Trekking Gorillas in dry season
Gorillas are majestic gentle Giants with broad shoulders and chests , tough hands , small hands and very friendly gestures.
They stay in families led by a dominant silverback that sees the protection and well-being of the family.
Gorilla trekking is an adventurous activity in which tourists move in groups of eight in search for a gorilla family to trek for an hour after acquiring a gorilla permit.
It is important to put into consideration that gorillas are closely related to humans with 98.3% of their genetic component being closely related to humans making them very close cousins.
Trekking gorillas in dry season is an unforgettable experience for gorilla trekkers in Uganda .
Dry season is also known as peak season . During this season, gorilla trekking permits are very scarce due to high demand and therefore it is very advisable to book your permit and prepare for the trek 3-15 months ahead of the trek.
The high demand is facilitated by seasons such as dry season where trails are dry making it easier to access gorillas in their habitats
Peak season or dry season is feature with less or little rainfall adding more spices to the trekking experience.
During this time , vegetation shed off their leaves due to less rainfall which makes it easier for tourists to view mountain gorillas and other primates and birds any time of the day and take the best and most vibrant pictures.
Dry season consists of the following months
June
July
August
September
December
January
February
When u practically analyze them. Dry season is occurs in two shifts that is June to September and December to February
Gorilla trekking doing dry season could go the wrong direction for last minute travellers due to failure to acquire permits .
Limitations for acquiring gorilla permits
Children below the age of 15 are not allowed to trek.
Other activities to engage in alongside gorilla trekking in dry season
Cultural tours
Watching butterflies
Community visits
Mountain hiking
Birding
Biking
Gorilla habituation .
Touring lakes and streams .
Boat cruise
Items to carry
Light clothes
Cameras
Sunglasses
Hats
Water bottles
Hiking boots
Gloves
Insect repellents
Cost of gorilla trekking
It costs
700USD for foreign non residents
600USDfor foreign residents
250, 000 for east African residents.
By and large , trekking gorillas in dry season is an unmatched experience .
