Besides the unique mountain gorillas, Rwanda and Uganda have dark history. In Rwanda, the horrific 1994 genocide never goes unmentioned in the country’s history when nearly a million lives were lost. The 1994 civil war mainly involved the Tutsis and Hutu
As of 2023, there is no need for Ugandan citizens to have a tourist visa when visiting Rwanda. Ugandans with valid passports can stay in Rwanda up to 180 days.
Both countries/African safari destinations have plenty to offer from savanna wildlife, primates to birdlife and exciting activities or experiences although others are more specific to the destination. Unlike Rwanda, Uganda has plenty to offer it being home to 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, plus many beautiful lakes and rivers that have also been developed for tourism. In Rwanda, tourists have only 4 national parks to visit for a safari.
In these 2 destinations, mountain gorillas can be visited in the three destinations; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Southwestern Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park in Northwestern Rwanda.
No. Mountain gorillas are generally humble, social and kind creatures. However, when attacked, they can get irritated and possible to tell that they are provoked by loud noise, chest beating, tree hitting, screaming, and others.
A gorilla permit is a special document anyone intending to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda should have. A single permit for Rwanda gorilla tours costs USD 1500 per person, and in Uganda, it is available at USD 700 and for guests who desire gorilla habituation in Bwindi, permits are issued at USD 1500 per person.
