Backpacking on gorilla Trekking
Gorillas are gentle Giants with 98% genetic relation with humans which makes them the closest cousins to humans . They display human like traits and emotions such as laughing , crying and many others.
They have broad chests and fearless faces. Small eyes and they are stocky animals
Gorilla trekking is a wildlife activity involving hiking through the sense forest and mountains insearch for wild animals . During this, tourists come across water streams and rivers , dense forests and step hills before encountering an appointed gorilla family .
Backpacking is refered to as an activity of travelling while carrying one’s clothes and other things that one may need in a backpack usually spending very little on accomodation and clothes .
Therefore, backpackers are explained as adventurous tourists travelling independently at low costs . They devote most of their time seeking exclusive adventures in the most economical way possible
Their main emphasis is to enjoy an unforgettable experience with the wild and during backpacking on gorilla trekking, tourists with the help of a well informed tour guide are led to see this majestic creatures as well as other mammalian groups such as elephants. Antelopes and many others. They can also engage in other activities such as
Birding
Nature walks
Community tours
Hiking
Cultural visits
During this , tourists ensure that they acquire their gorilla trekking permits on time ahead of the journey . Back packing on gorilla trekking in Uganda is carried out In both Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park from where tourists get a chance of visiting any of the 19 habituated gorilla families in any of the parks. 17 from Bwindi impenetrable and 2 from Mgahinga. Some of the groups include katwe gorilla family , Nkuringo Gorilla family, Katwe gorilla family, Christmas gorilla family and many others
Items to carry for backpacking
Hiking shoes
Insect repellent
Waterproof rain jacket
Cameras
Binoculars
Extra batteries
Long sleeves shirts and trousers
Warm sweaters
Walking sticks
Snacks
Energy drinks
Drinking water
Face masks
Backpacks.
Cost of backpacking on gorilla trekking
It costs
700USD on foreign non residents
600USD for foreign residents
450USD during low seasons
Best time to carry out backpacking
Anytime of the year is appropriate for backpacking , however , in Uganda, the best time is during the low budget season .
Low budget season is time between March to May and October to November. During this season, discounts are given on gorilla permits and some accomodation facilities offer discounts due to low demand .
Tourists who carry out backpacking can enjoy all the tourist adventures and interactions and tend to get a personal connection with the local community as they usually travel on foot carry out their different activities
Conclusively , backpacking is a more exclusive way to economize resources while enjoying the best of nature and a wonder most especially during gorilla trekking.
