Bwindi in August
August is one of the best months to visit Bwindi impenetrable National Park because it is a dry month and weather is favourable for tourists to carry out their tourist activities. In August most of the African countries are in summer and people are relaxing thus making it an ideal time for travel
The month of August is characterised by little or no rainfall which makes the trails stay dry and passable during gorilla trekking .
The Average afternoon temperature in August is 21°C and the average morning temperature is 12°C .
During the month of August , gorilla trekking can still be carried out in all the four sectors of Bwindi ie Buhoma , Ruhija , Rushaga and Nkuringo and tourists having great encounters with the endangered mountain gorillas.
Being a high season month tourists planning to visit Bwindi in August must book their safari in advance about 3 to 4 months before their date of travel.
To get a permit , tourists will contact Uganda wildlife Authority or use a trusted tour operator.
Cost of gorilla permits in August
A goeilla permit is a document that allows one to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
A gorilla permit costs USD 800 for foreign non residents
USD 700 for foreign residents
UGX 300,000 for citizens of East Africa
For those interested in goeilla habituation the permits cost USD 1500 for foreign non residents
USD 1000 for foreign residents
UGX 750,000 for East African citizens
Gorilla trekking experience in the month of August
August is a dry month and the dry season is the best for trekking because there is no rainfall making trails stay dry.
Gorilla trekking starts very early in the morning at 7am at the park headquarters where tourists are briefed about rules and regulations .
Tourists are then grouped in groups of 8 members and led by well trained park rangers to trek gorillas .
The search for mountain gorillas takes you through thick forests and you spend about 2 to 7 hours searching for gorillas . The time taken to meet these magnificent creatures depends on their location .
Once gorillas are met then tourists will spend only 1 hour with them in the jungle .
During trekking tourists will encounter different wild animals such as chimpanzees, elephants , blue monkeys , red tailed monkeys , olive baboons , giant forest hogs .
What to pack
Long pants
Long sleeved shirts
A hat
Sweater
Rain jacket
Gloves
Cameras
Binoculars
Sun screen
Water proof hiking
Shoes
First aid kit
Insect repellent
Snacks
Where to stay
Nkuringo Bwindi lodge
Gorilla heights lodge
Clouds mountain gorilla lodge
Ruhija gorilla safari lodge
Ruhija community rest camp
B-road bill rest camp
Buhoma lodge
Engagi lodge
Sanctuary gorilla forest camp
Bwindi forest lodge
Mahogany springs lodge
Rushaga gorilla lodge
four gorillas lodge
Ichumbi gorilla lodge
In conclusion, the month of August Bwindi is a testament to the transformative power of nature
