In every gorilla family in Bwindi, top four hiking points Gorilla tourism began in Uganda’s National Park, Bwindi impenetrable forest in 1993. One of the few two parks in Uganda where you could hike and view the amazing Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat worldwide; it is home to more than half of the only surviving Mountain Gorillas in the wild making it famous and best place to trek the Mountain Gorilla.

The park is in southwest Uganda sharing a border with Congo. Declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, the park boasts among the oldest trees in Africa. Four sectors— Rushaga, Buhoma, Ruhija and Nkuringo—aside from Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest National park—are covered. The experience is all the same and really fun in all the sections.

In which Gorilla areas of Bwindi is Gorilla trekking practiced?

One of the greatest sports available in all of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is gorilla treking. Moving in the forest to observe or see a certain habituated mountain gorilla family is known as gorilla tracking. Before gorilla trekking starts, Gorilla trackers/advanced teams/rangers follow these gorillas using several indications and techniques; the trackers get up extremely early every morning and explore the jungle for these mountain gorillas.

Like clapping, they track them naturally by producing crazy noises. Once they locate them, they will notify the park headquarters; then, the guide will inform the guests on dos and avoidances. As the trackers guide them, they will stroll and climb throughout the forest. This offers 99% possibilities for seeing the gorillas in their native habitat in either Nkuringo, Buhoma, Rushaga, or Ruhija.

In Bwindi impenetrable National Park, what four gorilla trekking sites exist?

Ruhija territory

The Nkuringo area

Rushaga area

Buhoma domain

Ruhija gorilla treks Geography

Among the gorilla areas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Ruhija. Located on the eastern edge of the forest and inside the Rubanda district—formerly part of Kabale district—the Ruhija area Road access to Ruhija comes from Mbarara in Mbarara, Kabale east of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Ruhija, who comes from Buhoma areas, is only forty minutes’ drive across the forest, making it simpler to even remain in Buhoma and trekking gorillas in Ruhija.

Compared to Rushaga and Nkuringo in Bwindi Forest National Park, Gorilla Trekking in Ruhija sector Bwindi Forest National park has the benefit of terrain not too mountainous and steep. This makes it ideal for both less fit and senior visitors.

Travelers most of which are very near to the starting point of Gorilla Trekking in Ruhija sector in Bwindi Forest National park will find it easier to stay at a variety of reasonably priced Budget Lodges for accommodation and Camping groups.

Apart from Gorilla Trekking, there are many other budget friendly activities you may engage in when you choose to conduct the trek in Ruhija sector like Birding tours, Nature walk, Primate Walk and Batwa Cultural walk experience.

Families of gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park’s Ruhija Region.

Each gorilla family in the Ruhija region consists of roughly eighteen members; each gorilla family is headed and under control by the dominant male gorilla, the Silverback; each gorilla family opens for gorilla tracking experience has different habituated gorilla families.

There are four Gorilla Families in Ruhija: Bitukura, Oruzogo, Mukiza, and Kyaguriro; all families are available for Gorilla tracking but you will need to schedule ahead to guarantee a trekking location. You will need to reserve gorilla permits permitting you to access the Ruhija area in order to walk mountain gorilla families in Bwindi impenetrable National Park.

This is carried out on the day your gorilla permit was reserved and secured at UWA head offices in Kampala. Once you receive your gorilla permit for Ruhija, you will have to travel to Ruhija where, based on interest and physical health, you will be assigned a gorilla family of your preferred choice. Please email Katland safaris for more details on Ruhija gorilla permits and gorilla family allotment.

Nkuringo gorilla area in Bwindi impenetrable National Park.

Of the main areas for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Bwindi, Nkuringo gorilla region is One of the four sectors of Bwindi impenetrable national Park where you may walk and see the amazing Mountain Gorillas in their native environment worldwide, Nkuringo is located in the south western Uganda district of Kisoro.

The gorilla trekking experience is exactly the same and quite fun as any other field. Trekking in Nkuringo Bwindi would rely on availability of gorilla permits and level of interest.  One may reach the Nkuringo section of Bwindi impenetrable National Park via road or plane. Those planning to travel to the Nkuringo area should get in touch with Katland safaris about the flight availability to and from the area.

From Entebbe international Airport to Kisoro Airstrip, many airlines provide both charter and regular flights from which you may be driven to the Nkuringo section of Bwindi impenetrable National Park. Driving 9-10 hours from Entebbe to Nkuringo or 5-6 hours from Kigali boarder would still let you entry to Nkuringo by road. Bwindi impenetrable National Park is located here.  Book our Flying safaris to Nkuringo, Gorilla trekking excursions from Kigali or famous gorilla adventures from Entebbe.

There are three habituated gorilla families for gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi. Gorilla families and permits in this area  Every gorilla family at Nkuringo assigns eight guests daily, thereby allowing you to view the gorillas whenever of the year. Gorilla trekking with 24 permits available daily lets you spend one hour seeing the gorillas.

The protection and preservation of gorillas in Nkuringo is under the responsibility of Uganda Wildlife Authority, which also grants gorilla trekking licenses in all areas. For those who like challenging treks or walks, the Nkuringo area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has the greatest height. Certain gorilla treks have been reported to last up to a whole day and call for a certain degree of physical ability.

If you are not very fit, don’t panic; gorilla trekking is quite feasible with porters or a sedan chair to bring you up to the gorillas. While a sedan chair costs USD$300, hiring a porter runs between 15 and 20 bucks.  Don’t let your age or physical condition prevent you from realizing your desire of seeing the endangered mountain gorillas; offer gorilla hikes for both young and elderly.

Buhoma Gorilla Area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

First in the Buhoma area, gorilla tracking is credited as the back birth of gorilla tourism in Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Uganda generally. Five habituated Gorilla family groupings under Buhoma are: Muyambi Gorilla Family, Katwe Gorilla Family, Rushegura Gorilla Family, Habinyanja Gorilla Family, Mubare Gorilla Family. Each day at Buhoma, only eight guests are permitted to walk each gorilla family one hour of observing the gorillas in their natural surroundings.

You may choose a gorilla family to follow the Buhoma Sector. Your driver-guide for your tour will consider and inform the Park administration about your condition or wish to have a simple or lengthy walk depending on your contact with Katland safaris about your fitness, interest, or general healthy wellbeing.

We consider it an easy walk for to you see the gorilla family that is not too distant in case you don’t have energy, physical condition, or you’re elderly.  You may also ask for a particular gorilla family to see by choosing the family name; we will always consult the Park guide and Authority to take into account your request.

Flying from Entebbe international Airport to Kihihi airstrip, around two hours, will provide you entry to the Buhoma area of Bwindi impenetrable National Park. You will drive from Kihihi Airstrip to your particular overnight Lodge for acclimatization and gorilla tour planning.

The most visited of the four areas of Bwindi impenetrable National Park is the Buhoma region; however, it is advisable to get gorilla permits here ahead of time as there is fierce competition.

How much does the gorilla trekking permit cost in various parts of Bwindi?

For both areas of Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga National Park, the gorilla trekking permits have the same pricing. For Non- Foreign Residents, the gorilla trekking permit is USD 800 per person; for Foreign Residents, USD 700; for East African Citizens, Shs.300, 000.

Though it is truly a lifelong event to see the gorillas, the trekking permit only grants one hour of observation of them. A USD$800 gorilla ticket provides one hour with a family of habituated mountain gorillas along with ranger guide services, certificate, and park entrance fees for Bwindi impenetrable National Park.

Usually during the main season—January, February, July, August, September, and December every year—the gorilla trekking permits sell out rather rapidly. About your intended trip and desired dates, contact Katland safaris; we will check the availability of permits online system for Uganda Wildlife Authority and if permits are available in Ruhija, we shall send you an invoice to make payment for the permits as they are top priority and if they are not available, you will choose other dates with availability of permits.

Once we are paid, we will book and obtain your gorilla permits and provide you a copy of the receipt along with booking ID to validate your trip. Uganda will definitely provide you a lifetime encounter with the gorillas; the procedure of obtaining the gorilla permits is simple.

Where in many areas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park should one stay?

You will select lodging or hotel based on the sector you will be walking from Bwindi impenetrable National Park offers four sectors for gorilla trekking; Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija, and Rushaga. When you find out which sector has permits available when you verify their availability with us, we will also recommend the hotels in that sector.

From affordable to mid-range to luxury and to premium hotels with low-season rates and high-season rates, all these segments have hotels or lodges. In the Buhoma area, for instance, you may stay at Buhoma community camp as a budget hotel, Buhoma Havens lodge as Midrange hotel, Bwindi lodge, Mahogany springs resort, Buhoma lodge, as the Luxury lodge, and Gorilla forest camp as the Upmarket hotel.

You may stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla camp, four gorillas Lodge in Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge, clouds Mountain gorilla lodge. For your gorilla encounter in Uganda, all lodging facilities meet standards, are pleasant and safe.

How can one reach areas of Bwindi impenetrable National park?

Starting from Entebbe/Kampala, you may go southwest Uganda to the Bwindi wilderness. You might choose a road trip, which runs around nine to ten hours to Bwindi. This allows you to stop at the Equator for pictures and on way lunch in Mbarara and other stops for scenery watching.

Alternatively you might decide to travel from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip to Kisoro or Kihihi Airstrips serving Bwindi impenetrable national park. With the time spent at the border, you may alternatively fly into Kigali International Airport and drive to southern Uganda via Cyanika or Katuna Border, about 4-5 hours away.

Our guests are usually advised to get the East African Visa, which permits many visits to Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda. Arriving at the airport or online, the East African Visa charge is USD100; it is more reasonably priced than purchasing single entry Visas. However, you may also choose to get single Visas; the Uganda Visa runs USD 50 and the Rwandan Visa USD 30. Perfect for woodland hikes and very accessible for amazing experience is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

For more information on what to pack for your gorilla trip, age limit for gorilla trekking, rules and regulations for gorilla treks and reasonably priced Uganda gorilla holidays and Rwanda gorilla safari tours, do contact us on email, WhatsApp or phone and we will advise you accordingly. Clearly one of the top tour operators running primate and natural history safaris in East Africa.

Why go to Gorilla Trekking areas in Bwindi via Katland safaris?

Head headquarters of a local travel company situated in Uganda, Katland safaris is Ugandan people manage and own Katland safaris. Having been in business for more than 15 years, our area of expertise is life-changing events and environmentally friendly travel to all East African nations. We are registered by UTB (Uganda Tourism Board) and belong to AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators.).

Booking your gorilla permits and services is simple because to our friendly and long working connection with UWA, Uganda Wildlife Authority. Both Safari reservations and travel advisor highly evaluate Katland safaris.

Next time you plan to visit any of the five East African nations of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, or Tanzania, kindly contact Katland safaris. To most satisfy your needs, we can customize your gorilla trekking to any gorilla area of your choosing in Bwindi.