Rules And Regulations For Gorilla Habituation In Uganda : Gorilla habituation in Africa can only be carried out in Uganda where you will get to participate in the training sessions of teaching the gorillas to get accustomed to human presence. The species are not accustomed to human presence but are undergoing the process therefore you should consider at all times following the lead of the guide to ensure you have the most rewarding and safe safari.
Gorilla habituation in Uganda is carried out in Rushaga a sector in the park where you will get to watch a number of species that are undergoing the process however in the sector you can also participate in gorilla trekking in Uganda. once you have obtained a gorilla habituation permit in Uganda at a price of 1500USD which is quite expensive compared to a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda that can be obtained at a price of 700USD this is because of the fact that you will have the opportunity to spend four hours observing the gorillas and also participate in the training sessions which is not the case when you obtain a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda where you will only get to observe the species.in order to have a safe and memorable experience during Gorilla habituation in Bwindi impenetrable national park, you will have to observe a number of rules and regulations for an amazing safari experience.
Rules and regulations for the gorilla habituation
- Avoid taking pictures of the primates using flash mode which can trigger the species as threat which can lead them to attack.
- You should avoid eating in the presence of the gorillas because they are quite curious species which can lead them to attack you just to catch a bite
- You should also consider following the lead of the guide and the trainers to avoid any accidents in the park that can be fatal
- You should also avoid petting the species in the wild
Avoid making unnecessary movements and noise in the presence of the gorillas because they can be easily triggered this is because the species are gentle giants that are interested in maintaining their peace and if anyone or anything disrupts it they can easily attack them.
- Avoid maintaining eye contact with the gorillas because they interpret it as a challenge to a fight and the last thing you would like is to get into a fight with a gorilla because they are believed to be 10 times stronger than a human.
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Best time for gorilla habituation in Uganda
The best time for gorilla habituation in Uganda is during the dry season which will ensure that you do not get any interference from the rain showers which can make it hard for you to watch the species during the training session. During the dry season you will also get more chances to take the pictures of the species in the wild without having to worry about the rain and poor visibility. Uganda is characterized with two rainy season that is from June to august and from December to February which will give you the most rewarding safari experience observing the behavior of the primates in the wild.
During the gorilla habituation experience in Uganda don’t forget to carry your hiking shoes because of the fact that Bwindi impenetrable national park is characterized by rain forests meaning it can rain at any given time of the day which can make the trails slippery, you should also consider packing some lunch because it is an all-day activity which is also energy consuming, you can also pack a rain jacket for an amazing safari experience, insect repellent and a hut in case it rains in the park.
’’Book your gorilla habituation today and get the chance to watch to watch the gentle giants as they are trained to get used to human presence as you observe their authentic reactions.’’
