Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a rewarding experience and indeed worth the money. Many travelers who have trekked gorillas in Bwindi with Gladys Kalema have reviewed the experience as unforgettable, learning and life-changing worth the money spent. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a Ugandan veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health, an organization dedicated to the coexistence of endangered mountain gorillas, other wildlife, humans, and livestock in Africa. In the legacy of the late Dian Fossey, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has become one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas of East Africa.

How is gorilla trekking with Gladys Kalema?

For you to trek gorillas in Bwindi you will still need to pay for the gorilla permits and what you pay for gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park helps in the conservation of the mountain gorillas and their natural habitat Bwindi forest which is one of the main areas of focus for Dr Gladys Kalema. If there was no gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this forest would be all destroyed by now but with the existence of this activity in Bwindi forest which also brings in foreign exchange when you visit and pay entrance fees this has encouraged the government of Uganda through Uganda Wildlife Authority to protect the Bwindi forest and the wildlife it hosts which has in turn promoted environmental conservation in Uganda, this makes the money spent on gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park worth.

Money spent on your gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through your gorilla permit and park entrance fees also helps to benefit the local communities that leave near Bwindi forest where mountain gorillas are found this in turn encourages the local communities to conserve and protect these mountain gorillas since their importance is known by the local communities through the 20% money they receive every year off the permit and park entrance fees paid by tourists who visit the park for gorilla trekking and other activities. This money goes directly through payment of the local communities who are on the lead committees and indirectly through infrastructure and projects that help contribute to a better life of the local communities through construction of schools, hospitals and practicing agriculture, this thus also makes the money spent on gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park worth.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park is worth the money spent despite the high costs of trekking permits required to trek and see the gorillas, discomfort and time spent during walking through the forests to find the gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park is a thrilling experience, which has impressed some people to do it over and over again despite the high cost, energy and time required to meet these gentle giants in their natural habitats, other travelers decide to pay for more than one permit and trek more than once on different days this makes gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park worth the money spent.

What is the cost of Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka?

The cost of Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is $1000 per group, including guiding and accommodation in Buhoma. This does not include her return ticket with Aerolink Uganda for travel to and from Bwindi which costs $452. A gorilla trekking permit costs $700 for a non-resident, $600 for a resident and 250,000 Uganda Shilling for the East African Citizen per person per trek, this permit gives you an opportunity to spend 1 hours encounter with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. On top of the permit you will also pay other services for a successful gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which includes transport, accommodation and guiding.

How to book gorilla trekking with Gladys Kalema

You will need to have your permit secured in advance to confirm that you are booked for gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park. Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email here so that we check for availability of trekking permits online with the Uganda Wildlife Authority as well with Gladys Kalema once we confirm permits are available for your planned dates we will let you know so that we can send you an invoice for you to make payment for the permits. Once the payment is done and we have received it on our account we will go ahead and purchase your permits immediately and send you a scanned copy of the permits for your records and perusal, this will confirm you are booked for gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park. It is advised to book your permits in advance atleast 2-3 months prior your visit given the fact these sell out very quickly on first come first serve basis.

Best time for Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

The best time for Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka in Bwindi impenetrable National Park is during the months of June to October and December to March during this time it is a dry season in Uganda with mild rainfall making it easy for the treks in the Forests, as well during this time the vegetation is not fully grown and it is easy for viewing the primates offering great sights for photographs. During the other months of April, May, and November which is normally a wet season this makes the vegetations grow high making the sightings unclear however during this time the treks tend to be shorter given the fact primates don’t move further distances looking for food, food is readily available in the forest compared to the dry seasons. Seeing gorillas in Bwindi is possible throughout the year given the fact it is a very well-organized activity and you have 99% chance of seeing them in their natural habitats.

Why book your Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka in Bwindi with Eco Adventure Safaris

Eco Adventure Safaris is experienced in organizing amazing gorilla safari experiences to Uganda and Rwanda. We are also highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor. We combine gorilla trekking safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris that help preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife and uplift local communities, these include chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, Boat cruises excursions and Cultural encounters to give you a memorable and best African Safari experience including popular and great African safari destinations Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Namibia. Feel free to contact us about booking Gorilla trekking with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.