GORILLA TREKKING IN BUHOMA REGION –BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Gorilla trekking in Buhoma region! Buhoma is located in the northern part of Bwindi impenetrable forest and is the first region to host the first group of travelers to trek gorillas in Bwindi. The sector is home to Bwindi’s oldest gorilla group (Mubare), which was habituated in 1992 when gorilla tourism was initiated in this jungle forest. Gorilla families habituated for tracking in this sector include; Rushegura, Mubare and Habinyanja.

Gorilla trekking experience in Buhoma

Buhoma has always been outstanding compared to other regions in regards to gorilla trekking experience with three of its Family groups having many family members ie. Rushegura gorilla group having 16 members, Habinyanja Group having 19 individuals and Mubare family having 9 Family members. This totals to 24 trekking permits that are allocated to the region and creating enough and desirable atmosphere for trekkers hence a desire for all travelers.

It is in this sector where other walks have been developed including; the Munyaga River Trails in the valley of Buhoma, which is a short walk for viewing birds and primates along the forest edge. The waterfall trail which passes beneath tree ferns, epiphytic ferns as well as orchids to visit three dazzling waterfalls. The Rushura Hill Trail, Muzabajiro Loop Trail and the River Ivi Trail, of which the latter follows an old road through the forest, emerging near Nkuringo on the southern edge of the impenetrable forest. Local community visits for cultural experiences for Batwa pygmies will thrive you to a wonderful and unique way where you will enjoy the traditional dance, hunting, collecting honey, and picking medicinal herbs which make this experience indeed exceptional.

The area can be easily accessed by both air and road transport which has made it more distinctive whereby through use Air transport one can book with aero link from Kajjansi airstrip in Kampala or Entebbe international airport to Kihihi and Kayonza airstrips which is about One and half hour and flights are arranged in the morning and afternoon time, by road it can be accessed from kampala with distance coverage of 550km / 342 miles and 8 – 9 hours’ to the sector. It’s upon this location where you can easily transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishaha for Tree climbing lions on a distance which can take you 2-3 Hour drive and after proceed to Mweya for boat cruise on Kazinga channel a home for numerous concentration of Hippos.

The lodging facilities for gorilla trekking in Buhoma are top notch amidst the other three sectors with mostly ranked luxury, midrange and budget lodges offering a conducive environment in the mist forest for travelers. The cost of services vary from lodge to lodge depending on the quality of service but all lodges offer excellent services delivered by professional and experienced staff. They all offer quick access to gorilla trekking headquarters and thus there is no need to delay for pre-trekking briefing before you head to the jungle.

Ensure that you book your gorilla trekking permits to Buhoma early enough (4-5 months prior) since there is a lot of competition for the permits to the sector. Gorillas in this sector can at times be seen around places of accommodation along with other mammals like forest elephants. At Safari Vactions & Travel Services we aim at ensuring that your exploration come true on your safari and with our trip advisor reviews the chances of meeting these endangered primates in the jungle are 95%. Book for gorilla trekking in Buhoma region as we arrange for you the best travel experience in Uganda/Rwanda.

NOTE: gorilla trekking permit costs in Uganda are to be increased for 2020/2022 by $100 (From $600 to $700)