Gorilla Trekking
5 KEY FACTS ABOUT TREKKING GORILLAS IN RUSHAGA SECTOR of Bwindi & Rushaga Gorilla Groups
5 key facts About Trekking gorillas in Rushaga Sector If you are tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi, you will be allocated to trek in either of the 5 sectors of the park, which could be Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo or Nyakagezi. Rushaga is located in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, closer to…
Read MoreBwindi Mountain Gorilla Population Grows
The total global population of mountain gorillas has risen to1063, according to census data released today by the Uganda Wildlife Authority today, December 16th, 2019. The number of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has increased to 459 based on the 2018 count. In the area encompassing Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, and Sarambwe…
Read MoreGorilla Groups in Nkuringo Sector of Bwindi – Nkuringo Gorilla Families
If you choose to do a gorilla trek tour in Uganda’s Bwindi, you will be allocated to track gorillas in either of the park’s 4 sectors. One of these is Nkuringo in the south of Bwindi which has 3 gorilla families or gorilla groups. Tracking gorillas in Nkuringo sector offers some of the the most…
Read More2020 Uganda Gorilla permit Price to Increase to USD700
2020 Uganda Gorilla permit Price to Increase to USD700 Effective 1st July 2020, the gorilla permit price for Uganda is set to increase from USD600 to USD700 for foreign non residents and USD600 for foreign residents in East Africa. For East African citizens the cost still remains at Uganda shillings 250000 per person. Here is…
Read MoreTips for Gorilla Trekking – how to have the best gorilla trek in Rwanda
Tips for Gorilla Trekking – how to have the best gorilla trek Purchase your gorilla trekking permits as far in advance as possible for priority assignment to a choice group and to be sure you obtain a permit at all. You will be with a group and guide. Also, consider hiring a local person as…
Read MoreUganda Gorilla Trekking Best Time To Go Gorilla Tracking Tour
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Best Time To Go on Gorilla Tracking Tour The best time of the year to visit Uganda and go for gorilla trekking / gorillas tracking is June, July, August, September, October, January, February and March. And this is probably the best time to do safari in Uganda. These months will have less…
Read MoreUganda’s 18 Mountain Gorilla Groups Families in Bwindi Mgahinga for Uganda Gorilla Trek & Gorilla Habituation Experience
As of June 2019, For any one planning a Uganda gorilla trek, you have the opportunity to track any of the following 18 mountain gorilla groups or families habituated for tourism (gorilla trekking/tracking and gorilla habituation experiences) located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (17 gorilla groups) and Mgahinga Gorilla NP (1 gorilla group). The 18 Uganda…
Read MoreWhat to wear for gorilla trekking to see the gorillas? Packing for Gorilla Trek
What to wear for gorilla trekking to see the gorillas? Packing for Gorilla Trek What to wear for gorilla trekking to see the gorillas; what should I wear for gorilla tracking; what is the dress code for gorilla tracking; what should I pack for gorilla tracking; how should I prepare for gorilla tracking/ trekking? Put…
Read MoreGorilla trek tour prices, cost – Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Tours, Gorilla Safaris
The cost of a gorilla trek tour safari in Uganda or Rwanda
Read MoreHow tough is the Rwanda gorilla trek? Which is the hardest/ easiest, best gorilla group to track
How tough is the Rwanda gorilla trek- Which is the toughest mountain gorilla group to track in Rwanda, which gorilla group is the most popular to track, easiest gorilla family to track, how many hours does the gorilla tracking take in Rwanda? Susa, Kwitonda, Sabinyo, Umahoro? How difficult is Gorilla Trekking? How fit must I be…
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