The month of April, May & November are low season months in Uganda: This is also the best time to venture out on a budget Gorilla Trekking Holiday; Lodges offer amazing discounts on acccommodation, Permits are alot easier to book, and generally you get to enjoy exclusive travel without the big crowds that flock the Peak season.
Gorilla trekking in the low season months of April, May & November is popular with travelers seeking to see the mountain gorillas at the most affordable price during the non – touristic time of the year called the Low season
Gorilla Tracking is considered one of the most fulfilling adventure travel experiences for travelers on a safari to either Uganda or Rwanda. There is no better time of the year to go gorilla trekking than during the low-Season months of April, May, and November when you visit Bwindi impenetrable forest which is home to well over 500 Mountain Gorillas – thanks to the money from Gorilla trekking that is used to finance Gorilla Conservation.
Revenue from the sale of gorilla permit helps fund national park activities and provides a financial incentive for locals to safeguard the mountain gorillas.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has not only the highest concentration of Mountain Gorillas left in existence but also has the highest number of habituated Mountain Gorilla families – there are 19 habituated mountain gorilla families in Bwindi Forest. You can even choose the level of Gorilla Trekking difficulty and you can pick the kind of lodging you wish to stay at on your gorilla safari to Bwindi, more and more upmarket lodges now offer amazing low-season discounts on accommodation.
The Up & Downside to choosing the low season
The Advantages of choosing to go gorilla trekking in April, May & November
- Gorilla Trekking permits are readily available.
- Lodges offer amazing discounted accommodation.
- The Treks are often shorter due to the abundance of food at the foot of the mountains.
- Your Gorilla Trekking experience is crowd-free with sometimes less than 08persons.
- Photography is spectacular – the vegetation is greener and the landscapes are amazing.
- Most Safari companies offer very competitive gorilla safari packages.
The Disadvantage of choosing to go gorilla trekking in Low Season months
- April, May & November are the wet seasons characterized by rains – the trailheads leading to the gorillas are soggy, slippery, and can be challenging to trek.
Related: The survival tips for Trekking Gorillas in Rainy season.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Bwindi, Maghinga & Volcanoes Gorilla Trekking Parks all three (03) being rain-forest means that it can rain every day even during the dry season and due to the changing weather patterns brought about by Global warming. However, it does rain mostly at night and during the early morning hours – leaving the rest of the daytime fairly dry with light showers.
Here is our suggestion for you to keep warm and dry during the Low Season Gorilla Trekking in either Uganda or Rwanda, while saving big on your discounted low season Gorilla Safari.
Bring & Wear: Waterproof Hiking boots, light -rain-jacket, jeans or water-proof trousers made of nylon, long-sleeved shirt, warm socks, hat, long-sleeved shirt., waterproof day-pack. Purchase a walking stick or some lodges have them for you, also use the services of a porter to lighten your load, two (02) liters of water and packed lunch are also advised.
**All the lodges Realm Africa Safaris™ will provide you with a packed lunch and a Walking Stick at no extra cost (included in the discounted Gorilla tour price) – remember we are trying to make your Gorilla Trekking Safari very affordable – something we do best without compromising the quality of the experience.
Choosing to go gorilla trekking in the Low season months of April, May & November means you will save up to 30% on your Low season Gorilla Safari and also have a great experience with the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda.
You can also consider combining your low season gorilla Safari with some Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Safaris, Hiking & Volcano Climbing – all without the crowds, and at an affordable price.
