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planning on going to East Africa parks to see animals like the gorillas no matter what level of comfort you can afford imo .
There are many cultural nuances and also natural danger that locals can help you with if you go through a group even if it is a private arranged trek they do for you
I usually dislike tour groups and planned itineraries but this is one place I think it is needed and arranged completely before leaving if it’s your first time
I would not plan with out a group but there are so many types you will find one for your pace and interests Plus when you go to the cities you can see things on your own or meet up with other local side tours if you want more independence away from a group safari
The group can be leisurely and open with time but some guidance from place to place is an asset
Also if you are interested in East African people, the culture knowledge and introductions are gained through established group contacts better
Learn some Swahili for that area . Tribal languages are all different but Swahili is a common language
There are only so many gorilla groups to see so that is why there are only so many people allowed
This takes a long time to happen and we did have to hike so I don’t know about your back or there can be other options perhaps with less intensity not sure .
We sort of blended to the side like you are hanging around them but not in their group . Pretend to be foraging just like them looking down not directly viewing them like at a zoo so again I don’t know about your back issues or if there are other forms of viewing and interacting or if it’s even like that now as I went over 20 years ago when I was very young. Do go and it can be as simple as one day
https://www.explorerwandatours.com/rwanda-tours/1-day-rwanda-gorilla-tour.html
Or a 1/2 week or more with multi treks out
https://www.explorerwandatours.com/rwanda-tours/4-days-gorilla-trekking-safari.html
FYI I did not use this tour group just a sample of what you can do
It’s not so much that levels of accommodations vary from country to country there as much as vary from tour group to tour group .
We camped in our own tents or stayed in African motels (for mostly Africans visiting to stay)
and it would not be for everybody but I would not change it looking back
You can see on the links even just on the gorilla tours different levels are offered and as I said mine was very low budget and definitely roughing it everywhere so I won’t recommend that to you but I think Abercrombie and Kent is one that does super luxury small group,while still really out there in the wild open and there arr plenty of tour groups at all levels
Also look into museum sponsored tours or scientific societies in your area -they are higher-priced offering more comfort but still a serious knowledgeable group to travel with
And beware there are many sketchy tour groups and dumbass travelers
Look for ones that go where you want and do what you want in accomidations you want and with what kind of fellow travelers it seems to cater to. Some offer comments from past participants to get an idea . It took me about 2 years, maybe more, to research and arm chair travel but I made good choices in the end
Take time to plan and make decisions on this travel experience and get a medical for whatever is needed . Enjoy !!