What to do in Uganda following a gorilla trek?
What to do in Uganda following a gorilla trek? In Uganda, gorilla trekking is a well-liked activity where visitors hunt for mountain gorillas in the tropical jungle and spend an hour with them in their natural environment. Uganda is famous for housing half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, which is spread over two national parks in the country’s southwest: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After gorilla trekking in Uganda, you can engage in a number of fascinating pursuits, like as
What to do in Uganda following a gorilla trek?
Trekking with Chimpanzees
After gorilla trekking in Uganda, chimpanzee trekking is a fascinating thing to do. In Uganda, chimpanzee trekking is conducted in a number of places, such as Budongo Forest, Kalinzu Forest, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale Forest National Park. In every location, chimpanzee trekking starts early in the morning with an orientation on the rules and laws that must be adhered to during the trip. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of six people and start your jungle trek with a knowledgeable park guide who is acquainted with the several chimp trekking routes.
Depending on the location of the chimps, chimpanzee trekking in Uganda might take anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours. While hiking, you will be able to see many varieties of plants, trees, birds, and monkeys. After the chimps are found, you will be allowed to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, where you may observe their daily routines, learn about their habits, take pictures, and record videos to show people back home.
Safaris on Game Drive.
You can embark on a game drive in Uganda after your gorilla trekking safari to extend your trip. In Uganda’s savannah national parks, including Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, game drives are carried out in cozy 4WD safari cars.
The big five mammals—elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions, and leopards—as well as other animals like waterbucks, giraffes, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, zebras, warthogs, elands, topi, oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest, giant forest hogs, and impalas can all be seen during the game drives, which can be done very early in the morning, in the afternoon, or at night.
observing birds.
Because Uganda is a famous birding destination, bird viewing is another fascinating thing you may do there after gorilla trekking. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Semuliki National Park are some of the top locations for bird watching.
The Great Blue Turaco, Shoebill Stork, Standard Winged Nightjar, Shelley’s Crimson Wing, Green Breasted Pitta, Grauer’s Broadbill, Black Breasted Barbet, Fox’s Weaver, African Green Broadbill, Short-tailed Warbler, Doherty’s Bush Shrike, Bar-Tailed Trogon, African Wood Owl, Handsome Francolin, Dwarf honey guide, Archers Robin Chat, and the Grey Cuckoo-shrike are just a few of the many bird species you will see while bird watching, which is best done in the morning or afternoon.
Golden Monkey Trekking.
Like chimp trekking, golden monkey trekking is a unique and strenuous sport to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda. It starts with a training on the rules and regulations to follow while hiking. You will start hiking into the jungle after the briefing, following paths made by abandoned bamboo leaves, shoots, and fruits, among other items.
You will be able to see a variety of bird species and other primates during the trek. After the golden monkeys are found, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour with them in their natural environment, where you can watch them play, climb tree branches, learn about their habits, take pictures, and record videos.
Climbing mountains.
After experiencing gorilla trekking in Uganda, individuals can engage in the thrilling sport of mountain climbing. Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, or the three volcanic summits of Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura, or Mount Sabyinyo are all accessible by foot for visitors to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Ugandan Virunga Mountains Hiking Muhabura Community/Cultural Tours.
After gorilla trekking, cultural excursions are an interesting extra activity you may undertake in Uganda. The Bakiga and Batwa/pygmies, who formerly inhabited the Bwindi and Mgahinga forests prior to their designation as national parks, will be available for interaction during the cultural trip. Along with learning about their culture and customs, you will have the opportunity to visit their homesteads and farmlands, observe how coffee is made, visit craft stores that sell handcrafted souvenirs like hats, sandals, drums, beads, necklaces, and bags, participate in traditional dance and singing performances, and much more.
Nature walks with a guide.
With the assistance of a knowledgeable park guide and an armed park ranger to ensure their safety, nature walks are wonderful experiences that let visitors explore national parks on foot. Among other things, you will be able to take pictures during the guided nature walk, enjoy the cool breeze, see vibrant butterflies, listen to the lovely sounds of birdsong in trees, unwind in a peaceful setting, and get up close and personal with a variety of wildlife species.
Uganda’s best time to go gorilla trekking.
Although it is possible to go gorilla trekking throughout the year, the best time to do it is during the peak season, often referred to as the dry season, which takes place in June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. Access roads and gorilla trekking paths are dry and accessible during the dry season since there is less rainfall in the national parks. This makes hiking easier than during the rainy season, when the pathways are muddy and slippery, making trekking more difficult.
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