Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Sector – Gorilla Tours to see Gorillas of Bwindi
Gorilla trekking is the leading tour and travel activity in Uganda and with Bwindi impenetrable national park having the highest number of these primates, it has become the best place to visit for primate lovers. Gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector Uganda has for the pas 10 years increased the number of visitors who come specifically to look at the rare primates in the thick rain forests of Bwindi.
Currently Rushaga sector has 8 habituated gorilla families and these are ready for viewing making it the best place to go gorilla trekking in Uganda. Located in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Rushaga Uganda gives you better experience when it comes to gorilla tracking because of the easiness to see the gentle apes.
Rushaga Gorilla Trekking Permit costs and how to obtain one
Before on is allowed to trek gorillas in Rushaga Uganda, he/she is required to have a gorilla permit and this costs $700 per person and this can be obtained at Uganda Wildlife Authority offices (UWA). Alternatively, gorilla permits can be obtained through tour agencies like Rushaga Uganda Ltd at no extra cost.
Best time to go gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector Uganda
Although gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector Uganda is a success throughout the year, there are months when its best to go gorilla tracking in the region. This is during the dry months of June to September and December to February. This is because the roads to Rushaga Uganda are in perfect conditions unlike in a rainy season when they are muddy and slippery. Also mountain gorillas are easy to see during the dry season in the thick forests unlike in rainy seasons when they hide for warmth.
Habituated Gorilla Families in Rushaga sector Uganda
Currently there are 8 habituated gorilla families in Rushaga Uganda namely; Busingye gorilla group, Nshongi gorilla group, Bweza gorilla group, Mishaya gorila family, Kahungye gorilla group, Mucunguzi gorilla group, Bwigi gorilla family and Bikyingi gorila group.
Some of the gorilla trekking safaris to Rushaga include;
1 day Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Tour
2 Days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda
3 Days Rushaga Gorilla Trekking Tour
4 days Double Gorilla Trek Rushaga Tour
