Contrary to Buhoma, this is found in the eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and it offers visitors the wonderful gorilla trekking experience in Uganda. There are other gorilla trekking sectors other than Ruhija sectors and these include the Buhoma gorilla trekking sector, Rushaga gorilla trekking sectors, and the Nkuringo Gorilla trekking sector. The Ruhija gorilla trekking sectors features 4 habituated gorilla families and these include the Mukiza gorilla family, bitura gorilla Family, Orugoza and lastly Kyanguriko gorilla family.
Gorilla trekking is Ruhija gorilla trekking sectors presents an important opportunity for the visitors to encounter the habituated gorilla families which you will be able to spend only one hour with the gorilla family that you will be able to trek. Ruhija is one of the best gorilla trekking sectors because of the wonderful gorilla families in the Ruhija.
Kyanguriko gorilla family in Ruhija; this is the gorilla family that is available for the gorilla trekking in Ruhija sectors and it was habituated in 1999 and for some time, the family was reserved for research but later it was fully opened for the gorilla trekking and the visitors were allowed to see them. The gorilla family has got 2 silverbacks and other 13 individuals
Ruhija Gorilla trekking sector also has the wonderful Bitiura gorilla family and this was named after the gorilla family was first seen by the UWA researchers. Bitukura Gorilla trekking family is recognized as the peaceful gorilla family in Bwindi impenetrable forest, with 13 members, including four silverbacks: Ndahura, the dominant silverback, Rukumu, Karamuzi, and Rukara silverbacks.
Mukiza gorilla family in Ruhija gorilla trekking sector; thus is the latest addition for the families to be trekked in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. There are ten individuals within this group and this still also features the silverback then four adults, four infants, and one sub-adult.
visitors are informed that in Ruhija, the gorilla trekking activity starts early in the morning at the headquarters with then briefing where they are told of the rules and the regulations that the visitors will have to follow and later the visitors are dived into a group of 8 people, given the gorilla family to trek. The visitors are given the gorilla family based on their preferences, physical fitness, and the availably of the visitors.
The gorilla trekking activity takes around 8 am in the morning whereby you will be able to go to the forest with the help of the guide and then start your activity in the forests engaging in the gorilla trekking safaris. You will use the established trails until you reach the places where the gorillas are.
Usually, the gorilla trekking may last from two to seven hours depending on the distances and the physical fitness of the gorilla families found and once you have found the gorillas, you will be able to take photos, watching the gorillas doing their visitors and several activities and these include learning more about the lifestyles, habits, behaviors and even making some short of the recordings.
Travelers who are planning to go to Ruhija for gorilla trekking should be able to book their gorilla trekking in advance such that you get the permit because at times these permits can be sold quickly since the sectors are well known and popular and thus come and book your permits early for this activity it is good that the visitors book their permits for about two to five months before their actual date of traveling to Uganda for the gorilla trekking experience in Ruhija. In case you want to trek the gorillas, you should be able to have the gorilla trekking permits and the gorilla trekking permits costs $700 for the foreign non-residents and then $600 for the foreign residents. You can as well engage in the Ruhija Gorilla trekking by booking the gorilla trekking permits from either the Uganda wildlife authority or the recognized tourism operator.
Other than the gorilla trekking activity in the Ruhija gorilla trekking sector, there are other activities that you can engage in Ruhija sector and these include the community encounters whereby you will go and get into contact with the Batwa people around Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park, you can also engage in the forest walks and learn more about the jungle, visitors can as well engage within the bird-watching safaris, among other activities and thus visitors can do a lot of activities in the Ruhija sector as they do the gorilla trekking safaris
When to travel to Ruhija for gorilla trekking
The Ruhija area can be visited at any time of year, but the ideal months to visit are June, July, August, September, December, January, and February during the dry season. Because there is less precipitation in the recreation area during the dry season, following the gorilla family is more rewarding because the frontage roads to Ruhija and gorilla journeying trails in the wilderness will be dry and acceptable, as opposed to the blustery season, which occurs from March to May and October to November, when there is heavy precipitation, making gorilla journeying trails and recreation area access streets sloppy and dangerous.
Lodges in Ruhija
Ruhija has got several lodges ranging from budget to luxury safari lodges which are used by various visitors whenever they are in Rushaga for the gorilla trekking activity.
Some of the lodges that you opt to know to include Cuckoo land Tented Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp, Trekkers Tavern, Ruhija gorilla safari Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija gorilla mist camp among other safari lodges that are important and goof or you to stay at while in Ruhija for gorilla trekking. These lodges are such comfortable and provide high-quality services and facilities, such as tents, houses, and lodges with comfortable beds, en-suite restrooms, a café that serves local and international dinners, an all-around supplied bar, a chimney, clothing administrations, free Wi-Fi in open areas, and relaxing gardens. They are located in a good location with beautiful views of the woods, birds, and creatures, and offer activities such as woods walks, bird watching, and local area visits, among others.
Please come and enjoy our gorilla trekking safari here at Ruhija by booking a safari with us for the better gorilla trekking experience
