Luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda : Uganda is known for large concentration of mountain gorillas, which can be found in the two national parks of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda is one of the most popular gorilla safari destinations. The luxury amenities of the luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda highlight or feature the upscale or high-end accommodation, luxury 4WD safari vehicles during the safari, and the individualized service of a qualified driver guide that will allow the visitors to enjoy their gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. Travellers can visit other places and partake in interesting safari activities while on the luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda with Primate Holidays, including chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, bird watching, lion tracking, nature walks, and others, depending on their interests and availability.
In Uganda, there are two national parks where gorilla trekking is possible: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both locations begin gorilla trekking safari very early in the morning with a briefing on the rules and guidelines to adhere to during gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will be split up into groups of eight, and each group will be assigned a family of habituated gorillas to trek with a knowledgeable park guide who is familiar with the best places to see gorillas.
Because mountain gorillas like to roam around in search of food, trekking them in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours. Once the mountain gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, giving you the chance to learn more about their behaviors and habits. You can also watch them engage in daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, and grooming young ones, as well as take pictures and videos to share with others once the safari is over.
Cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda.
In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, gorilla trekking permits cost 800 USD for foreign non-residents, 700 USD for foreign residents, and 300,000 UGX for East African citizens.
How to book a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda.
You can reserve gorilla trekking permits in Uganda directly with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), by getting in touch with the organization’s headquarters in Kampala by email or phone. You can also reserve gorilla trekking permits in Uganda by getting in touch with a reputable travel agency like Primate Holidays and telling us what day, month, and year you want to go see the gorillas. After you contact with us, we will check the availability of permits; if permits are available on your desired dates, you will be required to provide a deposit. Once your payments have been received, we will buy the permit on your behalf and send you a confirmation email with a scanned copy of the receipt.
The best option is to purchase gorilla permits from Primate Holidays because we will not only arrange for your luxury gorilla trekking safari, which includes luxury accommodations, a luxury safari vehicle, a full-time English-speaking driver guide, and other interesting activities to partake in after going gorilla trekking, but we will also book your gorilla permit.
Best time to go for luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.
Although it is possible to go on a luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda throughout the year, the dry season months of June through February offer the finest opportunities. The vegetation will be thin during the dry season because there is less or less rainfall in the national parks, making it easier to see mountain gorillas and other wildlife up close. Access roads and gorilla trekking trails will also be dry and passable during this time, making trekking easier than during the wet season when the trails are muddy and slippery.
Where to stay during your luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.
During your luxury gorilla trekking safari, you can stay in a number of luxury accommodations in the national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla, including Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Trackers Safari Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Four Gorilla Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Rushaga.
What to pack/carry for your luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.
When taking a luxury gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, tourists should pack or carry a number of items, such as hiking boots, gardening gloves, insect repellent, long sleeved shirts and pants, cameras, extra batteries, energy drinks and snacks, hats, sunglasses, waterproof rain jackets/ponchos, walking sticks, a pair of binoculars, warm sweaters and waterproof backpacks and many other essential ones.