To track gorillas in Bwindi
A full day spent chasing mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is undoubtedly the most incredible wildlife encounter on the planet. You'll join park rangers and researchers on the Uganda Wildlife Authority's new Gorilla Habituation Experience as they track (and monitor) these powerful yet peaceful creatures, first locating their overnight nests before following a trail of broken branches and tell-tale silver hairs to the gorillas themselves. What follows are 3 or 4 hours of life-changing recollections as you witness massive silverbacks tearing apart and feasting on massive bundles of foliage while playful kids' roly-poly through the undergrowth.
The habituated gorillas in Bwindi are tracked from the Rushaga trailhead, where the personnel at the forest-facing Gorilla Safari Lodge are extremely pleasant and the cook prepares some of the greatest meals in Uganda. Permits for each of these mountain gorilla groups are available at the Uganda Wildlife Head Quarters in Kampala. Book at least three months in advance to ensure that the desired dates are available. January, February, June, July, August, September, and December are peak months for gorilla trekking. The months with the lowest temperatures are April, May, October, and November.
Gorillas may be followed at any time of year, however the drier seasons are preferable since some access routes are difficult to navigate during the wet season because trails are damp, slippery, and foggy. More specifically, visitors are recommended to carry a picnic, wear hiking boots, and be physically active in order to monitor mountain gorilla families; it is also suggested to maintain the park clean by not tossing dirt in it.
