The things and activities to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda

The things and activities to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda include chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey trekking, wildlife /game viewing, mountain climbing, relax on the beaches, wildebeest great migration viewing in Serengeti, guided authentic village walks, volunteering and charity activities, visit a local beer brewery, learn the local way of milking cows and making butter, stay overnight with friendly local families, go Cycling with locals and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and landscapes as you go through communities in their daily routines.

A number of first time safari goers to Uganda or Rwanda visit the countries as gorilla trekking as their first priority on this to do or see. However a gorilla trekking safari tour without any additional activities is not enough to fully experience Uganda or Rwanda. These countries are naturally blessed with several tourism attractions and have much more for you to explore and experience to make your Uganda safari or Rwanda safari a complete memorable package.

Below are some of the extra activities you can do after your gorilla trekking safari tour in Uganda or Rwanda:

List of things, Activities to do after or before a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park in Uganda or Nyungwe forest National park in Rwanda. A Chimpanzee tracking permit costs $200 for standard tracking and $250 per person for habituation in Uganda while in Rwanda Chimpanzee tracking permit costs $90 per person.
Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga national park in Uganda and Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. A golden monkey tracking permit in Uganda costs $100 per person while in Rwanda it costs $100 per person.
Go wildlife /game viewing in the major parks of Queen Elizabeth National park, Murchison falls National Park or Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda or Akagera National Park in Rwanda where you will have a chance to see a number of animal species like lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, giraffes and zebras among others.
Try out Mountain climbing or hiking of any of the Virunga volcanoes in Mgahinga gorilla national park or Volcanoes National park which include Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo for a better mountain climbing experience.
After a hectic gorilla trekking experience you can go for some relaxation in Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria in Uganda or Lake Kivu in Rwanda.
Combine your gorilla trekking safari in Uganda or Rwanda with an experience of the wildebeest great migration in Serengeti Tanzania with an extension of the Ngorongoro crater and Zanzibar beach.
Short and long guided authentic village walks which are available on request for travelers who are interested in visiting communities around the gorilla trekking parks in Uganda and Rwanda. On these walks and visits you can take part in local food preparations, trying out some local music instruments, traditional dances and local millet grinding among other experiences.
Volunteering and charity activities in community schools, churches and women- youth group. You can also visit ex-poachers in different national parks around the countries. Engabi Tours and Travel can organize for you volunteering activities from weeks to a year in a field of your choice.
Visit a local beer brewery to experience the process of making banana beer from the plantation to the freshly made tasty beer.
Learn the local way of milking cows and making butter by joining in their daily milking sessions.
Enjoy a nature walk around the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo where you can do bird watching, boat cruise, fishing, and outstanding view of 5 volcanoes to mention among other activities.
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Stay overnight with friendly local families share local food with them, see lifestyle and listen to their stories and others can also be organized in all categories from budget homes to luxury homes and we grant safety in the chosen homes in Africa.
Go Cycling with locals and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and landscapes as you go through communities in their daily routines.
Still not sure of what activity you can add on your gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda! Contact our travel expert with your preferred travel style and we advise you.

Below are some of our suggested scheduled Uganda safaris, Rwanda safaris, Tanzania safaris and combined East African safaris you can take part in on your first Africa safari trip.