A typical Mountain gorilla trekking safari in Uganda will take you to either the gorillas forests of Bwindi or Mgahinga National park both located in southwestern part of the country. you will get an opportunity to trek through the forested think jungles ascend the hilly terrain and descend the verdant valleys as you search for these critically endangered great apes – the mountain gorillas on your Safari in Uganda.
To several people, this wildlife encounter is a mark to the path towards the reunion of man and his ancestors. This is a lifetime journey to uncovering and adventuring into the natural wilderness which the gorillas consider their natural habitat. The Bwindi Impenetrable forest which comprises of thick undergrowth and towering trees well exhibits the unique habitat of these giant animals. in some parts of this forest there is very little light penetrating to the forest floor even during the day, while in some other places the undergrowth is very thick such that the park ranger use their machetes to clear the footpaths along which you move as you search for the gorillas. All this makes this gorillas tracking safari experience a unique voyage in the misty forests of Uganda.
According to the Ugandan government, Uganda gorilla safaris because of their unique wildlife experience that they offer have become a highly demanded for and much loved tourist attraction that attracts millions and millions of tourists from all parts of the world, and today this is the leading source of foreign exchange to the country. Consequently this has become the final hope for upgrade of education standards, funding for infrastructure improvement, beefing up of security, improved health care, more employment opportunities as well as a ideal alternative for use of natural resource in the country.
Today, a gorilla permit during the high (peak) season costs $600 for foreign travelers who are non-resident, and $500 For resident foreigners, and then 250,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens. During the low season, a discounted price is offered by the Uganda Wildlife Authority for those going on a Uganda gorilla safari, and permits go for $450 for non-residents where as the residents will pay $300 and East African citizens 150,000 Uganda shillings.
similar to any other tourist product, Although the numbers of tourists going on a Uganda gorilla safari fluctuates, over the years the mountain gorilla destinations have maintained a steadily rising number of visitors which is a great beneficial fact towards Uganda’s development. The Impenetrable Bwindi National Park holds the highest number of tourist visits whereas the Mgahinga National park receives the rest. Bwindi national Park has 4 gorilla trekking areas each having different mountain gorilla groups. Buhoma area is in the north having the following habituated mountain gorilla families: Mubare, Habinyanja as well as Rushegura ; in the east is the Ruhija area with Oruzogo, Bitukura plus Kyaguliro as the habituated mountain gorilla families; in the south is the Rushaga area with Bweza, Nshongi, Busingye, Mishaya and Kahungye habituated mountain gorilla families; and finally is the Nkuringo area having the Nkuringo habituated gorilla family. So because of the numerous gorillas families there, the Bwindi has become the preferred destination to see these peaceful giants during a Uganda gorilla trekking safari.
However because of the high demand for this interesting activity, we recommend our clients to reserve their gorilla tracking safari early to enable us book a permit for them for the preferred gorilla family they wish to track.
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