In the Footsteps of Dian Fossey: Gorillas, Monkeys and Local Tribes

These are just suggestions, so it's important to consult your doctor before traveling to ensure complete certainty.

• Typhoid: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 2 weeks prior to travel.
• Hepatitis A: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 2 weeks prior to travel.
• Cholera: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 2 weeks prior to travel.
• Tuberculosis: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 3 months prior to travel.
• Hepatitis B: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 2 months prior to travel.
• Rabies: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 1 month prior to travel.
• Meningococcal meningitis: Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda, ideally 3 weeks prior to travel.
• Yellow fever: Required for entry into Rwanda. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is necessary if coming from an area with yellow fever transmission risk for Uganda, ideally 10 days before travel.

This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let us know the food option that you prefer.

You can trek mountain gorillas all year round, mostly in Uganda and Rwanda. The rainy season lasts from March to May every year, and another short rainy last from October to November, in the rainy season gorilla trekking is slightly harder because all the walking trails get muddy. however, it's often the best time for photography providing better lighting and the vegetation is super vibrant.

Gorilla trekking safaris’ favorites’ time stick to the short dry seasons of December to February and from June to September. these months are termed as the peak seasons when tourists are many so we advise travelers to make their gorilla trekking experience early enough to avoid any inconveniences, tourists can combine their gorilla trekking safaris with a fantastic extension to Tanzania or Kenya for the migration of the wildebeest and zebras.

Tipping is an expected gift as part of your appreciation, although, it is not compulsory, a component of your tour program. Tipping is a gesture that serves in expression for exceptional service rendered, and tips given depend on the traveler’s discretion.

Tipping is another sign of a direct way that you are positively supporting the African community. Although tipping may not be customary for you, it is a direct source of income for those working in the tourism industry. Offering a tip is in form of ‘thank you.

The best tipping method for someone who has served a big group should be planned in advance, and not when you are all rushing to say goodbye. A better suggestion should be for each member in the group by contributing by putting their tip in an envelope. This works best for groups or they should gather as they present their gifts to the recipient(s), offering their sign of saying thank you and showing their appreciation for the services. This tipping method brings their action in an open style, providing a friendly and appreciative nature with the group and the recipient(s).

Local guides: $1-10 USD (per day).

Safari Guide/Driver: 10-20 USD (per day).

Restaurant Staff: 10-15% of the cost of the bill.

Gorilla trekking guides: $10-20 (per day).

Travel insurance is mandatory in order to participate in any of your trips. We strongly advised that the travel insurance policy covers other personal liability, curtailment, cancellation, loss of luggage, and the traveler’s personal effects.

Most nationalities planning to travel to Rwanda need to apply for their entry visa “facilitation” prior to their travel dates. Please kindly check at ease www. migration.gov.rw the Rwanda immigration department’s official website, which all the nationalities need an entry visa to Rwanda. The visa facilitation website gives you normally gives a confirmation within 3-5 working days. Please apply for your entry visa at least a month before your intended date of travel to Rwanda. Please carry a copy of your visa approval sent to you (it's very important). The current cost for a 30-day tourist entry visa costs US$ 50 per person. accepted to be paid in US$ cash only. Please note that the US$ notes accepted are 2008 series only in Rwanda. Older notes are accepted in Rwanda.

Uganda

Entry Visas for Uganda for most nationalities must be applied for online through an Electronic Visa application at www.visas.immigration.go.ug in advance before your arrival to Uganda, and a payment of $50 USD cash will be made at the entry point.

Please be advised that a valid yellow fever vaccination card is mandatory for entry into Uganda.