Uganda is the famous destination in the world for gorilla trekking in Africa and the whole because of the highest population of mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are found only in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic of Congo (DRC) in the whole world.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In Uganda, gorilla trekking is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National parks located in south western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National park is home to over 450 mountain gorillas, half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas which attracts a big number of travelers each year.
Gorilla trekking is done in the 4 sectors in Bwindi impenetrable National park with 18 gorilla families in Buhoma sector situated in the northern part, Ruhija in the eastern part, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable National park and Mgahinga National park with 1 gorilla family, making it 19 habituated gorilla families for trekking in Uganda.
Experience the breath taking and memorable experience of gorilla trekking as you encounter the endangered species physically in their natural habitats. Enjoy 1 hour in the presence of the mountain gorillas for observations and photography then return back.
The gorilla trekking destinations of Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga National park can be accessed by air transport means from Entebbe airport to Kihihi airstrip and Kisoro airstrip then drive to the trekking sector. Bwindi and Mgahinga National parks can also be accessed by road transport in 4×4 wheel vehicle with a guide or on a self-drive for 8-9 hours drive and 9-19 hours drive respectively from Entebbe airport via Masaka Mbarara -Ntungamo – Kabale to Kanungu and Kisoro.