The Gorilla best trekking time of the year in Uganda is June, July, August, September, January and February are also relatively good months for the gorilla trekking activity. However, the skies are clear throughout the year supporting safari vacations.
Uganda lies at the Equator. This has enabled the country to have a favorable climate. Lake Victoria also contributes to the unique climate in the country and this has attracted tourists from all over the world throughout the year.
The country mainly has two seasons. The rainy and dry seasons.
The dry season usually starts from December to February and June to August whereas the rainy season starts from September to November and mid-March to the end of May.
When it comes to the rainy season in Uganda, it doesn’t mean that travel appointments can be canceled. This is because the sunshine comes up as soon as it stops raining and most safari activities are done without hindrances including the Mountain Gorilla trekking.
The months of March and October to November are low seasons when it comes to Ugandan tourism, which is why most lodges try to reduce their rates as a way of attracting more tourists to book their safaris in this season the gorilla permits are also reduced to attract more tourists in the country.
However, it is important to choose the most favorable gorilla trekking conditions despite the low rate offered in the low season so that you have a comfortable and exciting time on this activity you have embarked on. The most favorable season is the dry one that runs from December to February, and from June to September.
Going for gorilla trekking when it has just rained can be a bit challenging since the paths tend to be slippery and muddy.
Places for the Gorilla Trekking in Uganda.
Uganda has mainly two national parks that harbor the mountain gorillas. These parks have habituated gorilla groups that are tracked by tourists with the help of professional rangers.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
It is Uganda’s smallest national park in the southwest. It is home to several mountain gorillas with one habituated gorilla family called the Nyakagezi gorilla group.
Bwindi impenetrable National park
This national park is in the southwestern part of Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to about 480 mountain gorillas which form half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
How to get gorilla permits in Uganda?
Gorilla permits are identifications Issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to allow tourists to access Gorilla National Parks and visit the gorillas.
To attain the Gorilla Permit you must go through a local tour operator to book for you with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. To avoid fraud check out for the Eligibility of the Tour operators via the Uganda Tourism Board.
A gorilla permit in Uganda costs 700 USD for foreign non-residents. The habituation permit costs 1500 USD.
Therefore, you should come to the Pearl of Africa and enjoy this exciting Gorilla Trekking activity and have a memorable experience.