A gorilla safari in Uganda is a one in a million activity one can undertake when they visit parks such as Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. When you plan a gorilla safari with, you will trek through the thick vegetation in the places and come face to face with the endangered semi-human species.
Through a gorilla trek or a habituation, there is a lot to expect on your off-road safari for gorillas in Uganda.
Intimacy with gorillas. This is done through a small group size allowed to participate in any gorilla activity, which is eight persons per gorilla family. This is provide a more intimate experience with the gorillas and also protect them. Protection of the gorillas is ensured through the visitors not using flash photography, leaving seven meters away from the gorillas.
Decent observation of gorillas. Since there are a few persons at go hat visit the gorillas, one gets to have an up close observation of the creatures. This detailed observation will be at least for an hour as you sight gorillas in their natural habitat, observing their feeding style, expressions and other social behaviors.
Expect to view beautiful rain forests: As you trek in the prestigious Bwindi and Mgahinga parks, you will get a live experience of nature, with different tree species. The muddy or dry trails make the experience even more interesting.
Knowledgeable guides: The guides in the parks are very wise ad knowledgeable about the maps of these forests, the trails, and the way of life of the gorillas. They also all safety precautions that keep the gorillas and visitors safe during the adventure.
Gorilla conversations: These go out of the ordinary conversations as you will bet to share opinions, your experiences, all in the line of gorillas. This can be with the immediate circle you may have with in the 8-perople group, or other group members you have met, each sharing what excited and moved them about the gorillas during the safari in Uganda.
Unique experience: When you have a gorilla safari in Bwindi or Mgahinga of Uganda, there will be an automatic shift in some opinions and attitudes as you engage with these endangered animal species.
Comfortable lodges: You will be surprised at how organized and beautiful the lodging areas of these parks are. These are often situated in areas with beautiful view, allowing you to sight animals, birds, lands capes in safety and comfort.
Wildlife conservation: The money paid for gorilla trekking and habituation contributes a lot to the resource mobilization to protect the gorillas in the parks and also the local community near these reserved places. The money can contribute to societal wellbeing such as construction of school infrastructure.
Unexpected weather changes: Being in the tropics, Uganda experiences sudden changes in weather. Especially in these areas, it can rain at any time and shine unexpectedly. Therefore, it is wise for one to be well prepared for both.
There is a lot to expect when you are on your off-road gorilla safari that will make you have a memorable stay in Mgahinga, Bwindi National Parks and Uganda at large.