Frequently asked questions about gorilla trekking in Uganda
Frequently asked questions about gorilla trekking in Uganda; Gorilla trekking is an extraordinary and one of the most popular activities done that attracts many tourists to travel to Uganda. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two national parks that is Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park both located in southwestern part of Uganda. Gorilla trekking is also done in other national parks like Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park and Kahuzi Biega national park in Democratic Republic of Congo. There are various questions that tourists ask when planning a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda including,
What is gorilla trekking?
Gorilla trekking is an interesting activity in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park that involves tourists moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their natural habitat.
How much is a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda
A gorilla trekking permit is a legal card that is issued to visitors above the age of 15 years allowing them to visit habituated gorilla families in either Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park. A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.
How many people are allowed to trek per gorilla family?
Mgahinga gorilla family is a home of one habituated gorilla family while Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of about 22 habituated gorilla families which are available for trekking on a daily basis. A maximum number of 8 people are allowed to visit a habituated gorilla family in either Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park.
When to book the gorilla trekking permits
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park should be booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the trekking date because they are competitive and usually get sold out quickly especially during the peak season in the months of June to September and December to February.
What is included in the gorilla trekking permit?
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park includes the one hour with the mountain gorillas, services of a ranger guide, security and park entrance fees.
How long does gorilla trekking take
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park takes about 2 hours to 6 hours depending on where the mountain gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food and once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat.
What is the age limit for gorilla trekking?
The minimum age limit for gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park is 15 years and children below the age of 15 years will engage in other activities like community tour, guided nature walks in the park among others.
When is the best time to trek the mountain gorillas in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period there is less rainfall in the national parks therefore access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes trekking easy.
What to pack for gorilla trekking in Uganda
There are various items that tourists should pack or carry when going on a gorilla trekking safari including long sleeved clothes, hiking shoes, garden gloves, insect repellent, waterproof rain jacket, warm sweater, camera and extra batteries, energy snacks and drinking water, back pack, walking stick, a pair of binoculars, a hat and sunglasses among others.
What other activities can you engage in after gorilla trekking in Uganda?
Apart from gorilla trekking, there are other interesting activities in Uganda that travelers can engage in including gorilla habituation experience, bird watching, guided nature walks, cultural tours, mountain climbing, golden monkey trekking, wildlife viewing, boat cruise among others.
For more information about gorilla trekking in Uganda, you can contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book a gorilla trekking safari package.
