Uganda Gorilla Trekking tips

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is still Uganda’s the best safari that you ought not to leave without attending. Gorillas live in Bwindi forest National Park close to the border of Uganda and Rwanda. 10 gorilla trekking families are open for gorilla trekking in Uganda and you must book gorilla trekking permits in time to be part of the lucky 8 of the day. In 2015, you ought to follow the below tips to succeed 

Book a gorilla trekking permit

Upon confirming your gorilla trekking tour, you need to book your gorilla trekking permit. This is because, they are on a very high demand with and each day only 8 gorilla tracking permits are released for trekking per gorilla tracking family. Gorilla trekking permits are at a very high demand to the extent that those wishing to see the gorillas book at least 6 months in advance of travel. This also gives you ample time to shop the rightful gorilla tracking gears to pack for your safari.

Exercise for fitness

Gorilla trekking involves hiking some steep slopes and getting down the valleys to find the gorillas so you need some fitness to maneuver. This however should not worry you a lot because you can also book a porter to carry your baggage and give you a push while you trek to see the gorillas. For the handicapped, there are sedan chairs that you may hire for your gorilla trekking experience.

Pack your gorilla trekking gears

Get your suitcase ready for your gorilla tracking tour by packing items like trekking boots, trousers, warm clothes, garden gloves, hut, camera, insect repellant and so much more. You need to make your urgent preparations to save yourself from last minute panic.

Apply for a visa before travelling for gorilla trekking

Applying for a visa to Uganda before gorilla trekking is a great decision that saves you the time of applying for one upon arrival. This also saves you the trouble of waiting at immigration at Entebbe Airport. In case you are transiting straight to Bwindi forest on the same day, you may not delay your journey because this takes between 9 to 10 hours on a bumpy road that provides a true African massage.

Book accommodation for nights on a gorilla tracking safari

Accommodation is one of the key items that must be reserved upon confirming gorilla permits. Gorilla trekking permits are booked according to areas so you must book accommodation in the right area. Buhoma gorilla trekking area and Ruhija gorilla tracking area can share accommodation but you must remember that about an hour is taken to get from one top another. Nkuringo gorilla trekking area and Rushaga gorilla tracking area can also share accommodations but be careful to note the difference in time.