How Wild Game In Uganda Celebrate Mothers Day

A game drive in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National park was the most amazing mother’s day holiday I took with my friends. As mothers, we were booked on a Gorillatrekking and Wildlife Safari in Uganda for 5 days but by the end of this safari, we wished it could not end. This was a memorable holiday as our itinerary was sent as below
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Day 1

On the first day, we drove through the eye captivating villages and we could breathe some fresh air away from the town chaos. We left Kampala city early in the morning, had breakfast at the equator where we took photos standing on both sides of the earth. The water experiment was so mesmerizing.

 We continued passed several baboon troupes that entertained up with there acrobatic moves. The drive was quite long but very entertaining as we arrived late in the evening to check in to our room.

Day 2

GorillaTracking Experience

As a group, we woke up early for breakfast them proceeded to the ranger station for gorilla trekking briefing. Since we were already 8 in the group, we were lucky to trek one gorilla trekking family. Our Ranger guide Albert was so knowledgeable about the forest and he also requested us to hire some porters to carry our baggage. As we trekked into the forest, we were greeted by a number of birds that Albert our ranger guide could identify by name.

The monkeys also differ as there blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, grey tailed mangabey, red tailed monkeys to mention but a few. Some of our group mates were botanists and they could ably identify the tree species we passed by. This was an amazing trip to each of us.

As we got closer to the mountain gorillas, we heard them murmur and pull some grass that was close. When we finally got up close, our guide request us to lower our voices and start taking some photos. Luck was by our side and we trekked a gorilla family that had babies. Each of us was touched by how these apes take great care of there little ones. They feed them on breast milk and protect them so highly. 

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

The mothers also comb the hairs of there infants and keep checking for any pests. Another mother carried her toddler on her back and marveled into the close by bushes. This was one of the highlights of our mother’s day.

We took some pictures of these incredible moments.

Day 3

Queen Elizabeth National park For Uganda Wildlife Tour

Leaving Bwindi Forest with only memories of our meeting with the mountain gorillas was the talk we had throughout the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As we went through the park, we got to see several animals like the kobs, buffaloes, bush bucks, warthogs the list is endless. We had an amazing welcome into the park that enjoys a beautiful back drop of Rwenzori ranges. We could see the ice tops on the mountain up high in the sky. In the evening, we rested and got ready for the next morning game drive.

Day 4

Game Drive and launch cruise

Our driver guide briefed us about the day’s activity and later drove us early in the morning to the crater lake area. We saw the earlier risers come to life while the nocturnal were rushing to get back to there hiding like the hippos. The amazing network of dry and wet crater lakes is picturesque. One of the noticeable lakes is Lake Nyamunuka with a putrid smell of rotten eggs.

As we drove, we spotted a number of birds, the vegetation variation, we were lucky to meet a pride of lions, buffalo herds, a leopard, warthogs the list is endless

After lunch, we went to the pier for a launch cruise on Kazinga Channel. Wow this is heaven on earth as a number of bird species flock the banks, wild animals are also common visitors here and this is where we meet another incredible mother elephant. She moved with a herd of several elephants with her calf. Since it was a hot day, she kept pouring water on her toddler and played with her young using the trunk. This was another incredible moment to add to our mother’s day moments.

We returned to lodge keeping only memories and photos of our safari. This was a memorable mother’s day holiday. There is no gift for mother’s day that can be equated to this gorilla trekking and wildlife safari

Day 5

Drive to Entebbe

Having completed all the activities on our itinerary, it was time to get back home. This mothers day safari was a dream come true but we had to drive to the airport to catch up with our return flight.

Gorilla trekking holiday tops most of the buckets lists of most travel addicts in the world but a few succeed in securing gorilla trekking permits because of there scarcity and conservation reasons.

The mountain gorillas are some of the still surviving ice age animals which existed with the dinosaurs, aliens and so many other fased out animals species. Meeting the mountain gorillas is one of the memorable safaris and a privilege too as you stand to be one of the lucky 8 people to be in there company that day.

What to Pack for Gorilla Trekking

Just like any other trip, you must prepare for gorilla trekking carrying the right gears.

Long trousers are a must because mountain gorillas live in the jungle where there are biting nestles as well as pricking and piercing surfaces.

A poncho or rain coat because it may rain at any time of the day without warning

A hut to cover up your head and protect it

Tracking boots to protect your feet from the rough and boggy surface of the jungle.

Gloves assist you in getting hold of the slippery surfaces and in case you fall, your hands re protected

A flash less camera is the only evidence of you holiday in the Mountain Gorilla land.

Insect repellant will save you from stinging insects

To mention but a few

How to book Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla Trekking is only a sure deal when you have fully paid for a Gorilla permit. The price for a gorilla permit in Uganda is $600 while in Rwanda, the gorilla Permit costs $ 1500

 Accommodation is next to this as most of the lodges are fully booked especially during the peak season when everyone is travelling.

A 4x4 safari vehicle is another component

Safari guide must be knowledgeable to

Fuel or Gas

Book your in bound flight on for the day before the start of your gorilla trekking safari and also your outbound flight must be a night flight or a day after the Gorilla trekking  safari to avoid panic.

Best Time for Booking a Gorilla Trekking Safari

Gorilla trekking is done throughout the year but there are tourism peak seasons and low seasons. During the peak seasons the prices for all the safari packages  are very high yet during the low seasons, the prices for the packages my differ.

You need to book a gorilla trekking permit atleast 3 months in advance of travel to prevent last minute panic as only 8 gorilla permits are released for tourism per day.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda is open to everyone but you must be at least 15 years of age

However it’s not a good idea to track gorillas when you have a cold for conservation reasons.

Do some exercises to keep fit because the topography of Bwindi Impenetrable Park and Volcanoes National Park is volcanic. While in the jungle, you hike and get done the valleys, bypass numerous rivers as this area is a water catchment surface.

What to Do And Not To do while with the mountain Gorillas

Conservation is the main reason why few people are allowed to be with the mountain gorillas each day, you must be ready to follow the instructions.

Do not trample on the grass use the tails because the mountain gorillas entirely feed on foliage for survival.

If you eat anything while in the jungle, do not liter because the mountain gorillas may eat anything and die. This is a great loss.

In case you have a cold, be kind to these animals and say before starting the search because they are highly susceptible to human infections which may turn into death.

Keep up with the other group to avoid getting lost in the jungle.

In case you need to ease yourself, its best to ask the ranger guide to dig a hole for you and afterwards you have to cover beyond recognition to keep the environment clean and protect the animals that may be curious of what you have covered.

Keeping your voices low while you trek to see the gorillas gives you enough chances of seeing the mountain gorillas since they get to notice your presence before you do.