Experience trekking with gorillas in the Rushaga region of Bwindi
Rushaga sector in Bwindi is one of four gorilla sectors in the impenetrable national park that offer the thrilling gorilla trekking experience. Once habituated gorilla families have been located, tourists venture into the tropical rainforest to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat.
The Busingye, Bweza, Mishaya, Nshongi, Rwigi, Mucunguzi, and Kahungye gorilla groups are among the most numerous in the Rushaga sector, which is situated in the Kisoro region in the southern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Experience trekking with gorillas in the Rushaga region of Bwindi
In the Rushaga region of Bwindi, gorilla trekking is a unique activity that starts very early in the morning with a briefing on the rules and laws that must be adhered to during the walk. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of eight people, each of which will be paired with an experienced park guide who is knowledgeable about the gorilla trekking routes and a habituated gorilla family to climb.
Because mountain gorillas prefer to roam around in search of food, trekking with them in the Rushaga region can take anything from 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located.
A variety of bird species, numerous tree and plant species, and other primate species will be visible to you during your trip. After locating the mountain gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour with them in their natural environment, where you can observe their daily activities, including feeding, nursing, and grooming their young, learn more about their habits, and take pictures and document the stunning moments to share with people back home after the safari.
The best time to visit Rushaga Sector for gorilla trekking
In the months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February—the dry season or peak season—is the best time to undertake gorilla trekking in the Rushaga region.
The gorilla trekking paths and access roads are dry and accessible during the dry season because there is less rainfall in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This makes walking easier than during the rainy season, when the trekking trails are muddy and slippery, making trekking more difficult.
The price of permits for gorilla trekking in the Rushaga area
Legal documents known as gorilla trekking permits allowing visitors over 15 to spend an hour with a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat. In the Rushaga region, a gorilla trekking permit costs 700 USD per person for visitors, 600 USD for locals, and 250,000 UGX for natives of East Africa.
How can I reserve a gorilla trekking permit in the Rushaga section of Bwindi?
You can get gorilla trekking permits in the Rushaga sector directly from the Uganda Wildlife Authority by calling or emailing the park’s Kampala headquarters.
By emailing us with the days, month, and year you would want to see the mountain gorillas, you may also get gorilla trekking permits in the Rushaga area from a reliable tour operator, such Explore Rwanda Tours.
When you get in touch with us, we’ll check for permit availability. If permits are available on the dates you’ve chosen, you’ll need to pay a deposit. As soon as we receive the money, we will obtain the permissions on your behalf and provide you with a scanned copy of the receipt as evidence.
The best way to get gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi’s Rushaga sector is to book them through a tour operator. This is because we will not only arrange for the permits but also organize your entire safari, including transportation to Rushaga sector, lodging, a full-time driver guide, activities to do after gorilla trekking, and other places to see.
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Directions to Rushaga Sector
It takes around nine to ten hours to go by road from Kampala to Rushaga sector, which is situated in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The route passes through Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale.
Another way to get to the Rushaga sector is to fly to Kigali International Airport, then take a 4–5 hour flight to the Cyanika border in Kisoro or the Katuna border in Kabale to connect to the Rushaga sector.
A scheduled or charter flight with Bar Aviation Uganda or Aero Link Uganda Limited from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro Airstrip, followed by a car drive to Rushaga Sector, is another way to get to Rushaga Sector.
Where to stay while gorilla trekking in the Rushaga sector
During your gorilla trekking safari, you can stay at any of the hotels in the Rushaga area. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Wagtail Eco Safari Camp, Nshongi Camp, Mutanda Lake Resort, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge, Bwindi Jungle Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Four Gorilla Safari Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Resort, Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, and Bweza Gorilla Lodge are just a few of the affordable, midrange, and luxury lodging options.
Additional activities in the Rushaga sector
Following your gorilla trekking adventure, Rushaga Sector provides additional exciting activities like a guided nature walk, a Batwa cultural tour where you can interact with the Batwa or Pygmies who live in the nearby community, a gorilla habituation experience where you can spend four hours with the mountain gorillas, bird watching where you can see various bird species, and more.
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