4 Days Mountain Gorilla Habituation Trip

4 Days Mountain Gorilla Habituation Trip to the only two gorilla families available in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The mountain gorilla habituation trip journey through thick undergrowth in search of a particular gorilla family. Your gorilla habituation expedition is run by park rangers from the Uganda wildlife authority. They use their timely skills to pick up clues left behind along the trail through the forest.

Mountain Gorilla Habituation meeting the gorillas

After a tough trek through the foliage, you will eventually reach the gorillas. They are on the forest floor either feeding or grooming. The guides will lead you as you approach the gorilla family to avoid sudden charges from the protecting silver-back male. Gorilla habituation is a process where wild mountain gorillas are tamed to get used to people (Not the actual definition).

The Gorilla Habituation process may take anywhere between two to three years to be complete. And also during this time, researchers keep on visiting a particular Wild gorilla family on a daily routine. They get to learn more about individual gorillas and the way they behave. With time, these gorillas get comfortable in the presence of people. 

Mountain Gorilla Habituation Process

Once researchers are sure that these mountain gorillas can trek, they then introduce a mock exercise. Where a few scientists and journalists start visiting it. Once such a gorilla family has passed the mock exercise, then it is opened for trekking.

You will stay amongst the gorilla family, watching as they slowly relax in the presence of humans. Still not fully habituated, it is only through this time-intensive approach that they will eventually become fully comfortable in the presence of humans.

Observing the gorillas

With hours to watch and listen to the gorillas as they eat, play and groom one another. This is a fantastic opportunity to sock yourself in their world. Watch the intricacies of the social hierarchy unfold; see surprisingly human patterns of behaviour develop and observe the unending consumption of plant matter that is necessary to sustain these powerful creatures.

Gorilla families

Bwindi Impenetrable forest has about eleven gorilla families which include Mubare, Habinyanja and Rushegura in the Northwestern section of the park called Buhoma. the families include Bitukura, Oruzogo and Kyaguriro in the Eastern Part of Bwindi in Ruhija. Nshonji, Mishaya, Busingye, Bweza, Kahungye in Rushaga and then Nkuringo Gorilla Family all in the south.

All gorilla tracking permits are only from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Two gorilla families have been put aside for gorilla habituation experience and are in the Nkuringo and Rushaga side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Reasons for mountain gorilla habituation

Unlike the usual gorilla trekking, the gorilla habituation experience offers something far more immersive, complex and powerful. The nature of the habituation trek allows for a far more relaxed appreciation of the everyday gorilla family life that unfold among-st trackers. But it also presents photographers with the time they need to capture the perfect shot, making this ideal for those seeking to photograph gorillas.

4 days mountain gorilla habituation safari Uganda.

Day 1: Entebbe to Kampala

Meet and greet then travel from the Entebbe International Airport and brought to Kampala City. You then head to your hotel to rest or take a trip around Kampala and visit places like the Uganda Museum or head to the market to do some shopping.

Accommodation: Kampala Sheraton Hotel or Kampala Serena Hotel.

Day 2: To Bwindi forest national park

Early after you’ve had your breakfast, you travel from Kampala to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There is not much you can see on this day but you may perhaps make a few stopovers and later in the evening after arrival goes for a nature walk.

Accommodation: The Chameleon Hill Lodge or Mutanda Lake Resort.

Day 3: mountain gorilla habituation safari Uganda

After your breakfast head for Rushaga where you are to have your Mountain Gorilla Habituation Experience and also other optional activities. Later on, head back to your hotel for meals and relaxation.

Day 4: Travel back to Kampala

Meanwhile, after your breakfast, we will travel back to Kampala. Certainly, drop you at your address or drive you to the airport. We end our tour service of the 4 days mountain gorilla habituation trip.

What to bring

Long-sleeved shirts and trousers.

Insect repellent.

Hat/Cap.

Rain jacket.

Waterproof backpack.

Garden Gloves.

Snacks, lunch and enough drinking water.