Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Great Migration
Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Great Migration
Are you planning to visit Africa for the wildebeest great migration and gorilla trekking to meet the gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and you have interest in Combining Gorilla Trekking in Uganda with Tanzania Safari, this is possible and through Safari Vacations and Travel Services we are able to help plan and book for you this safari combo of Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and a Safari trip to Tanzania
Gorilla trekking is one of the top activities you should do on your visit to Uganda, you will have an opportunity to visit and trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest located in the far south western part of Uganda. Gorilla tracking in Uganda is done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These are one of the only 2 national parks home to the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, other national parks include Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in DR Congo.
The Great Wildebeest Migration
In Tanzania happens every year which involves over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of Zebras migrating from the southern parts of Serengeti National Park plains and Ngorongoro crater to the southern parts of Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and back to Serengeti National Park.
famously, the Great Migration is because it is not like other migrations this is unique and hard because it involves a clockwise movement of wildebeests and Zebras spanning an approximate 3000-kilometer journey as they search for fresh grounds and rear their young ones during seasonal changes every year. actually the Great Migration normally happens in the dry season forcing the wildebeests and Zebras to move in search for fresh grazing vegetation and water. The Great migration is an epic safari option recommend to many travelers visiting Kenya and Tanzania this will give you best African Safari Experience.
Combining The wildebeest great migration and gorilla trekking?
There are many options on how to Combine Gorilla Trekking in Uganda with Tanzania Safari, you can start the tour with visiting Uganda for gorilla trekking then after fly to Tanzania for safari and vice versa. The flight connects between Tanzania and Uganda are operated by different airlines and options include Kenya Airways, Rwandair, Uganda Airlines and Airlink among others
Road trip from Tanzania to Uganda or from Uganda to Tanzania
Yes, it is possible to drive between Uganda and Tanzania. The best route to take if you are starting this trip from Tanzania is driving north of Tanzania then proceed and cross the border to Uganda Via Mutukula border Safari Vacations and Travel Services ready to advise you all through your road trip to get to Uganda.
Imagining Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest is done in 4 sectors which include Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Buhoma sector is located in the northern part of Bwindi and Ruhija sector in the North Eastern part of Bwindi both sectors are located close to Queen Elizabeth National Park making it easy to combine gorilla trekking with game viewing if you are trekking at these sectors. where as in the southern Part of Bwindi, it is where Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors are located close to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for gorilla trekking and Golden monkey tracking. Each sector has different habituated mountain gorilla families open for gorilla trekking with Rushaga sector having many families compared to other sectors.
Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda
A Gorilla Permit costs USD800 per person per trek for Foreign Non-Residents while it is USD700 for Foreign Residents and USD80 for East African Citizens. This Gorilla permit gives you an opportunity to spend one-hour encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest once you find them on your trek.
Booking a Gorilla trekking in Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You will need to secure your gorilla permit in advance to confirm you have booked Uganda gorilla trekking. One can purchase Gorilla trekking permits from Uganda Wildlife Authority, however, this can be done at their headquarters in Kampala or Kisoro for tourists arriving in Uganda through Entebbe and we recommend that you purchase the gorilla permits from Kampala and for tourists arriving in Uganda through Kigali they can purchase their permits at the branch headquarter of Uganda Wildlife Authority in Kisoro town which is 1-2 hours drive to Bwindi.
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is one of the best gorilla safari companies which can purchase for you your gorilla permit in advance and on short notice, once you confirm your dates and share them with us via email or WhatsApp we will first tentatively reserve the gorilla permits for you online and then send you an invoice for you to make payment and once money comes through on our account we will purchase your gorilla permits immediately and send you scan copies of your permits for your records and perusal and this will confirm you have purchased your gorilla permits for your gorilla
The best time to go for the wildebeest great migration and gorilla trekking
The best time to go for the wildebeest great migration and gorilla trekking is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September, this makes it easier to travel to the park and gives a clear view of gorillas given the vegetation cover is not too much high lush
What to pack for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
You might be probably be wondering what to pack for your trek, and so below is a compiled list on what to wear.
Here’s a quick look at the list
- A long-armed sweater since the park gets cold
- 2 pairs of long trousers
- Water proof hiking boots
- A hat and sun glasses
- Facemask & Sanitizer
- Hiking Boots.
- A Pair of Gaiters
- Hiking Gloves
- Waterproof Jacket
- Long-Sleeved Shirt/Blouse
- Hiking Pants/Trousers
- Energy Snacks
- Cameras and Extra Batteries
- Pair of Binoculars.
- Light Backpack
Where to stay during Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park occurs in the northern part that is Buhoma and Ruhija and in southern part that is Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. In Rushaga lodges, you can stay at Rushaga Gorilla camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Nshongi Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge and Karungi Camp. while In Nkuringo lodges you can stay at Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge, Clouds Mountain gorilla lodge or Lake Mutanda Resort, all these lodges are close to the start point of Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla trekking.
In the northern part, in Buhoma sector you can stay at Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ride 4 a Woman among others, while in Ruhija you can stay at Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Agandi Eco Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Broadbill Tented Camp among others.
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native, we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with Uganda Wildlife Authority making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari.
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