Trekking gorillas has long been the top of many a bucket list and it is always an incredible experience to see the mountain gorilla at close quarters in its natural habitat. One of the key decisions to make is where to track them – Rwanda and Uganda both have their advantages and disadvantages – here we give you the rundown so that you can choose which destination will suit you best.
Having being named as Lonely Planet’s top country for 2015, Uganda has firmly overcome the legacy of Idi Amin’s regime and is much more closely resembling Winston Churchill’s description of it as ‘the pearl of Africa’. Here we give a rundown of our top picks for Uganda to really make the most of your time here…
We offer an extensive range of luxury honeymoons to Uganda including gorilla trekking, privately guided safaris, and luxury adventure honeymoons.
This is also the best time for gorilla tours since there is a minimal chance of rain during the trek.
We still suggest your waterproof clothing even during these drier months, as this Equatorial climate is very unpredictable.
The rainy season is characterised by frequent showers, but this is the best time to go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, as food is easy to find and chimps are easy to locate.