Gorilla Safaris Starting In Entebbe
Entebbe is an entry port into Uganda ” The Pearl of Africa”. Uganda is home to well-over 500 mountain gorillas that can be tracked and seen in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park.
Realm Africa Safaris™ operates affordable all-budget; Low, midrange and luxury gorilla Safaris Starting In Entebbe. These trips are designed to cater to travellers who arrive through Entebbe International Airport, expatriates living and working in Entebbe, Ugandans working and living in Entebbe including Ugandan returnees from the diaspora.
Why risk working with a distant company yet you can work with Realm Africa safaris™ a locally registered Gorilla Safari company in Entebbe. We have over 10 years organising private and small group budget-friendly tailormade gorilla Safaris Starting in Entebbe.
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Gorilla Trekking In Uganda
Gorilla trekking is among the top things to see & do on a Uganda Safari. Uganda is known to be home to well over half of the total mountain gorilla population in the world all spread through two (02) national parks; Bwindi forest National Park and Mgahinga National park.
Where should I go for gorilla trekking in Uganda? Bwindi or Mgahinga?
Gorilla trekking In Bwindi takes place in four (04) regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and the far-flung Nkuringo region. Bwindi Forest National Park boasts of having the highest number of habituated gorilla groups open for tourism. There are currently 19 habituated groups which translate into 152 gorilla permits among all four regions available each day.
However for anyone to track gorillas in Uganda, they ought to have booked and fully paid for a gorilla permit. A Gorilla permit in Uganda costs USD600 per person but will increase to USD700 per person after 01st/July/2020.
Unlike Bwindi, Mgahinga only has one (01) habituated mountain Gorilla family (Nyakagezi gorilla group) open for gorilla tourism. Just like Bwindi, gorilla permits to trek gorillas in Mgahinga National park cost USD600 per person but will increase to USD700 per person after 01st/July/2020.
How to book a Uganda gorilla permit
The best way to book a gorilla trekking permit is through Realm Africa Safaris™. We are a current member of the Association of Uganda tour Operators – AUTO. You can confirm this by visiting the AUTO website, email them; admin@ugandatouroperators.org or even call them on +256 414 542 599 / +256 702 542 599.
Where to stay while on a Gorilla Safari in Uganda
Bwindi Forest as earlier mentioned has four (04) designated gorilla trekking regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga & Nkuringo. All four offer varied categories of accommodation ranging from basic low-budget, Mid-range to high-end properties.
Mgahinga unlike Bwindi, has only one (01) high-end property. The luxury Gahinga Lodge is only a stone-throw from the Mgahinga Park offices where all the gorilla trekking briefing is done starting at 8:00 am on the day of your trek. Its location makes it the ideal base for your Mgahinga gorilla safari. ( See: Why Gahinga Lodge is a favourite for luxury travellers)
The final choice on where you decide to Stay on your gorilla safari starting in Entebbe is entirely up to you. However, for an in-depth( more to detail) insight into what to expect of the accommodation(s) of your choice, please feel free to contact us.
Best time to go Gorilla trekking In Uganda.
While you can visit anyone or even both parks all-year-round. In our opinion, the best times to go gorilla trekking In Uganda are in the drier months of June to August and December to February. At these times, the forest trails are drier and therefore less slippery. Also, your chance of a dry gorilla viewing experience is higher during these months. This might result in a better experience and photography will be easier.
What to wear/bring on my gorilla trek to Uganda.
What to wear on my gorilla trek.
- Sturdy Lightweight walking shoes. the lighter the better. Extra weight on the trek is not good.
- Long-sleeved shirt and trousers to provide extra body protections against thorny shrubs.
- Long socks that allow you tuck you pants in to avoid bugs from climbing into your pants while on the trek.
- Rain jacket in case it rains. Remember you are trekking in a tropical rain forest.
- Gaiters (Optional). Don’t spend On new ones. These can well be substituted with long socks to serve the same purpose.
What to bring on your trek.
- A camera for your photographic needs. Don’t spend BIG on a camera. if you own an iphone, they too take amazing pictures especial under limited forest light.
- Binoculars (optional). They might come in handy when spotting some forest birds. Your ranger will have a pair that he is willing to share.
- A hat (optional). This is to keep branches and leaves let alone bugs from falling into your hair.
- Drinking water. Realm Africa Safaris™ will provide bottled drinking water for your entire trip.
- Packed Lunch. Its a norm for tour operators to provide the guests with Water. check with them to ensure they will provide.
- A Day Pack to carry all your personal items while on the trek.
** We recommend using a local porter to assist carry your bag and also give you a hand on the trek to the gorillas. This however, costs EXTRA. (See: Why Use a porter on your gorilla Trek)
