3 Days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda: Gorilla Tours
Overview of 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda
Enjoy 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda, the newest Uganda safari package crafted for you to have a full day and 4 hours face to face with semi-habituated mountain gorillas in the wild. Your main area of interest for Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda will be the Southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Rushaga-a popular region with the highest number of habituated gorilla groups. Your habituation safari to Rushaga begins and ends in Kampala.
Brief itinerary of the 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Rushaga for Gorilla Habituation Experience
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation Experience Rushaga
Day 3: Depart Rushaga for Kampala
Detailed itinerary of the 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Rushaga for Gorilla Habituation Experience
Meet your experienced driver guide for a warm welcome and briefing after breakfast at the hotel in Kampala. Leave Kampala for Rushaga in the southern Bwindi National Park, Southwestern Uganda-a trip which takes you about 8-9 hours’ drive in a comfortable 4×4 Rental Car in Uganda.
The whole en-route trip along Masaka-Mbarara to Rushaga comes with lots of astonishing experience including stopover at Equator for photo taking or perform experiment, lunch at Igongo and the beautiful side of Kigezi region, Southwestern Uganda. Check into the lodge around Rushaga to retire for the night.
Accommodations
Rushaga Haven Lodge/Nshongi Gorilla Camp-Basic option
Rushaga Gorilla Camp-Mid-range option
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge-Luxury option
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation Experience Rushaga
Enjoyable breakfast early morning and after, have your packed lunch and enough bottled drinking water then report to Rushaga Gorilla Trekking region for briefing on Gorilla Habituation rules. Start your Gorilla Habituation Expedition after briefing taking you full day with a group of researchers/trackers/scientists and upon finding gorillas, you have ultimate 4 hours to have in-depth exploration on their behaviors, taking photos etc. Begin returning to Rushaga offices or the lodge for relaxation, dinner and comfortable night stay.
Accommodations
Rushaga Haven Lodge/Nshongi Gorilla Camp-Basic option
Rushaga Gorilla Camp-Mid-range option
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge-Luxury option
Day 3: Depart Rushaga for Kampala
Day 3 begin with a delicious cup of tea or coffee and after, vacate the lodge and be driven back to Kampala-marking the end of your 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda.
End of the 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda
What is included in the 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda
Gorilla Habituation permits
Ground travel on your habituation tour & service of driver guide in Uganda
Accommodation in Rushaga for 2 nights & meals
Bottled water
Relevant Uganda government taxes
What is excluded in the 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda
Laundry
Telephone
Tips
Shopping
Airfares
Insurance
Beverages
Frequently Asked Safaris Questions (Rushaga Sector Gorilla Tour Guide)
What is the best time to book a gorilla habituation safari (three days) to Rushaga Sector?
The best time to book a short gorilla habituation safari to Rushaga sector is during the two dry seasons in the year. This is during the months of June to September and December to February. This is because access to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park where Rushaga Sector is found is easy unlike in wet seasons when the roads are muddy and slippery. Also gorilla habituation in Rushaga sector is easy in dry seasons as gorillas come out to play in the sun making it easy to view them. However, with Rushaga Uganda, you can book a short gorilla habituation tour anytime of the year and we guarantee a successful adventure with the primates.
Is it safe to go gorilla habituation in Rushaga sector Uganda after COVID-19 pandemic?
As of August 2021, Uganda is safe to visit after the world COVID-19 Pandemic. We can now reliably inform all tourists that its safe to travel and enjoy gorilla habituation in Rushaga sector after the pandemic. We assure you 100% chances of seeing the gorillas in the thick forest of Bwindi Impenetrable national Park in Rushaga.
How much does a 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda cost
The cost of a gorilla habituation tour to Rushaga Sector depends on the type of accommodation a tourist intends to use, the number of days he/she to spend in Rushaga and the number of people on safari. For estimations,one should plan about $1200 to trek gorillas in Rushaga.
How much does a gorilla permit for Rushaga gorilla habituation cost?
A gorilla habituation permit for Rushaga sector costs $1,500 per person. Read more about gorilla habituation permits for Rushaga.
How can I obtain a gorilla trekking permit for Rushaga sector?
If you want to obtain a gorilla permit for Rushaga then all you need is contact us and we book it on your behalf. Another alternative is by contacting Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and book the permit directly.
How long does 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda take?
Gorilla habituation in Rushaga takes 4-8 hours. This adventure allows you to spend more time with the gorillas in their natural habitats.
At what time does gorilla habituation in Rushaga Sector start?
Mountain gorilla habituation in Rushaga sector starts early in the morning at 7:00AM with a briefing at the park head quarters. Therefore, tourists are advised to wake up early on the day of gorilla habituation and ensure that they are on the tracking starting point on time.
What are the gorilla groups in Rushaga Sector Uganda?
Rushaga Sector has got 8 well habituated gorilla groups and these are; Busingye gorilla group, Nshongi gorilla group, Bweza gorilla group, Mishaya gorilla family, Kahungye gorilla group, Mucunguzi gorilla group, Bwigi gorilla family, and Bikyingi gorilla group.
What to carry on a 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda tour?
Do you want to book a gorilla habituation safari to Rushaga? Some of the things to carry include; long-sleeved shirt, long-sleeved trouser, a hat, camera, rain jacket, pair of glasses, gloves, water bottle and hiking boots.
Where to stay on this 3 days Gorilla Habituation Rushaga Uganda tour?
On this short gorilla habituation to Rushaga, we have suggested accommodation (lodges) where a tourist can consider spending and night and these are;
⦁ Budget/Basic options: Haven Lodge Rushaga or Nshongi Gorilla Camp
⦁ Mid-range: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/
⦁ Luxury options: Gorilla Safari Lodge/Clouds Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
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