Staying in Buhoma Region and Trek Gorillas in Ruhija Sector

Staying in Buhoma Region and Trek Gorillas in Ruhija Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is possible, this is common for those who have already booked their accommodation to sleep in Buhoma region like at Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Losge, Bwindi Lodge and Mahogany springs among others but Gorilla permits for trekking in Buhoma are sold out, the best option is to trek in Ruhija sector which is closer to Buhoma with 1-2 hours drive.

If you are Staying in Buhoma Region and Trek Gorillas in Ruhija Sector you will need to wake up very early in the morning by 5:30am to start the drive to Ruhija sector, the drive is 1-2 hours so that you get there in time of briefing to start the gorilla trek, the gorilla trek will end by 1pm and you will drive back to Buhoma arriving by 3pm.

About Gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector

Ruhija sector is located in the Eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the sector is home of Gorilla families Bitukura and Oruzogo family and all are available for tracking. The sector has another group called Kyaguriro family for research use. The region stands at an elevation of over 2350 meters above sea level making it the coldest area in Bwindi. The region offers excellent hiking opportunities and has charming trails for those interested in nature walks like the Rwamunyonyi peak. Other primates in Ruhija include monkeys, and mammals include elephants and antelopes.

Important things to consider for those Staying in Buhoma Region and Trek Gorillas in Ruhija Sector Bwindi impenetrable National Park

Booking and securing your gorilla permit for Ruhija in advance

For you to trek Ruhija gorillas you will need to book your permit in advance so that you are assured of your spot for trekking the gorillas in this region. For you to block these permits you can either pay 100%, 70% or 30% in advance the total of each permit. Each gorilla permit costs USD800 for Foreign nonresidents, USD700 for Foreign residents and 300,000 Uganda Shillings for East Africa Citizens and this gives an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the Mountain Gorillas. We recommend you block the gorilla permits atleast 3 to 4 month prior your gorilla safari date. This is because during high season permits sell out in advance on first come first serve basis. Contact us here for more details on how to book all gorilla permits for tracking Ruhija gorillas in advance to enable you trek gorillas in this region.

Comfortable travel to Ruhija

You should consider travelling in 4×4 Land cruisers this will give you comfort on the road to Ruhija. There is also an option of flying to Kihihi Airstrip which is close to Ruhija, this will help cut the long drive from Entebbe/Kampala which is normally 8-9 hours drives to only 1 hour drive that you spend from Kihihi to your lodge in Ruhija.

What to wear during Gorilla Trekking in Ruhija

 You might be probably wondering what to wear for your trek, below is a compiled list on what to wear;

• A long armed sweater since the park gets cold
• 2 pairs of long trousers
• Water proof hiking boots
• A hat and sun glasses depending on the weather though this is optional
• Cameras and long lasting batteries since photography are very important to keep your memories alive. Always remember to keep our flash off.
• A pair of Binoculars. This will help you to see the vast birds Bwindi impenetrable forest has among other primates
• Gardening Gloves; these will help you when you a holding onto trees are branches through the trek.
• A rain coat; Since Bwindi impenetrable forest is  rainforest, the rain is unpredictable so to be on a safer side, you will be required to carry along  a coat.
• A mosquito Repellent; since it is a forest, it has different dangerous insects so its advisable to carry it along or wear it
• A sun screen; Well this is optional but depending on the season, it might get too hot and you end up getting sun burns on your skin so to avoid that, you will need a sun screen.
• You should not wear very bright colors since this will charge or scare away the gorillas.
• Black and Blue colors are also not recommended since they attract Tsetse flies So I would recommend neutral colors.

Best time to trek mountain gorillas of Ruhija sector of Bwindi impenetrable National Park

Ruhija is located in Bwindi impenetrable forest is open for trekking all year round but it is also important to note that the forest is a tropical rain forest and can receive rain at any time. The best months to track gorillas include; June to August and December to February since they receive the lowest rainfall and the forest is less slippery. On the other hand, when you happen to travel during March to May and November there are chances of higher rainfall, you will be able to get discounts from some lodges for your accommodation.

Why plan and book Trekking gorillas in Ruhija sector of Bwindi with Eco Adventure Safaris?

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