What to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda?

What to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda? Gorilla trekking is a popular activity in Uganda that involves guests walking through the tropical rainforest in search of mountain gorillas and spending one hour with them in their natural habitat. Uganda is notable for sheltering half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, which is situated in two national parks, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, both of which are located in Uganda’s southwestern park. Following gorilla trekking in Uganda, you may participate in a variety of intriguing activities, like as

What to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda?

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee trekking is an exciting activity to perform after gorilla trekking in Uganda.  Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda takes place in a variety of locations, including Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu Forest, and Budongo Forest. Chimpanzee trekking begins early in the morning in all places with a briefing on the laws and regulations to be followed while hiking. Following the briefing, you will be separated into groups of six individuals and begin trekking in the jungle with an expert park guide who is familiar with various chimp trekking trails.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda takes between 30 minutes and 4 hours, depending on where the chimps are located. Other monkey species, other bird species, plant and tree species, and so forth will be visible during hiking. Once the chimps are located, you will be permitted to spend one hour with them in their natural environment, where you will be able to learn about their behaviors and customs, observe chimps go about their daily activities, snap photographs, and record movies to show folks back home.

Game Drive safaris.

After your gorilla trekking safari, you may continue your adventure with a game drive in Uganda. In Uganda, game drives are conducted in comfortable 4WD safari vehicles in savannah national parks such as Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, among others.

During the game drives which can either be done very early in the morning, in the afternoon or at night, you will be able to view different wildlife species including the big five mammals which are the elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions and leopards, view other animals like waterbucks, giraffes, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, zebras, warthogs, elands, topi, oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest, giant forest hogs, impalas.

 Birdwatching.

Bird watching is an additional intriguing activity in Uganda that you may do after gorilla trekking because Uganda is a top birding location. Among the best places to go bird watching are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, and Semuliki National Park.

During bird watching, which is best done in the morning or afternoon, you will be accompanied by an experienced bird guide who will help you spot various bird species such as the Great blue turaco, shoebill stork, Standard winged nightjar, Shelley’s Crimson wing, Green breasted pitta, Grauer’s broadbill, Black breasted barbet, Fox’s weaver, African green broadbill, Short-tailed warbler, Doherty’s bush shrike, Bar tailed trogon, African wood owl, Handsome Francolin, Dwarf honey guide, Archers robin chat, and the Grey cuckoo-shrike among others.

Golden Monkey Trekking.

Golden monkey trekking is a unique and vigorous sport to perform after gorilla trekking in Uganda, and it begins with a briefing on the laws and regulations to observe whilst hiking, exactly like chimp trekking. Following the briefing, you will begin hiking into the jungle, following trails of discarded bamboo leaves, shoots, and fruits, among other things.

During the trek, you will be able to see various bird species as well as other primates, and once the golden monkeys are discovered, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat, where you will be able to watch them play, jump up in tree branches, learn about their habits, take photos, and record videos.

Mountain Climbing.

Mountain climbing is an exciting sport that people may do after going gorilla trekking in Uganda. Visitors to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park can walk Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, or the three volcanic summits Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura, or Mount Sabyinyo.

Cultural/Community Tours.

Cultural tours are an intriguing and additional activity in Uganda that you may do after gorilla trekking. During the cultural tour, you will be able to interact with the Bakiga and Batwa/pygmies who used to live in the Bwindi and Mgahinga forests before they were gazetted as national parks. You will also be able to learn about their culture and traditions, visit their homesteads and farmlands, learn how coffee is processed, visit craft shops where they sell handmade souvenirs such as beads, necklaces, bags, drums, hats, sandals, learn how to local delicacies, take part in traditional dance and singing performances and many more.

Guided Nature Walks.

Nature walks are fantastic activities that allow tourists to explore national parks on foot while being accompanied by an expert park guide and an armed park ranger to keep them safe. You will be able to get up close and personal with various wildlife species, enjoy the cool breeze, view colorful butterflies, listen to sweet sounds of bird species singing in trees, relax your mind in a quiet environment, enjoy views of the beautiful scenery, and take photos during the guided nature walk, among other things.

Best Time for gorilla trekking in Uganda.

Gorilla trekking is an exciting adventure that can be done all year, but the optimum time is during the dry season, also known as the peak season, which occurs in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. Because there is less rainfall in the national parks during the dry season, access roads and gorilla trekking paths are dry and accessible, making hiking easier than during the rainy season, when the pathways are muddy and slippery, making trekking harder.

For additional information on what to do after gorilla trekking in Uganda, please contact Explore Rwanda Tours or visit our website for a variety of gorilla trekking programs.