What Is Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking is the act of moving in the forest to find the mountain gorillas without using a gadget to trace them ( not a dictionary definition) Mountain gorillas in the entire world are residents of Uganda, Rwanda And DR Congo. They are estimated to be about 800 mountain gorillas that are still surviving. CONTACT US

Gorilla trekking Safari

What Makes Mountain Gorillas Unique

Mountain gorillas have existed since the ice age period but Bwindi Forest, Volcanoes National Park and Virunga forest are the only forests where they can call home as of today.

Mountain gorillas are very large and tall primates which make them fierce at first sight but guess what, despite there sheer size, they are serene and calm animals.

It is quite un believable that they feed there huge bodies on foliage only.

Mountain gorillas live in families under the leadership of a silver back which is the dominant male

When an infant is born, it is raised by the entire family. They guard it jealously especially the Silverback

When mountain gorillas loose a family member, they mourn like human being. The family becomes dull, may disappear from sight for some moments to mourn, they dissert the area close to where there member has passed.

The Silver back is the overall and autonomous leader of the family. Any Gorilla  wishing to undertake his authority calls for trouble because he is met to defend the entire family. He will fight to death to defend his power

How to Book for Gorilla tracking

We have a team of experienced staff that have worked on Uganda and Rwanda safaris for some time. They are ready to get back to you about any questions concerning, your gorilla tracking safari. State the date and all will be done with your help to form a tailored Uganda gorilla trekking tour or Rwanda gorilla tracking vacation.

Rules Of Gorilla Trekking

Do not Feed the mountain gorillas

When trekking to see the gorillas, lower your voice so that you do not scare them.

No dumping in the forest to keep the environment clean

Mountain gorillas are susceptible to human disease in case you have any communicable disease, you are requested to volunteer not to go so that the mountain gorillas are kept safe from disease.

If you need to ease yourself while in the forest, request your guide to make a hole for you and burry everything beyond recognition.

On one hour is permitted to be with the mountain gorillas. They were habituated to be in the presence of humans for just that one hour.

Below is an itinerary of a gorilla trekking safari you can book

3 Day Gorilla Tracking in Uganda

During a 3 day gorilla tracking safari, you entirely enjoy Gorilla trekking. Driving to Bwindi forest National Park is an incredible ride as you have the opportunity of seeing enroute highlights like the meandering rivers, highlands covered with varying vegetation.

Day 1 Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park

Following your breakfast, embark on the journey to Bwind Forest national park. This national park is located in south Western part of Uganda. Enroute, have a stopover at the Equator to stand at both sides of the earth at the same time. Perform the water experiment which is mesmerizing. Enjoy lunch enroute and carry on to Bwindi Forest. This park is the only one in the world where chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas share a home. Although the chimpanzees are not habituated for tourist viewing. As you drive through the lush vegetation cover of Kigezi, enjoy the incredible view and lovely bird species that roam around. The valleys are awesome as majority have meandering rivers at the base. You may not realize the time you take on the road. Arrive and check in to your reserved Lodge.

Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Engage Lodge/ Wag tail Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla trekking

Rise up for early morning breakfast and head to the ranger station to join other trekkers. The ranger guides will brief you on what is to be done during the trek and later divided into groups of 8 to trek each gorilla family. Walk through the trail where the gorillas were seen the previous day. The ranger guide follows the pace of the slowest trekker. There are several other primates like the vervet monkeys, black and white colobus, grey tailed mangabey to mention but a few. Bwindi forest is the haven for a variety of rare birds. When you finally get to meet them you are allowed to take there photos, but stand at a distance of 7 meters from there presence. Enjoy them playing and interacting with others. Return to the lodge and relax.

Optional After Gorilla Trekking Activities

In case you are not so tired, take a walk to the Batwa pygmies where you will learn about the ancient cultures of these people. They will show you how they dance, sing, hunt, harvest honey and so much more.

You may also opt to go bird watching in Ruhijah which is the birder’s haven. A variety of albertine endemics are residents here. Take a walk to see the colorful butterflies that decorate the jungle.

Visit the Bwindi hospital too in case you are interested.

Day 3 Return to Entebbe

After having great time with the mountain gorillas, it’s time to return home carrying only the memories of the jungle. What refreshment.

What You Have to Know about Gorilla Trekking Safari

 You must have a gorilla trekking Permit

Gorilla tracking gears must be part of what you have to pack for this great holiday.

You may opt to do a road trip or a fly-in gorilla tracking safari.

Book accommodation in the area of your gorilla trekking permit because you are reserved in a particular family. This means, you must book where to stay which is close to this family.

Mountain gorillas are serene animals despite there sheer size.

Mountain gorillas are susceptible to human diseases so be kind and declare your sickness in case it’s a chronic able disease. Participate in there conservation for generations.