There are many reasons why Gorilla Trekking should be a must in Uganda. First of all, Gorilla trekking is considered as the number one and the most expensive tourist activity in Uganda.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The fact that you will see half or more of the world’s remaining- rare mountain gorilla population is one of the major reasons why you should trek these primates in Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park. Mountain gorillas are rare species found only in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. This means one stands a chance of being in proximity with these primates and learns about their life while on a magical mountain gorilla trip.
The once in a lifetime experience one gains when he/she takes on the adventure of trekking mountain gorillas in unforgettable. The experiences learnt about gorillas such as their feeding, copulating, nesting among others all make your mountain gorilla trip one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth not to mention a must try while in Uganda.
You are guaranteed a 99% chance of seeing mountain gorillas when you do mountain gorilla tracking in Uganda. This is because Uganda alone has half the world population of mountain gorillas not to mention the highest number of habituated mountain gorilla families ready to be trekked compared to other countries. You wouldn’t want to miss this spell-binding encounter with the gentle giants.
If it is from the question of affordability, then every visitor should trek gorillas in Uganda. This is because it is cheaper to track mountain gorillas in Uganda where a gorilla permit costs $700 currently compared to her neighbor Rwanda where a gorilla permit costs $1500. This implies that tracking gorillas in Uganda is somewhat more affordable for even visitors interested in having a magical gorilla experience while traveling on a tight budget.
While you trek mountain gorillas, it is inevitable for you not to explore the unique vegetation in the two national parks. From the dark impenetrable forest of Bwindi, you will get to appreciate the stunning views of beautiful bamboo trees alongside the lush tall ever green trees as well as scenic views of mountain ranges and the spectacular golden monkeys in Mgahinga gorilla national park.
Visitors who track mountain gorillas in Uganda are rewarded with an opportunity to see other wild animals and birds which they may view along the trekking sectors. These may include: Forest elephants, leopards, golden monkeys in Mgahinga and a variety of bird species including the regal sun bird, blue-headed sun bird, Rwenzori Batis, Rwenzori Turaco, Kivu ground thrush, Red-headed blue bill and many others.
When you track mountain gorillas, you at the same time minimize community destruction of the habitat. This is because you provide the locals with alternative means to make a living other than poaching. You can support the community through cultural tours of the locals living around the park, hiring porters among others.