Quickest Way To Plan Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Flair

Being passionate about primate safaris in Africa and leave out gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking is leaving out the best experience.  Making a booking for gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking is fun and convenient in Uganda.

Bwindi impenetrable National park has the biggest number of mountain gorillas almost half the total in the world. Kibale National park in Uganda has the largest number of habituated chimpanzees in Africa.

Are you puzzled about how to plan a quick fix for a gorilla and chimpanzee trekking surprise safari. Celebrating special days like birthdays, anniversaries, recoveries call for a remarkable event and making a booking like gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking is worth all the effort.

Knowing the dates when you wish to do gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking, the number of people travelling with, ages and period of travel is so important. This is the perfect starting point of the entire plan

How To Book Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Step One Know The Number Of People Travelling With For Gorilla Trekking

In case you are gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking with a party, you need to identify the people or the possible number ready for gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking. This assists in checking availability per the tentative dates of your Africa safari.

When you Enquiry from us on Info@archsafarisandtours.com. Our consultant has to check availability from Uganda Wildlife Authority based on your tentative dates. We have turn-around time of 24 hours because of the lengthy que of calls to the Authority. Getting a response may take quite a long time but we have a staff that regularly goes to the UWA offices to perform company transactions.

Step Two Reserve Your Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Permits

After confirming positive availability, payment for your gorilla trekking permit is next. No permit is reserved on behalf of anyone without payment. First come first served basis is used in purchasing gorilla permits because of high demand all over the world yet few are released per day.

Each Uganda Gorilla Permit costs $700 per person per trek. In a later stage, you are required to provide some personal details so that Uganda Wildlife Authority records are kept updated. Some of the requirements include your full names as per your passport, Nationality, date of birth, passport expiry date and so much more.

Chimpanzee trekking permit which costs $200 per person per trek requires advance booking too.

Step three Book accommodation for Gorilla trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable National park obviously is the largest home of the mountain gorillas hosting about over 600 mountain gorillas. These calls for a wide area for feeding but managing this parks requires division of staff. Bwindi is divided into two parts the Northern sector which is the main administrative area and the Southern sector.

The two are further divided into areas which is the Rushaga gorilla trekking area, Ruhija gorilla trekking area, Nkuringo gorilla trekking area and Rushaga gorilla trekking area.

You need to reserve accommodation with in or close to the gorilla trekking area where your permit is booked.

This is because of accessibility issues where crossing from one sector to another requires long drives on slippery roads because of regular rains. At times trees fall and block the roads which may delay you if you want to catch up with briefing time which is about 07030 hours.

A range of accommodation from Luxury to mid-range to Modest are available for you to make a choice based on your budget.

Some of the available accommodations to book for gorilla trekking include Clouds lodge, Gorilla Forest lodge, Gorilla safari Lodge, Mahogany springs lodge, Engage Lodge, Gorilla Resort, Silverback lodge, Bwindi Community Bandas and so many other.

Secure A Flight Seat For Fly In Gorilla Safari Package

If you have opted for fly-in gorilla trekking experience, booking a seat on the daily domestic flights is a good deal. During the peak seasons, the domestic flights get overbooked. Two flight schedules are available that is the morning and afternoon to from Kajjansi air strip and Entebbe Airport to Kihihi Air strip or Kisoro Air strip.

Charter flights for gorilla trekking safari also have different booking arrangements so make your trip more organized with advance booking.

Plan for transfer vehicle in advance because there no stand by pick up cub to connect you to your lodge.

Step Four Do Some Simple Fitness Exercises Prior To Gorilla Trekking

Even if it’s a quick fix gorilla trekking safari, you need to do some simple muscle stretching exercises. This is because mountain gorillas thrive from a generally volcanic areas with highlands like ridges and plateaus.

Some time is required to keep moving in the dense forest as the mountain gorillas meander all day in the forest search for food.

You do not necessarily need to vigorously be in the gym but you can start with simple walks around your compound. In case you are incapable of exercising because of a medical condition, no worries some porter can carry you to the gorillas on a basket stretcher or sedan chair at a small fee.

Step Five Plan For Other Additional Uganda Safari Destinations

A combination of Gorilla, chimpanzee trekking and other Uganda safari activities gives you a great experience in Africa. Although gorilla trekking is the star of your travel to Africa, hitting two birds with one stone by adding game drives in the same boundary is a bonus.

Bwindi impenetrable National Park is strategically positioned closer to Queen Elizabeth National Park the biosphere reserve of Uganda. Taking a game drive through the tracks of this park may give you chance to see a range of animals like lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, leopards, topis, Uganda kobs, lots of birds, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge and so much more.

The drive from Bwindi impenetrable national Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park is about 4 to 5 hours with great views of highlands and vegetation cover.

Even Kibale National Park is famous for the biggest number of mountain gorillas but you can connect to Queen Elizabeth national Park for game safaris and launch trips.

Hiking the mountains on a day’s attempt is lovely like the Gahinga Mountains that provide a great view of three countries Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo. Muhavura Mountains and more mountains in the fur southwestern corner of Uganda.

Murchison falls National Park is bisected by mighty River Nile with Murchison Falls as the most important part of the entire Nile course. Enjoy game drives through the Buligi tracks where lions hunting drama can be witnessed. You may get to see Rothschild giraffes, cape buffaloes, elephant herds, leopards, oribi, water bucks, bush bucks, a rich avian life and so much more.

Lake Mburo National Park is in the center of tourists activities in the western Park of Uganda. To or from Bwindi impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking, you may drive through Lake Mburo National Park. You may get to see zebra herds, Uganda kobs, impalas, water bucks, bush bucks, giraffes and so much more.

When Is Planning Gorilla And Chimpanzee trekking Flair Too Late

When availability of Gorilla trekking permits and chimpanzee tracking permits is negative as per your preferred dates then gorilla trekking is too late. Even when accommodations of your budget are overbooked then its too late because any vacation to be nice you need to sleep comfortably.

You may alter your dates to fit in the ones where gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking permits are available in case organizing this trip is not for a specific date.

 Which Gorilla Trekking Family Is best For Viewing

Based on your purpose for gorilla trekking, all families are lovely to be close to. Each gorilla family has its fantastic history, number of mountain gorillas, the presence of infants are amazing to be close to.

Some gorilla families were formed after winning battles with other families, some have many infants, exciting juveniles are exciting you throughout your one hour with them.

How Deadly Are Mountain Gorillas or Chimpanzees

Gorilla habituation and chimpanzee habituation is the process used to help mountain gorillas and chimpanzees get used to the presence of humans without altering there nature. Gorillas are generally serene apes despite there sheer size and looks. The chimpanzees also are harmless unless provoked.

You have to follow the rules of gorilla trekking and Chimpanzee trekking in order to enjoy all the adventure in its natural state.

Provoking either the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees may throw them into a rampage causing them to go deeper in the forest. You are allowed to be in the presence of the gorillas for just one hour. This is to allow them time to continue feeding in peace.

What Is The Cost Of Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee trekking Safari

After securing the gorilla trekking permit which costs $700 and chimpanzee trekking permit which costs $200, the rest of the costs are based on your budget. The type of vehicle to hire for the drive into the pack, accommodation type you stay at during gorilla trekking, the number of people travelling with and so much more determine the actual cost of gorilla trekking

 What To Pack For Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Flair In Africa Uganda

Energy snacks to munch on when you get hungry while searching to locate the mountain gorillas.

Garden gloves to protect your palms from spikes and creepers when you slide in the forest

A pair of binoculars for a clearer view of the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees when they go into hiding.

Mask to wear when you locate the mountain gorillas because of the effect of Corona Virus which is a communicable infection that has affected the entire world.

Dirt friendly trousers and long sleeved shirt to wear because the jungle is dump and dirty especially when it rains and the ground gets soggy.

Tracking boots comfortable enough to overcome slippery slopes and boggy ground without sinking.

Rain proof gears that are warm enough to protect you from heavy rains and dripping dew from the large tree leaves.

A spare fully charged buttery to exchange with while on safari to locate mountain gorillas and chimpanzees.

Insect repellants that can comfortably be applied to your skin to defend you from stinging insects in the jungle.

A water bottle to carry drinking water in order to quench thirst while in the forest searching for the mountain gorillas and the chimpanzees.

Water proof bag to carry your belongings because you are not sure of the forest conditions since it rains without warning at times. You need to protect your belonging from humid conditions in the forest.

Some hard cash to do some transactions on ground like buying souvenirs.

A torch to use when lights are out in the night since most lodges run out of power because of using solar power for lighting.

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