Planning for Gorilla Trekking from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe & Zambia? The Victoria falls is one of the biggest attractions in Africa and the world. One would wonder how to go from this attraction and also tract gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.
The Victoria falls are shared between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Therefore, you can visit the Victoria falls via Lusaka or Harare.
Gorilla tracking is one of the most sought-after activities while on safari in Africa. You can therefore use any of the near by international airports: Lusaka International Airport, Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (formerly Livingstone International Airport), Ndola Airport and Mfuwe Airport in Zambia or Harare International, Victoria Falls International, and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo (Bulawayo) Airports in Zimbabwe to travel to Uganda or Rwanda for your gorilla trekking safari holiday.
Air Botswana, Zambia Airway, Emirate, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines are some of the airlines you will use to fly from the Victoria falls to Uganda or Rwanda for your gorilla safari.
Best Time for Trek Gorillas from Victoria Falls
There are two dry seasons—December to February and June to August—are the ideal times to travel for gorilla tracking.
Trekking to view mountain gorillas is most enjoyable during these periods. The greatest times to see game in the Savannah parks are during the end of the dry seasons, which are February and March, as well as September and early October, when animals are gathered near water sources.
Visa Arrangements from Victoria Falls
It is necessary to have a passport that is valid for at least six months. Tourist visas for single entrance are easily obtained. To enter Rwanda and Uganda, you must have a current Yellow Fever Certificate.
When applying for a visa, you will need to present your Yellow Fever certificate if you need one.
Visas can be obtained online or at the time of arrival. According to the revised immigration regulations, a single entrance visa costs USD 50.
