GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK UGANDA
Why Bwindi impenetrable national park is the best place to trekk mountain gorillas
The mountain gorillas are only found in Africa and only in three countries which is in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, the research shows there are 1000 moutain gorillas in the whole world and Uganda having half of them all, its an advantage to trekk the mountain gorilla in Bwindi due to it having the most tatol number of mountain gorillas and it has more gorilla families compares to the other country like Rwanda.
The resean why gorilla trekking is so beautiful activity
This activity is the most authentic gargle adventure experience you can ever have typically on foot and in a group guided will hiking through the forest of Bwindi to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The mountian gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park will take you 2-6 hours depending on how soon you will come across a troop, and each group you will trekk has its name which is named after the gorilla family you would search for while enjoying the forest of Bwindi. Gorillas trekking being a beautiful activities there are some facts about them, humans almost shares about 98% DNA with the gorillas which means they do have some behaviors like of the humans, living in family on average of 5-10 but sometimes it can be more, having a head of family mostly being headed by the dominant meal gorilla “known as the sliverback who holds the position for years” the sliverback establishing dominance, giving protection to each family members and lead them, the potentail of this sliverback is determine by the famales in the group which will lead them to stay in the group or live it, most times when you go for gorilla trekking, you don’t know what status you will find them, sleeping, eating, climig up the trees, adult male eats close to 75LBS. (34kgs) of vegetation a day and they spend a quarter of their day eating, the famales are pregnant for about 8.5 months just like humans, the average lifespan of a gorilla is 35-40 years but some in a proper sanctuary and cared for can live to 50 yaers
How much can gorilla permit cost to trekk gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National park.
A gorilla permit costs $700 per person in Uganda cheaper than Rwanda which is $1500 per person to trekk the moutain gorillas and this permits can only be perchase by a Ugandan registed company under tourism like Beautifulsafarisuganda
What one can do ro don’t do when you come face to face with the gorillas.
Its just magical to come face to face to with the gorillas, some times the gorillas can come closer to you but don’t make loud noise, no sudden movements, no flash photography, no strong eye contact, no eating or drinking and keep 3m distance from the gorillas, gorillas being wild guaranteed for gorilla sightings probability is almost 100% but however the likelyhood of shacking is very very high as they trekk daily by park rengers. The moutain gorillas are peaceful, gentle and sociable creatures you should always admire from a distance as the silverback will protect its family group from a threat.
When is the best time to trekk gorillas in Bwindi.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park is open for gorilla trekking all year long, but the best time to go are from June to August and December to February, at these times the forest trails are drier and therefore less slippery.
How to get to Bwindi impenetrable national park. from Entebbe intrenational airport there are 2 ways you can reach to trekk the moutain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, from Entebbe intrenational airport to Kihihi which will take 45mins by air and 10 hours on road driving,
What to take along when going for a gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the vegetation in Bwindi Impenetrable national park is ever raining that’s to say they are some clothes which you are to take a long, you need long trousers, along sleeved shirt, sturd, waterproof hiking boots, thick socks, hardy gloves, a lightweight rain jacket or poncho, a wide-brim hat, insect repellent, water bottle, camera and more other
How to book a gorilla permit, to trekk gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park you should be having the gorilla permit which you can call as well as the ticket which will allow you to trekk the gorillas, this permit you can only get through a registered tour company under Uganda Tourism Board and you will not be given a gorilla permit if you don’t go through that process, you can use company like Beautiful Safaris Uganda to get the permit.