Things to do in Rushaga after gorilla trekking
Experience of gorilla habituation
Among the activities available in Rushaga after your gorilla trekking is the recently developed gorilla habituation experience activity that allows one up to four hours with mountain gorillas under habituation. Only in Rushaga and Nkuringo areas of Bwindi impenetrable National Park is this gorilla activity feasible.
Currently, under habituation experience, only four individuals are permitted to visit a specific gorilla family. To view mountain gorillas in Rushaga and Nkuringo all year round, Katland safaris plans fantastic gorilla habituation experience safaris. A gorilla habituation experience costs $1500 and consists of four hours with mountain gorillas, services of an English-speaking ranger guide, park fees and a certificate after your trip.
Batwa Cultural Discovery
One of the Batwa guides will lead you on your Batwa cultural experience tour, giving you the chance to learn about Batwa traditional forest life in Bwindi Forest, historically the Batwa’s habitat. You will also have the chance to enjoy Batwa traditional dances and practices including making traditional fire among others.
Rushag Side of Bwindi Nature Walk
The Nature Walk takes place inside Bwindi Forest. Apart from gorilla trekking, this is a really interesting hobby that allows you to learn more about other animal species in the forest as well as tree species. highly qualified UWA ranger guides highly familiar with what nature has to offer lead any nature or forest walks.
Among other things, you may undertake birdwatching, tree and plant identification, a forest walk to some of the rivers and waterfalls in the forest. This may be carried out after gorilla trekking in the Bwindi impenetrable National Park Rushaga area. Please get in touch with us for more information on including a nature or forest walk into your travel plans.
The primary birding location in Nkuringo is the pocket forest known as Nombe, which is situated 5km and Buniga woodland 300meters from Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. Birding Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park has an amazing 350 species. If you have limited safari time and will be identifying certain species that frequent the grounds at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, we advise you to bring your birding book.
Where in Rushaga Sector should one stay on a gorilla walking trip?
Among others, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Rushaga Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge and Gorilla Valley Lodge occupy Rushaga area.
When would be the greatest time for a Gorilla Trekking tour to Rushaga Sector?
Since Uganda has ideal climate, Rushaga, like other areas of Bwindi impenetrable national Park, may be visited all year long. Given the vegetation cover is not too great, visiting Rushaga for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is best during the drier months of January, February, June to early September.
This makes travel to the park easier and provides a clear view of mountain gorillas. We advise what to take for individuals conducting gorilla trekking so that one may engage in all forest activities even in less than ideal weather.
How does one reach Rushaga for a Gorilla Trekking trip?
Via Road; Rushaga section in Bwindi impenetrable National Park is accessible by road depending on your source. Rushaga may be reached from Entebbe/kampala by means of the major high-way road, which runs around 8–9 hours’ travel. You will travel by Kabale town and go toward Rushaga.
The route from Entebbe or Kampala to Rushaga will have you stop at Mpambire royal drum makers, the Equator for photography, and you will most certainly come across the well-known Ankole long horned cattle grazing on Kiruhura.
About four to five hours’ driving from Kigali, Rwanda, one may also reach the Park. For someone heading to Rushaga, this is the quickest path. From Rushaga in southern Bwindi impenetrable National Park, you might choose to take Katuna or chanika boarder from Rwanda to Uganda forward.
By Air: To reach Kisoro airstrip from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airport, fly from Aero link and Fly Uganda local airline companies provide scheduled and chartered flights. Your tour operator will help you to arrange a transport from the airfield to your Lodge.
Why schedule your Gorilla trip via Rushaga under Katland Safaris?
We advise you on the booking procedure and assist you to arrange your gorilla trip in Nkuringo contact us. We can also schedule for you several gorilla safari packages ranging from budget, mid-range to luxury alternatives based on the Nkuringo region of Bwindi.
These include the gorilla permits. View our travel adviser evaluations and read from a community of contented customers at will. You know you will have an unforgettable Uganda safari trip with us. Our first priorities are giving great client pleasure and service. Our staff of outstanding tour guides is always ready to assist with all your safari queries. With us, you will be guaranteed an outstanding gorilla trip in Uganda.
