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Organizing a luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo during high season

Organizing a luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo during high season

Organizing a luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo during high season – How and when to plan a luxury gorilla safari journey to Nkuringo during peak travel season.

Luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo
Luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo

Important factors to take into account when planning a luxury gorilla safari journey to Nkuringo during peak travel.
Arranging your gorilla’s booking ahead of time

We advise you to book your gorilla permits at least three to four months before your luxury gorilla safari date to Nkuringo. This is so because, under first come first serve, peak season permits sell out beforehand. You need a gorilla permit to be allowed to trek mountain gorillas in Nkuringo; this costs USD800 for Foreign non residents, USD700 for Foreign residents, and 300,000 Uganda Shillings for East African citizens. This allows you to spend one-hour encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi. For more information about booking gorilla permits for tracking in Nkuringo in advance, get in touch with us.

Keeping in luxury lodging

This is extremely crucial to take into account when planning a luxury gorilla safari journey to Nkuringo during peak season; staying in luxury hotels will help you to have a wonderful experience and comfort. From his other luxury resort choices, Clouds Mountain Gorilla resort, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, and Lake Mutanda Lodge are just a few. You may also stay at Lodges in Rushaga from here to help you to hike gorillas in Nkuringo.

Luxury and easy travel to Nkuringo

If you want comfort on the route to Nkuringo, you might want to think about driving 4×4 Land Cruisers. Flying to Kisoro Airstrip, near Nkuringo, can also assist in shortening the typically 8-9 hour travel from Entebbe/Kampala to only 2 hour drive you spend from Kisoro Airstrip to your accommodation in Nkuringo.

What should one wear while Gorilla Trekking in Nkuringo?

Below is a comprehensive list of what to dress for your hike; you most likely question what to wear.

A long-armed sweater because the park becomes cool

Two pairs of long jeans

Waterproof hiking shoes

Though this is optional, a hat and sunglasses are recommended based on the temperature.

Long-lasting batteries and cameras, as well as keeping your memories alive depends on photography. Remember always to keep our flash off.

Binoculars for two eyes. This will enable you to witness, among other monkeys, the great birds found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Gardening gloves will come in handy while you are clinging to trees and branches throughout the walk.

A raincoat; as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a rainforest, the rain is erratic, thus to be on a safer side, you will need to bring along a coat.

A mosquito Repellent; as it is a forest, it contains various deadly insects, therefore it is necessary to bring it along or wear it.

Sunscreen: Although this is optional, depending on the season, it might become too hot and result in sunburns on your skin; so, you will need sunscreen to prevent that.

You should avoid really vivid colors as they will frighten away or attack the gorillas. Additionally, advised against black and blue hues, which are those that attract Tsetse flies. I would thus advise neutral hues.

How can one reach the Nkuringo Sector in Bwindi for Gorilla Trekking?

By Air: Flying is quicker and less taxing than driving to Nkuringo. From where you connect to Nkuringo, Aero Link is a local airline with scheduled and charter flights to Kisoro Airstrip. Although a direct flight to Nkuringo is not available, you may be dropped off at Kisoro Airstrip, where our experienced guide will pick you up and take you to your resort. From Kisoro to a surrounding resort, the travel takes around one hour.

By Road: Nkuringo is reachable from Entebbe/Kampala via the major highway, about eight to nine hours travel. You will travel from Kabale town and go toward Nkuringo. About a 4-5 hours’ drive from Kigali, Rwanda, the Park is very easily accessible.

Ideal time to plan a luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo

Although the park is available for year-round hiking and Nkuringo lies in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, it is also noteworthy that the forest is a tropical rainforest 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 the lowest rainfall. Conversely, if you find yourself traveling in March through May and November, there may be more rain; hence, certain hotels may be able to provide discounts for your lodging.

Organizing a luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo during high season

Why should you choose a luxury gorilla safari? Holiday with us in peak season to Nkuringo

Katland Safaris is proud of crafting unique excursions. Its staff is very conscientious and reliable. Our staff of seasoned tour advisers responds to your questions in twenty minutes.

These consultants will create a travel schedule for you, respond to all of your inquiries, and 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. Depending on your taste, some Luxury Gorilla safaris are a 2-day Gorilla Fly-in safari, a 3-day Gorilla Fly-in safari, or a 4 Day Gorilla Fly-in safari. Contact us at your free will.