Bwindi Gorilla Trekking in June
June marks the start of the extended dry/peak season, also the best time for tourists to enjoy gorilla trekking with fewer disruptions from rain. Booking the Bwindi gorilla trekking in June allows you to take advantage of the favourable weather conditions. It is around June when Bwindi Impenetrable National Park records low or no rainfall, with vegetation kept drier and clearer. The conditions are often ideal for tourists to engage in the trek with the Bwindi gorillas.
Why trek Bwindi gorillas in June?
The drier trails. Bwindi experiences longer dry trails around June due to the scarcity of rainfall. The weather conditions and nature of the trails make the entire journey more enjoyable as you embark on the search for a family of mountain gorillas.
Clearer weather in Bwindi. June is when Bwindi Impenetrable National Park experiences longer sunny days and comes with excellent visibility of gorillas. The skies remain clearer, making June the perfect month to embark on a gorilla photography tour in Bwindi National Park.
Easier walk. Around June, expect to enjoy easier treks with mountain gorillas. While on a hike to see gorillas, you can easily cross the rivers. Visitors get to enjoy the treks with fewer challenges, unlike during the peak wet or rainy season.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Quick Guide
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in Southwestern Uganda and offers largely affordable gorilla safaris. The Park was formed in 1991 and was later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the June gorilla trekking tour, expect to visit only habituated gorilla groups. This can be accessed from the four main trailheads of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga, & Ruhija.
The checklist of habituated gorilla groups to explore on a guided gorilla trekking includes Katwe gorilla family, Mucunguzi gorilla group, Habinyanja gorilla group, Mubare group, Bitukura gorilla family, Katwe, Oruzogo group, Mukiza gorilla group, Kyaguriro, Mishaya, Nkuringo family, Busingye gorilla group, Kahungye, Nshongi gorilla family, Rwigi family, Kutu, and Christmas. Additional gorilla groups include Bikingi, Posho, Bushaho gorilla family, and Tindatine gorilla groups. During the normal gorilla trek, expect to enjoy a search for gorillas in a maximum of 8pax.
A typical gorilla trekking day
The standard gorilla trek in Bwindi requires early waking up for you to prepare yourself, and later, you can join the orientation session. Visitors are briefed about the guidelines for gorilla trekking, also referred to as the safety guidelines. Each groups comprising 8pax get on a trek to see gorillas, and each session is done with the lead of the professional ranger guide.
When you have located a gorilla group that the park official assigned to you, expect to enjoy a maximum of 1 (one) hour of face-to-face interaction with gorillas. While in the jungle, expect to take at least 2-6 hours when you are searching for a group of mountain gorillas, and the length of the adventure can be determined by the location of these apes. After taking photos, expect to enjoy a maximum of one hour with a group of gorillas, and this is still during the complete one hour.
Gorillas can be watched while they make bonds, socialise, mate/copulate, play, and feed. It is such an interesting moment not to be missed on any normal gorilla trekking session in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There are a lot of fun-filled experiences to enjoy in Bwindi National Park.
How much is the gorilla permit in Bwindi (June)
You should be prepared to meet the cost to engage in the trek with the Bwindi mountain gorillas in June. Each of the gorilla permits at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is available for booking at US Dollars 800 for all foreign non-residents. The foreign residents obtain permits at US Dollars 700, whereas the Rest of Africa pays US Dollars 500. Any Ugandan or East African citizen is issued a permit at UGX 300,000 per person. All the gorilla permits for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be reserved through a reliable tour operator (company). The valid gorilla permits should be booked in advance, and as experts, we recommend that you place your reservation at least 2-6 months. This exercise should be performed at least before the actual date of visiting the gorilla families in Bwindi National Park.
How early should you book a gorilla tour in June?
When planning your Bwindi gorilla trekking in June, ensure that you reserve the slot at least 2 or 6 months earlier. Booking a gorilla safari in advance allows you to book the rest of the amenities or facilities that you intend to make your holiday memorable.
The weather conditions in June in Bwindi
Around June, Bwindi records consistent temperatures throughout the year. The park is situated close to the Equator, and weather conditions are favourable throughout the month. The temperatures are expected to rise to about 23 degrees Celsius and 11 degrees Celsius during the night. The afternoon weather conditions are characterised by a temperature rise of 19 degrees Celsius and cool mornings in the higher altitudes.
Packing for the Bwindi gorilla tour in June
When packing for your gorilla safari in Bwindi, here are the essentials to put into consideration. Have a pair of trousers (should be quick-drying type). A light daypack, sunscreen, waterproof hiking boots, insect repellents. A good camera with no flashlight, long-sleeved shirts, a sweater, a pair of binoculars, insect repellents, and insect repellents.
Accommodation Options to Stay in June
Choose the place to stay from the 4 sectors, and the available accommodation options range from budget, midrange, and luxury. The main lodges and camps to consider booking include Buhoma Lodge, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Orugano Bwindi Lodge, and Chameleon Hill Lodge. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also known for other accommodation choices. They include: Gorilla Forest Camp, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge. Four Gorillas Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort, Mahogany Springs Lodge. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, and Nshongi Camp.
How to get to Bwindi National Park for the June gorilla tour
Book a 4×4 safari vehicle or air transport to ease your connectivity to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Driving from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi takes between 8 and 9 hours via the Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale-Kanungu route. This road travel option is perfect for tourists with plans to depart from Kampala. But visitors in Kigali can also access the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Travelling from Kigali to Bwindi can last for 4 to 5 hours, and you can reach Uganda via the Katuna or Chanika border crossing.
By air, expect to use an aero link and set off from the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airport. When you have landed at the airstrips in southwestern Uganda, you can be picked up and transferred to Bwindi in a 4WD car.
The Best Gorilla Safari Packages to Book in June
Pick the ideal gorilla tour package to book for you to explore Bwindi National Park. You can book short gorilla packages to Bwindi. They include: 3-Day gorilla trekking tour, 3-Day fly gorilla tour to Bwindi, 5-Day gorilla tour Uganda, 5-Day Uganda gorillas and wildlife tour, 7-Day Uganda wildlife with gorillas, 8-Day Uganda gorilla tour and wildlife, 10-day, 12-Day, and 15-Day Uganda gorilla trek and wildlife. We have all the kinds of packages that suit visitors’ travel experience, whether during short or long tours.
Book a gorilla trekking to Bwindi in June, the peak dry month with suitable weather conditions to search for gorillas. Contact your reliable/trusted expert –Native Africa Tours to plan and book a gorilla safari to explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
