09 Oct 2024
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an activity that i would highly recommend to any one visiting Uganda. It is adorable to see Gorillas in their Natural Habitat. These gentle giants shoe how really close we are related to them by the way they handle themselves.
Why Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
The Park has more Mountain Gorillas than any other Park in the world. This therefore creates a better experience and offers higher chances of sighting many including infants, Juveniles, blackbacks and Silverbacks.
The forest itself is unbelievable! You are covered by the canopy as the rangers are forced to make pathways due to the thickness of vegetation. This truly makes the whole experience fascinating and reminded that this forest is like no other. However, be reminded that tracking Gorillas is not a walk in the pack! The terrain is steep in some places and can get slippery. Prepare for a long trek coz sometimes it may take up to six hours. Carry your packed lunch, enough water and not forget your facemask. In your backpack carry rain gear since it rains unpredictably. You are highly advised to always hire a porter to help carry your luggage so as to take some weight off yourself. For those travelling without local tour operators, make sure you purchased a gorilla permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority before showing up for the activity. Payments on ground are not allowed and they operate a cashless system.
There are different trailheads in the Park namely, Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. Please show up on one where your permit reads, otherwise you may not be allowed to track since you have a permit of a different location. accommodation facilities are in every trailhead but luxury ones being more in Buhoma and Nkuringo.