
Mgahinga National Park gorilla trekking
October 17, 2022
Mountain Gorilla Filming and filming permits for Uganda
October 17, 2022Uganda gorilla packages, Gorilla trekking in Uganda is one of the activities mostly booked by travelers visiting Uganda and many have reviewed the experience as unforgettable, magical and life-changing worth the money spent.
What you pay for Uganda gorilla packages for gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park this is an investment in yourself given the fact this gives you an opportunity to learn more about how the endangered mountain gorillas which are still surviving as this gives you a great travel experience. The money paid also helps in conservation of the mountain gorillas and their natural habitat Bwindi forest. 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.
Are the Uganda gorilla packages worth the money paid?
Money spent on Uganda gorilla packages for 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 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 in Bwindi impenetrable National Park?
The cost of gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park depends on the days you plan to spend and places where to stay on your safari to Bwindi. The permit price shares a much more cost and on top of other services like transport, accommodation and guiding. 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 include transport, accommodation and guiding.
How to book Uganda gorilla packages
You will need to have your permit secured in advanced to confirm that you are booked for Gorilla watching in Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla 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 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 in Uganda
The best time for gorilla trekking in Uganda 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% chances of seeing them in their natural habitats.
Why book Uganda gorilla packages 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 here about Uganda gorilla packages.