All you need to know about Nkuringo Gorilla Region

Nkuringo gorilla Region is one of the sectors in Bwindi impenetrable national park where clients can enjoy gorilla trekking experiences and the region is located at the tip of the forest Overlooking DRC and Kisoro town, the region provides one of the breathtaking views of the impenetrable forest, the region is also located close to Lake Mutanda which is one of the best places for relaxing.

Things to do in Nkuringo gorilla sector

Gorilla trekking is one of the dominant activities attracting tourists to this region but after gorilla, trekking clients can participate in other activities.

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking in Nkuringo is regarded to one of the toughest and extraordinary experiences as travellers will participate in serious hiking to see the mountain gorillas in their natural Habitat and the hike can take between 4-9 hours.

Visiting the Batwa

The Batwa community that leaves now outside the national park can be visited as they will demonstrate the way they used to do things while in the forest.

Buniga forest walk

Buniga is a protected forest near the park headquarters and it’s home to monkeys, duikers and birdlife so the traveller can take a walk on this trail.

Community tours

Visiting the communities after gorilla trekking can be great and visiting the community schools nearby is a must activity while in Nkuringo.

Gorilla families in Nkuringo Gorilla Region

There are currently three gorilla families in the Nkuringo gorilla sector and those include Nkuringo gorilla family, Bushaho gorilla family and Christmas gorilla family and all these gorilla families are habituated and available for tourism.

How to get to Nkuringo gorilla region

Depending on where you are the easiest way to get to Nkuringo gorilla area is by flying into Kisoro Airstrip and drive for two hours to the gorilla starting point or travellers can also fly into Rwanda’s Kigali International Airport and take the 5-6 hours’ drive through Cyanika or Katuna border points and if you’re in Kampala or Entebbe you will need between 9-10 hours by road.

Where to stay in Nkuringo Gorilla region

There many lodge options in Nkuringo gorilla region and also around the areas surrounding areas some of the lodges to consider include Clouds mountain gorilla lodge, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge and Luxury Gorilla heights lodge or clients can stay at Lake Mutanda in lodges like Chameleon hill or Lake Mutanda resort and take the 1.5-hour drive to the gorilla starting point.