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

Are you interested in conducting your gorilla walk in Nkuringo during the peak season? Indeed, Katland Safaris makes it feasible. Although it usually is difficult particularly during the hot season in the months of June to September every year, we are very skilled in ensuring you get the gorilla permits. There are usually a lot of visitors interested in gorilla trekking in Bwindi around this period, which causes the services and gorilla permits to sell out and makes it difficult for visitors to go trek in Nkuringo forcing them to choose another sector in the park.

Located in the southern portion of Bwindi, Nkuringo is home to the Nkuringo family, Bushaho family, and Christmas family accessible for treking. Higher heights in Nkuringo make walking in this area more difficult and demanding. The industry is advised for the young, active tourists and explorers as well as those looking for something more than simply watching gorillas—hiking. While in this location it’s easy to view the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda and Rwanda and can inspire you to explore the area.

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 Africa Citizens. This gives you an opportunity to spend one-hour encounter with the Mountain Goraders 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 shorten the typically 8-9 hour lengthy 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 sun glasses based on the temperature.
Long-lasting batteries and cameras 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 rain coat; as Bwindi impenetrable forest is rainforest, the rain is erratic thus to be on a safer side, you will be 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.
Sun screen: Although this is optional, depending on the season it might become too hot and result in sun burns on your skin; so, you will need a sun screen 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 are those that attract Tsetse flies. I would thus advise neutral hues.

How can one reach 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 schedule and charter flights to Kisoro Airstrip. Although direct flight to Nkuringo is not available, you may be dropped off at Kisoro Airstrip where our experienced guide will pick you up and put you at your resort. From Kisoro to a surrounding resort, the travel takes around one hour.

Organizing a luxury gorilla safari to Nkuringo during high season

By Road: Nkuringo is reachable from Entebbe/Kampala via the major high-way road, about eight to nine hours travel. You will travel by Kabale town and go toward Nkuringo. About 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 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; hence, certain hotels may be able to provide discounts for your lodging.

Why should you choose a luxury gorilla safari? Holiday with us in peak season to Nkuringo
Established in 3003, 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, 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 2-day Gorilla Fly-in safari, 3-day Gorilla Fly-in safari, 4 Day Gorilla Fly-in safari. Contact us at your free will.

 

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