Unveiling The Wonder: Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda

Deep within the verdant rainforest of Uganda, find and experience the most adventurous trekking safaris. Amidst lush greenery and mesmerizing landscapes, discover majestic mountain gorillas. These gentle giants are the crown and glory of the iconic wildlife of Uganda. Go through the most attractive gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda and be a part of the most fascinating safari in East Africa.

What is special about mountain gorillas?

Mountain gorillas are found in the high altitude of mountainous regions in the world, especially in East Africa and more precisely in Uganda. Mountain gorillas are highly intelligent animals and have good communication skills. They use a variety of vocalizations like hoots, roars, and barks to express feelings and maintain their communities. Sadly, they are marked as endangered species today. Their population has deteriorated significantly. In Uganda, this endangered animal species is conserved.

Despite their imposing size, mountain gorillas are gentle and peaceful. That’s why they are sometimes called gentle giants. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are the two open destinations to track and find mountain gorillas. Ababa Uganda Safaris arranges hundreds of gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda in these destinations every year.

Gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, A UNESCO World Heritage site, is a misty paradise teeming with biodiversity and mesmerizing landscapes. Harboring over 1000 plant species and cloaked with lush bamboo forest, Bwindi is a sanctuary of over 400 mountain gorillas. Roughly half of the world’s mountain gorillas are found in this part of Uganda. Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda are one of the most fascinating and adventurous safaris tourists can enjoy elsewhere in the world.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park trekking safaris

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda nestled within the famous Virunga Mountain range. The park is located at an altitude ranging from 2,227 to 4,127 meters. Along with the diverse wildlife including hundreds of different species of birds and famous golden deer, you’ll find a small mountain gorilla community.

Experiencing mountain gorillas

Choose from diverse gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda. Ababa Uganda Safaris offers an awe-inspiring gorilla trekking experience to adventure lover trekkers and tourists. You will be guided by an expert trekker having years of experience in understanding the trails of mountain gorilla communities. The sight of mountain gorilla families nestled among the vegetation is unforgettable. Observing mothers cradling the young, playful juveniles swinging through the trees, and dominant males with distinct silver fur on their backs is truly exciting.

The trek through the lush greenery in Bwindi or Mgahinga gives a lifetime opportunity to observe mountain gorillas and wildlife closely. Maintaining a distance and silence lets the trekkers witness the natural behavior of mountain gorillas. You will be thrilled to observe how they interact with each other, how they feed their infants, and how they eat or take rest.

Plan your gorilla trekking safari

Mountain gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda need a prior permit from the authority. Plan your safari with an experienced tour organizer like Ababa Uganda Safaris for a complete and customizable tour and trekking safari package.