What to do in Nkuringo after gorilla habituation day tour
Batwa Cultural Discovery
Nature hike
Apart from gorilla trekking, which gives you chance to learn more about tree species many other animal species in the forest, the Nature walk is done in Bwindi forest and is very spectacular. You will travel the River Ivi-Nkuringo trail at Nkuringo and also be able to see the falls falling 33 meters.
Among the top birding sites in Uganda, Birding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has a stunning 350 species; the main birding destination in Nkuringo is the pocket forest known as Nombe, near Buniga and 5km from Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge.
If you have genuinely limited safari time and will be identifying some birds that visit the grounds at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, we advise you to pack your birding book.
Local communities travel to
Local neighborhood visits to nearby regional towns will provide insights into the daily life of the Bakiga and Batwa pygmy people living close to the Bwindi forest. Other activities include yoga at the Lodge, mountain bike rides, volunteer work at nearby neighborhood schools, chores, and nighttime butterfly viewing.
Where in Nkuringo Sector should one stay?
Nkuringo sector lodges include Lake Mutanda Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, and Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. You may also stay in the Rushaga area and reach Nkuringo in forty-five minutes’ driving. Among the lodges you might choose are Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Rushaga Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge.
When should one visit the Nkuringo region for Gorilla habituation?
The best time to visit Nkuringo for Gorilla habituation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September; this makes it easier to travel to the park and provides a clear view of mountain gorillas provided the plants cover is not too much.
How one gets to Nkuringo for Gorilla habituation?
By Road: Nkuringo is reachable by main high-way road from Entebbe/Kampala, around 8-9 hours’ journey. You will pass Kabale town and keep on Nkuringo. One may also reach the Park from Kigali, Rwanda, around four to five hours’ driving.
By plane, you may reach Kisoro airstrip from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airport. Run by local aviation firm operators Aero Link and Fly Uganda, set up and chartered flights are offered. You will have to be ready for a transport from the airfield to the Lodge you have booked for your stay with your tour operator.
Why should your Gorilla habituation take place in Nkuringo under Katland Safaris?
Contact us to book your gorilla walk in Nkuringo; Katland Safaris will help you with the reservation process. We also offer many gorilla safari packages for the Nkuringo region of Bwindi that range from mid-range to luxury choices fit for your budget and include the gorilla permits.
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