Wondering when to encounter the Gorillas in their natural habitat, December is the Time; one of the idlest timings in the calendar. Christmas is a festive season, well celebrated and loved by many globally; a day when the Christian community reflects on the birth of Jesus. It is a peak tourism season for travelers, with most tourists having holidays and work leaves; thus opting to relax, have fun, and rekindle the years’ Vibes, and experience.
It is the best time to plan your Gorilla trekking escapade in the East African community. December is a dry month, with very cool weather, though slight showers drop in once in a while, and a large number of visitor Numbers creating a networking community to the social people.
In the Christmas season, the adventure can be as an individual, a group Gorilla trekking trip, family retreat, or company end of the Year activity, on a private, budget, or Luxury package. Gorillas recognize festivity and are so lively on such-a-day. The Gorillas are only found in the continent of Africa, in the vast Virunga chain of maintains; sprawling through Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda.
Carried off by excitement and anxiety, don’t forget to abide by the trekking dos and don’ts while in the natural lush tropical forests of Africa. These are; don’t litter the park, speak on a low torn, stand about 7mtres from the Apes, proper waste disposal, watching hands, masking, no creating paths in the jungle, following the guides’ instructions, and not touching the Apes. These Apes are greatly endangered, and the forest needs contributory support to protect them from any kind of danger, infectious flue, and lots more. The rules preserve the Jungle and enable great adventure; applying throughout your trekking time and period.
Gorilla trekking is a lifetime experience, starting from very early in the morning to the time you find the Apes, watch them and take photos. It can last for approximately 1-6 hours, plus an additional one for photography, and listening to the explanations by expert ranger guides. The trekking duration depends on your hiking speed, and how far the Apes have moved
Where to Trek the Gorillas on Christmas
As you plan for your trekking day, there are about six destinations to go for Trekking in three countries sharing the giant Virunga chain of Mountains- a habitat to the Gorillas. Virunga national park for the Mountain Gorillas and Kahusi Bienga National Park in the Eastern part of Congo; Volcanoes national park for Mountain Gorillas in the Northern part of Rwanda; Bwindi impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National park for mountain Gorillas at the southwestern part of Uganda. The gates are opened very early in the morning, and visitors are expected to keep time. Even the disabled can encounter the apes through the help of potters.
The cost of Gorilla trekking on Christmas
A gorilla trekking permit is a compulsory document for all those intending to do track the Apes. Rwanda charges 1500usd, DR Congo 400usd. Uganda charges, 700usd for Foreign Nonresidents, 600Usd for foreign residents, and 250000 for East African residents. The Money is for the Conservation of the primates and the jungle, park entrance, and payment of the ranger guide. Christmas falls in the peak season so there is no discount and the visitor number is high. What should be done is booking for your trekking permit at least 3 months in advance. Up to a maximum of eight trackers are permitted to encounter a gorilla group at one given time.
In conclusion; it is memorable to encounter the Gorillas in their natural habitat on Christmas day; a lifetime experience and incredible moment.
