Seeing Uganda gorillas from Victoria Falls- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Seeing Uganda gorillas from Victoria Falls

Are you interested in seeing Uganda gorillas from Victoria Falls? Spend your time while traveling through the continent of Africa to Uganda for a safari experience. You can book with Africa Adventure Vacations and get an opportunity to visit half of the few remaining mountain gorillas on the earth. Safari tours to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park from Victoria Falls are one of the best experiences that cannot be found elsewhere in Africa. Therefore visit Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and enjoy one of an amazing experience.

What is so special about seeing Uganda gorillas from Victoria Falls Safari?

If you’re interested in this activity, book with Africa Adventure Vacations who will help you to get gorilla permits for the endangered mountain gorillas on a trek through Uganda’s jungles and get a great chance to spend more time in their presence. After gorilla trekking, visit the Batwa community and encounter the people who were occupied by the Bwindi forest gathering fruits before it turned into a national park.

You will be using a 4×4 safari vehicle while visiting distant communities, to see the mountain gorillas in their home. The routes may be muddy and uncomfortable. But you will enjoy one of the best experiences in Uganda while coming across a habituated group of mountain gorillas, which is led by a dormant silverback. Come when you’re well prepared and physically fit to walk for long hours of about 4-6 through hiking mountainous areas. It is very important to carry hiking boots and garden gloves on your packing list to help you during uphill climbs.

Is it guarantee that I will be seeing Uganda gorillas from Victoria Falls

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is known as a home to half of the few remaining mountain gorillas on the earth. If you’re interested in a gorilla trekking tour in the Bwindi forest from Victoria Falls, you have a high chance of seeing mountain gorillas which is impossible in other national parks in Africa where these primates are found.

When to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda.

Gorilla trekking can be done all year around, but the best time is during the dry months that are June-October and December when the trekking trails are easy to access. It is important to note that, those who wish to do gorilla safaris in Uganda during the peak season, to book their trekking permits in advance like 3 months before the traveling dates to avoid inconveniences.

Accessing the Bwindi Forest if planning to see Uganda gorillas from Victoria Falls

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park covering about 478 kilometers from capital Kampala and takes 7-8 hours of driving. You will go through a smooth surface and a dirt murram road into the Bwindi forest.

Daily buses are also available from Kampala to Kabale, Kisoro, and Rukungiri From those towns, it is easy to reach Bwindi forest or you can use a local guide and pick you up. There are also domestic flights, flying from Entebbe airport which is organized by Aero link to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips.

Although Bwindi impenetrable forest national is visited for mountain gorilla trekking the park is also a natural habitat for other wildlife and various bird species. Some of the wildlife ones can see while visiting Bwindi impenetrable forest are forest duikers, jackals, forest elephants, red trailed monkeys, baboons, colobus, chimpanzees, several insects, a lot of bird species, and others.

Other activities to do in Bwindi forest impenetrable national park after gorilla trekking.

Bird watching

Bwindi forest is also the best place for bird lovers with over 350 bird species. Some of the bird species one can see while visiting Bwindi impenetrable forest for bird watching include. Handsome Francolin, Chestnut-throated Apalis, strange weaver, Chapin’s Flycatcher, Dusky Twin Spot, short-tailed warbler, Western Green Tinkerbird, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, Kivu Ground-Thrush, Africa Green Broadbill, Africa wood owl, Black-breasted Barbet, Collared and among others.

Visit Batwa people

At first, the Bwindi forest was occupied by the Batwa people, but later they were chased away and the forest turned into a home to mountain gorillas. Currently, they are staying on the edges of the forest. These people are regarded as the keepers of the forest and hunter-gathers who mostly depending on gathering fruits and hunting wild animals, and they still value and love their ancient lifestyle. After mountain gorilla trekking, spare some time and visit the Batwa community where you will get an opportunity to encounter these amazing people. Also, get a big chance to see how they hunt small animals, build houses using local materials, local dance and drama, and among others.

Tracking smaller primates and mammals.

You can also track smaller primates while at Bwindi forests like red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and bush babies. It is also holding the African forest elephants, forest hogs, leopards, duikers, bats, and others.

Nature walks.

Nature walks in the Bwindi forest are also among the amazing experiences that one should not miss out on while at his/her gorilla tour in Uganda. Nature walks will take you through natural features like waterfalls, valleys, rivers, streams, and scenic hills. You will even see the forest mammals, butterflies, bats, reptiles, and various monkey species.

Lodges and hotels in and around Bwindi forest

Where to stay on a gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi is among the important things to consider. Bwindi forest is surrounded by a lot of safari lodges ranging from luxury, mid-range, and budget. It is good to book with Africa Adventure Vacations, they will help you to choose the right accommodation which is comfortable. Some of the safari hotels /lodges include:-

Volcanoes safari Bwindi lodge.

This lodge is good for those who seeking luxury accommodation and it is positioned near the starting point for gorilla trekking. It has 9 luxury bands with restaurant and bar with all types of drinks which us already to server. It overlooks the big forest of Bwindi. Activities to participate in while staying here are gorilla trekking, bird watching, nature walks, tracking smaller primates, and so on.

Gorilla forest camp

It is best for luxurious tourists who offer high quality of service, with 7 permanent luxury tents. Activities to do while staying here are gorilla trekking, bird watching, and many more.

Buhoma community campsite.

It is found near the gates of Bwindi forest and is best for a budget tourist. It offers rooms that are self-contained and of good quality on full board person. It is one of the famous accommodation facilities in Bwindi. Activities to do while staying here are gorilla trekking, guided nature walks, visiting the Batwa people, bird watching, and others.

Uganda gorilla trekking from Victoria Falls is one of the amazing experiences in Africa, you should not miss out, because it allows you to encounter the few remaining mountain gorillas on the earth. Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi forest can be combined with bird watching, guided nature walks, visiting the Batwa community, and tracking the smaller primates.

Reasons to book with Africa Adventure Vacations.

Traveling to a new place is so exciting and it is one of the greatest experiences one can ever encounter. You get a chance to encounter the food, culture, and natural resources of the area. Africa Adventure Vacations is the best tour operator that can help you experience all the amazing cultures in Africa plus the authentic wildlife. Africa Adventure Vacations can help you to save money and restless nights trying to look for where to go. We are experienced and well informed and passionate about what we do. Africa Adventure Vacations is locally raised and has got a business license. We are quick to respond to any kind of questions from our clients. We have got the best tour packages and pricing. Our company can afford the group size that you would like to come along with.

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