A Gorilla Trekking Safari is one of the most sought after Tourist Activities in Africa. Uganda is home to more than half of the surviving mountain Gorillas of the World. Gorilla conservation in Uganda is taken very seriously to ensure these endangered mountain Gorillas are kept safe for future tourism purposes. Uganda currently holds 24 habituated Gorilla Families that are available for tourists to visit all year round, this makes Uganda the perfect haven for gorilla trekking safaris in Africa.
In this article , we share with you the Top 3 Booking tips for the perfect Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
- Choose the right time of the Year
Gorilla Trekking requires perfect weather conditions for a tourist to be able to traverse the dense jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as they trek in search of the mountain gorillas. The preferred weather must be warm and cool to enable easy navigation through the forest. Too much rainfall can impede hiking through the Forest and thus making
the gorilla trekking expedition very difficult. Therefore the most preferred months for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda are Jan, Feb, March, June, July , August, September and December. All these months are warm , sunny and perfect for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda.
2. Book your Gorilla Permit in time
As you plan your gorilla safari in Uganda , it is advisable to book your Gorilla Permit in time , well in advance . The Mountain Gorillas are highly endangered species and follow strict rules for their conservation. Therefore only 8 visitors are allowed to visit each Gorilla Family per day . This means that , Gorilla permits sell out so first especially for the months that we have indicated above, its therefore advisable to Book your Gorilla trekking Permit atleast 6 months before your tracking date. Gorilla Trekking permits in Uganda are booked at the Uganda Wildlife Authority and bookings are only done through licenced Tour Operators in Uganda.
3. Book the Right Car for your Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
Mountain Gorillas are found in the dense jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda , this means that the terrain and roads that get you to the jungles are quite rugged and murram in nature. This kind of terrain requires that you book a 4×4 Safari Car that will be able to navigate this challenging terrain. The landscape in the
mountainous Gorilla Highlands of Bwindi Uganda are also very sloppy and preceded with various undulating hills , the 4×4 Safari jeep is the most preferred vehicle for the Gorilla Tracking safari in Uganda.
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