Things To Do In Rushaga Sector After Gorilla Trekking
Things To Do in Rushaga Sector after Gorilla Trekking: Gorilla trekking is an exciting activity available in four sectors, with Rushaga being one of them. The Southern most region of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to the Rushaga Sector. Situated in Uganda’s Southwest, in the Kanungu district, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park borders the Albertine Rift Valley. The national park is well-known for being home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, as well as several bird species, primates including chimpanzees and L’hoest monkeys, and animals like bush elephants. The greatest concentration of mountain gorillas, accessible for daily trekking, is found in the Rushaga sector. In addition to gorilla trekking, the Rushaga region provides various activities for tourists to partake in while on safari.
Activities in the Rushaga Sector after Gorilla Trekking are as follows;
Gorilla habituation experience
One of the things to do in the Rushaga sector after gorilla trekking is gorilla habituation. During the semi-habituated mountain gorilla experience, tourists trek through the tropical jungle in pursuit of the primates and spend four hours in their natural setting. The Rushaga Sector gorilla acclimatization adventure begins very early in the morning with a briefing regarding the guidelines and policies to be adhered to while trekking. Afterward, you will join a group of scientists, park rangers, researchers, and guides and begin hiking into the forest. When the gorillas are located, you will be able to spend four hours with them in their natural habitat, giving you the chance to observe and learn about their behaviors, take part in naming the babies, and witness them going about their daily lives, among other things. During trekking, you will also be able to see other primate species, various bird species, and plants.
Stroll in the outdoors
An engaging activity called a “nature walk” allows guests to stroll through the park accompanied by a knowledgeable park guide and an armed park officer. You will see a variety of bird species, plant and tree species, colorful butterflies, three-horned chameleons, get up close and personal with various animals, monkeys, enjoy the cool wind, and hear the lovely sounds of bird species, among other things, during the guided nature walk.
Bird watching
Rushaga sector is one of the best places in Uganda to go birding because it is home to over 350 different bird species, including migratory, forest, and Albertine Rift endemics. When bird watching, which is typically done in the early morning or late evening, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable bird guide who will assist you in identifying various bird species, such as the African wood owl, black bee-eater, green tinker bird, bar-tailed trogon, mountain yellow warbler, African green broadbill, and kivu ground.
Cultural excursion
Following your gorilla trekking experience in the Rushaga sector, you may partake in an amazing cultural tour and get to know the Bakiga and Batwa/pygmies who lived in the Bwindi Forest before it was declared a national park. You can discover more about the Batwa people’s hunting and gathering techniques, visit a traditional healer who uses traditional herbs to treat various ailments, browse through craft stores, take part in traditional performances, and much more during the cultural tour.
The ideal time to go to the Rushaga area
Although Rushaga Sector is open year-round, the best time to come is in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February, which coincide with the dry season. Less rainfall occurs in the park during the dry season, making hiking paths and access roads to the area dry and navigable. This facilitates easy nature walks and gorilla acclimatization experiences.
Rushaga Sector is also open for visits during the wet/rainy season, which runs from March to May and November. This is the ideal time of year to go birdwatching, as you may see a variety of migratory and colorful species.
Where to Stay in the Sector of Rushaga
You can spend the night in a variety of lodging options in the Rushaga area while on safari. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge, Bwindi Guest House, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Wagtail Eco Safari Camp, Nshongi Camp, Mutanda Lake Resort, Bwindi Jungle Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, and other budget, midrange, and luxury lodging options are among them.
How to reach the sector of Rushaga
You can reach the park headquarters at Rushaga Sector by road from Kampala, traveling through Masaka and Mbarara. The drive takes approximately nine to ten hours. Rushaga Sector is situated in the Southern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Rushaga sector is also reachable from Kigali, Rwanda. To get there, take a flight to Kigali International Airport, and then go to Kisoro district’s Cyanika border to connect to the park headquarters.
Rushaga sector can also be reached by air; to do this, arrange scheduled or charter flights with Aero Link or Bar Aviation from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airstrip. From there, you can connect by road to the park headquarters.
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