Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tours for 2022 – 2023
Browse our range of affordable tailormade Gorilla trekking tours for 2022 – 2023; These include Gorilla permits, accommodation, meals, and transportation to your respective gorilla trekking destination.
Between Bwindi & Mgahinga, Bwindi wins as the best place to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda. While Mgahinga is an equally worthwhile a visit, there are more varied options on which gorilla family you can visit in Bwindi than there is in Mgahinga – which only has one (01) habituated mountain gorilla family). However, if you intend to combine gorilla trekking with golden monkey, then your best pick would be trekking gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National park.
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If you plan to travel during the peak season months of June – August and December to February, we recommend booking your gorilla safari at least six (06) months in advance or even a year in advance. The earlier you book the more varied choices you will enjoy on accommodation and which region to go gorilla trekking. We discourage the last-minute booking syndrome – many think it saves you money, but I tell you what it might save you cash but ruin the entire holiday experience.
If I miss the Peak Season, what should I expect going in the Low Season? The low season months of March, April, May & November are characterized by heavy downpours that make trekking up the hills of the impenetrable forest a lot more challenging especially for beginners and or the unfit traveler.
Learn more about When it is best to trek gorillas in Uganda.
On the positive end of things, permits are a little easier to obtain during the low season, plus you get to enjoy crowd-free (fewer tourists) during your gorilla trekking on your trail, and for photographers, this is the best time to venture into the lush greenery and take amazing gorilla photos.
The price of a gorilla safari is affected by three(03) major things;
- Price Of the gorilla Permit
- Price Of the accommodation & meals.
- Price of transportation to your gorilla trekking Destination.
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- Bring Plenty of Masks for your gorilla trip ( see: Best mask for gorilla trekking)
- Hiking Boots. Buy boots that go above your ankles – they protect you from strains.
- Garden Gloves. These protect your hands – they are important.
- Rain Jacket. Doesn’t matter if you are trekking in the dry or wet season.
- Long-Sleeved Shirt or Blouse. The sleeves protect your arms.
- Energy Giving snacks. You might use some extra sugars during your trek.
- Cameras and extra batteries. Unless you don’t care to keep the memories.
- Hat or bandana. This covers your head and stops bugs from falling Into your hair.
- Pair of Binoculars. You might hear a sound of a bird a high up in the canopy – these come in handy.
For more information, consider reading our blog: The Practical Packing list for Gorilla Trekking
