6 Top Things to do in Buhoma after gorilla trekking.
Situated in the northern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Buhoma sector was the first to be settled in 1993 shortly after park declaration as a UNESCO Heritage site. With the oldest Gorilla family Mubare and three additional Habinyanja, Rushegura, Katwe Gorilla families, Buhoma is the most well-known and most visited area of the park. Although there are other activities and top things you may do in Buhoma sector after your gorilla trekking, gorilla walking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the major activity in this sector.
Batwa Cultural Journey
One of the Batwa guides will lead you on the Batwa cultural experience tour, allowing you to learn about Batwa traditional forest life in Bwindi Forest, historically the Batwa’s home. You will also have the chance to enjoy Batwa traditional dances and Stone Age practices including making traditional fire among others.
Participating in Gorilla Medical and Research Program
This is carried out at Gorilla Conservation Camp, run under Conservation Through Public Health. Human-Gorilla conflict resolution teams in gorilla health monitoring train staff members of the Bwindi forest park and community volunteers. This has enabled the gorilla conservation initiatives in Bwindi to flourish, therefore offering a safer mountain gorilla habitat. Dining with gorilla physicians offers another chance to hear about their efforts toward the preservation of the few wild mountain gorillas left.
Visiting Ride 4 a Woman for Cultural Discovery
While you stay at Ride 4 a Woman, you may learn how to prepare Bakiga tribe traditional cuisine and savor the local fruits on the open dining hall’s open deck amid the misty hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Along with enjoying lunch or supper, you will have an opportunity to help prepare a local cuisine.
Walking in nature
The Nature Walk takes place inside Bwindi Forest. Apart from gorilla habituation, this is a very interesting exercise that allows you to learn more about other animal species in the forest including tree species. Visiting the River Ivi-Nkuringo route in Nkuringo will let you see the falls plunging thirty-three meters.
Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park Located near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha and Mweya Buhoma sector allows you to explore both areas of Mweya and Ishasha for wildlife watching and game safari during your gorilla trek.
With an amazing 350 species, Birding Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park is among the greatest birding locations in Uganda. Along the bamboo zone and the major path, the Buhoma Waterfall path, birding takes place. Should your safari time be restricted and you like to identify any birds visiting your Lodge’s gardens, we advise you to pack your birding book.
Local neighbourhood visit
Local community visits to nearby communities provide insights into the daily life of the Bakiga and Batwa pygmy people living next to the Bwindi forest. Other pursuits include yoga at the Lodge, Mountain bike rides, local community school volunteer work, and nighttime butterfly gazing at the Lodge. Get in touch to schedule the aforementioned things you might undertake after your gorilla trip in Buhoma.
Getting Buhoma Sector for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
via air: Flying to the Buhoma is quicker and less taxing than other ways. From where you connect to Buhoma, Aero Link is a local airline running regular and charter flights to Kihihi Airstrip. Although there is no direct aircraft to Buhoma, you may be dropped off at Kihihi and picked up by our experienced guide from your lodge.
From Kihihi to a surrounding resort, the journey takes around one hour. Passengers must always check in ninety-minutes before your flight’s planned departure time. Aero links baggage is 15 kilogrammes per person and an excess is charged at 3 usd per kilogramme. For clients with varying scheduling needs and routings, there also exist private charters. You could also like to go with your children, free for a little child under two years old. Children older than fifteen make seventy percent of the adult fare.
By route: About eight to nine hours’ journey from Entebbe/Kampala, Buhoma may be reached from the major high-way route. You will travel by Kabale town and go toward Buhoma. About four to five hours’ drive from Kigali, Rwanda, the Park is very easily accessible.
Best time for Buhoma gorilla treks
Although Buhoma in the Bwindi impenetrable forest is available for year-round hiking, it is also noteworthy that the forest is a tropical rain forest and may have rain at any moment. Since the forest is less slippery and the ideal months to monitor gorillas are June through August and December through February, with lowest rainfall. Conversely, if you find yourself traveling in March through May and November there may be more rain; thus, certain hotels may be able to provide discounts for your lodging.
Where in Buhoma might one stay while gorilla walking?
Buhoma resort, Gorilla Sanctuary Forest Camp, Bwindi Lodge, Mahogany springs, Silverback Lodge and Egangi Lodge are some of the luxury resort choices in Buhoma). Among the budget lodging in Buhoma are Buhoma Community Havens Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, and Buhoma Camp. When you book your safari with Katland Safaris, you are assured a full board meal basis; all these lodges offer three meal options.
Why should you arrange your gorilla walk with Katland Safaris in Buhoma?
Established in 3003, Katland safaris is proud of creating customised tailor made safaris. It has a highly conscientious and trustworthy crew. Our staff of experienced tour advisors responds to your questions in twenty minutes. These consultants will create a travel schedule for you, respond to all of your inquiries, ensure that all of your services are reserved ahead of time to help you to prevent any trouble.
Depending on your language choice, we also offer well informed safari guides. It all depends on your taste; some Gorilla safaris include the 2-day Gorilla Fly in safari, the 3-day Gorilla safari, the 4-day Gorilla fly in safari. Contact us at your free will.
