Gorilla Trekking Safaris To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla trekking safaris in Africa is one of the most famous safari packages in the world. It has been critically observed that the population of mountain gorillas in Africa has increased. Thanks to the conservation efforts of various non-governmental and government support. Gorilla trekking safaris tour destinations are safe for tourists to go for adventuring. There are minimal or no-poaching incidents reported because of alternative sources of income available to communities in these areas due to increased revenues earned from gorilla tourism.

Mountain gorillas are usually found in the vegetation feeding, while others are resting and or grooming each other. The leader of each gorilla family or group is called a silver-back gorilla which is very protective of the family. If frustrated it will grunt and beat its chest before moving off with the females, offspring, and mature males. To enjoy the best gorilla trekking safaris tour experience in Africa, you need to prepare sufficiently enough starting with the choice of the tour operator to plan the entire safari, lodges for where you will spend nights, and purchase of gorilla trekking permits.

Proposed Gorilla Trekking Safaris & Wildlife Tours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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3 Days Mgahinga Uganda Gorilla Safari

This 3 Days Mgahinga Uganda Gorilla Safari gives you a chance to visit the Mgahinga gorilla national park as well as some tourism centers along the way such as the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe.

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This 3 days Uganda gorilla safari tour takes you to the mountain gorilla sanctuary in the world where tourists will come into contact with the gorillas. The journey begins and ends in Kampala.

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3 Days Gorilla Safari Uganda Tour

The 3 Days Gorilla Safari Uganda Tour will last for three days where you will spend two full days in the Jungles of Bwindi forest for Gorilla tracking safari and Batwa Cultural experience.

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The 4 days Uganda gorilla safaris tour takes you deep to the Jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National park for a Mountain gorilla tracking tour and other wildlife species in the forest.

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4 Days Bwindi gorilla safari & wildlife tour

This 4 Days Bwindi gorilla safari & wildlife tour provides you a great opportunity to enjoy a trek to see the giant mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and game viewing.

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This 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari is a short Uganda safari itinerary to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park that will introduce you to Uganda’s.

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4 Days Uganda safari with gorilla trekking

This 4 Days Uganda safari with gorilla trekking & wildlife tour is a short trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. The 4 days Uganda Safari is an exclusive.

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This 5 day western Uganda safari takes you to two magnificent national parks in Uganda which include Queen Elizabeth National park and Bwindi impenetrable national park.

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This 5 Days Uganda wildlife tour and gorilla trekking safari offer a gorilla trekking experience and wildlife viewing on a trip to two iconic national parks which are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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The 5 days safari in Uganda package takes you on chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

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5 Days Wildlife Safari Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour for game viewing in Queen Elizabeth and Mountain Gorilla Tracking trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

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Your 6 Days Uganda gorilla tour, chimpanzee trekking, and wildlife safari get you the best of a primate tracking and wildlife Uganda safari holiday. It is an amazing 6 days/5 nights Uganda tour

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More About Gorilla Trekking Safaris

The minimum age for trekking mountain gorillas in Africa is 15 years. You require to purchase your gorilla permit much earlier especially if you want a specific date because only 8 people can track a gorilla group per day. Mountain Gorilla trekking happens in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda. It also happens in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park of Congo.

Uganda currently has 18 gorilla families available for trekking. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park is slightly different from Mgahinga gorilla national park because of the nature of the landscape. The bwindi impenetrable park is a rain-forest with thick vegetation and varying landscape, you will have experiences of both uphill and downhill on your hike. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park is divided into different sectors each with a certain number of mountain gorilla families.

Before you book your lodge, it is important to know which sector you will track because the location is quite far apart. Mountain gorilla trekking sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include the Buhoma sector, Ruhija sector, Nkuringosector, and Rushaga sector. In Mgahinga gorilla national park, the gorillas are mainly found in the mid vegetation on the Virunga volcanoes of Mountain Muhabura, especially in the open areas of the bamboo zone.

Gorilla trekking safaris tour preparation tips

  • Uganda is a tropical country with an unpredictable climate, rain gear is a must-have
  • Insect repellent
  • Recommended mode of clothing when going for mountain gorilla trekking are long trousers and long-sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the jungle to avoid insect and plant stings.
  • Sturdy hiking boots are essential, especially ones you have used before.
  • Drinking-Water, however eating, drinking, and smoking near the gorillas is strictly forbidden – your guide will communicate the designated time and place.
  • Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash
  • Porters are available to help you carry your day-pack for a small charge.
  • You will not be allowed to trek gorillas if you have a communicable disease like flu or cough

Mountain gorillas live at high altitudes and this may cause difficulties in hiking up for some visitors. You should pace yourself, walk slowly, drink plenty of water and prepare adequately for this experience. Acacia Safaris Uganda will purchase your gorilla trekking permits for you in advance for proper planning.

More About Gorilla Trekking Preparation Tips

Gorilla trekking safaris tour preparation tips

  • Uganda is a tropical country with an unpredictable climate, rain gear is a must-have
  • Insect repellent
  • Recommended mode of clothing when going for mountain gorilla trekking are long trousers and long-sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the jungle to avoid insect and plant stings.
  • Sturdy hiking boots are essential, especially ones you have used before.
  • Drinking-Water, however eating, drinking, and smoking near the gorillas is strictly forbidden – your guide will communicate the designated time and place.
  • Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash
  • Porters are available to help you carry your day-pack for a small charge.
  • You will not be allowed to trek gorillas if you have a communicable disease like flu or cough

Mountain gorillas live at high altitudes and this may cause difficulties in hiking up for some visitors. You should pace yourself, walk slowly, drink plenty of water and prepare adequately for this experience. Acacia Safaris Uganda will purchase your gorilla trekking permits for you in advance for proper planning.

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