Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The park is home to approximately half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas with over 400 gorillas and offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. The trek can be physically demanding, as it often involves hiking through dense rainforest and steep terrain. However, the reward is well worth it as you get to spend an hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
Visiting the gorillas can be both exciting and as well as scary as this is your first time to meet the silverbacks face to face, but once you get close to the family in their natural habitat, you will be left with no options, but only smiling and admiring them. You may get too emotional and even shed tears, as you watch the mothers feed their babies, young juveniles, play and tease each other, and the silverback watch over the stubborn black backs, taking on each other on a wrestle.
You will have an hour with the gorillas, before you bid farewell to the gorillas.
The Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, are habituated to human presence, allowing visitors to get within a few meters of the gorillas. Observing the gorillas’ social interactions, feeding behavior, and watching them care for their young is truly unforgettable. It’s important to remember that these are wild animals, and it’s crucial to follow the rules set by park authorities to ensure the safety of both visitors and gorillas.
In conclusion, Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a must-do experience for those looking to get up close and personal with one of the world’s most magnificent animals. It’s an unforgettable encounter that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, has four sectors, thus Ruhija, Nkuringo, Buhoma and Rushaga. Each sector has gorilla families, and depending on the gorilla permit availability and your accommodation allocation, can determine which sector, you will be trekking on your Uganda gorilla safari.
Booking in advance is very crucial for you to secure your gorilla permit, since they are sold on a first come first serve basis, and they do determine the confirmation of a safari, as on some dates, the permits are totally sold out.
Another park where you can trek the gorillas in Uganda, is the Mgahinga National Park.
On both parks, the gorilla permits do cost 700 dollars, per permit.
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