Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour
Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour
Are you interested in spending more time with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi? Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour is the one to choose for your safari. Gorilla Habituation Experience is also another activity open for tourists to do in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Gorilla Habituation is the only activity that allows you to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and spend more time with the Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. The activity gives you 4 hours to spend with Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
You only find the remaining Mountain Gorillas in the whole world’s four National Parks. These are; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. You also find them in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in DR Congo. Of these National Parks, it is only Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where Gorilla Habituation takes place.
Many consider Gorilla Habituation as an experience because it gives you an exceptional encounter with the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi forest. It involves hiking/walking in the Bwindi forest with researchers and ranger guides. You hike to search for semi-habituated mountain gorillas. Once you find them you will participate in activities that make these mountain gorillas get used to human presence. This helps the gorilla family to later be open for normal tracking.
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How to book the Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour
The first step of booking the Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour is securing and purchasing a Gorilla Habituation Permit in advance. You can only purchase this from Uganda Wildlife Authority through a trustworthy tour operator Safari Vacations and Travel Services. A Gorilla Habituation Permit costs $1500 per person per trek. Contact us and we will help secure the gorilla habituation permit for you.
Once you have your travel dates in mind, you will let us know. Then, we’ll check for the availability of space for the Gorilla Habituation Experience permits with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Once we confirm availability we will go ahead and book for you tentatively. We’ll then send you an invoice for you to make payment. Once you make the payment, you’ll send us proof of payment so that we go ahead and secure the permit accordingly. After purchase, we will send you a copy of your permit for your records and perusal that we’ll have scanned.
The Gorilla Habituation experience happens in a group of 4 tourists plus park rangers and researchers tracking per group. There are only 2 semi habituated mountain gorilla groups open for gorilla habituation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This means there are only 8 permits available for gorilla habituation daily. This makes it hard to get last-minute bookings, thus it is always better to book your permit in advance. You should book at least 3-5 months before visiting so that you don’t miss this experience.
How much is the Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour
A Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour cost depends on the range of travel. It may be luxury, Mid-range, or budget, and it also depends on the number of days of travel. The biggest cost of a Gorilla Habituation Safari is the Gorilla Habituation permit. It costs USD1500 per person per trek, while other costs include accommodation. This ranges from a Budget of USD100 per person sharing. Mid-range USD200-300 and Luxury USD500-USD700, and Transport among other services.
The most common travel itinerary for Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi is 3 Days Gorilla Habituation Budget Safari which costs USD2510 for a solo traveler, USD2185 per person for 2 people sharing, USD2076 per person for 3 people sharing, USD2025 per person sharing for 4 people this price is all-inclusive. It includes a Gorilla Habituation permit, accommodation (Budget range), and transport in a 4×4 Safari Van. It also includes services of an English-speaking Driver guide and Drinking water in the vehicle. The quoted price excludes Tips, Uganda Visa, Flights, and Alcoholic drinks. Contact us (see form at the end of the article). We will help book your gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi accordingly.
What is the best time to do the Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi?
Tourists can do Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi at any time throughout the year. This is because it is a well-organized activity in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. However, the best time to do gorilla habituation is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September. This time makes it easier to travel to the park and gives a clear view of the gorillas. At this time, the vegetation cover is not too high grown, however as well sometimes, the rainy season is considered better to go for a Gorilla Habituation experience as there is a lot of food growing because of rain and gorillas and you can spot them in the forest with a short walk. This is because they tend to move shorter distances looking for food.
Where to Stay During Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour
The Gorilla Habituation Experience takes place only in Bwindi Forest National Park. Tourists do it in the southern sectors of Rushaga and Nkuringo. In Rushaga, you can stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Nsongi Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge and Karungi Camp. In Nkuringo you can stay at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, or Lake Mutanda Resort. All these lodges are close to the starting point of Gorilla Habituation.
What to pack for the Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi?
During Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, you will need a comfortable, hard-wearing, pair of walking shoes or boots. Conditions are generally very muddy when it is raining. There are uphill sections which may be quite steep and strenuous. It is also advisable to wear a long-sleeved cotton shirt and lightweight long trousers. These protect you from the undergrowth, stinging nettles, and biting ants. Suggested Items to pack for Gorilla trekking in Bwindi include;
- Insect Repellent
- Torch/Flashlight – and Spare Batteries
- Wet Wipes
- Water Bottle
- Camera and lenses
- Comfortable walking/hiking boots & socks
- Gardening gloves for gorilla tracking
- Sandals/strops/walking shoes
- Hat and Sunscreen
- Rain Jacket
- Sweater/fleece
- Swimwear
- Binoculars (game/bird watching)
Why Book the Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour with Safari Vacations and Travel Services?
Safari Vacations and Travel Services has experience in organizing amazing gorilla safari experiences to Uganda and Rwanda. Trip Advisor highly reviews us. We combine gorilla trekking safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris. These help to preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife, and uplift local communities. For example, you can check out chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, and Boat cruise excursions. Additionally, Cultural encounters give you a memorable and best African Safari experience and way of life. Our safaris let you visit popular and great African safari destinations like Tanzania, Kenya, DR Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, and others. Feel free to contact us about the Bwindi Gorilla Habituation Experience Tour. Fill out the form below to get started.
