Can you see Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda/Congo?

     When can you see Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda/Congo?

Gorilla trekking can be conducted all year around in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo .Are you there wondering when to see gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda, and Congo? The best time to go gorilla trekking in during the months of June, July, August,  September and December. This is because there are less rains and the parks are drier, making it simple to hike and see the gorillas.

Gorilla trekking is considered one of the most popular wildlife activities while visiting Africa. When combined with a standard safari in the Masai Mara or a tour of the Victoria falls you can have a truly memorable experience. Gorilla trekking is a more expensive activity than the normal wildlife safari.

 It is important to note that Mountain gorillas can be tracked at any time of the year because their movements are not affected by changing seasons. Even though we will be discussing the pros and cons of visiting in a particular time of the year, tourists shouldn’t be too selective on which month to go trekking. In our experience, the perfect time to track gorillas is just after the rainy season has ended and the countryside is still looking green and fertile. Getting this time right is not easy considering that global warming has affected weather patterns a lot in African making it difficult to predict the beginning and end of the wet and dry seasons. At the end of the day, the final decision of when to visit remains with the traveler.  Our part is to help identify the advantages and disadvantages of visiting in each of the seasons.

Traveling during the wet season:

During the rainy season is generally less expensive compared to the dry season because most hotels reduce their rates to attract more guests. You can stay in one of the best luxury lodges that would seem too expensive during the peak season. During the low or wet seasons

Like we already stated at the beginning of the article, the decision on when to go for gorilla trekking rests entirely with the client – taking into consideration time constraints, budget, overall fitness, convenience and many of the things discussed above. At the end of the day, the decision on when to go for gorilla trekking rests with the client – taking into consideration time constraints, budget, overall fitness and convenience. Some clients even find Gorilla tracking during the rainy season more adventurous despite the challenges.

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