Gorilla Habituation
Gorilla Habituation is an experience where a Gorillas are trained to live with human beings. Travelers get to spend more time with gorillas unlike the usual 1 hour of gorilla trekking.
habituation experience safari is a 4 Hour activity with the Mountain Gorillas in Rushaga Sector which is located in the south part of Bwindi Impenetrable National park.
There are three countries in Africa that inhabit the mountain Gorillas including Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republican of Congo.
It takes 4 hours with the Gorilla family. The major difference between a normal Gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation is that gorilla habituation lasts for 4 hours yet gorilla trekking lasts for 1 hour having an encounter with the mountain Gorillas. This safaris is a learning experience and the gorillas get to be trained to live closer to human beings.
This safaris experience costs 1,500 USD and this gives you more value for your money than the usual one-hour Gorilla in trekking the mountain Gorillas. It is an incredible experience since your given more time to spend with the Mountain Gorillas.
There are about 50% of the clients who prefer this safaris. Gorilla habituation is one of the most expensive Tourism activities however its non-regrettable. One should be able to Book their trip 6 months pro for gorilla habituation.
Around Rushaga there quite a number of lodges these range from midrange, Luxury and budget lodges in Uganda. Gorilla habituation is limited to 4 people who are aged minimum of 15 years.
How to reach the park
One of the most convenient ways of reaching the park is through the southern area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Rushaga. You can option to fly from Entebbe International airport to Kisoro/Kihihi airstrip.
