Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with nature and witness the beauty of mountain gorillas. With proper preparation and respect for the environment, your adventure will leave you with lasting memories of this incredible experience.
Deep within the lush rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, you'll have the chance to witness the rare and majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Uganda, a premier destination for this activity, promises an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, education, and awe.
Gorilla trekking involves venturing into dense forests in search of habituated gorilla families. Once located, you spend one magical hour observing these magnificent creatures up close, learning about their behaviors, snapping photos, and recording memories. It’s a heartwarming experience that combines adventure with education.
Uganda boasts two exceptional destinations for gorilla trekking:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Gorilla trekking in all national parks in Africa can be done at any time throughout the year though the best period is during the dry season in the months of June to September and December to February. The dry season is also known as the peak season and visitors prefer to do gorilla trekking during this time when there is less rainfall in the destinations, therefore access roads will be passable and the trails in the jungle will be dry and less slippery compared to the wet season when the trails are muddy and slippery.
Yes, gorilla trekking is also possible for the disabled visitors in that they will be carried in a traditional bamboo stretcher or a modern sedan chair which is made of steel base, seat belts and handles to make transportation so easy and comfortable. This activity is for all the youth, old, elderly, among others.
Gorilla trekking in the gorilla destinations allows any visitor that is above the age of fifteen years, therefore any child below the age of 15 are prohibited from trekking these apes because the children’s behaviors are unpredictable in that they can make noise while in the presence of the gorillas or even run which is not allowed therefore to prevent such behaviors, children are not fit to trek gorillas.
There are a wide range of up market, mid-range and budget accommodation offering quality services and facilities like comfortable beds, en suites bathrooms with cold and warm water, restaurant where you can access meals at any time of the day, free WIFI in public areas, gardens for relaxation after gorilla trekking great scenic views among others.
Gorilla destinations in Africa have a wide range of interesting activities to offer apart from gorilla trekking such as golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga national park, volcanoes national park, bird watching, Batwa trail experience in Bwindi national park, cultural encounters, nature walks, visiting Dian Fossey graves in volcanoes national park, among others.
Gorilla trekking is an incredible and breathtaking activity in Africa which offers unforgettable experiences on your safari.
To ensure a comfortable and safe trek, pack these essentials:
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