Gorilla trekking in Uganda| Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga national parks

Gorilla trekking in Uganda; Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga national parks

Venture into Africa’s top tourist wildlife gem with safari experiences on mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, hiking through thick/ impenetrable montane tropical rainforests which also harbor more than 250 bird species, butterflies, reptiles and other primates such as colobus monkeys and golden monkeys. Tracking mountain gorillas today is a signature story for all travelers/ tourists from all over the world with amazing filming, photography and behavior experiences around the gorilla families. Mountain gorillas population has steadily increased to more than 1,000 individuals in the last 2 decades after threats of extinction, thanks to the great conservation efforts done by Uganda Wildlife Authority and its partners. Uganda has more than 50% of the world’s remaining population of these gentle giants.

What is gorilla trekking Uganda?

Gorilla tracking is where you will embark on hiking excursions into the montane tropical rain forests tracking after an assigned mountain gorilla family along with professional rangers/ guides. These gorilla families usually have members starting from 5 members up to largely 40 members with babies, their mothers led by silverbacks (alpha male mountain gorillas). Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done for over 150 tourists in groups of 8 people that are allowed to visit each of the 19 gorilla families per day.

Where to go gorilla trekking in Uganda?

Bwindi Impenetrable national park: located in Southwestern part of Uganda, Bwindi forest harbors the highest number of mountain gorillas on the planet with more than 50% of the world’s total remaining population. Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park has 4 gorilla tracking sectors i.e. Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo sectors that have 19 gorilla families.
Mgahinga national park: The smallest game park in Uganda located on mountain Mgahinga; one of the volcanic mountains making up the Virunga massif, Mgahinga national park is also another gorilla trekking destination in Uganda with only one gorilla family called Nyakagezi family with up to 9 individuals.

How much will gorilla trekking Uganda cost you?

Mountain gorilla trekking permits in Uganda $800 per person which permits are also the entry tickets into Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga national parks. On top of the $800 permit cost, other costs on a gorilla tracking safari such as transport, accommodation, meals etc. for luxury or affordable packages sum up to make the total cost of a gorilla trekking trip in Uganda.

Gorilla trekking packages in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga national parks

When is the best time for gorilla trekking safari?

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done throughout the year. The dry seasons of June- August and December- February are more famous for gorilla trekking are considered a high season for gorilla trackers. The summer time is sunny thus keeping the tracking trails dry and easy to move over. The wet/ rainy seasons of September- November and March- May will require trackers to wear rain coats, gumboots/ studded hiking boots, gloves etc. to keep you comfortable from the seasonal rain and muddy hiking tracks.

Who is eligible for gorilla tracking Uganda tour?

Gorilla trekking Uganda is eligible for persons from the age of 15 years and above. This age bracket includes college students, researchers, travelers, business people, journalists, corporates, old people etc. for amazing stories and adventure. Special preparations are available for old trackers and disabled people with support of porters to reach out to their assigned gorilla families. Gorilla tracking activities also demands great physical fitness since it acquires hiking to up to 2,500 meters above sea level.

Is tracking gorilla in Uganda worth the $800 cost?

Mountain gorillas are a unique primates species that are only found in the Virunga Massif at just slightly more than 1,000 individuals making them a rare and outstanding tourism adventure. Gorilla trekking Uganda is expensive because of the high cost of research & conservation efforts along with community support done to settle the natives and divert them from poaching and encroaching mountain gorilla settlements in the montane tropical forests.

Other safari activities along gorilla trekking in Uganda

Wildlife game drives
Birdwatching
Chimpanzee tracking
Golden monkey tracking
Boat cruise
Hiking & nature walks
Water rafting
Kayaking
City tours
White sand beaches
Nightlife
Camping
Hot air balloon tours
Bungee jumping

Gorilla trekking in Uganda| Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga national parks

Gorilla trekking in Uganda; Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga national parks

What is gorilla trekking Uganda?

Where to go gorilla trekking in Uganda?

How much will gorilla trekking Uganda cost you?

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When is the best time for gorilla trekking safari?

Who is eligible for gorilla tracking Uganda tour?

Is tracking gorilla in Uganda worth the $800 cost?

Other safari activities along gorilla trekking in Uganda

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