Organizing a luxury gorilla tour to Rushaga during high season
Important factors to take into account when planning a luxury gorilla safari trip to Rushaga during peak season
Arranging your gorilla’s booking ahead of time
We advise you to get your gorilla permits at least three to four months before your luxury gorilla safari date for Rushaga. This is so because, under first come first serve, peak season permits sell out beforehand. To be let to hike mountain gorillas in Rushaga, you must have a gorilla permit; this costs USD800 for Foreign non-residents, USD700 for Foreign residents,300,000 Uganda Shillings for East Africa Citizens and provides an opportunity to spend one-hour encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi. Get in touch with us to get ahead of time gorilla permits for Rushaga tracking.
Maintaining luxury hotel accommodations
When planning a luxury gorilla safari vacation to Rushaga during peak season, this is very crucial to take into account as staying in luxury hotels will help you to have a fantastic experience and comfort. Among the luxury lodges Rushaga offers for you to decide where to stay are Gorilla Safari Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge and Gorilla Heights Lodge. When you book your safari with Katland Safaris, all these lodges provide three meal options; you are thus assured a whole board meal basis.
Luxury and easy journey to Rushaga
Traveling in 4×4 Land cruisers can help you to be comfortable on the way to Rushaga. Flying to Kisoro Airstrip, near Rushaga, would also assist reduce the lengthy travel from Entebbe/Kampala, which typically runs 8–9 hours, to only 2-hour drive you spend from Kisoro to your resort.
Rushaga Gorilla Trekking: What should one wear?
Below is a comprehensive list of things you could be most likely wondering what to dress or require for your trip;
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 much on photography. Remember always to keep your flash off.
Binoculars, two pairs. 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.
Well this is optional but depending on the season, it might become too hot and you end up having 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 get Rushaga Sector in Bwindi for Gorilla Trekking?
By Air: Rushaga may be reached by plane, which is less taxing and quicker. From where you connect to Rushaga, Aero Link is a local airline with schedule and charter flights to Kisoro Airstrip. Although there is no direct aircraft to Rushaga, you may be dropped off at Kisoro and our experienced tour will pick you up from there at your hotel.
From Kisoro to a surrounding resort in Rushaga, the travel takes around two hours. On your flight, passengers must always check in ninety-minutes before the 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 have a fare of seventy percent that of adults.
By Road, Rushaga is reachable from Entebbe/Kampala by the major high-way road, around eight to nine hours’ travel. You will travel by Kabale town and go toward Rushaga. About 4-5 hours’ drive from Kigali, Rwanda, the Park is very easily accessible.
Ideal time to plan a luxury gorilla safari to Rushaga
Although Rushaga in Bwindi impenetrable forest is available for year-round hiking, it is also noteworthy because 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 Rushaga
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 advisers will create a trip schedule for you, respond to all 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 inclination, several Luxury Gorilla safaris include the 2-day Gorilla Fly in safari, the 3-day Gorilla Fly in safari, the 4 Day Gorilla Fly in safari. Contact us at your free will.
