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3 days gorilla trekking

Where to do Gorilla tracking Uganda

Where to do gorilla tracking in Uganda: Gorilla trekking refers to the process of manoeuvring through the dense forests in search of the gentle giants. The activity involves treading through steep hills, dense forest vegetation, streams, and rivers, as well as thick shrubs. It is considered so hectic, but it is worth it at the end of the day as you come face to face with the mountain gorillas.

Coming face-to-face with these gentle giants is one of the most thrilling, unforgettable, and wonderful experiences one should not miss in a lifetime when planning a trip into the Pearl of Africa.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in only two national parks located in southwestern Uganda: Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park.

It should be noted that Bwindi impenetrable forest has four sectors where gorilla trekking is carried out: Ruhija, Buhoma, Nkuringo, and Rushaga. Mgahinga gorilla national park has only one gorilla family called Nyakagezi, and it can be easily accessed by all tourists that come to visit the Pearl of Africa.

Accessibility

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park can be accessed by both air and road.

By Road

Bwindi National Park is approximately 540 kilometres from Entebbe International Airport via Mbarara Kabale Road.

By Air

Both scheduled and chartered flights can be organised by Aero Link to either Kisoro or Kihihi airports.

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