Last minute gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
Last minute gorilla trekking safari in Uganda; Gorilla trekking is an exciting and one of the most popular activities that attracts many tourists to travel to Uganda. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in southwestern region and it 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. Last minute gorilla trekking safari can also be done in volcanoes national park Rwanda or Kahuzi Biega national park in Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to book last minute gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
Tourists are advised to book their gorilla trekking safari in advance especially during the peak season because during this period the gorilla trekking permits get sold out quickly and the accommodations get fully booked, however we can still organize last minute gorilla trekking safari for tourists who get their safari holidays at the last minute.
Achieve global safaris organizes several last minute gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda for example 3 days last minute gorilla trekking safari from Kampala, 3 days last minute gorilla trekking safari from Kigali and 2 days last minute gorilla trekking safari from Kigali. We organize last minute gorilla trekking safaris which include gorilla trekking permits, transportation to either Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park, accommodation where you will stay during your gorilla trekking safari, meals at the lodge and en-route, services of an experienced park guide among others.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda
Uganda is one of the most visited gorilla trekking destination due to the fact that it harbors the highest number of mountain gorillas. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of about 22 habituated gorilla families which are found in four sectors namely Ruhija sector, Rushaga sector, Buhoma sector and Nkuringo sector while Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home of one habituated gorilla family called Nyakagezi. Trekking of mountain gorillas in Uganda starts very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the jungle with an experienced park guide who is conversant with gorilla trekking trails. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park takes about 2 hours to 7 hours depending on where the mountain gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other primate species, plants, bird species among others and once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviors, watch them carryout their daily activities, take photos and record videos to show people back home.
Best time to go for gorilla trekking safari 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 in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February. During the dry season, there is less or little rainfall in the national parks therefore access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes gorilla trekking easy.
Cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park cost 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 to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month, year and gorilla destination you wish to visit. After contacting us, we will check for permit availability from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the permit on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
What to pack for your last minute gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
There are a number of items that you should pack for your last minute gorilla trekking safari in Uganda including insect repellent, long sleeved shirt and trouser, hiking shoes, garden gloves, waterproof rain jacket, camera and extra batteries, energy snacks and drinking water, facemasks, walking stick, warm sweater, backpack among others.
Last minute gorilla trekking safari can be combined with wildlife viewing, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruise on Kazinga channel, lion tracking experience among others in Queen Elizabeth national park. For last minute gorilla trekking booking, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website at https://www.queenelizabethparkuganda.com/ to book an affordable last minute gorilla trekking safari with us.
