Gorilla safari in Uganda
Gorilla safari in Uganda, Do you have Mountain gorillas on your bucket list? Look no other than Uganda. Uganda is home to more than half of the mountain gorillas remaining in the whole world. Bwindi impenetrable forest and also a UNESCO world heritage site is home to more than 459 gorillas. And has 20 different gorilla families to track daily.
Each family allowed 8 gorilla permits implying there are 160 permits available across the 321 sqm forest. Some families roam inside the forest and require you to be reasonably fit.
Bwindi and Mgahinga are in the southwestern tip of uganda 500 kilometres away from Entebbe international airport. And it is easier to visit these parks if you fly to Kigali International airport that is considerably shorter at 150 kilometres to the border frontier at Cyanika. There is also a domestic airline option from Entebbe to kisoro airport. That is scheduled daily and departs at 7:00 am be sure to check in at 6:15 am and staying in hotels in entebbe is makes it convenient.
Aerolink and Bar Aviation ply these routes daily however reservations recommended.
There is a great choice of accommodations near the park or half way in between on add on locations. Where there are lakeside resorts and mountain lodges that would just require an early start. While the distances are short, the conditions of the road network to these trail heads . Are bumpy and require planning so as to get to the briefing point early by 8:00 oclock in the morning.
The price of a gorilla permit is usd 800 per person and you spend an hour with them. You given a briefing about how to conduct yourself in the forest and when close to the gorillas. You required to come with a lunch box but normally the lodge. Where you stayed will handle that but also a rain jacket, 2 litres of water, shoes with good traction and light pants. With ankle length stockings to help protect you against bugs and safari ants. Remember this is a rain forest and you have to trek and hike to hang with the gorillas.
Upon completion you rewarded with a gorilla tracking certificate of the family you tracked to hang in your office or to show to your family and friends as you officially graduate as a gorilla ambassador to the world.
