Gorilla Trekking Families Groups In Uganda

Gorilla trekking groups or gorilla families in Uganda is located in ether the northern sector of Bwindi or the southern sector. 10 Gorilla trekking families in Uganda are open for tourism but one family is for research. Since 2013, gorilla trekking permits are sold based on the area of tracking and on the day of tracking, each person is allocated a gorilla family top trek. This is the main reason why you must provide your details before acquiring a gorilla permit so that in case of any problem you can be assisted.

Gorilla tracking groups in northern part of Bwindi, Buhoma area include Rushegura gorilla group, Habinyanja gorilla group and Mubare gorilla family. In Ruhija area of the northern sector of Bwindi forest Bitukura gorilla family and Oruzogo gorilla family. In the southern sector of Bwindi forest National park is Nkuringo area with Nkuringo gorilla family. Rushaga area of the southern sector is Nshongi gorilla group, Mishaya gorilla family, Kahungye gorilla group, Busingye gorilla group and Bweza gorilla group.

Which is the best gorilla trekking family to trek?

A lot of questions about the best gorilla trekking family to trek have been asked by traveller but gorilla trekking experience depends on what you hope to achieve after gorilla trekking. Some wish to trek the closest gorilla trekking family which is quite hard to identify because of the regular movement of the gorillas and the prevailing circumstances in the jungle. Others wish to trek the gorilla group with the youngest infant or the strongest silverback. 

How long doest gorilla trekking take?

Gorilla trekking time depends on the proximity of the gorilla trekking family. Since gorillas are very mobile, they keep moving from one place to another. During the rainy seasons, gorillas move to the bottom of the ridges. During the dry seasons, the gorillas move to the top to feed so you must hike to get them.

What to wear for gorilla trekking?

Gorilla trekking wear is very important if preparing to see the gorillas. Gloves for holding to the slippery branches, tracking boots, long sleeved shirt, long trouser, rain jacket or poncho, energy bites and several others.