The Best Time For Gorilla Trekking In Uganda Safari? Gorilla trekking in Uganda is the most rewarding tourism activity in Uganda that you should not miss out on taking part in during your Uganda safari. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is carried out in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park which are a home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in the wild making Uganda the perfect destination to access the habituated gorilla families and also the best destination for gorilla trekking in Rwanda this is because of the chance you will get to access a number of different gorilla families in two national parks.
The best time to participate in gorilla trekking in Uganda is during the dry season that is from June to September and from December to February this is because it will help you hike through the different trails in the park without worry about slipping and being inconvenienced by showers and down pours in the rain. Although you will not be inconvenienced by rain, it should be noted that it should be note that the gorillas travel a number longer distances during the dry season this is because of the limited food in the wild during the dry season. Therefore travellers can also participate in gorilla trekking in Uganda during the rainy season this is because food is readily available during the wet season which limits the movement of the gorillas in the wild.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park will lead you to Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhija and Buhoma that will lead you to the gorilla families in Uganda it should also be noted that in Bwindi impenetrable national park, you can also participate in gorilla habituation which will help you watch how the species are trained to get accustomed to human presence which is quite fascinating to watch this is because of the chance you will get to watch the authentic reactions of the species in the wild during the various training sessions. It should also be noted that you can only participate in gorilla habituation in Uganda amongst all the gorilla destinations in Africa making it quite an amazing gorilla safari destination that you should visit.
You can also participate in gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park which will give you access to the Virunga mountains in Uganda that will give you the chance to observe a number of rewarding attractions as you hike the mountains to access the habituated gorilla families. You will get to watch a number of bird species like; the long-crested eagle handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Batis Dusky turtle love, paradise flycatcher, archer’s ground robin, African Rwenzori, double collared sunbird, marsh harrier, Ruwenzori turaco, common moorhen Ruwenzori night jar, grey throated tit, the dusky crimson wing, red-faced woodland warbler. A number of primate species like; dent’s monkey, Hamlyn’s monkey, silver monkey, black and white colobus monkey and many other rewarding attractions in the wild.
Packing list for gorilla trekking
- A camera to take pictures of the primates in the wild as they carry out the different activities in the wild.
- Birding checklist because you will have access to a number of bird species as you hike through the vegetation as you get to the gorillas in the wild.
- Long sleeved to avoid being scratched by nettles.
- Perfect hiking shoes in the wild to avoid slipping accidents
- Carry some insect repellent to avoid insect bites
- Carry some sunscreen to avoid sunburn too.
