Why Gorilla trekking Is An Authentic African Safari

Gorilla trekking is a life changing African safari done in only Uganda, Rwanda and DR. Congo. Mountain gorillas have been kept in confinement in some countries but that is not there normal home. When you book a gorilla trekking tour in Uganda or Rwanda, count yourself lucky to be part of this life changing holiday in the Authentic home of the mountain gorillas. Just these a few are still left in the world and highly conserved by UNESCO.

 Gorilla Trekking Safari In Africa

How To Book The Authentic Gorilla Tracking Tour

Once you have secured your holiday period, select some days and send us an inquiry about your preferred gorilla trekking safari ranging from a 3 day gorilla tracking tour, 4 day gorilla trekking safari, 7 day gorilla trek tour mentions it.

Our safari consultant will get back to you with availability of the gorilla tracking permits for the days you have prepared. In case gorilla permits are available, you need to secure one as soon as you can because only 8 gorilla permits are released for tourist each day per gorilla trekking family.

Book the gorilla trekking permit by paying for it as soon as possible because these are on first come first serve basis. No booking without full payments.

When to book accommodation for Gorilla trekking holiday

Accommodation is key in gorilla trekking safari booking because gorilla permits are sold according to area .you need to be safe by booking accommodation in the area where the gorilla permit has been secured. Bwindi is a very large forest with the northern sector and the southern sector.

In case you are trekking in one sector but secure accommodation in another the following may happen to you

You may miss out on gorilla trekking if you are not briefed because you may arrive late at the briefing point.

Your car may break down as you drive to the other sector

You may find a log across the road which may block your way making you delay and chances of arriving late for briefing are high so missing out on your gorilla tracking experience.

As you rush to the briefing point, you may have a car turn over as this is a hilly area that requires your attentive driving.

What To Book After Gorilla Tracking

Uganda is endowed with many National Parks that are close to each other especially those in the southern sector. Anyone interested in game viewing, has the opportunity to enjoy this in Queen Elizabeth National park. This park is 4 to 5 hours away from Bwindi National park. 

It is home to the tree climbing lions, herds of buffaloes, elephants, kobs, warthogs and has a rich avian life including foreign birds that fly all the way from Europe to Africa during the winter seasons.

This park is also home to the chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge which requires one to hike to get to the chimpanzee home.

Kibale National Park is another place to book after gorilla trekking. This is the biggest home of habituated chimpanzees in the entire Africa. These have about 98% human genes which makes them the closest cousins of humans in the animal kingdom.

Kibale National park is home to a variety of other primates like the black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, retailed monkeys, grey checked mangabey to mention but a few.

Lake Mburo national Park is the closest National park to Kampala. As you drive back from Bwindi forest, you may opt to drive through Lake Mburo national Park for a game drive. This park is home to the Zebras, statungas, rare bush bucks and so much more.

Uganda wildlife education Center (UWEC) is the last point you can visit to see more animals but these are in exhibits since it was initially a zoo. It is like the summary of Uganda wildlife.

What to pack for gorilla trekking and Wildlife tour in Uganda

Tracking boots are a good idea to pack so that you can protect your feet from pricking sharp sticks that you may come across while in the wilderness.

Long trousers are safe for your legs to protect you from stinging nettles.

Travel shorts are also comfortable for a game drive.

A safari hat will shield your head from droppings and dew on the surfaces of the leaves,

Garden gloves are safe for your palms to get hold of a grip when you slide while in the jungle

A camera is the only way you can keep memories of your African tour alive.

Extra fully charged butteries for your camera will protect you from not capturing the big moments during this holiday.

A poncho is good   to protect you from the rain that fall without warning.

Insect repellant is protection for your skin against the stinging nettles.

Carry some cash which may be used to buy some souvenirs and pay some extra bills that may not be included in the total cost of your tour package.