Top things to do in Bwindi after gorilla habituation experience.
There are just two semi-habited mountain gorilla groups accessible for this experience in southern Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park between Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. Given that gorilla habituation is conducted in a group of four visitors and other researchers, this implies that there are only eight permits available daily for gorilla habituation in Bwindi.
If you would want to spend much more time with the Mountain Gorillas, then booking a Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari is the best option for you; this allows you to visit the threatened mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park and spend more time with them in the forest once you find them on your path of travel. Although one of the primary tourist activities in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is gorilla habituation, there are other great things you can do there after that day trip.
Among the four national parks worldwide where one may hike mountain gorillas is Bwindi impenetrable National Park. The most recent mountain gorilla census claims that Bwndi impenetrable National Park has half the global total of mountain gorillas. Four Rushaga, Buhoma, Ruhija, and Nkuringo areas of Bwindi impenetrable National Park, in southwest Uganda, each have numerous mountain gorilla families.
Operating gorilla tours in all these areas, Katland safaris then makes recommendations for activities in Bwindi after gorilla habituation experience. Furthermore mentioned is the experience of gorilla habituation in the southern section of the park; one can only have this special gorilla experience in Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Trekking in Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Apart from gorilla habituation experience, one may conduct the usual one-hour gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park. Booking a standard one-hour gorilla trekking permit will let you to encounter fully habituated mountain gorillas and complete another cycle of gorilla trekking depending on the area ( Rushaga or Nkuringo).
To simplify your Rushaga or Nkuringo gorilla trekking permit booking, Katland safaris can help you with this. Alternatively you might decide to go gorilla trekking in other northern areas (Buhoma) or east (Ruhija), instead of staying in the south where gorilla habituation experience is conducted. Get more information by contacting Katland safaris.
Batwa Cultural Encounter
Batwa culture experience is one of the activities available in Bwindi impenetrable National Park after gorilla habituation experience. One of the Batwa guides will lead you on the Batwa cultural experience tour, allowing you to learn about Batwa traditional forest life in Bwindi Forest, historically Batwa habitat.
You will also be able to enjoy Batwa and Stone Age including making traditional fire among other things. It is noteworthy that the Batwa stayed in Bwindi impenetrable forest till it was gazzatted as a national park. You will get a chance to tell them before and after experiences on this stroll. Please email or phone us for more information on Batwa cultural experience; we will then advise appropriately.
Nature hikes in Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
You could choose a nature/forest project in Bwindi impenetrable National Park after your gorilla habituation experience. Usually following a well-designed track, the nature walk takes place in Bwindi forest. Apart from gorilla habituation, this is a very interesting exercise that allows you to learn more about other animal species including tree species in the forest.
On the River Ivi-Nkuringo route in Nkuringo, you will also be able to see the falls plunging 33 meters. Well qualified Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides educated in flora and wildlife of this impenetrable forest lead all nature hikes in Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Birding inside the inaccessible National Park of Bwindi
With an amazing 350 species, Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park is one of the top birding locations in Uganda; the primary birding region in Nkuringo is the pocket forest known as Nombe, situated about 5km and Buniga woodland 300meters from Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge. If you have limited safari time and will be able to identify certain species visiting your Lodge, we advise you to bring your birding book.
Local community tours via nearby towns provide insights into the daily life of the Bakiga and Batwa pygmy people living next to the Bwindi forest. Among other pursuits include yoga at the Lodge, mountain bike rides, community service at nearby schools, projects, and nighttime Butterfly viewing.
Where on your trip via gorilla habituation should you stay?
Gorilla Habituation Experience is limited to the southern Bwindi area between Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors; so, for convenient access you will have to stay in lodges in these sectors. Among the lodging facilities are Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, and Lake Mutanda Lodge.
Among the Rushaga sector lodge choices you may also stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Rushaga Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge and Gorilla Valley Lodge. We would advise Luxury, midrange, or Budge Lodges in this area of Bwindi impenetrable National Park according on your budget and interest.
When in Bwindi should one perform Gorilla habituation?
want some who would want drier months, Bwindi impenetrable National Park is open all year round. The drier months of January, February, June to early September are the ideal times for Gorilla habituation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park; this facilitates travel to the park and provides a clear view of mountain gorillas given the vegetation cover is not too great grown.
Make sure you have the correct equipment before visiting Bwindi impenetrable National Park. Our safari specialist will suggest what to carry for your gorilla hike and other activities in Bwindi impenetrable national Park.
How best to reach Bwindi for the Gorilla Habituation Experience?
By Road: The major high-way road from Entebbe/Kampala allows access to the Nkuringo and Rushaga areas around 8-9 hours’ driving. From Kabale town, you will cross via Nkuringo and Rushaga and begin the gorilla habituation walk. On approach to Bwindi impenetrable National Park, you will have chance to halt at the equator crossing for pictures and be alert for Ankole long horned cattle.
One may easily reach the Park from Kigali, Rwanda, around 4-5 hours’ driving. One may enter Uganda free via Katuna or Chanika boarder; this is the fastest route. There might be some border delays. For those who would want to skip the lengthy drives, Katland safaris provides competitively priced gorilla safaris beginning and finishing in Kigali.
From Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airport, you may travel to Kisoro airstrip to reach the southern Bwindi Nkuringo and Rushaga regions by air. 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 would you schedule your Gorilla habituation experience with Katland Safaris in Bwindi?
Contact us to schedule your gorilla habituation walk in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park; Katland Safaris will assist you with the booking procedure. We can arrange for you several gorilla safari packages ranging from cheap, mid-range to luxury alternatives based on the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi, which also reflect different gorilla safari licenses.
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