Exclusive private gorilla trekking in Uganda
Trekking with only private gorillas in Uganda. This type of trekking is only for tourists who want to be with the mountain gorillas by themselves. In Uganda, gorilla hiking can be done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. During this activity, tourists walk through the tropical jungle in search of a family of familiar mountain gorillas. Once they find them, they spend an hour with them in their natural environment. Private gorilla trekking is only for wealthy tourists who want to go on a private trek or trip with a gorilla family and close friends, without any other tourists. So, this piece will talk about some important things you should think about when planning a private gorilla walking tour in Uganda.
Trekking with gorillas in Uganda
Gorilla hiking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park starts early in the morning, around 8:00am, at the park offices with a talk about the rules, regulations, and what to expect. After the briefing, you will be paired with an experienced park guide and park rangers and sent into the jungle to find habituated mountain gorillas.
The trek takes between 2 and 7 hours, depending on where the gorillas are because they are always looking for food. While trekking, you can see other primates, and once you find the mountain gorillas, you will have an hour to spend with them in their natural habitat. This is your chance to watch them do their daily tasks, learn more about their habits and behaviors, and take pictures and videos to show your family back home after the safari.
How much does an exclusive private gorilla hiking pass cost?
A gorilla hiking ticket in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park costs 700 USD for foreigners who don’t live in Uganda and 600 USD for foreigners who do live in Uganda. East African citizens pay 250,000 UGX per person. People who want to go gorilla hiking personally will have to pay for all 8 gorilla passes for the family of gorillas they will be walking with. This costs 5,600 USD per person for non-resident foreigners.
You need to get permission from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) before you can book a private gorilla trekking permit in Uganda. Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd can help you get permission and then buy the gorilla trekking permits.
Private, one-on-one gorilla hiking in Uganda
How do I get a private pass to go monkey trekking?
You can book private gorilla hiking permits through a reputable tour company like Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd. Just let us know the date, month, and year you want to go, along with the gorilla group you want to visit. Once you reach us, we’ll check with UWA to see if permits are available on the dates you want. If permits are available, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. As soon as we get the money, we’ll buy the pass for you and give you a scanned copy of the ticket as proof.
To avoid disappointment at the last minute, you should book your exclusive gorilla trekking permit in Uganda 3 to 6 months ahead of time or during the low season. This is because the permits are in high demand, especially during the peak season from June to September and December to February.
When is the best time to book a private gorilla hiking tour in Uganda?
You can book an exclusive private gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park at any time of the year, but the best time is during the dry season, also known as the peak season, which is in June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. This is because there is less rain in the park during these months, so the access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and easy to use. This is in contrast to the rainy season, when the trails are muddy and slippery, which makes trekking harder.
What to do while you’re in Uganda on your gorilla hike
Where to stay during your gorilla walking tour depends on the type of trip you’re taking. There are cheap, moderate, and high-end places to stay, such as Bwindi Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Gahinga Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort, Trackers Safari Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Lake Mulehe Lodge, Ichumbi Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Close-up Lodge, Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge, Buhoma Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, and Silverback Lodge, among others.
Follow these steps to get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
When you book a scheduled or charter flight with Aerolink Uganda from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, you can get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southwest of Uganda. From there, you can take a road to the park headquarters.
You can also get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by car. To get there, you’ll need to drive from Kampala to the park offices, going through Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale on the way. The whole trip will take about 9 to 10 hours.
You can also get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali, Rwanda. To get there, travelers fly to Kigali International Airport and then take a tour car for about 4 to 5 hours to get to the park offices.
