December 12, 2024 | Bujo Safaris
Gorilla trekking in April
Gorilla trekking in April has its advantages and disadvantages that you should be ready to encounter during this gorilla safari. Mountain gorillas in East Africa are found in only 3 countries which are Uganda (Bwindi and Maghinga National Parks), and Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park). Mountain gorillas are also found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Virunga National Park). Uganda happens to hold the highest number of mountain gorillas in Africa, and East Africa and half the population in the world.
Although the month of April is a rainy season in both Rwanda and Uganda, it happens to be a low season and many discounts in the tourism sector are offered. This makes it the perfect time for the budget travelers to do gorilla trekking.
There are several advantages that one can get to exploit during this season of the year, some of the advantages that you should expect on your gorilla safari in April include,
Different accommodation facilities will be offering different discounts for their offered services since April is a low season when many rooms are vacant. This is done to attract tourists or visitors to stay so that they survive in the low season.
Besides accommodation, discounts are also offered when purchasing gorilla trekking permits. This is also done due to the fact that it is a low season and this is done to attract more tourists or visitors to come and participate in the gorilla trekking activity. On top of that getting or acquiring gorilla permits seems to be easier during this season since fewer tourists visit the country for gorilla trekking.
For discerning travelers who hate crowds or being around a lot of people, April is the best time or period for you to go gorilla trekking in either Rwanda, Uganda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is because since it is low season few people/ tourists tend to visit any of the above three destinations for gorilla trekking.
One of the reasons why some tourists love to travel during the rainy /low season is because the trees and other plants tend to be blossoming or blooming flowers which makes the forests more attractive. During rainy seasons/ low seasons, there are many bird species to sight since they visit the forests to eat fruits and lectures from the trees in the forests where gorillas live.
Despite that gorilla trekking during the rainy season is more challenging, it is very adventurous in a way I can not explain to you because you will have to experience it to know what am talking about. Going on a gorilla trekking safari in April will help you challenge yourself to do things you never expected to do in your life. Things like moving on slippery grounds, not being sure of your stability or the next minute you are on the ground but regardless you have to move.
Besides all the advantages of doing gorilla trekking in April, there are also disadvantages that come along, some of the dis advantages that you should look out for or expect during gorilla trekking safari in April include,
Since April is known to be a month filled with rain, the weather may not favor the carrying out of gorilla trekking. making the situation even harder it may rain during the gorilla trekking activity and since you will be in the forest with no shelter, you will be hit by rain showers. The trekking environment will be so cold or freezing for some people making it unfavorable for gorilla trekking activity.
Due to the heavy rain showers, the walking trails for trekking mountain gorillas will become muddy and slippery and some others will be un accessible. This is due to the fact that you are dealing with nature and the trails are not paved in Uganda. This will also make movements hard during the activity.
During the month of April since it is a rainy season, the vegetation cover tends to be thick and covered with fog. This makes it hard for tourists to take good photographs and see properly the mountain gorillas.
Also, during the rainy season mountain gorillas tend to seek shelter under trees deep in the forests which makes it hard for tourists to sight or trek them down.
Preparation is the best way to overcome all the hinderances that are to fore come during mountain gorilla trekking in April. While preparing or packing for your April gorilla safari it is best that you do not leave out the items below for a successful trip, tour or safari.
You should pack trekking boots that are slightly reach above your ankle, they should be light in weight and comfortable. These boots will protect you from sprains, insect bites, and moving with ease on the slippery trails.
A rain coat or jacket should be a must pack because since you are visiting during the rainy season, it will be drizzling all the time in the forests so if you pack one of the two you will be protected from the rain and coldness
You should bring along long sleeved shirts and trousers. These will protect you from the coldness, insects, scratches from tree branches, to mention a few.
Since the trekking activity will be very tiresome, twice hard the gorilla trekking activity in the dry season. You will need all the energy you can get. Snack breaks will be given to you and water breaks so that you can refresh and energize back the lost energy and later on continue with the search.
Since you are going to the jungle or forest which happens to be a new environment to you and your health. packing a personal first aid kit having all the recommended medications by your doctor should be very much considered.
Other items or things you should consider packing when going include hat or cap, binoculars, insect repellant, bag pack, walking stick, to mention but a few.
Have you decided to embark on a gorilla trekking safari, having any questions, in need of making any bookings and need help with planning the safari, Gorilla tours Uganda will help you do it all. So, do not hesitate to contact us we shall be glad to help.
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