The Month of June is the start of the popular peak season for tourism across East Africa and specifically for Gorilla tourism. The demand for gorilla permits is high, accommodation is all sold out and travel is characterized by crowds. June is just not the time to think of a last-minute Gorilla tour booking. Planning a Gorilla Safari in June
The upside of Planning a Gorilla Safari in June: It is considered the driest month particularly in the southern part of Uganda where the mountain gorillas dwell. The dry weather allows for a great gorilla trekking experience since the trails are fairly dry and less slippery making the trek less taxing than it would be in the rainy season.
The Bad Side of Planning a gorilla safari in June.
- Gorilla Permit Scarcity. Gorilla permits in June are very competitive to book – as most of them are already sold out at least 06 Months In advance.
- Gorilla Treks are often long. Unlike in the wet months when there is an abundance of fruits and foliage at the base of the forest, which attracts the gorillas to the lower base of the mountains – thus making the treks short. However, in the drier months, gorillas are on the move in search of food – this makes the treks a lot longer.
- Un-negotiable Hotel prices: Hotels during the peak season months like June hike their prices to match the demand. Prices for hotels in June and other peak season months are often unnegotiable.
- The Crowds: June is a peak season month characterized by mass travel. A lot of travelers plan to visit Africa in the summer months of June – August.
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