Places where one can go for gorilla trekking
within Uganda are; Bwindi impenetrable national work and Mgahinga national
parks both found in south western Uganda with Bwindi impenetrable having the
highest number of mountain gorillas of over seventy five (75) percent of the
total number of mountain gorillas within
the country and this partly explains why most tourists that book safaris do
include a tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National park and moving through the park
through the thick forest for gorilla trekking and other wildlife viewing is an
adventurous experience which is full of amazing encounters with different
primates including different primates as
well as other hard-to – find creatures.
The pearl of Africa has got the largest number of
mountain gorillas and other wildlife with half of the world’s total population
of 900. Today many tourists prefer spending their cash on a typical Ugandan
safari because they want get the best of their money by a life changing
experience within the interesting parts of the country where the endangered
mountain gorillas are found. Gorilla tracking and wildlife safaris in Uganda
can take about twenty minutes to about three quarters of the day and this
depends on the gorilla family and the type of other wildlife to be viewed. It should be observed that the maximum time
one is allowed to spend with the gorillas is one hour therefore a
visitor/tourists is advised to maximize the time one spends with the primates.
Following the demand that every client wants to
get value for his or her money one needs to know the most important tips on
what should be considered prior to booking of a gorilla and wildlife safari to
Uganda and this include the client making sure that he is in very good health
because the activity of gorilla trekking requires some physical energy for
moving in the thick forest while searching the mountain gorillas. Tourists are
required to book with a very organized and credible tour company which has a
remarkable experience in organizing
mountain gorilla trips and this done to ensure that clients get the best experience within the pearl of Africa. Tourists are advised
find out the gorilla tracking and wildlife viewing in Uganda so that
she/he may get a clue about what it is and make the best choice of the family
of gorillas to be tracked and once these are finished that means that the
booking of a gorilla trip to a tourist is assured.
A tourist to be allowed to view or trek
gorillas in Uganda, that visitor is
expected to get a gorilla trekking
permit and this acts as an authorizing document to track them in either Bwindi
impenetrable or Mghahinga forest
national park. On this permit, the gorilla family to be tracked by the client
is specified and each tourist is required to obtain one permit and the permit
costs USD 600 which is issued with Uganda Wildlife Authority offices in
Kamwokya though it’s hard for clients especially those in foreign countries to
obtain these permits therefore it is advised to book for a gorilla trekking
permit about three weeks before the actual day of travelling and it so because
it avoids inconveniences on your safari
and give an ample time to the tour
organize to book for accommodation in time.
Gorillas and wildlife safaris are modified tours
organized in by most tour operators in Uganda and most companies delight in
providing the most affordable luxury, mid range and low budget safaris and
wildlife safaris. Trekking into the Impenetrable Forest is an adventure and a
quiet thrill. Gathered into a group of up to 8 from the Ruhija station, you
will be led by a team of park rangers and guards exercising machetes and
hoisting AK47s. The long drive to Bwindi is quite enchanting with great
sceneries all through like the Equator, Lake Mburo National Park for queen
Elizabeth National Park with quiet abundant wildlife.
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