Best time of the year for Gorilla trekking Uganda

Most of the travelers willing to visit Uganda normally ask themselves of the best time of the year for Gorilla trekking in Uganda, but the best time to do Gorilla safaris in Uganda is during the drier month of the year or call it high season, June to September and December to March, however when it comes to Gorilla trekking activity, there are no closure so you can trek mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national Park and Mgahinga National Park all year round. For those who prefer Gorilla trekking when the there is little commotion, you can take chances of the other months March-May and September to October, the rainy months of the year or low season, if you have time during these months, it is better to do your Gorilla trekking in Uganda as there is always availability of Gorilla permits and you trek Gorilla at peace.

Gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi forest, which is a tropical rain forest and for this matter it can rain at any time of the day but mainly rains occur during the nights and early morning hours, so the sun comes out during the time making it possible to continue with your Gorilla trekking activity and sometime no rain at all depending on your luck of the day.

For other travelers, the nice period for Gorilla trekking in Uganda are the low seasons, or the rainy season of the year, March to May and September to November, first of all, rain does not stop the activity of Gorilla trekking, unless when it is too much, you just take a break for some minutes and then continue after, you need to consider the proper gear for the Gorilla trekking. This is the time of the year when the number of people trekking mountain Gorillas lower creating more space for Gorilla permits, and during this time of the year, Lodges lower their rates as well, so for budget travelers, would recommend most the low season discounts.

During the rainy season, is when the parks are more greener, food for the animals available in abundance, and animals mainly the forest giants, mountain Gorillas are nearer as there is food so no need to make long movements. Great Adventure Safaris organizes primate safaris to Bwindi impenetrable National Park.