Best Place to do mountain gorilla habituation in Bwindi
Mountain gorilla habituation only happens in Uganda and No where else in the World. This makes moutain gorilla habituation experince on of the top things every traveller should indulge in befor the die.
In Uganda moutain gorilla habituation experiences only take place in two locations; Nkuringo and Rushaga all areas in the southern Bwindi impenetrable forest park. In each of these areas, ther is only one family currently undergoing habituation.
In Nkuringo, the family is called Bishaho and in Rushaga its call Bikinji. Because there are only two locations where you can do gorilla habituation, we are going to help you identify the best Place to do mountain gorilla habituation in Bwindi
Different factors do determine what a traveller would call ” the best place to do Gorilla Habitaution in Bwindi” – we will try to explain the pro’s and Cons of doing gorilla habituation in either areas and we hope this should guide you in selecting what you would call the best Place to do mountain gorilla habituation in Bwindi.
Nkuringo Area Vs Rushaga Area.
- Nkuringo area is very steep and can turn out to be very strenous especiallly to a person with average level of fitness whereas Rushaga offers a more friendlier trekking experience managable by even the average fairly fit person.
- Nkuringo has limited Lodging options other than the Upmarket Clouds Moutain Gorilla Lodge or the Nkuringo Mountain Gorilla Lodge whereas Rushaga has an assortment of Lodges to choose from thus offering more affordable options for the budget travellers.
- Nkruingo from Kampala / Entebbe is aproximately 10 hours drive where it take 9 hours to get to Rushaga saving you round about a hour to relax and enjoy the scenary.
With the above, we think that Rushaga area would pass as the best Place to do mountain gorilla habituation in Bwindi
However, for people who don’t mind to part with extra cash for the accommodation at any one of the high end Nkuringo Lodging Options, and are okey to take on the steep terrain plus and extra hour if driving from Kampala or Entebbe, then Nkuringo too does offer a wonderful experience crowned with a scenic view of the virung mountains which you won’t see while at Rushaga.
Special Note: The above information remains the sole opnion of Realm Africa Safaris regard the best Place to do mountain gorilla habituation in Bwindi.
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