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Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experiences

When planning gorilla Safari in Africa, it’s important to bear in mind which Safari activity you are booking for while on your Uganda vacation?  We do recommend two activity which include gorilla trekking and habituation which is determined by the cost of the gorilla habituation permit.

There are two destinations where gorilla habituation experiences can be enjoyed on an Africa gorilla Safari with 6 summits. These destinations are Kahuzi Biega National Park in Democratic republic of Congo that hosts the Eastern Lowland gorillas and Bwindi Impenetrable national Park in Uganda that hosts the largest number of mountain Gorillas.  Book with Experts for unique adventure in the wilderness of Africa with 6 Summits

Gorilla Habituation Safari in Uganda

Gorilla habituation refers to a process where the wild mountain gorillas are slowly introduced to human presence around them and while on gorilla habituation trip, you will visit the gorillas on longer hours than gorilla trekking which also starts earlier than the normal trekking.

Note: Gorilla Habituation experiences are only available in Rushaga sector and recommended lodges that we use include Icumbi Lodge, Four Gorillas and Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Read more

Mountain Gorillas are endemic to the East African region which is Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic

republic of Congo while Gorilla habituation experience is only available in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.