Gorilla trekking for Travellers from Malta

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Gorilla trekking of mountain gorillas is one of the best, once in a lifetime unforgettable experience that should not be missed by any one

So gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta is very possible and runs all year around. Gorilla trekking safaris are very popular and people living in Malta and interested in these safaris should not miss this opportunity. There are different flights from Malta to Uganda’s Entebbe International airport.

Below is the list of different airlines that fly from Malta to Entebbe airport and back to Malt

13h 40m duration, 1+ stops

Malta (MLA) to Entebbe (EBB)

13h 40m+	Air Malta, Ethiopian	via Rome, Addis Ababa
13h 50m+	Lufthansa, EgyptAir	via Munich, Cairo
14h 0m+	Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian	via Istanbul, Addis Ababa
14h 40m+	Alitalia, Ethiopian	via Rome, Addis Ababa
14h 55m+	Condor, Lufthansa, Ethiopian	via Frankfurt, Addis Ababa
15h 0m+	Turkish Airlines	via Istanbul, Kigali
15h 50m+	Air Malta, Brussels Airlines	via Brussels, Kigali
15h 50m+	Lufthansa, Ethiopian	via Frankfurt, Addis Ababa
15h 50m+	Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways	via Doha, Nairobi
16h 50m+	Aegean, EgyptAir	via Athens, Cairo
16h 55m+	Air Malta, Emirates	via Rome, Dubai
17h 30m+	Air Malta, KLM, Kenya Airways	via Amsterdam, Nairobi
18h 0m+	Qatar Airways, RwandAir	via Doha, Nairobi
19h 15m+	Qatar Airways	via Doha

Best time for gorilla trekking for Travellers from Malta

It is hard to tell the best time for gorilla trekking since it takes place all year round from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. There are less than a thousand mountain gorillas in the whole world shared between Rwanda’s Volcanoes National park, Virunga national park in Congo and the rest in Uganda. Actually Uganda is home to half of the remaining population.

Bwindi and Mgahinga are rainy forests, meaning it can rain any time of the year during tracking. The most important part is dressing appropriately for the trek.

March, April and May- Those are wet season months

June-Oct- Those are sunny months

November- Wet rainy month

December to February- Those are sunny months

Most people prefer to come for gorilla trekking during the sunny months but the season or month does not make any difference to the gorilla trekking experience

Visa requirements for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

Travellers from Malta coming on gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda need tourist visas to come to Uganda.

Visa requirements for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta can be found on the link below. It is now possible to apply for the visa online and the process takes about 24 hours.

Gorilla tracking requirements for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

Gorilla tracking requirements for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta include

Sturdy trekking shoes
A good camera
Long trousers
A hat and sun screen
Insect repellent
Gorilla permit
Light rain jacket among others
We always provide a pre-departure guide to help you prepare appropriately for your gorilla and wildlife safaris

Cost of gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

The cost of gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta depends on the type of accommodation one choses (Luxury, mid-range or budget accommodations). These different styles of accommodations do not cost the same, the number of travellers signed up for the gorilla trekking safari, number of days among others.

Best company for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

The best company for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta is obviously Gorilla Link Tours. We are so experienced at organizing gorilla tours and all other wildlife safaris. We have a great connection with Uganda Wildlife Authority, are licenced and are a member of Association of Uganda Tour Operators. We can organize gorilla trekking tours and other tours on last minute and we do have a great online reputations, with excellent reviews on Trip Advisor.

Insurance for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

Like all safaris and any related travel, you need a health insurance to cover you while on your gorilla trekking safaris. Find out the best insurance companies in your area. They will provide the best insurance advice. All travellers from Malta coming on gorilla trekking safaris must be insured and this is not always covered in our price. However, we do have an option of insurance for flying doctors to help with evacuation etc in case of any emergencies while on our safaris. This scheme through AMREF works with your home insurance companies.

Best National Park for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

The best national park for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta in Uganda is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park located in South Western Uganda. Only Mountain gorillas that are habituated can be tracked and only eight people can track a habituated family. It should be noted that Uganda is the best place for gorilla trekking since it has the most mountain gorillas. In Bwindi, Gorilla trekking takes place in Ruhija, Buhoma, Rushaga and in Nkuringo sectors. Gorilla trekking permits must be booked with payment at least 6 months in advance since they are highly demanded and on first come first served.

Accommodation during gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

There are different accommodation standards available for every traveller. Travellers can choose from the high end safari lodges like Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, and Gorilla Forest Camp among others, then choose from semi-luxe lodges like Mahogany springs, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Gorilla Safari lodge and or from the budget accommodations like Broadbill Forest Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp among others. Just let us know what you prefer and we will customise it for you.

Cost of Gorilla trekking permits

The cost of gorilla trekking permits is 600 US dollars and 1500 US dollars for gorilla habituation. Gorilla habituation only takes place in Rushaga, Southern sector of Bwindi National Park.

Rules of gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

There are rules of gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta, but these apply to everyone visiting the mountain gorillas. These rules are to protect mainly the mountain gorillas and must be followed at all times. During briefing before gorilla trekking adventures, the rules are read out to visitors and even during trekking, trekkers are reminded.

For more info about the rules, follow this link

Cancellation of Gorilla Trekking for travellers from Malt

It should be noted that once you cancel your gorilla trekking adventure, gorilla permits are not refunded. This is a policy by Uganda wildlife Authority. One is only refunded 50% of the gorilla permit if sick the day before the trek. You must go to the park’s warden and park’s clinic where you will get a medical report that Gorilla Link Tours will present to Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarter offices. The refund may take long to be processed but it will surely come through.

Guides for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

Uganda Wildlife Authority has got many well trained and experience ranger guides who will lead you through your gorilla trek. They are very supportive, will provide all information and will definitely take you to the mountain gorillas. Endeavour to listen to their instructions all the time.

Safari vehicles for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

We use 4×4 WD safari vehicles to transport our clients to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park depending where one is tracking. The vehicles are well maintained and serviced every after safari but should any breakdown happen because of the off roads, we have plan B- Rescue vehicles

Fly-in gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta

For travellers who prefer to fly from one national park to another or from the main towns or airport to Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, we do organize fly in safaris with our partners aero link who fly daily to the gorilla trekking national parks. Let us know and we will organize these and more for you.

Age for gorilla trekking for travellers from Malta.

Gorilla trekking is limited to persons aged 14 years and below. Only children who are 15 years and above can go for gorilla trekking. Children can go other activities in and around the parks like nature walks, community walks, bird watching among others. The children are safe with your safari guides

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