Gorilla
trekking has become the most attracting activity in Africa especially in
Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many tourists prefer going
to the deep tropical rain-forests searching for these endangered gorillas and
some even end up doing three times tracking after their experience. In these
three countries, trekking is now the leading tourist attraction bringing in
visitors from different countries all over the world.
Uganda is
known for its unsurpassed biodiversity but gorilla trekking safaris are the
most popular and are the prime reason many tourists visit Uganda. Mountain
gorillas are scientifically known as Gorilla beringei beringei and in Uganda
occupy the thick Tropical rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable national park and
Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks found in the south-western corner of the
country.
Gorilla
trekking in Uganda is a one-of-a kind activity that leads enthusiastic primate
lovers to the dense jungles to meet one of the 21 habituated gorilla families
that call Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks home. With more than
half the World’s population of surviving mountain gorillas calling these Park’s
home, Uganda is definitely the best gorilla trekking destination. Mgahinga is a
home to only one habituated gorilla family known as Nyakagyezi while Bwindi
Impenetrable offers shelter to 20 habituated gorilla families found within the
four sectors of the Park thus 160 permits are available per day.
The
habituated groups you will trek when you visit Bwindi Impenetrable National
Park for gorilla trekking safaris are Habinyanja, Mubare, Rushegura, Katwe,
Nkuringo, Christmas, Bushaho, Bikingi, Mucunguzi, Kutu, Rwigi, Busingye, Bweza,
Kahungye, Nshongi, Mishaya, Bitukura, Oruzogo, Kyaguliro and Mukiza. With a
valid gorilla permit costing only $600, you will be able to trek the mentioned
gorilla families and spend one hour with them.
Gorilla
trekking safaris in Uganda are relatively cheaper than in Rwanda and the cost
depends on a number of factors that include the transport means chosen, the
accommodation facility (whether its budget, midrange or luxury) and the time of
the year (wet months are generally low seasons where most safari lodges/hotels
offer discounts). However, some costs especially for gorilla permits remain
constant at $600 for foreign non-residents, $500 for foreign residents and Shs
250,000 for East African Community Residents.
Gorilla
trekking safaris in Uganda are incomplete without a number of essential things
that include a gorilla permit which you need to put first in your bag,
gardening gloves that will protect your hands from getting hurt as you hold on
tree branches, rain jacket, strong hiking boots with enough grip, toiletries,
cameras with extra batteries and enough memory, long sleeved shirt/top, insect
repellant, rainproof backpack, energy giving snacks, a wide-brimmed hat and
sunglasses, pair of binoculars, long trousers, long cotton socks and finally
you will need to hire a porter on the day of trekking.
Gorilla
trekking safaris in Uganda are done all year round but gorilla permits are
usually on high demand during the dry months of January, February, June, July,
August, September and December because most tourists prefer trekking during the
dry season when trails are drier and less muddy or slippery.
This however
doesn’t mean that the Gorilla trekking destinations are avoided during the wet
season but surprisingly, the months of March, April, May, October and November
offer easier and faster trekking conditions given the fact that food for the
mountain gorillas is in plenty and these primates don’t move to far places.
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