Double Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Double Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Gorilla trekking in Uganda will lead you to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas that can be seen in both Mgahinga national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park for a memorable safari experience. in this article we are going to help you explore the different national parks and how you can visit the two national parks for a rewarding safari experience.

Mgahinga national park

Travellers can participate in gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park which will lead you to the three Virunga mountains in Rwanda that you will get to access for a memorable safari experience. while hiking the Virunga mountains in Uganda, you will get to watch a number of attractions like the numerous bird species like; The long-crested eagle handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Batis Dusky turtle love, paradise flycatcher, archer’s ground robin, African Rwenzori, double collared sunbird, marsh harrier, Ruwenzori turaco, common moorhen Ruwenzori night jar, grey throated tit, the dusky crimson wing, red-faced woodland warbler. You will also get to watch a number of primates like; the Hamlyn’s monkey, vervet monkey, silver monkey and many other attractions. When you get to the species, you will get to spend an hour with the species in the wild.

Bwindi impenetrable national park

You can also make your way to Bwindi impenetrable national park which will give you access to the four sectors of the park namely Rushaga, Nkuringo and Buhoma which will lead you to a number of habituated gorilla families. In Rushaga sector, you can also participate in gorilla habituation in Uganda which will lead you to the species that are getting trained to get accustomed to human presence.

Travellers can either choose to first participate in gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park then make their way to Mgahinga National Park and this is best done for travellers that are coming from kampala city and for travellers that are coming from Kigali city which is also another alternative for travellers that are not interesting in spending a lot of time on road gorilla trekking in Uganda from Kigali will lead you to the national parks in the shortest time.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda involves hiking through the impenetrable forests and also getting to access to the knowledgeable guide who will give you all the relevant information about the species in the wild and also get to have access to a ranger who will ensure that you are protected against any vicious animal attacks in the wild.

Before you participate in the activity you will take part in the briefing session to help you understand the rules and regulations for gorilla trekking in Uganda to ensure that you have a safe gorilla trekking experience in Uganda as you visit the different parks. After the session you will then make your way to hike through the forests to get to the gorilla families. When you get to them, you will have to spend an hour with them observing a number of different features of the primates in the wild.

Gorilla trekking permits

For double gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will get to purchase two permits for both Mgahinga national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park and these can only be obtained through a trusted tour operator who can purchase the gorilla permits from the Uganda wildlife authority therefore you should consider booking your gorilla trekking permit in advance so that you do not miss out on having the most rewarding safari experience. A gorilla trekking permit can be obtained at a price of 700USD and this will exempt you from paying the park entry fees and paying for the guide and ranger. For travellers interested in gorilla habituation in Uganda, you can access the species at only 1500USD for a gorilla habituation permit in Uganda.