Fact About Gorilla Trekking In Uganda
Gorilla trekking is among the top tourist activities in Uganda. Gorilla trekking is done in two National Parks namely; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi offers four gorilla trekking sectors namely; Nkuringo, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Buhoma while Mgahinga Gorilla National park has only one.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!A gorilla trekking permit in either of Uganda’s gorilla parks costs $700 for foreign none residents, $600 for foreign residents, and Ugx 250,000 for East African residents. Unlike Rwanda, Uganda charges all the people outside the East African community as foreigners.
Gorilla forms more well-composed families than chimps. Their families are led by a silverback who mainly protects the family.
In terms of distance, Uganda gorillas are found in far southwestern Uganda. It requires 9-10hrs drive from Entebbe to Bwindi and 10- 12hrs from Entebbe Airport to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Facts About Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking is done in five destinations namely; Budongo Forest, Kyambura Gorge, Kibale National park, Kalinzu Forest, and Toro- Semuliki game reserve.
Chimpanzee trekking is the second top primate activity after Gorilla trekking. Uganda is among the top primate safari tourists destination in the world hosting Mountain Gorillas and chimpanzees.
A Chimpanzee tracking permit goes for $200 for foreign non-residents and $150 for foreign residents. East Africans are charged Ugx 150,000
Chimpanzees are found in four major locations in Uganda; Kalinzu forest, Budongo forest, Kyambura gorge, and Kibale forest national park. However, unlike gorilla trekking, in each of these locations, chimpanzee tracking permit rates vary.
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking similarities
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking begins with a briefing which is conducted at the park headquarters. During the briefing, trekkers are equipped with Dos and Don’ts of trekking in the forest.
Both activities require prior booking. With the new Uganda wildlife Authority policy, all none residents’ gorilla trekking permits have to be bought through a licensed tour operator.
Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking follow similar rules and regulations like maintaining a 7-meter distance between you and the primates, avoiding shouting near the primates, and avoiding the use of flash cameras, a maximum of one hour is given by Uganda wildlife Authority to stay with the primates among others.
Both treks need some level of fitness because they involve walking long distances through slippery trails which involve sloping and climbing hills