Did you know that Uganda is a true Pearl of Africa? It is home to more than half of the remaining mountain gorilla population in the world. This makes it possible to have a chance of trekking and not missing to see these gorillas on your safari to Uganda.
Gorilla trekking is one of the most interesting and enjoyable activity done in only two national parks in Uganda and that is Bwindi impenetrable and Mgahinga national parks both located in southwestern Uganda.
Gorilla trekking is an activity done in gazetted national parks where tourists are guided by the park rangers into the forest to visit a family of well habituated mountain gorillas. Gorillas are habituated to get used to humans and this is done by allowing 4 tourists per day for only 4 hours. A gorilla safari from Kigali-Rwanda to either Mgahinga or Bwindi national parks in Uganda can take either 2-3 days depending on your budget and schedule.
Bwindi impenetrable national park is the best and still leading destination for gorilla trekking in Uganda with 4 sectors namely Nkuringo, Buhoma, Ruhija and Rushaga, all together having over 15 habituated gorilla families. Only two sectors can easily be accessed from Kigali and these are Nkuringo and Rushaga both located in the southern sector of the park.
Mgahinga national park is also good for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda located in southwestern Uganda hence having only two habituated gorillas that is Hirwa and Nyakagezi families. The park can be accessed from Kigali through the Cyanika border in Kisoro.
The advantages of trekking gorillas in Uganda from Kigali Rwanda are as follows;
A shorter distance from Kigali international airport to either Bwindi or Mgahinga national park or saves time than driving from Entebbe international airport.
Uganda gorilla permits seem to be cheaper compared to Rwanda gorilla permits hence the same experience. This means that there is a saving on the budget.
High chances if the not sure deal of seeing the gorillas since the highest population of gorillas is in Uganda.
The accommodation is and around the park are both midrange and luxury depending on your choice and budget. This will make you comfortable and enjoy your stay while on your gorilla safari.
It is easy to acquire the tourist visa in Rwanda online and is mostly referred to as an East African tourist visa.
Therefore, most tourists love to relax and chill out after gorilla trekking and luckily enough they find Lake Bunyonyi with beautiful scenery and having around 29 terraced islands and Lake Mutanda both free from bilharzia and wild animals like snakes, hippos and crocodiles. These lakes have beautiful resorts and accommodation facilities with excellent services.
At the resorts, some activities are carried out in and around like, swimming, hiking, community tours, canoeing, fishing among others. Never worry about your gorilla safari in Uganda; we are here to help you out. Only contact us in advance we plan s we acquire gorilla permits because they require to be purchased in advance.
Most of the tourists worry about the best time to trek gorillas in Uganda, but what you need to know is that gorillas can trek all year round but you are advised to trek these endangered species in the dry season when the trails seem to be dry and passable. The dry season is in the months of December-February and June-September. In the rainy seasons, the trails seem to be muddy and difficult to pass through.
