Visit Uganda The Best Gorilla Safari Destination In The World
Those tourists who have got the opportunity to track in all the three nations’ gifted to host the endangered mountain gorillas have affirmed that Uganda is the best gorilla safari destination in the world. Many factors contributed to this. The distance from Kampala to the park is too rewarding especially to those who want to explore, it’s about 7-9 hours’ drive from the capital Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable national park. On the way to the park you can stop at the equator crossing for informative talks and snacks, view the long horned Ankole cattle as well as the beautiful scenery, people’s homestead and plantations among many other things before you arrive at the park. However those who don’t prefer to travel for long hours choose tracking with Rwanda gorillas which is just about 2-3 hours’ drive from the capital Kigali.
Gorilla Viewing is a guarantee and photography in Uganda is clear as compared to Virunga forest of DRC. Gorillas in Uganda normally can be found on short grass or on the ground that has made it better when it comes to viewing plus photography; this factor has made Uganda to be considered as the best gorilla safari destination. However since they are wild animals, easy viewing is not a guarantee, you can spend almost a full day in the wild searching for them.
However much gorilla tracking is one of the most expensive activity, it’s the most done tourist activity not only in Uganda but also to other countries that offer the same activity. A Uganda gorilla permit cost usd $600 during periods of high season and usd450 during the low season and this cost is per person per tracking. Over 80% of travelers to Uganda go gorilla tracking, and this has contributed to the increase in revenue collection to the government. Looking into the eyes of these giant apes in a very close distance of about 7-8 meters in their natural habitat is a moment in life very difficult to forget. Uganda houses almost a half of these giant apes over 480 individuals out of 900 that left worldwide live in Uganda. Over11 gorilla families are habituated Bwindi impenetrable national park and 1 gorilla family called Nyakagezi is habituated in Mgahinga National park, although tracking in family is not a guarantee as the group tend to migrate to the nearby countries Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in search for adventure, so before booking tracking with this family it’s better to confirm the group availability. . Eight members are only allowed to track in each gorilla family which means that 88 people track mountain gorillas every day in Bwindi national park.
It’s really a magical encounter, the one hour you’re allowed to stay with these giant apes while observing as well as taking photography is regarded as a breathtaking moment in life very difficult to forget. Rush and book with us a Uganda a gorilla safari at a very friendly price.
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