Bwindi Gorilla Trekking in March
Booking the March gorilla trekking tour offers you a chance to visit mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Bwindi gorilla trekking in March is excellent for visitors who want to embark on budget gorilla tours. March marks the beginning of the extended low or off-season in Bwindi National Park. The traditional off-peak/low or wet season starts from March up to May, and this season often comes with heavy rainfall.
Bwindi experiences increased rainfall and humidity up to April. Temperatures are maintained at 22 degrees Celsius (daytime), and at night, they drop to 12 degrees Celsius. The change in the temperature or weather in general has an impact on the daily behaviour of the mountain gorillas.
In March, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is characterised by an average rainfall range of 133 to 195mm. The chances of it raining in a day are higher than in the usual months, and are estimated to be 47%.
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Experience in March
March is an excellent period to embark on a gorilla trekking session in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on a budget. The gorilla trekking experience in March mainly involves exploring some of the habituated gorilla groups and is expected to be accompanied by an expert from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The usual day trek begins with a pre-gorilla trekking orientation about measures/guidelines.
Bwindi’s mountain gorillas can be encountered in the four regions, also known as the trailheads: Nkuringo, Rushaga, Buhoma, and Ruhija. Over half of the world’s 1063 rare mountain gorillas live peacefully in this misty Protected Area. They exist in varying gorilla groups, each with their composition, which you can discover on the normal gorilla trekking adventure.
Explore multiple gorilla groups
The guided trek with Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers you a chance to visit gorilla groups such as Habinyanja group, Rushegura gorilla family, Mubare gorilla family, Kanyanyi family, Binyindo group, Katwe, Mukiza gorilla group, Bitukura gorilla family, Kyaguriro family, and Nshongi gorilla family.
Bwindi National Park also supports groups of mountain gorillas, including Kahungye, Bweza, Mishaya gorilla group, Bweza gorilla family, Kahungye family, Kutu family group, Rwigi family, Mucunguzi gorilla family group, and Tindatine family group. Extra gorilla groups to visit on a gorilla safari in Bwindi include Posho, Christmas, Bushaho, and Nkuringo gorilla groups.
The standard trek with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest can begin at around 8:00 am. Visitors can take between 2 and 6 hours, a journey that will involve winding through the natural forest. When you have come across a group of mountain gorillas, that is when your special one begins to tick. What happens during one hour with gorillas is that you can observe these apes while they showcase their distinct behaviours, gestures, and take photos.
After you have utilised your one hour of a face-to-face encounter with the Bwindi mountain gorillas, you can then walk back. At the park offices, you will meet the Uganda Wildlife Authority official to award you a certificate that signifies that you took part in the successful gorilla trekking experience.
Quick facts about Bwindi National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park sits in the misty valleys of Kigezi region, Kanungu District, Southwestern Uganda. This Park has its boundaries extending to the districts of Kanungu, Kisoro, and Kabale, covering an area of 331 sq. km. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is approximately 487 km from the heart of Kampala and 168 km from the Central Kigali city of Rwanda.
Bwindi is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a status it gained in 1994, and was officially declared a National Park in 1991. Today, the lush, misty Bwindi National Park shelters a myriad of mammal species and other interesting species that survive with mountain gorillas. These include chimpanzees, elephants, blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and different species of antelopes.
Preparation for the Bwindi Gorilla Trekking in March
As in other months, adequate preparation is required for visitors who make it to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a gorilla trekking safari. Part of this preparation journey to trek gorillas includes ensuring that you are fit enough, getting the right gear, booking the best accommodation, transportation, and other logistics.
The entire gorilla trekking safari needs you to do things in advance to ensure that you have a successful trip. Here, you can explore the different items that are crucial for your packing for gorilla trekking in Bwindi. They include a sweater, a good camera with no flashlight, insect repellents, waterproof hiking boots/shoes (should be lightweight and offer support to ankles as you trek), long trousers, a rain jacket, long-sleeved shirts, a pair of binoculars, and a daypack, etc.
Securing the right accommodation for your March gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi
Expect to find the best place to stay for your gorilla trek in March. Accommodation options in and around Bwindi include Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Nshongi Camp, Engagi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge. Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Orugano Bwindi Lodge. Gorilla Forest Camp, Mahogany Springs Lodge, and Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge. Gorilla Heights Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort. Ride for a Woman, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, and 4 Gorillas Lodge.
Selection of the best gorilla safari packages to book in March
The best way to enjoy the March gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi is by ensuring that you have booked the ideal package. The checklist of gorilla safari packages to book for Bwindi includes short and long. They include 3-Day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour, 4 Days gorillas & Kyambura chimp trek, 5 Days double gorilla tour, 14-day Uganda gorilla safari, and 7-Day flying Uganda gorilla & wildlife.
Accessibility to Bwindi for your March Gorilla Trek
Getting to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be safely done by road/air. Opting for road travel offers two alternatives- departing from Kampala (Entebbe) or Kigali. When you choose to travel from Kampala, your journey can involve driving through the Masaka-Mbarara and Kabale route. It takes about 8-9 hours. Visitors can also opt to set off from Kigali city through the Katuna/Chanika border. This takes a shorter distance of 4 to 5 hours.
Road transportation to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park must be carefully planned, and the choice of safari car matters. A 4×4 tourist car is more suitable for this kind of journey. Take into consideration the kind of roads and hillside of Bwindi. Booking a safari vehicle that fits your road trip to Bwindi National Park shouldn’t be a challenge. Our team can assist you in doing that in advance. They can also help you in planning the whole tour.
Travelling to Bwindi by air provides the quickest access alternative for tourists. Visitors depart from Entebbe International Airport (EBB). You can opt to land at either Kisoro Airport or Kihihi Airstrip.
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking with other experiences
Gorilla treks in Bwindi can be combined with several other unique safari activities in the park or outside/other destinations. Within Bwindi, you can have a spice of gorilla trek with birding tours, guided nature walks/hikes, mountain gorilla habituation experience, and authentic cultural experiences.
Outside Bwindi experiences, expect to also combine your tour with Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Rubirizi district. This is typically a savanna wilderness destination. It is home to abundant wildlife. They include: tree-climbing lions, hyenas, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, Uganda Kobs, bush bucks, mongooses, waterbucks, and a diversity of birds that total up to 620 species of birds.
In a nutshell, save on your gorilla trekking holiday by booking a tour to Bwindi with us in March. Our Bwindi gorilla trekking safaris in March offer budget-friendly rates and are ideal for all budget travellers.
