is Kenya and Tanzania.
Wildebeest migration in Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya
Wildebeest migration in Kenya takes place in Masai Mara national reserve and it is the famous migration where millions of wildebeests combined with gazelles and zebras traverse the plains of Mara from Tanzania’s Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro conservation area. The migration takes place in dry months between July to October. During this period, most of the savanna predators are seen roaming all over the plains looking for preys. Witnessing millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles crossing River Mara is one of the dramatic experiences and crossing this deadliest river means resilience, patience and braveness.
What is the Best time to Combine Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Migration?
Activities can best be done in the dry season, this because the vegetation is withered and you can stretch your eyes far, secondly the paths or trails in the parks are dry and this will enable you to navigate the park. The dry months for gorilla trekking and wildebeest migration are between June and October, however for gorilla trekking it can be done all year around. Just contact a trusted tour operator and book your trip in advance at least 3 months ahead.
