Gorilla tracking safari in January – Best time to see mountain gorillas – With Gorilla permits availability
Are you a traveler planning a Gorilla tracking safari in January and wondering whether it’s a good time to go? well, Here is all the information you need to know about your planned Gorilla tracking safari in January.
Gorilla tracking is one of the top and the best activities you need to do while in East African safari. With only 1090 Mountain Gorillas left in the wild, you can visit the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and enjoy your January Gorilla trek.
Gorilla tracking weather in January
January is one of the dry months in Uganda with little rainfall or no rainfall. January is therefore one of the best months for you to enjoy your Gorilla tracking experience. Other months which are dry and also offer great Gorilla trekking experiences include: February, June, July, August, September, December.
However please note that despite the fact that little or no rainfall is expected in January, it may rain heavily in some days given that the Mountain Gorillas stay in tropical rain forests.
Booking your Gorilla tracking Safari in January
If you plan to book your Gorilla tracking safari in January, you are advised to book at least three to four months in advance such that your Gorilla trekking permit is secured when there is still availability. Also if you book in advance, you are able to choose which sector to track from and the best the lodge options when space is still available. Buhoma sector the Northern region of Bwindi forest for example usually sells out four months before the tracking date and if you wish to track one of the habituated Gorilla families in Buhoma region, you have to book your safari in advance. Other sectors in Bwindi include Ruhija the Eastern region, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the Southern region. You can also go to Mghahinga Gorilla National Park where we have only one habituated Gorilla family.
Uganda Gorilla trekking safaris offered by Great Adventure Safaris
January Gorilla tracking last minute bookings
Despite the fact that we advise clients to book their Gorilla tracking permits in advance, you can still inquire if you find yourself in a position where you have to make a last minute booking. We shall check for availability of Gorilla permits and advise you accordingly based on the dates you wish to trek the Mountain Gorillas on your Gorilla tracking safari in January.
Gorilla tracking options for January
At Great Adventure safaris we offer several Gorilla tours available all year round January inclusive. Here are the recommended safari packages you can book with us to see the Mountain Gorillas in January. 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Tour, 5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee tracking safari, 3 Day Uganda Gorilla safari from Kigali. Contact us at Great Adventure Safaris and we plan you a suitable Gorilla safari that fits your budget, time and interests.
See optional gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali – Rwanda
Optional activities to do in Uganda
Besides Gorilla tracking, read our blog about what to do after gorilla trekking – Uganda has got more other activities like Chimpanzee tracking and Wildlife safaris which you can combine with your Gorilla tracking safari . Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park is known as the world capital for primates. This National Park has over 13 different species of primates with its lush forest.
There are also other Chimpanzee tracking destinations in Uganda such as Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Eco Forest and Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park where one can participate in the Chimpanzee tracking experience in these unique and none comparable to each other.
Rwanda Gorilla trekking safaris offered by Great Adventure Safaris
In Conclusion
For wildlife safaris, Uganda has got savannah National Parks where you can go for game viewing, walking safaris and boat safaris. These savannah national Parks include: Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Parks.
