After enjoying an early breakfast at around 6:30 am from your lodge, you’ll embark on a 300km impressive drive to Kibale National Park.
Along this 5-6 hours drive, expect to enjoy different amazing stopovers for example one at Mityana local market. While here, you’ll have a golden opportunity of tasting the pure organic sweet tropical fruits of Uganda. Also, along the way, you’ll enjoy Uganda’s delicious KFC version of chicken which is roasted chicken skewered on sticks. This stopover is done in Mubende town and after, continue the drive.
Upon arrival in the lush green Mpanga Tea Estates in the mid-morning, you’ll undertake a cycling adventure on the tea farm. This spectacular green tea plantation covers an amazing rolling landscape ideal to be explored on a mountain bike. During the ride, you’ll meet the tea plantation staff plucking tea. For a great memorable experience on your Uganda trip, you can also join them. Following this thrilling adventure, continue to Fort Portal town– Uganda’s cleanest city and settle for lunch. After, connect to Fort Portal Crater Lake Area. On arrival, you’ll get welcomed by lovely local natives who understand the rich cultural history of this place.
Next, visit the amazing Amabere Ga Nnyinamwiru caves. There’s a local legend that has it that, the unique wonderful breast-like features in this cave belonged to Nnyinamwiru a daughter of Bukuku, King of the Bachwezi during the 14th century. Nnyinamwiru was denied an opportunity of breastfeeding her baby (Ndahura) as her father had been alerted that this child was to take over his throne.Up-to-date, Nyinamwiru’s milk continues to flow out of her breasts.
Upon exploring this rich fascinating cultural site, embark on a picturesque hike to Fort Portal Crater Lake Field.
On this gorgeous and challenging hike along the challenging slopes of Kyeganywa hill, you’ll encounter a range of charming crater lakes and crater hollows. The site is simply one of the picturesque sites in Uganda ideal for incredible photo shoots. Please also note that while at the top of this dazzling hill, you’ll enjoy great views of the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains, especially on clear days. Retire from this remarkable adventure and transfer 26km to Kibale NP to relax, have dinner as well an overnight
Highlight Of The Day:
• Enjoying an impressive drive through Uganda’s countryside
Accommodation Options Feature: Budget, Midrange, and Luxury
Drive Distance & time: Approx. 300km or (6-5 hours drive)
Day Activities & Services:
• Transferring to Kibale National Park
• A fascinating tour to tour to Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru caves
• Scenic cycling adventure tour in Mpanga Tea Estate
Optional Activities On This Day:
Undertake a nocturnal forest walk in Kibale to spot nocturnal creatures such as Bushbabies, Nightjars, Tree Hyrax, as well as Genets.
7 Days Uganda Safari Tour with Grime Safaris – Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale park, cycle in Mpanga Tea Estate, visit Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru Caves with Grime Safaris Uganda
Day 2: Morning Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale park and afternoon village walk in Bigodi community with Grime Safaris Uganda
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth park, make an en-route stop at Ruboni community center with Grime Safaris Uganda
Day 4: Do a morning game drive & a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel with Grime Safaris Uganda
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, enjoy an en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing Lions with Grime Safaris Uganda
Day 6: Enjoy a mountain gorilla trekking adventure & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a tranquil canoe boat ride with Grime Safaris Uganda
Day 7: Hiking to the top of the world & driving back to Kampala with Grime Safaris Uganda
Route for the 7-day option
You’ll start your day with an early breakfast around 6:30 am. This is intended to supply you with the energy to undertake the chimpanzee trekking adventure ahead of you. On finishing your breakfast, transfer to Kibale National park headquarters for a chimp trekking briefing at 8 am where you’ll be told the dos and don’ts of the activity.
Next, embark in the jungle in search of the amazing humans of the wild “Chimpanzees”. You’ll be in the company of park rangers. During the 2-5 hours hike in search of these amazing endangered primates, you’ll encounter several lovely primates such as Red-tailed Monkeys, Black-and-white Colobus, and Vervets. For bird lovers, expect to encounter some of the 370 bird species in Kibale Forest such as the Great-blue Turaco, African-grey Parrot, and Blue-breasted Kingfishers.
The highlight of this day will be an encounter with these exciting endangered creatures. You’ll enjoy one hour with them feeding, hugging, kissing, and laughing. Also, you’ll get to see these intelligent man’s cousins amazingly taking care of their young ones just like humans do. You’re free to take as many photos as possible but, you’re reminded to use a flashless camera. After this wonderful lifetime encounter, return to park headquarters for your chimp trekking certificate. While here, you’ll have a picnic lunch break and after transfer to the Bigodi community for a thrilling village walk.
On this walk, you’ll encounter natives and get to know their amazing daily lives. You’ll watch them or also engage yourself in these remarkable activities such as coffee picking, and local brew making. Visitors are free to take part in the coffee-making process. This is from the planting process, harvesting, sun drying, as well as coffee pounding. Finally, you’ll make your cup of coffee that’s freshly prepared from the coffee grown by the natives.
From this memorable cultural experience, retire to your lodge for relaxation dinner, and overnight.
Highlight Of The Day:
• A memorable encounter with Chimpanzees in the wild
Accommodation Options Feature: Budget, Midrange, and Luxury
Day Activities & Services:
• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
• A cultural experience in the Bigodi community
Optional Activities On This Day:
• An afternoon bird-watching session in Kibale Forest
• Nocturnal walks in Kibale National forest national park
On day 3 of your 7 days Uganda safari tour, you’ll wake up for a relaxed breakfast at your lodge at around 8 am. After, transfer 157km (2-3 hours) drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the drive, you’ll enjoy the stunning views of Mountain Rwenzori- also called the Mountains of the Moon by the locals due to its snow-capped whiteness.
The highlight of this stunning drive is a stopover at Ruboni Community in Kasese on the foothills of Mt.Rwenzori. While here, you’ll have a golden opportunity to explore the rich and amazing cultural values and norms of the Bakonjo people. These lovely people have stayed on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains for many past years.
This thrilling cultural visit will enable you to explore the unique way of life as well as their unique daily activities. If time allows, you can join them in their daily activities such as food preparation. While on this lovely cultural tour, you’ll have a captivating one-on-one chat with some of the native Bakonzo elders. These people will share with you their amazing history and how their culture has advanced up to where it’s today. Also, this community tour offers you great views of the elegant peaks of Mountain Rwenzori counting Baker and Portal peaks. Usually, this is on clear days. Travelers should always buy souvenirs from the craft center which is managed by the local Bakonjo women. This is one way of supporting this local community while on your safaris in Uganda.Retire from this cultural experience and continue the drive to Queen Elizabeth NP for an afternoon game drive.
This drive will allow you to explore the lovely landscape of Queen with beautiful views of the grasslands at the sunset. After, retire to relax, have dinner as well as overnight.
You’ll start your 4th day of 7 days Uganda safari tour with an early breakfast around 6:30 am from your lodge. After, transfer to a 3-4 hours thrilling game drive in the scenic plains of the Kasenyi area- the main area for game drives in Queen Elizabeth park.
During this exciting game drive, expect to spot a variety of animals in Queen Elizabeth counting 4 of the African safari Big Five. And among these include Lions, Leopards, buffaloes, and large Elephant herds.Several antelope species and birds are also encountered on this game drive. You’ll retire from this 3-4 hours rousing encounter and transfer back to your lodge and settle for lunch. After, transfer to Mweya jetty for a 2 pm sensational boat cruise on Kazinga channel.
This is the highlight of the day as this boat cruise is considered one of the best amazing boat cruise experiences in Africa.
Please note that Kazinga Channel is a natural 32km long waterway connecting Lake George to Lake Edward. While on the Kazinga channel boat cruise, you’ll have a golden opportunity of having a close encounter with the highest concentration of Hippos totalling over 5000 individuals. Also, countless giant Nile Crocodiles basking on the channel banks are common residents. Elephants showering and Buffaloes amazingly wallowing in mad as well as various antelope species are rarely missed on the channel banks.
For bird lovers, the Kazinga channel holds a variety of water birds that constitute a big part of the 600 bird species found in Queen Elizabeth NP. And among these include:
• Pink-backed Pelicans
• African Fish Eagles
• Colorful Kingfishers such as the Malachite Kingfishers
• Great and Long Tailed Cormorants
• Saddle-billed Stork
• Yellow-billed Storks and,
Please note that the Kazinga channel boat trip is so ideal for remarkable photo shoots, bird watching as well as game viewing. You’ll retreat from the boat cruise and engage in an evening game drive along the channel track to spot other wild games in their twilight moments. Continue the dive to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day Activities Services:
• Morning game drive in the Kasenyi area
• A thrilling afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel
Optional Activities On This Day:
• Lion tracking adventure in the Kasenyi area
• Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge
• Enjoying a night game drive in Queen Elizabeth park
• Guided nature walks in Maramagambo Forest
On day 5 of your 7 days Uganda safari tour, you’ll wake up around 6:30 am and have your delicious breakfast. Following breakfast, embark on a 2-3hour drive to the Ishasha sector on the southern side of Queen Elizabeth national park. Upon arrival, you’ll undertake a remarkable game drive in search of the incredible tree-climbing Lions.
The rare tree climbing- Lions are one of the prominent tourist attractions a must not miss while on your Uganda safari. Usually, they’re spotted resting amazingly between Fig tree branches in the mid-morning. While on this wonderful game drive, expect to encounter also Elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, and Topis as well as various bird species. After this 3-4 extraordinary game drive, you’ll go have a lovely lunch break in a convenient lodge in this sector and then continue your drive to Bwindi national park. You’ll arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge for relaxation, dinner as well overnight stay.
You’ll wake up for an early breakfast around 6:30 am from your lodge and after transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable park headquarters with your packed lunch for a gorilla trekking briefing at 8 am. Please note that Bwindi is the best place for gorilla trekking in Uganda Africa. It holds over 459 gorillas and this is estimated to be almost 50% of the only 1,063 endangered remaining Mountain gorillas living on earth. On finishing the briefing from a senior ranger, you’ll embark on a hike into the misty and hilly Bwindi forest in search of the allocated habituated gorilla family. Always, visitors are in the company of rangers, trackers, and porters.
During this 2-8 hours hike, you’ll have an opportunity of spotting some of the 370 bird species of Bwindi. Also, various primates counting the Black-and-white Colobus as well as the L’hoest Monkeys can be spotted along the trail among others. On spotting these mighty shy giants of the forest, visitors are only limited to one magical hour enjoying them as take on their amazing daily activities.
Young gorillas normally break the 7m rule as they get closure to you to incorporate you into their games.
If this happens, always be calm, and don’t try to run!
Visitors are free to take as many photos as they wish, however, without the use of flashless cameras.
After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you’ll trek back to the starting point to have your gorilla trekking certificate as well as your picnic lunch.
Next, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation after your long tiring day of gorilla trekking. On arrival, you’ll get amazed by the calm waters of this lake which are dotted with numerous dazzling islands thus, its name “The Lake of a Thousand Islands”.
You’ll enjoy a memorable boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi which will allow you to explore some of the historical islands of this lake. Among these islands include the:
Akampene Island commonly called the Punishment Island where unmarried young girls could be thrown by their parents to die of hunger. And others could drown in the lake while trying to escape!
The other commonly visited island is the Upside-down Island. This island holds an amazing legend of drowning the natives. This came as a result of the young people refusing to give a local beer to an old woman who was passing by! In the end, this supernatural woman cursed it upside down.
After this adventure, you’ll transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Highlight Of The Day:
• A memorable gorilla trekking adventure on Bwindi
• A relaxed boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
Rise early and enjoy a delicious breakfast around 7 am at your lodge. While undertaking breakfast, you’ll enjoy the amazing melodies of the small birds around the lake. This will make you understand why this lake is called Lake Bunyonyi which translates as the “Lake of small birds”. After, embark on a picturesque hike to the top of the world point here which is at 2200m a.s.l. On reaching the top of this lovely hill, you be amazed by the dazzling memorable scenery of the entire Lake Bunyonyi. Furthermore, while at the top, you’ll enjoy a delicious picnic breakfast which comes with a warm cup of coffee and snacks before you slope down.
Retreat from this thrilling adventure and dive to Kampala 420km or 470km to Entebbe. During this drive, you’ll enjoy the fascinating views of the rolling terraced hills of the Kigezi highlands. Also, travelers usually encounter men carrying their agricultural produce on bicycles amazingly to nearby local markets. On reaching Mbarara, undertake an en-route lunch stop at Igongo Country Hotel for a delicious traditional lunch. If you’re an adventurous traveler, you can try out the Ishabwe dish- a local delicacy in this region.
After lunch, you’ll proceed to visit the 1520AD amazing solar eclipse monument which is found on a hill in Biharwe village. A hike to this hill offers you spectacular views of the beautiful rolling plains of Ankole which are ideal for photo shoots. While in this area, you’ll get to know the captivating history behind this solar eclipse. From here, continue the drive, stopping at the Uganda Equator crossing point in Kayabwe for amazing Equator experiments and photo shoots.
In this area, you’ll carry the Equator water experiments to differentiate between the southern and the northern hemisphere. Next, continue the drive to Entebbe International airport for your departure flight.
Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 450km (7-8 hours drive)
Day Activities & services:
• A lovely hike to the top of the world
• Memorable Equator experience
• Transferring to Kampala
End Of Your 7 Days Uganda Safari Tour with Grime Safaris
Included
- A full-time experienced English-speaking safari driver guide
- 4×4 safari van or 4×4 safari Land Cruiser all having a pop-up roof for game viewing plus a functioning A/C
- Full board accommodation on a safari
- Chimpanzee trekking permit fees
- Fees for a gorilla permit
- Fees for the boat cruise
- Bottled water
Not included
- Fees for international and domestic flights
- Fees for Uganda Visa
- Laundry services
- Items of personal nature
- Entrance fees to all tourist places mentioned
- Activity fees for all tourist activities mentioned
- Gratuities and tips while on the safari
- Extra beverages (drinks) for example alcohol
- Other expenses not included in the itinerary
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Where is Gorilla Trekking Done in Africa?
Gorilla Trekking is done in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo which host the four national parks that are home the only remaining mountain gorillas. These include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in Congo. In Congo you as well have an opportunity to see the Lowland gorillas which are found in Kahuzi Beiga National Park. In order to trek at any of the mentioned national park a gorilla permit is required for you to be allowed to go for gorilla trekking. With this once you have you planned dates of gorilla trekking we recommend you start booking your gorilla trip immediately given the fact services and permits sell out very quickly especially if you plan to do the trek in the peak season of June to September, it is always better to book at least 5 months in advance prior travelling. Gorilla Trekking at the mentioned parks can be booked directly or through a trusted Tour Operator Grime Safaris
Cost and Getting Gorilla permits in Uganda
The Gorilla permit in Uganda Costs $800 Per person per trek for the Foreign nonresidents, $700 Per person for residents and 300,000 Uganda shillings for East African Citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan), this gives you an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Uganda has more than 20 habituated gorilla family groups found in Bwindi and 1 in Mgahinga. Gorilla trekking in Uganda also gives you an option to spend more time with the mountain gorillas through Gorilla habituation experience which is only done in Bwindi forest, gorilla habituation permits costs $1500 per person giving you an opportunity to spend 4 hours encounter with the semi habituated mountain gorillas under the guidance of trackers and researchers as opposed to one hour for the normal trekking. Getting gorilla permits in Uganda can be done directly by booking them through Uganda Wildlife Authority or through a trusted tour operator in Uganda like Grime Safaris Uganda
Cost and Getting Gorilla Permits in Rwanda
The Gorilla permit in Rwanda Costs $1500 Per person per trek for the Foreign nonresidents, $500 Per person for foreign residents and $200 for East African Citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan), this gives you an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda has 12 Gorilla families hence 96 Gorilla permits are available each day for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Getting gorilla permits in Rwanda can be done directly by booking them through Rwanda Development Board or through a trusted tour operator in Rwanda like Eco Adventure Safaris Ltd.
Cost and Getting Gorilla Permits in DR Congo
Gorilla tracking in Congo is done in Virunga National Park for Mountain Gorillas and Kahuzi Beiga National Park for Lowland gorillas. A gorilla permit in Virunga National Park costs $400 per person per trek for the high season months of Mid-December to mid-march then June to October and then $200 for the low season months of mid-march to mid-May and then mid-October to mid-December every year. A gorilla permit in Kahuzi Beiga National Park costs $400 for foreign non residents, $200 for East Africa Residents and $20 national resident. Getting gorilla permits in Congo can be done directly by booking them through Virunga National Park or through a trusted tour operator like Grime Safaris Uganda When booking your gorilla permit it is important to note that the gorilla permit price excludes accommodation, air tickets, ground transport, meals and other expenses, you will need to get more details of the package you are booking with your tour operator.
What is the age limit for Gorilla Trekking in Africa?
The minimum age limit for Gorilla Trekking is 15 years and the maximum age is 85 years depending on fitness levels. Gorilla trekking for elders is now made possible especially in Bwindi forest through provision of sedan chair carriers, these chairs are used to carry those who feel unfit and are unable to walk into the forest at the time of their trek, you will be carried by potters to and from the forest during your trek, hiring the sedan chair can done in advance or at the day of the trek and price ranges from 400-500 dollars.
Gorilla Permit cancellation penalties and policy in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo
14 Days before the trekking date no refund
15 to 45 days before the trekking date 25% refund
46 to 60 days before the trekking date 50% refund
61 days and more before the trekking date 75% refund
What is the best time for Gorilla Trekking in Africa?
Gorilla trekking in done throughout the year and the best time to do a gorilla trekking in Africa is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September, this is makes it easier to travel to the park and gives a clear view of gorillas given the vegetation cover is not too much high grown.
What to pack for Gorilla Trekking in Africa with Grime Safaris Uganda?
During gorilla tracking you will need a comfortable, hard wearing, pair of walking shoes or boots. Conditions are generally very muddy in the forest when it is raining.
Below is the summary of what to pack for the gorilla and Chimpanzee treks;
Clothing
Long-sleeved shirts and long pants: To Protect your skin from thorny plants and insect bites.
Waterproof jacket: The weather can be unpredictable, so it's essential to stay dry during the trek.
Sturdy hiking boots: Ensure they are broken in to avoid blisters.
Gaiters: To keep mud and insects out of your boots.
Gardening gloves: For protection while navigating through the forest.
Hat and sunglasses: For sun protection.
Long stockings: To tuck in your trousers to avoid insects to climb inside your pants un knowingly that may force you to undress and dance when insects bites the middle parts, just funny hahaha
Gear
Backpack: To carry your essentials.
Camera and binoculars: For capturing the experience (ensure you have extra batteries and memory cards).
Reusable water bottle: Staying hydrated is crucial.
Walking stick: Some lodges provide these, but you may want to bring your own.
Poncho or rain cover for your backpack: To keep your gear dry.
Personal Items
Insect repellent: To protect against mosquitoes and other insects.
Sunscreen: High SPF for sun protection.
First aid kit: Including band-aids, antiseptic wipes, and any personal medications.
Snacks: High-energy snacks like nuts and energy bars.
Hand sanitiser and wet wipes: For hygiene purposes.
All the above is not compulsory it is just recommended the most important of all is Long-sleeved shirts and long pants, Gaiters, Long stockings and Backpack.
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi
Are you interested in spending much more time with the Mountain Gorillas, then booking a Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari is the right choice for you, this safari gives you an opportunity to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park and spend more time with them while in the forest during the encounter once you find them during your trek. A Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari is one of the unique safaris for any traveler visiting Uganda for gorilla tracking given the fact you can only find this experience in Uganda among the other two countries with the remaining endangered mountain gorillas that is Rwanda and DR Congo. Eco Adventure Safaris is ready to plan and book for you a memorable Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari, we have various Gorilla Habituation Experience safari packages available that you can choose from ranging from budget, mid-range to luxury, these can as well be customized to best match your interests and plans, send us an email and we will guide and book for you accordingly.
What is Gorilla Habituation Experience?
Gorilla Habituation Experience is a gorilla activity that involves trekking/walking and hiking through the forest to search for semi-habituated mountain gorillas which leave together in a given gorilla family group but are not used to human presence, once you find them you will participate in activities geared to making these mountain gorillas get used to human presence. Gorilla Habituation Experience gives you an opportunity to spend much time with the mountain gorillas that is four hours encounter different from the one-hour encounter during the normal gorilla tracking. This experience is unique given the fact it gives you an opportunity to learn more about mountain gorillas. It is done is a group of 4 visitors tracking a given semi-habituated gorilla group.
Where is Gorilla Habituation Experience done?
Gorilla Habituation Experience is only done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda. It is done in the southern sectors of Bwindi that is Rushaga and Nkuringo. Bwindi has 4 major sectors for gorilla tracking which include Ruhija, Buhoma, Rushaga and Nkuringo, gorilla habituation experience is only done in two sectors that is Rushaga and Nkuringo. With 12 gorilla families habituated for normal tracking in Bwindi it is only 2 gorilla families that are open for Gorilla Habituation experience in Bwindi.
Difference between Gorilla Habituation Experience and Gorilla tracking
Gorilla Habituation Experience and Gorilla tracking are both done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the difference is during Gorilla Habituation Experience you spend much more time with the mountain gorillas that is 4 hours while for gorilla tracking you spend 1 hour encounter with the mountain gorillas. On Gorilla Habituation you visit the mountain gorillas in a group of 4 people and for gorilla tracking in a group of 8 people. A gorilla habituation permit costs USD1500 for foreign non residents, USD1000 for residents and 750,000 Uganda Shillings for East African Citizens while a gorilla tracking permit costs USD700 for foreign non residents, USD600 for foreign residents and 250,000 Uganda shillings per person per trek.
Steps to book a Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Uganda
You will need to have your gorilla habituation permit secured in advance to confirm that you are booked for Gthe orilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest National Park. Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email here so that we check for availability of gorilla habituation permits online with the Uganda Wildlife Authority once we confirm permits are available for your planned dates we will let you know so that we can send you an invoice for you to make payment for the permits. Once the payment is done and we have received it on our account we will go ahead and purchase your permits immediately and send you a scanned copy of the permits for your records and perusal, this will confirm you are booked for Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest National Park. It is advised to book your Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda in advance atleast 2-3 months prior your visit given the fact it is only 4 people who go for gorilla habituation per group, they are two groups available making the gorilla habituation permits limited to 8 permits per day and sell out very quickly on first come first serve basis.
How much is a Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Uganda?
The Gorilla habituation permit price shares a much more cost for any Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Uganda on top of other services like transport, accommodation and guiding. A gorilla habituation permit costs USD1500 for the Foreign nonresident, USD1000 for the Foreign resident and USD70 (750,000 Uganda Shilling) for the East African Citizen per person per trek, this gorilla habituation permit gives you an opportunity to spend 4 hours encounter with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. On top of the gorilla habituation permit you will also pay other services for a successful gorilla trekking safari which include transport, accommodation and guiding. Our 4 Days Uganda Rwanda Gorillas cost starts from USD1272 per person. Contact us here and we will book for you according.
What is the best time to book a Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari?
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda is best done in the months of June to October and December to March during this time it is a dry season in Uganda with mild rainfall making it easy for the treks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, as well during this time the vegetation is not fully grown and it is easy for viewing the mountain gorillas offering great sights for photographs. During the other months of April, May and November which is normally a wet season this makes the vegetation grow high making the sightings unclear however during this time the treks tend to be shorter given the fact mountain gorillas don’t move further distances looking for food, food is readily available. Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda can be done throughout the year given the fact it is a very well organized activity and you have 99% chances of seeing the mountain gorillas.
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