Uganda gorilla trekking safari 2024
Uganda gorilla trekking safari 2024 : Gorilla trekking is an adventurous and one of the most popular activities in Uganda that attracts big numbers of tourists and it involves moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their habitat. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two national parks that is Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in south western region.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda 2024
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park starts early in the morning at around 8:00am with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the jungle with an experienced park guide and armed park rangers which takes about 2 to 7 hours depending on where the mountain gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to encounter other primate species, different bird species, plant and tree species among others and once the mountain gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural environment which gives you a chance to learn more about their habits, behaviours, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.
Best time to go for gorilla trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can be done all year round though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during the dry season there is less or little rainfall in the national parks therefore vegetation will be short which gives you an opportunity to view the mountain gorillas clearly, access roads and trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes gorilla trekking easy compared to the rainy season when the trekking trails are muddy and slippery which makes gorilla trekking difficult.
Cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park cost 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.
How to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024?
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact our tour consultants with the date, month, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us, we will check for permit availability from Uganda Wildlife Authority and if there are permits available on your preferred dates, you will be asked to make a deposit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the gorilla trekking permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
When booking gorilla trekking permits via Achieve Global Safaris, we will not only acquire gorilla permits on your behalf but also plan for your entire safari which involves transportation to the gorilla destination, accommodation where you will stay during the safari, services of a full-time English speaking driver guide, other activities to engage in after gorilla trekking and other destinations to combine with Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Where to stay during your Uganda gorilla trekking safari 2024
There are a wide range of accommodation facilities in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park where you can stay during your gorilla trekking safari. The accommodations range from budget, midrange and luxury including Buhoma Lodge, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Buhoma Haven Lodge, Ichumbi Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Lake Chahafi Resort, Lake Mutanda Resort, Mucha Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Mist Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Bweza Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Mount Gahinga Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Tracker Safari Lodge, Ruhija Community Rest Camp, Bwindi Forest Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Wagtail Safari Lodge, Cuckooland Tented Lodge, Bwindi Jungle View Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nshongi Camp, Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp, Gorilla Resort, Silverback Lodge among others.
How to get to the gorilla destinations
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park and both destinations can be accessed by air transport means where tourists will book scheduled or charter domestic flights with Aero link Uganda from Entebbe international airport to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips and then connect to either Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park by road.
Both Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can also be accessed by road transport means where tourists will drive from Kampala via masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to the park headquarters which takes about 9 to 10 hours’ drive.
You can also access Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park from Kigali Rwanda where travellers will fly to Kigali international airport and then connect to the park headquarters via cyanika border in Kisoro or katuna border in Kabale which takes about 4 to 5 hours’ drive.
What to pack for Uganda gorilla trekking safari 2024?
When planning a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, there are a number of essential items that you should pack including long sleeved shirt and trouser, insect repellent, garden gloves, long socks, waterproof rain jacket, energy snacks and drinking water, camera and extra batteries, a pair of binoculars, face masks, warm sweater, walking stick, back pack, a hat and sunglasses among others.
Gorilla trekking is an exceptional activity that can be combined with Murchison falls national park where you will engage in various activities like game drives/ wildlife viewing, boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, sport fishing, Nile delta boat cruise, bird watching, top of the falls, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest among others. For more information about gorilla trekking safari in 2024, do not hesitate to reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris.
