Best month for gorilla trekking in Uganda : Gorilla trekking in Uganda is an experience which is done in Bwindi national park and also in Mgahinga national park. Half the world’s population of mountain gorillas is found in Uganda and different activities are varied out during gorilla tours in the country. Gorilla trekking experiences involve spending time with the gorillas in their natural habitat which can be done throughout the year.
The type of climate which is experienced in Uganda is equatorial climate which is characterized by dry season and rain season. In the tropical rainforests of Bwindi national park, the rains can be received at anytime of the year regardless of the season.
The high altitude where the gorillas live in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park also influences the nature of the climate. There are two dry seasons and two rainy seasons experienced in Uganda.
The dry season is from June to October and also in December to February which are considered the best time for gorilla trekking in Uganda and for other activities carried out during safaris in the different destinations.
The rainy season is experienced in the months of March, April and May and also around November which is also a time when tourists can engage in gorilla trekking in Uganda.
- Gorilla trekking in the dry season in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Uganda during the dry season is an exciting experience due to the good weather conditions making the search for the gorillas easier to do.
The dry season from June to October is also considered a peak season of visiting Uganda for gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park due to the high numbers of tourists visiting the country during this time of the year, tourists are encouraged to book their permits in advance.
It is also good to book the accommodation around Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park in advance during gorilla trekking tours in the dry season Uganda. This is because of the high tourist numbers at the destinations.
In the month of July which is a peak season in Uganda, tourists can engage in gorilla trekking around the destinations because the trails are passable making it easy to get to the mountain gorillas and spend time with them in their natural habitat.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda around August is also a good time to explore the dense forests of Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park in search for the mountain gorillas. Expect many tourists searching for the mountain gorillas.
Around September, tourist numbers are also high in the gorilla trekking destinations in Uganda. The weather is also good and trails leading to the location of the gorilla families in the forests are easy to move through.
In October, the beginning of the month is characterized by dry season and some rains are also received in the late October. The trails may also be wet and muddy in the last weeks of October during the gorilla trekking experience.
December is also part of the dry season in Uganda and the festive season when many tourists travel to destinations in the country to engage in various activities including gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park. The destinations where gorillas can be seen are easily accessible during the month of December.
January is another month which is part of the short dry season in Uganda when tourists can engage in gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park. The vegetation during this time of the year makes it easy to see the gorillas in the forests.
February is also part of the short dry season in Uganda and tourists can visit Bwindi national park or Mgahinga national park for gorilla trekking experiences due to the favorable weather conditions.
The rates of accommodation around Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park during the last weeks of October can also be discounted making it a favorable time for tourists on a budget to visit Uganda for the gorilla trekking experience.
Items to pack for the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda during the dry season include good hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant, long sleeved shirts and trousers, sunglasses, camera, mineral water and snacks among others.
- Gorilla trekking in the rainy season in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park can also be done during the in the rainy season.
There is a short rainy season in the month of November and gorilla trekking in the rainy season can also be done during the months of March, April and May which are part of the long rainy season. Fewer tourists engage in gorilla tours in Uganda during this time of the year because of the rains.
Around the month of March, gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda is an exciting activity because the gorillas move closer in the forests because the food is plenty making the gorillas easy to see during the tours.
Around April and May, a lot of rainfall is received across the destinations where gorilla trekking is done in Uganda which makes the trails slippery and muddy. Because of the muddy trails, tourists tend to avoid the forests in search of the gorillas.
In March, gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda are also exciting because many bird species can also be spotted around the forests. Prices of accommodation are also discounted during the rainy seasons which are characterized by fewer tourists visiting Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park.
Due to the lesser crowds and discounted prices for gorilla trekking in Uganda, tourists on budget get a chance to visit Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park. photography is also best done during the rainy season.
November is also part of the short rainy season in Uganda and gorilla trekking can also be done during this time of the year.
Other activities which can be done around gorilla trekking destinations in Uganda include gorilla habituation, bird watching, golden monkey trekking, hiking, guided nature walks and community tours.
