Everything you need to know about Gorilla trekking in Uganda.

What's Gorilla trekking.

This is the act of finding the Gorillas done by a team of highly qualified trackers. In bwindi impentrable forest, these trackers head early morning into the forest to find the Gorillas before tourists can start the trek. They will return to where they left the Gorillas the day before & then they will stay with them all day untill the Gorillas make their nest for the evening. Only then these trackers will go home too.

Meanwhile the tourists will follow the guide to the location of Gorillas. So before you even set off in the morning to find the Gorillas, the guides already know the location of the Gorillas as the trackers will have already told them where they left them laying their nests. So there are always 99% chances of seeing the Gorillas. The most likely reason for not seeing them is when you find the hike challenging & decide to turn around.

Where is the best place to see the Gorillas in Uganda.

You will only find the mountain Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda & Democratic republic of Congo in the whole world.

There are basically two Destinations in Uganda where one can do this Gorilla trekking safari. One is in Bwindi impentrable national Park & the second one is in mgahinga Gorilla national Park. So whenever you plan to see the Gorillas in Uganda, this is where to find them.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is Rwanda.

There are roughly 1000 wild mountain Gorillas. 459 of those are in Bwindi National Park, the rest in the virunga volcanic mountains are spread between Uganda, Rwanda & Congo. While Rwanda has only 12 Gorilla families, Bwindi has 26 Habituated ones.

Despite Uganda having lots of many Gorilla families, Rwanda sells more Gorilla permits.

Rwanda.

•Less dense forest, so easier to see.

•Only 2 hours drive from the airport.

•Easier Hikes

•Permit cost $1500 per person.

•Fewer Gorilla families.

Uganda.

•Permit cost $800 per person.

•More Gorilla families.

•Full Drive From airport but you can opt to use local charters connecting to different airstrips.

When is Best time to see Gorillas in Uganda.

Best time would definitely be during dry season. Uganda has two dry seasons that's June to August & December to February. Though Bwindi is a rainforest, so you can except rain at any time of the year. However during the dry season, the chances of rain are much fewer and the paths are much drier.

What to wear during Trekking.

It's recommended to wear long sleeve tops & long trousers during the trek to be protected from insects, caterpillars, thorns & have a Small backpack bag. If possible to, wear gloves and tuck your trousers in socks. Hiking boots is a must, the terrain is steep & uneven in some places & can be very muddy & slippery when it rains.

How to get to Bwindi impentrable national Park.

You have two options, by car or small plane. If you choose to travel by car, then expect long hours of Drive to get there unless you opt to use chartered planes connecting to kihihi airstrip in kanugu district. This is where Rwanda has an advantage as it's so close to get to the volcanoes.

Where to stay in Bwindi.

There are so many options for Accommodationand in Bwindi basing on what you looking for. From luxury to mid-range & budget options, you will Always find the best stay that suits you .... So no worries here, our team always makes sure to select the best lodging for our clients.

What are other things to do in Bwindi?

Besides the Gorillas Trekking Experience, there are so many activities one can do.
•Visit the craft shops

•visit the idigneous tribe of the batwa pygmies people who once live in the bwimdi forest with the Gorillas.

• Visit and take a walk in the local community.

If you ever dream of seeing the mountain Gorillas, we will be glad to organising this Experience with you.