Exclusive private gorilla trekking in Uganda
Exclusive private gorilla trekking in Uganda; Exclusive private gorilla trekking is meant for travellers who are interested in trekking the mountain gorillas alone. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park and it involves travellers moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorilla family and once found spend one hour with the gorillas in their habitat. Exclusive private gorilla trekking is for the luxury or high end tourists interested in private trekking or trekking a gorilla family with family/ close friends without other tourists. This article will therefore highlight key points to consider when planning an exclusive private gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park starts early in the morning at around 8:00am with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be allocated an experienced park guide, park rangers and start trekking in the jungle in search of the habituated mountain gorillas which takes about 2 to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primates and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you a chance to watch them carry out their daily activities, learn more about their behaviours, habits, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.
Cost of exclusive private gorilla trekking permit
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park costs 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. Travelers planning an exclusive private gorilla trekking will be required to pay for all the 8 gorilla permits for one gorilla family that they will trek privately which cost 5,600 USD per person for foreign non residents.
In order to book an exclusive private gorilla trekking permit in Uganda, you will need to first get permission from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Achieve Global Safaris will help you to get permission and also acquire the gorilla trekking permits.
How to book an exclusive private gorilla trekking permit?
Exclusive private gorilla trekking permits can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us, we will check for permit availability on your preferred dates through UWA and if there are permits available on your dates, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. Once we receive the money, we will purchase the permit on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
Exclusive gorilla trekking permits in Uganda should however be booked 3 to 6 months in advance or during the low season because the permits are competitive especially during the peak season in the months of June to September and December to February therefore in order to avoid last minute disappointments, you should book in advance.
Best time to book an exclusive private gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
Exclusive private gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can be booked all year round though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period, there is less or little rainfall in the park therefore access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes trekking easy compared to the rainy season when the trails are muddy and slippery which makes trekking difficult.
Where to stay during your gorilla trekking safari in Uganda
There are a wide range of accommodation facilities where you can stay during your gorilla trekking safari. The accommodations range from budget, midrange and luxury including Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Gahinga Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort, Trackers Safari Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Lake Mulehe Lodge, Ichumbi Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Close-up Lodge, Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge, Buhoma Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Silverback Lodge among others.
How to get to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi impenetrable national park is located in south western part of Uganda and can be accessed by air transport means where you will book scheduled or charter flights with Aerolink Uganda from Entebbe international airport to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip and then connect to the park headquarters by road.
Bwindi impenetrable national park can also be accessed by road transport means where you will drive from Kampala via masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to the park headquarters which takes about 9 to 10 hours’ drive in a safari vehicle.
You can as well access Bwindi impenetrable national park from Kigali Rwanda where travellers will fly to Kigali international airport and then cross to the park headquarters which takes about 4 to 5 hours’ drive in a safari vehicle.
For more information about exclusive private gorilla trekking in Uganda, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book a private gorilla trekking safari package.
