Uganda gorilla trek from Spain

Introduction

Spain is one of the countries that have a high number of tourists who come to visit Uganda. In Uganda, you can only track mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks which are located in southwestern Uganda on the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda has half of the world’s remaining gorilla population in the world and it has more habituated gorilla families ready for tracking compared to other primate destinations like Rwanda and Congo. There are over 26 habituated gorilla families ready for tracking and this has made Uganda be travelers’ choice, especially for gorilla tracking.

When traveling to Uganda from Spain for gorilla trekking, deal with a trustworthy and reputable tour operator. He will help you with all the necessary information concerning the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda from Spain. It does not matter which part of Spain you are in, just be keen and get a trustworthy Uganda tour operator to plan your safari. As you plan to take a trip to Uganda for gorilla trekking, it is also very crucial for you to first scrutinize the tour operator and other factors before you commit yourself to the trip.

Factors to consider when planning Uganda gorilla trek from Spain

Chose a rightful Ugandan local tour operator

For you to appropriately plan a trip to Uganda from Spain, it is very important to deal with a trusted tour operator. This will require you to do thorough research about that given tour operator. Find out if the tour company has a Uganda Tourism Board license, and belongs to at least one of the tourism associations, for example, AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators) or TUGA (The Ugandan Association of Travel Agents). Check very well the online presence for example follow the company on social media platforms, and find out about it from other marketing platforms like Trip Advisor, Safari Bookings, Viator, and Tourist Link among others platforms.

Flight from your home in Spain to Uganda

Since we are in a global village, you will need to find out the airlines that fly from your home to Uganda and several airlines will help you to connect to your desired destination. Some of these airlines are KLM, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Uganda Airlines, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways, and British Airways among others airlines. You can book a return ticket if you want to travel back after your safari in Uganda or you can connect to other countries depending on your schedule.

Security

Uganda is one of the safest countries where you can do tourism in the whole world, and it is the safest compared to other countries that surround it. Uganda has been so peaceful since 1986 and the government of Uganda is continuing to ensure safety in the region and this has boosted tourism activities in Uganda and the surrounding regions as well.

Tourist Visit Visa

For every tourist to visit Uganda you need to possess a valid tourist visa which you will apply for online the cost is USD 50 and this is valid for 3 months. However, you can also get yourself an East African visit visa which costs USD 100 and you will be able to visit Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Other activities in Uganda that you can do from Spain

Gorilla habituation

This is an amazing experience, especially for gorilla enthusiasts who have more time with the gorillas about 4 hours and you will be very close to them which is different from gorilla trekking where you have an hour with the mountain gorillas and a distance.

Chimpanzee trekking and habituation

The same as gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation, chimpanzee trekking is another amazing gem. You can engage in chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation which only takes place in Kibale Forest National Park. This park is also known as the primate capital and this is because you will encounter 13 primates in this protected area. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can also take place in Budongo forest in Murchison Falls National Park, you can also track chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest and Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Safari game drives

Uganda is highly endowed with wildlife which are distributed throughout the 10 national parks. Each national park in Uganda has unique wildlife therefore this allows you to visit different parks and meet different wildlife through game drives. Game drives occur in open savanna national parks where you encounter wildlife including Africa’s big 5 for example, leopards, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants, game drives can be carried out during the day for diurnals and night game drives for nocturnal animals.

Boat cruises

Uganda is endowed with various water bodies that encourage water activities especially a boat cruise on Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park one of Uganda’s most amazing water activities, bungee jumping in Jinja on River Nile, boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park among others.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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