Great Gorilla trekking experience
Great gorilla trekking experience, Book a guided Gorilla safari and wildlife viewing with Great Adventures Uganda, to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We tailor make you a memorable and impression Gorilla safari to the natural habitats of these endangered apes. Enjoy one of our Great Gorilla trekking experience deep into the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in Congo the only Gorilla destinations in the whole world.
Enjoy the sweeping views of beautiful scenery of the country side to all Uganda’s National Parks with our professional driver/guides who ensure your safety and comfort are the first priorities. Great Adventures Uganda offers you all-inclusive packages with full excitement and lifetime memories.
Enjoy the best of our customized Gorilla tracking adventures and game viewing experiences with us.
If you think of an African great gorilla trekking experience, the pearl of Africa Uganda is naturally gifted with rolling emerald hills, snow-capped mountains, misty forests and deep, crystal clear lakes which reward you with an exceptions African Safari.
TRAVEL TIPS/GUIDE TO UGANDA
Great Adventures Uganda offers you reliable travel information advice to Uganda and other African countries. Below are some of the travel tips:
Uganda health services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Uganda (CDC’s) require travelers to vaccinate for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow Fever Vaccination, Meningitis, Rabies and Measles.
Other health tips to Uganda include
Take antimalarial medicine
Eat and drink clean food and water
Carry mosquito repellents
Keep away from wild animals
Do not expose yourself to germs
Do not share body fluids
Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Drink boiled water
Avoid street foods
Also endeavor to visit your doctor for a thorough check-up before traveling.
What to wear!
You should dress decently in light clothes during the day and warm sweaters at night. If you are going to trek the Mountain Gorillas consider carrying;
Hiking Boots
Gardening gloves
Long sleeved shirts and blouses
Sun glasses and hat
Rain jacket
Long pants
Long stockings
When to visit Uganda and Rwanda for gorilla trekking
The Pearl of Africa can be visited all year round. However, dry season between the months of June, July, August, September, October, December, and January is the best time to trek the Mountain Gorillas and forest walking and bird watching.
Stop-over points
Stop-overs for short calls, refreshment and photography are inevitable on the Uganda road trip. En-route meals are also provided depending on the length of the journey.
Visa Information
Endeavour to have a valid Visa. You can apply for a visa online or through immigration. Those doing Great Gorilla Trekking Safaris through Rwanda can apply for an East African Visa which allows you to travel within Uganda and Rwanda without any hustle of buying Visas twice.
Money to carry
US dollar notes is the most acceptable currency by travel operators in Uganda. Most local transactions in Uganda shops and local markets are done in Uganda Shillings by cash. Remember to carry US dollar bills which are newer like not more than four years old as the older ones are not acceptable in the Uganda banks.
Tipping
Tipping your driver guide, hotel or lodges staff and local people in communities is optional but highly appreciated. The amount to tip is your choice depending on the quality of service received. Tipping motivates service providers encouraging them to work harder and ensure quality service delivery.
Climate in Uganda
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, has a tropical type of climate with temperatures ranging between 25-29°C (77- 84°F), the rainy season in South of Uganda ranges between mid-September to November and March to May. The dry season stretches between December to February and June to July. The northern areas of Uganda Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park have higher temperatures while southwestern Uganda, especially around Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are generally cooler. Remember to dress appropriately depending on which region you are traveling to. However we are experiencing many changes in our Ugandan climate and you have to expect some of these changes while on your visit to Uganda.
Contact Great Adventures Uganda and we provide you with relevant information about your great Gorilla trekking adventure safaris.