Gorilla Trekking In Ruhija Sector

Gorilla trekking in Ruhija Sector; gorilla trekking is an exciting activity that involves trekkers moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas and spending an hour with them in their natural habitat. Ruhija sector is one of the gorilla sectors located in the Eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In addition to the Ruhija area, gorilla trekking takes place in the South in the Rushaga sector, the North in the Buhoma sector, and the South in the Nkuringo sector.

Four habituated gorilla families—Bitukura, Oruzogo, Mukiza, and Kyaguriro—live in the Ruhija area and are accessible for daily trekking. In the Ruhija sector, mountain gorilla trekking begins very early in the morning with a briefing on the guidelines to be followed. Following the briefing, you will be split up into groups of eight, with an experienced park guide and a habituated gorilla family assigned to each group. Because mountain gorillas tend to roam about in quest of food, gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector might take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. You may see other monkeys, various bird species, insects, and tree species while walking, among other things. After the gorillas are located, you will get the opportunity to spend an hour in their natural habitat where you can observe them go about their daily lives, discover more about their routines, take pictures, and make amazing movies.

The cost of permits for gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector                                                          In the Ruhija area of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla trekking licenses cost 700 USD for non-resident foreigners, 600 USD for residents, and 250,000 UGX for East African nationals per person.

Ideal time to visit                                                                                                                                          While it is possible to go gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector throughout the year, the optimum time to do so is in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February, which is also referred to as the dry season. In contrast to the rainy season, when the gorilla trekking paths are muddy and slippery and make trekking challenging, the dry season brings less rainfall to the park, making access roads and gorilla trekking trails dry and manageable.

What to bring                                                                                                                                           Insect repellent, long sleeves, gardening gloves, long socks, facemasks, hand sanitizer, waterproof rain jacket, hiking shoes, energy snacks, drinking water, warm sweater, walking stick, back pack, camera and extra batteries, a pair of binoculars, a hat, and sunscreen are just a few of the items you should bring or carry on your gorilla trekking safari in Ruhija Sector.

Additional Ruhija sector activity                                                                                                        After going on a gorilla trek, visitors can enjoy additional exciting activities in the Ruhija sector, such as bird watching, which allows them to observe a variety of bird species, guided nature walks that allow them to get up close and personal with various wildlife species, cultural tours that allow them to interact with locals and Batwa people, and visiting community projects like bee keeping and craft making, among others.

Directions to Ruhija Sector                                                                                                               Ruhija sector may be reached by road; it takes approximately 7 to 8 hours to get there from Kampala, passing through Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale. Ruhija sector is situated in the Eastern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The Ruhija sector can also be reached by air; to get there, arrange for scheduled or charter flights from Kajjansi airfield or Entebbe international airport to Kihihi airstrip. From there, it takes one to two hours of driving time to get to the Ruhija park headquarters.

Additionally, visitors can reach the Ruhija sector from Kigali, Rwanda, by flying into Kigali International Airport, connecting to the Ruhija Park headquarters via the Katuna border, a 4- to 5-hour drive away.

Where to stay in the sector of Ruhija                                                                                                 You can stay in a variety of lodging options in the Ruhija area during your gorilla trekking safari. Ruhija Safari Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Ruhija Community Rest Camp, Agandi Uganda Eco Lodge, Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort and Campsite, and Cuckooland Tented Lodge are just a few of the affordable, midrange, and upscale lodging options available.

Please do not hesitate to contact Budget Gorilla Trekking for further information.