What does a gorilla permit includes and excludes? In Uganda, a gorilla permit includes protection, armed rangers, one hour with the mountain gorillas, and guiding services. However, transportation, lodging, and additional activities are not included by the gorilla permit. Following the acquisition of the permits, you must begin making the necessary safari plans, such as reserving lodging and transportation, among other services.
To sum up, obtaining a gorilla permit in Uganda is simple and the most effective method to participate in the gorilla trekking activity. Focus East Africa Tours for additional information and to handle the entire booking procedure to guarantee a trouble-free and seamless experience.
When to purchase gorilla permits in Uganda for your safari.
Gorilla permits for Uganda must be obtained six months, or perhaps even a year, in advance, particularly if you want to visit during the busiest months of June through September. The earlier you get the permit, the more options you have for finding the best lodging rates and the greater your chances of securing the dates you want.
Bookings at the last minute might be feasible, particularly in the off-peak months, but keep in mind that permit availability is not assured. This is due to the fact that permits are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and tourists reserve various days for gorilla trekking.
Experience trekking with gorillas.
One of the greatest gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda begins with an early morning briefing at the park headquarters in either Mgahinga or Bwindi, depending on where you have been allocated to track gorillas. You will be divided into groups of eight during the briefing, and you will be informed of the laws and regulations that must be adhered to during the journey. The groups will then be assigned a gorilla family based on age and physical fitness. Afrter the briefing, gorilla trekking begins right away. The duration of the tracking session can range from two to seven hours, depending on the gorilla family’s location and the pace of the walk. Despite their habituated lifestyle, mountain gorillas are still untamed creatures that roam around in search of food. You can see other primates, untamed creatures, and bird species while trekking monkeys.
When to go gorilla trekking on a Uganda safari.
The optimum time to track gorillas in Uganda is during the dry season (peak season), which runs from June to September and December to February. However, gorilla tracking is possible throughout the year in Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The gorillas are also easier to spot during the dry season, the trek routes are more accessible, and there is little to no rainfall during this time. Because of Uganda’s constantly shifting climate, expect rain throughout the dry season as well. The greatest time to visit the national park is during the rainy season, particularly if you are on a tight budget and visiting Uganda.
Contact Focus East Africa Tours for assistance in organizing your safari to Uganda and for additional information about obtaining gorilla permits in Uganda.
