Uganda gorilla trekking safaris – Most popular Uganda safaris – Once-in-a-lifetime gorilla tracking experience
Uganda Gorilla trekking safaris are Uganda’s most popular tourist activity for travelers seeking to experieince the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two (02) parks; Mgahinga National park & Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park the latter being the most popular gorilla trekking park in Uganda.
Gorilla trekking tourism in Uganda only dates back to 1993 when gorilla trekking was officially commissioned Uganda’s premier gorilla trekking park – Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park.
Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris are relentlessly becoming the most popular gorilla trekking experience for many tourist yearning to indulge in gorilla trekking in Africa.
WHY ARE UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS POPULAR?
Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris are well-liked for a number of varying reasons as we are about to mention to you below;
Uganda is safe & secure: Unlike her competitors (Dr. Congo & Rwanda), Uganda has emerged as a safe and Secure country to visit for gorilla trekking Safaris. Yes, there was an incident in the start of gorilla trekking in Bwindi in March 1999. A force of between 100 -150 Interahamwe former Rwandan guerillas infiltrated across the Ugandan border from the DR. congo, kidnapping 14 foreign tourists and their Ugandan guide from the park headquarters eventually releasing six and murdering the remaining eight with machetes and clubs. Several victims were reportedly tortured, and at least one (01) of the female victims was raped. The Ugandan guide was doused with gasoline and lit on fire. This attack was reportedly intended to “destabilize Uganda” and frighten away tourist traffic from the park, depriving the Ugandan government of foreign income from tourism in Bwindi Forest park. The park was forced to close for several months, and the popularity of the Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris suffered badly for several years.
It’s from this that the government learned not To take security matters so lightly. Security at all Ugandan borderlines and at tourism site was beefed up, and till to-date no such occurrence has been heard of in Uganda. An armed guard team of Uganda Wildlife Rangers do carry weapons while escorting you into the for while on your Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris as a precautionary measure against the previous incident and or anti-poaching enforcement. Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris have since then gained world popularity because of the prevailing security of the state.
The price of gorilla permits: In comparison to our counterparts in Rwanda, a Uganda gorilla trekking permit costs US$600 in high season or US$450 in low Season – if trekking gorillas in Low Season months of April, May & November. A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs US$750 both low & high season.
Game, wildlife & Bio-diversity: Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris in Uganda majorly take place in Bwindi Forest. However, this forest has more than just gorilla trekking to offer. Bwindi’s prolific bird life will leave you wanting, the trees are beautiful and even inside the forest are trails; River Munyanga trail, Buhoma – Nkuringo forest walking trail – all amazing experiences.
Uganda unlike her neighbors Rwanda & DR.Congo boast of wildlife diversity. With up-to 10 National parks; Queen Elizabeth, Murchison fall, Kibale Forest, Lake Mburo, Semuliki, Mt.Rwenzori, Mt.Elgon, Bwindi Forest and the far-flung Kidepo Valley National park. Each of the parks allows for a perfect stitch to gorilla trekking in Bwindi – a typical 03 Days Budget Gorilla trekking Safari can be stitched with and extra 3 days to Queen Elizabeth national park allowing you 06 Gorillas, lions and Chimp trekking in Kyambura gorge | 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking Safari could also be stitched-up with extra 5 days to visit Kibale forest and Murchison fall.
For persons who fancy flying safaris, you could do all 10 National Parks including gorilla trekking in the Bwindi forest in just 2 weeks flying safari.
Community-based Tourism: Uganda is considered a “Virgin destination” still very young on matters of tourism – you will see that when you visit. However, despite her being an infant at tourism, the players in the sector do embrace the love and passion for community development through community involvement. All lodges in Uganda employ locals, buy fresh food from the locals gardens, sell locally hand made craft pieces at the lodge and also allow local dance cultural performances every evening at the bonfire. This earns the locals some tourism money – something that we at Realm Africa Safaris are proud to be associated with while on safari with us.
The people: The people of Uganda are irresistibly very welcoming to tourist and they are happy all the time. This makes it very easy for you as a foreigner to enjoy your visit to Uganda. Most Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris bring you up-close and personal with the communities that live around the park – you will often hear people say “Mzungu” (white person) – save them your ugly face and simply smile they are not racist, they are just happy to see you in Africa. Little kids might even follow you through at the end of the trek to the car – not asking for handouts but just wanting to touch your skin – its new to them – just enjoy the remoteness of Africa.
The reasons for the rising popularity of Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris listed above are of shared opinion from the team at Realm Africa Safaris and the clients that have booked their Uganda Gorilla trekking safaris with us before. However, we are eager to hear from you – our beloved reader(s) about your thoughts on Uganda gorilla trekking Safaris.
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