Gorilla Trekking Safaris | Gorilla Tours: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking Safaris, Gorilla Tours
Gorilla Trekking Safaris, Gorilla Tours

Introduction to Gorilla Trekking Safaris | Gorilla Tours

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best amazing experience that you will enjoy in Uganda. Bwindi has got over half of the remaining mountain gorillas of over 400 hundred. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the district of Kanungu, Kisoro, Rubanda which are in the southern western part of Uganda. It is divided by four sector which provide an opportunity for the clients to track the mountain Gorillas. The impenetrable Forest of Bwindi has got Buhoma sector which is located in the northern section of Bwindi close to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Isasha, the Ruhija sector which is located in the Eastern part of Bwindi. This is one of the best sectors because of the beautiful hills and steep valleys together with the Narrow valleys. The Rushaga sector is located in Kisoro together with Nkuringo. Gorilla trekking takes about 6-7 hours depending on the degree of your fitness that you have. Before the trekking, you are divided into groups which are later distributed among the levels of Gorilla trekking that you have chosen. They are three levels in this and this include the easy, medium and hard level. Most of the clients who come to Uganda for Gorilla trekking prefer to arrive from Kigali in Rwanda. This is because the transfer distances are usually small as it takes about 3-4 hours transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In our articles today, we are going to be looking at everything about Gorilla trekking in Bwindi.

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Mgahinga Hike, Volcano Climbing

The 5 days Uganda safari/5 Days Uganda Gorilla trek and Mgahinga Hike explores Uganda’s gorilla parks-Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Start from Entebbe or Kampala with your guide to the southwest, hike one of the 3 Volcanoes that make Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, track golden monkeys, relax at Lake Mutanda and track gorillas at Bwindi.

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5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Hiking Volcanoes National Park Safari (Hiking Bisoke Mountain)

5 Days Rwanda Gorilla trekking, Hiking Volcanoes Natonal Park Safari takes you to Rwanda’s most sought after attraction; Rwanda mountain gorillas which have survived in the forested yet hilly terrain of Northern Rwanda- Musanze at the Volcanoes National Park. The 5 days Rwanda safari explores the park’s mountains with a hike to Bisoke, gorillas and golden monkeys. It also includes a tour of Rwanda Kigali city’s key attractions like the Genocide Memorial Museum, and the Kimironko market.

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Top Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris 2024/2025

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The Experience of Gorilla Trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an unparalleled adventure that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of one of the world’s most endangered and majestic creatures. There are three sub species that include the low land eastern gorillas of which are recognized as a different species from the low land western gorillas as well as them mountain gorillas. Bwindi is in the south western Uganda where bottled, exquisite forests enhance the trills of the correct portions of the world’s total consignment of the rarely seen mountain gorillas, the park that is almost a perfect home to a tourist and wildlife lovers.

Self-driving is also possible, however, majority of luxuries that get to Bwindi originate from Kampala, Uganda’s capital, one could as well fly which can be arranged from any of the gorgeous areas in Uganda. Some of them are, The Park itself is one of the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, considered to contain on of the largest and wonderful biodiverse people in the world. The normal time of setting of the trek is in the early morning and anyone who would wish to conduct the trek goes to the headquarter of the park; the experienced guide/trackers briefs them. This briefing is relevant as it outlines all the preventive measures; the code of conduct in regard to how one is expected to conduct him/herself in the process of tracking the gorillas and what one is likely to encounter throughout the process.

Gorilla Trekking Prices in Uganda

For the foreign Non Residents (FNR) a gorilla trekking permit costs 800$USD per person per trek a day. Foreign Residents (FR) 700 USD per person per trek. The Rest of Africa (RA) pay 500$USD per person and the East African Citizens that is to say Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania are supposed to pay Uganda shillings 300,000Ugx. The prices are payable directly to tour operators who purchase the permits on behalf of the clients. The prices of Gorilla Permits have been revised and the ones listed above are the current prices of 2024-2026.

The Best time to do Gorilla Trekking by Months in Uganda. 

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January to February: The Dry Season

The first part of the Uganda dry season is observed during the months of January and February. This is widely appreciated as being the best time for gorilla trekking since the rates of precipitation are low and therefore the ground is not as slippery as it is in the other seasons. The vegetation is also thinner which makes it easier to see the gorillas. Also, the number of travelers is fewer in this season than in summertime since this is a not so busy season for trekking. The chances of rainfall are low and this brings in the factor of making the overall trekking experience a better one for the visitors interested in meeting the imposing gorilla apes in their natural habitat.

March to May: The Wet Season

The major rainy season in Uganda is from March through May with April and May being most primitive. These are the months when there is heavy rainfall and consequently the trails in the gorilla’s regions turn muddy, making it difficult to move around. On the other hand, rain can also produce very greenery that enhances the beauty of the environment suitable for photographs. The gorillas are more conveniently found in the lower slopes although the terrain is relatively a bit harsh for human activities. This time is usually less frequented by tourists which usually implies more chances to get the permits and probably, the prices in the accommodation places could be cheaper too. Though there are a lot of restrictions on the movement of people during the rainy season, it is an excellent time to go trekking since few people are likely to be around.

June to September: The Peak Season

December through to February and June to September are regarded as the best seasons for gorilla tracking in Uganda due to the long stated dry season. It experiences dry and sunny conditions ideal for trekking hence it is flocked by many tourists. This the reason that results to trails being easier to find and the general experience of trekking to become more comfortable. During this period, you will find that many people are booking for the gorilla trekking permits hence advisable to book early. With clear skies, and the vegetation being notably green, this place ensures great aesthetic value for photographs or even to sight wildlife. The tourism activity is high-spirited especially during this time of the year hence the travelers developed a lot of concern in the conservation of the gorillas.

October to November: The Short Rainy Season

It is slightly short rains in Uganda from October to early November. The other is the short rains, which while occurring, usually are not as heavy as the long rains. The forest regrows and becomes alive, overgrown with various plants and full of various fauna again fond of the wet environment. The trails can be very slippery, though the gorillas are generally attained at comparatively low altitude, making the trekking fairly easy. This period has comparatively less tourists and sometimes have a struggling business as compared to the dry season but it offers a better quality time and peace. Due to the irregularities of the seasons the climatic conditions are also variable, but the rains that fall intermittently present interesting and rather scenic conditions in the forest, and this is good for those who want to go and explore the natural world and for photographers.

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