What is To Expect On Gorilla trekking and Game Safari In Uganda

During the gorilla trekking and wild game safari in Uganda expect to encounter the vulnerable giants whose existence is still regarded as endangered. The variety of wild animals that find comfort in different parts of Uganda National Parks is mesmerizing. Contact Us

Depending on the season, expect to share gorilla trekking in Uganda with other tourists from different part of the world. Gorilla safaris are o the bucket list of many adventure seekers but their opportunity is restrained by limited gorilla permit availability.

The wild game destinations of Uganda lie in various parts of the country.  To avoid back tracking, use the assistance of a professional safari consultant to draft a working Uganda safari itinerary for you. Some of the famous Uganda National Park include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and others.

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What To Expect To See During Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

During gorilla trekking in Uganda, expect to see mountain gorillas as the gist of this adventure. On the way, you may encounter several other primates including blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons, black and white colobus, L’hoest and others. Briefing before gorilla trekking is compulsory to very participating tourists and missing it may end in getting a penalty.

Mgahinga and Bwindi forest host a multitude of birds including Albertine rift endemics. Gorilla trekking is a double opportunity for enthusiastic birders as you may get to find bird like handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Shelley’s Crimsonwing, Dusky’s Crimsonwing Alpine Chad and others.

Other mammals can be sported while exploring the forest including the fierce forest elephants. The trails of Bwindi and Mgahinga forest are draped by tangled vines and dense undergrowth that may obstruct the way but the ranger with a machete tries to trim it.

Along the way, the ground is normally wet, soggy boggy and slippery from the regular rains that fall yet less sunlight is let in through the dense canopy to the ground. The vegetation that falls over decomposes creating the slippery effect. No that the topography of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks is mountainous so you need to hike sometimes to find the mountain gorillas.

There is no specific time of returning from gorilla trekking because locating the mountain gorillas depends on factors prevailing in the wilderness. Having some level of fitness is very helpful.          

What To Expect During Game Safari in Uganda

Expect and early rise to catch up with the best chances of finding animals as they arise from there night hideouts.

Some of the animals likely to encounter during game drives in Uganda include prides of lions, herds of buffaloes , elephants, waterbucks , bushbucks, elands, giraffes, impalas, leopards, warthogs, reedbucks, hyenas, cheetahs, Uganda kobs, klipspringer, jackals and others

All these animals are not found in all the Uganda National Parks as some are specifically residents of particular parks. Ask for advise about where you are likely to find a particular wild animal while on Uganda safari from out experienced and professional safari consultant

The tracks within Uganda National Parks have bear soil so it gets muddy and slippery sometimes especially in the wet season so having a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle is recommended. During the dry season that is normally June to October and December to January, the Uganda National Parks experience a dusty environment that lift the soil as more vehicles are expected in the parks.

Expect to find less chances of accommodation available in the game parks of Uganda during the peak season which is June to October and December to January. There are more tourists booking Uganda safaris in this period and so last minute bookings may end in getting disappointed.

Driving off track, beyond the recommended speed without genuine reasons and violating the rules of the Uganda game parks may end in getting a penalty.

How To be Safe During Uganda Gorilla Trekking And Game Safaris

To be safe during Uganda gorilla trekking and game safari, abide by the rules of these adventures. These were put in place to protect the animals, there habitats and visitors.

Donot move in the gorillas or game parks without an escorting ranger guide especially of you have to walk. Even in the gorillas safari destinations where predators are not likely to be found, there are unhabituated inhabitants that may be harmful without any protective gargets.

Stepping out of your vehicle during the game drive without a ranger guide is forbidden as you may not know what may be watching.

Stay close to the people gorilla trekking with so that you are not forgetting in the dense jungle and before going on a game drive during Uganda safari, notify the authorities of the parks. In case you need help, you may easily be traced or followed up.      .

Donot wear attires that may attract stinging insects including, black, blue, white. These attract insects like tsetse flies. Apply insect repellant before travelling into the wilderness.

When is the Return Time From Gorilla Trekking or Game Drive During Uganda Safari

The return time from gorilla trekking or game drive while on Uganda safari is hard to determine as this is influenced by factors prevailing. During the gorilla trekking, these primates spend much of there time finding feeding spots which may be far to reach and so prolonging the gorilla trekking time. Some tourists however have found the mountain gorillas in 2 hours after starting the trek.

During the game drive in the parks of Uganda, open your mind to seeing different animals that cross your way. There are different other amazing features you may find too during the game drives you may wish to see them. Some of these make it hard to estimate return time from either gorilla trekking or game safaris in Uganda.

We encourage our clients to have an open mind during safaris because wild animals in the wilderness are free to move to any part of there habitat and not staged in a particular locations like in zoo.

What Are The Requirements For Booking Gorilla Trekking And Game Drive on Uganda Safari

Gorilla trekking permit

Before confirming the gorilla safari in Uganda, booking the gorilla permit is the first step. Uganda Gorilla permits are sold per day but supply is limited. At the moment, Uganda has 20 gorilla trekking families open to the public however maximum 8 gorilla permits per day are open to the public.

This brings competition for the few gorilla permits to the extent that some tourists reserve theirs as early and a year upfront. Uganda Gorilla permits for the peak season sell out like hot cakes and last minute bookers may get disappointed.

How much is the cost of Uganda gorilla trekking permit

The current cost of the Uganda gorilla trekking permits is $ 800 for international nonresidents, $700 for international residents, $500 for other Africans and 300000shs for east Africans.

The cost of the gorilla trekking permit includes park entrance fees, ranger guide fees, on hour with the mountain gorillas, community support, conservation support and others.

• How Much Is The Cost Of Uganda Park Entrance Fees         

At the moment, the cost of Uganda Park entrance fees varies from $40 to $45 per person per 24 hours. The park entrance fees are best paid before travelling to the park as no payments is received from the entrance gate of any Uganda National Park for security purposes.

Accommodation for Uganda safari

The Uganda National Parks offer a variety of accommodations that favor different budgets that is upscale, mid range and basic. It is best to spend atleast a night or more within or close to the Uganda National Park so as to catch up with activities that start early. Listening to the calls from of the wilderness creates a peace of mind

Note that the cost of accommodations within or outside the Uganda National Parks include different services. Which you need to take note of that is full Board , half board, bed only or bed and break fast.

For gorilla trekking accommodations, it is best to spend the night within or closer to the park to avoid having to drive in the dark to catch up with briefing.

Reserve transport to the Uganda safari destinations

Having private transport to the Uganda tour destinations gives you comfort and travel at your own pace. Public transport to the different Uganda safari destinations is available but you have to endure inconveniences that may include baggage loss, arriving very late and others.

Having a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle is recommended to maneuver the tough terrain of the country side. Fill the fuel tank to capacity before venturing into the countryside because finding refueling stations may be quite challenging.

Flying Uganda safaris can be arranged using the schedules daily flights or charter flights. Ensure to reserve the transfer vehicle from the airstrip to the Uganda safari destination.

Pack necessary Uganda safari gears

During the gorilla trekking and game safaris, there are attires you may be required to wear. Before travelling for this safari, ensure to check with the list of Uganda safari gears to cross check for what is most necessary.

Best Time To do Gorilla Trekking and Game Safari in Uganda

The dry season is the best time to do the gorilla trekking ad game safari in Uganda that is June to October and December to February. Generally, the environment in the parks has less precipitation in the dry season favoring quicker chances to finding park inhabitants. The wild animals also wonder through the wilderness with nothing to stop them so open your mind to seeing different animals that cross your path.

The dry season is normally the peak tourism season of Uganda where more tourists are expected in the country. Competition for the logistics that support tourism is high in general so advance booking is recommended.

The wet season which is normally March to May and November opens chances to finding availability even for last minute bookers. Even though the demand for accommodations and other safari requirement is generally lower. Chances of having the entire uganda safari destination to yourself is more profound in the wet season. normally less tourists are expected in the country.

Why Book Gorilla Trekking and Game Safaris In Uganda With Arch Safaris And Tours

At Arch Safaris And Tours, we have experience of over 8 years in preparing Uganda gorilla and game safaris. We also plan other African safaris to the countries where we operate.

We have a professional team of safari consultants who are professional and experience . We often offer refresher course to our team at Arch Safaris And Tours an experience that has helped use up to date with the most recent travel and tours trends.

Customer satisfaction is our number one goal but value for money and helping our clients make everlasting memories are our top most priorities.

What Are the guidelines For Gorilla and Game safaris in Uganda

No feeding the wild animals during the gorilla trekking or game safari in Uganda because they must depend on food from there natural habitats and not depend on humans.

Donot shout or hoot at the wild animals because this may cause them to charge or run into hiding yet others would love to see them too.

Wear the recommended safari gears during the gorilla trekking and game safari in Uganda so that you donot get disappointed while in the wilderness.

Drive with in the recommended speed during the game drive in Uganda or walk at the pace of fellow tourists during gorilla trekking in Uganda so that you are not forgotten in the wilderness. The ranger guide follows the pace of the slowest trekker but donot try to get away from the rest of the group.

Keep an observation distance from the wild animals during the game drives in order to stay safe and protect them too. No matter how adorable the animals may look, they are wild and need stay that way. Donot chase after the wild animals because this my scare them and develop fear of human presence.