Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris -Best Gorilla Safaris by Maranatha

Uganda gorilla trekking safaris and tours offer an incredible immersion into the tropical rainforest for primate enthusiasts to enjoy up close and personal encounter with a group of mountain gorillas. Uganda gorilla trekking safaris take you on unforgettable gorilla safaris to Uganda’s finest destinations, specifically to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Gorilla trekking is the leading tourism activity in Uganda after the Big game drives. The difference between gorilla trekking safaris from the rest of the Uganda safaris is that, you embark on foot to look for gorillas. Wildlife safaris like game drives involve navigating through the savanna plains in a 4×4 safari vehicle.

Uganda protects up to half of the world’s 1063 endangered mountain gorillas. The massive mountain gorillas are only present in the 3 countries in the world which include Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Visiting Uganda to participate in the trek with a family of mountain gorillas is by a lifetime opportunity.

Ultimate Guide to Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Where to go to enjoy Uganda gorilla trekking safaris

Uganda guarantees primate enthusiasts 2 gorilla trekking destination options. Best places to visit to enjoy Uganda gorilla trekking safaris and adventure Uganda safaris include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Uganda’s premier gorilla trekking safaris destination in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest accounts for a population of about 459 mountain gorillas with an estimate of about 24 habituated gorilla groups.

The actual Uganda gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi involve exploring the 4 sectors that is Ruhija, Rushaga sector, Nkuringo, and Buhoma sectors.

Ruhija Sector & Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Gorilla safaris in Ruhija sector involve exploring the Eastern region in Bwindi National Park. Visitors get a chance to visit the habituated gorilla groups such as Oruzogo, Mukiza, Kyaguriro, and Bitukura gorilla groups.

Rushaga sector

Gorilla trekking adventures in the Rushaga sector take you a guided trek through the lush rainforest to search for gorillas. The highest concentration of habituated gorilla families exist in Rushaga. The Rushaga gorilla family groups include Mucunguzi, Bweza, Rwigyi, Tindatine, Kahungye, Bikingi, Busingye, Kutu, Nshongi, and others.

Nkuringo gorilla sector

Visit Nkuringo sector to explore some of the enriching habituated gorilla groups. The Nkuringo region is one of the best areas located in the Southern end of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The habituated gorilla groups that are present at the Nkuringo sector include Nkuringo, Bushaho, and Christmas.

Buhoma sector/region

Buhoma sector for Uganda gorilla safaris and tours takes you to explore gorilla groups that roam in the Northern end of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Buhoma gorilla groups include Katwe, Habinyanja, Rushegura, and Mubare family groups.

Best Gorilla Trekking Uganda Packages

1-day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

1-day gorilla tour is typical of Uganda gorilla trekking safaris package. This epic short Uganda safari can begin from Kisoro/Kabale in Southwestern Uganda or Kigali in Rwanda. You can visit Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park and have great moment as you explore mountain gorillas.

3 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

Spending a 3-day gorilla trekking Uganda safari gets you the best of gorilla encounter in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. The 3-day gorilla safari takes you on a visit to Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. The 3 Days gorilla trekking Uganda can begin from Kampala/Entebbe or Kigali Rwanda.

 4 Days primate safari

4 day primate safari can take you on a double gorilla trekking session in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The double gorilla safari in Bwindi may involve exploring 2 gorilla groups in the same sector or different sectors. Alternatively, you can have the normal gorilla trek and mountain gorilla habituation experience.

5 Day Bwindi Gorilla trekking tour

The 5 day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour is typical Adventure Uganda safaris package. With the 5-day safari in Uganda, expect to engage in gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi and game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safaris Cost

Uganda gorilla safaris cost vary depending on the key factors such as duration, travel style, accommodation choice, gorilla permit, and cost of transport. A single gorilla permit in Uganda can be obtained at USD 800 per visitor for all foreign nonresidents. The foreign residents pay USD 700 to book for a gorilla permit, the Rest of Africa visitors are charged USD 500 while Ugandans or East African citizens require UGX 300,000 to secure a valid gorilla permit.

How to book gorilla permits in Uganda

Gorilla permits can be booked early through our safari expert. Contact Maranatha Tours and Travel to secure your permit and also book your gorilla safari to any destination in Uganda or Rwanda. Gorilla permits must be booked before the actual planned date for visiting gorillas.

When to visit

Gorilla tracking safaris in Uganda can be done at any time of the year. But the ideal period is during the dry months which occur from June to September then from December to February. These the best months of the year to trek through the rainforest with no worries of getting stuck due to muddy floor or dense vegetation.

What to wear on Uganda gorilla trekking safaris

Regardless of your lifestyle, embarking on the gorilla safari in Uganda requires you to pack appropriately and always begin with essentials.

Top items not to miss on your packing list for gorilla adventure include long-sleeved shirts, insect repellents, gardening gloves, a waterproof daypack, a rain jacket, a camera with additional batteries plus memory cards, waterproof hiking boots, and more.

Transportation

Planning for your connectivity to gorilla safaris destination is essential. When on gorilla safari tour in Uganda, a 4×4 safari vehicle is most recommended as it enables you to enjoy a smooth navigation through steep terrain routes to gorilla trekking destinations.

Accommodation

A comfortable accommodation should be booked early before the actual date of visiting any destination. Choose from the budget, midrange, to luxury accommodation options for you to retire for the night after trekking mountain gorillas.