When you are trekking gorillas in Bwindi
impenetrable national park, it will be the supreme of your Ugandan visit or
safari. Of course, the endangered mountain Gorillas are the major reasons as to
why you might have visited Uganda most especially in the National Parks of
Bwindi and Mghahinga where these gorillas are found. The country currently has
been recognized as one of the safest countries to carry out tourism and while
in the country, you can see the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi
Impenetrable forest. Most travelers today raise questions including; which
company should I use when I am arranging the gorilla trekking expedition, where
to see the mountain gorillas, where to stay, how much a gorilla permit costs and how to get a gorilla permit in Uganda.
These are some of the most frequently asked questions by tourists who come to
Uganda. All these questions have got sustainable answers which best suit the
mind of the tourists who is coming for the activity of gorilla trekking.
The company I should use for gorilla trekking.
Within the country, there are very many and
several credible companies which offer mountain gorilla safaris. As a tourist,
you are advised to use one of these genuine companies. All what you need to do
is to go online and search for the best company which will offer you the best
gorilla expedition of your choice. Many of these companies are many and they do
offer best safaris and tours within the country
Where to see the endangered mountain gorillas in
Uganda.
In Uganda, the endangered mountain gorillas can
be seen or tracked in two major national parks. These are Bwindi Impenetrable
National park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. These two parks are found in
south western Uganda. It has been noticed that most tourists prefer visiting
the country for gorilla trekking from June to September and from the months of
December to February. However, Bwindi can be visited any time of the year thus,
you can arrange for your safari any time of the year. There are habituated groups
for viewing and a maximum of 8 people are allowed to go and visit or view these
gorillas. When you come in contact with these gorillas, you can take some
photographs. On special arrangement, you can take videos of these mountain
gorillas. The head of each group is called silver back also referred to as a
male mountain gorilla.
Where should I stay when I come for Gorilla
trekking in Uganda?
The answer to this question usually depends to
you as a customer because there are many lodges which are affordable and very
pocket friendly. They range from budget
lodges to luxury lodges and they do provide food services to you as a client or
a guest. Some of the most notable lodges one would prefer are; the Buhoma
Lodge, mahogany springs, Gorilla forest camp and Nshongi Gorilla resort. These
are considered as upper market lodges though there are many budget lodges
offering accommodation in the same areas.
The cost of a Gorilla Safari in Uganda
Special
and different tour operators do give different quotes depending on
circumstances. The cheapest safari however
roughly stands at $ 1000 and this depends on the number of people. For a
supper luxury safari, it will cost you between $ 1500 to $ 2000 every person.
Following the reviews of most tour operators in Uganda, most of the tourists do
prefer the mid range budgets since they are very convenient for them. When you
book your safari during the low season, you should always get the costs lowered
and this will be at your advantage.
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