Can I trek Bwindi gorillas twice?

Can I trek Bwindi gorillas twice?: With the highest number of habituated mountain gorilla families living in the thick tropical forest of Bwindi, travelers can trek mountain gorillas twice on different days. The double gorilla trekking can be done in the same sector on the same gorilla family or two different gorilla families in different sectors. Bwindi located in the southwestern part f the country has 4 different sectors having more than two mountain gorilla families available for trekking.

Trekking Bwindi gorillas twice in Bwindi requires a person to be physically fit, 15 years and above and the person should be able to buy two trekking permits. The person should know that a mountain gorilla family or mountain gorilla families are not trekked twice a single day so double gorilla trekking is done on different days.

Trekking Bwindi gorillas twice in Bwindi

Trekking mountain gorillas twice in Bwindi has two options and these are trekking the same gorilla family or different gorilla families in the park. A traveler might decide to trek the same gorilla group to know more about the family members or different gorilla families to see if they behave the same. The other reason as to why trekking bwindi gorillas twice is good is a traveler gets an opportunity to spend more time with the mountain gorillas.

Trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi gorilla park means that you will trek on two different days in the same sector or different sectors. On each day of gorilla trekking, your driver-guide will transfer you to the sector offices where you will meet other trekkers and wardens will teach you about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking activity. Groups not exceeding 8 people will be made and armed ranger guides will lead groups in the jungle.

Searching the mountain gorillas in Bwindi can take 2-7 hours of going through different trekking trails, meeting animals such as buffaloes, blue monkeys, elephants, red-tailed monkeys, jackals, giant forest hogs, duikers, olive baboons, pottos, bats, birds, and different vegetation covers. When the mountain gorilla family is found the ranger guides will give trekkers 1 hour to be around them and this will give you an opportunity to know more about mountain gorilla behaviors, take enough photos and see them do daily activities such as hunting, nesting, coupling, eating, breastfeeding and playing among others.

Gorilla trekking activity in Bwindi Gorilla Forest Park

What is needed to trek Bwindi gorillas twice?

There is nothing much need for one to trek bwindi gorillas twice. One they should be 15 years, physically fit, and above and the other thing is they must have 2 gorilla trekking permits. If you are interested in trekking mountain gorillas of Bwindi twice all you have to do is secure two trekking permits in advance.

Booking two gorilla trekking permits

Travelers can book two gorilla trekking permits with Africa adventure vacations one of the trusted local tour operators in Uganda. To book two gorilla trekking permits with us you will have to send us an email containing the dates of the month and tear you would love to have your gorilla safari and we shall use these dates to check for the availability of the trekking permits with Uganda Wildlife Authority. This is a government body in charge of tourism activities in Uganda.

When they tell us that the permits are available, we shall write to you letting you know about the availability of the permits and we shall send you an email containing the banking details of how you can send us money. When we have received the money, we shall book the permits for you. You will let us know if you want to trek the same gorilla group or two gorilla families in one or two sectors so that we inform the tour operator and even book the right accommodation facilities for you.

Price for two gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi

A gorilla trekking permit is like a card that you present to the park wardens to allow you trek mountain gorillas and it should be from Uganda Wildlife Authority. A foreign non-resident will buy 2 gorilla permits at $1400 because each is $700, a foreign resident will buy 2 gorilla trekking permits at $1200 since each is $600 and an East African resident will buy the two trekking permits at UGX500,000 because each cost UGX250,000. Travelers that intend to trek Bwindi gorillas twice are advised to book the permits in advance to avoid inconveniences.

A pair of binoculars

What to pack for Bwindi double gorilla trekking safari?

Things to pack for Bwindi double gorilla trekking include waterproof hiking shoes, a pair of gaiters, cotton stocks, a rain jacket, a sweater, long-sleeved pants, long-sleeved clothes, gardening gloves, a hat, sunscreen, a light backpack, a camera, a pair of binoculars, sanitizer, insect repellents, first aid kit, energy-giving snacks, and drinking water bottle.

Best time to trek Bwindi gorillas twice

Double gorillas trekking in Bwindi can be done at any time of the year because the park is always open but there are months that are better than the rest. The dry months are the best to trek Bwindi gorillas twice and they happen from June to September and December to February. They are characterized by little or no rainfall that keeps the trekking trails dry, the vegetation is short with good views of park animals and the roads leading to the park are in good condition.

Travelers can still visit Bwindi for double gorilla trekking in the rainy season of March to May and October to November to enjoy huge discounts on accommodation facilities. Travelers should however note that during rainy season there is a lot of rainfall that makes the trekking trails muddy and slippery, the vegetation is tall and thick with unclear views of the park animals and the roads leading to the park are in poor conditions.

Where to stay on Bwindi double gorilla trekking safari

During the double gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi, there are a lot of accommodation facilities where you can stay but make sure you stay where you are to trek mountain gorillas. Travelers that trek bwindi gorillas twice in different sectors will have to sleep in the accommodation facilities where they are to trek the next day. The accommodations in Bwindi range from budget to mid-range to luxury options and these include

Accommodation facilities in Buhoma sector

Buhoma Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Forest Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bwindi View Bandas, Ride 4 women Guest House, Silverback Lodge, Buhoma Rest Camp, Haven Lodge, and Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge.

A room at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge in Rushaga gorilla trekking sector

Accommodation facilities in Rushaga sector

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Bwindi Jungle Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, Nsongi Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Resort, and Wagtail Eco Safari Lodge.

Accommodation facilities in Nkuringo sector

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, Mutanda Eco Community Centre, Nshongi Camp, Crested Crane Bwindi Hotel, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, and Virunga Campsite

Accommodation facilities in Ruhija sector

Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Ruhija Community Rest Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Agandi Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Cuckoo Land Tented Lodge, Ecomarvels Gorilla Lodge, and Trekkers Tavern.