Gorilla Habituation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Habituation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla habituation refers to the process by which gorillas are trained to be around people. The habituation process usually takes two to three years. During this period, researchers visit these gorillas daily and get to spend more time with them learning about their behaviour. As time goes by, gorillas get used to the presence of humans. After the habituation process, humans are no longer a threat to the gorillas and vice versa. The gorillas are also given names after the habituation process.

The habituation experience often takes 4 hours. During these 4 hours, you will have an up close experience on the way of life of these primates forexample, you will see how they jump from tree to tree, breast feeding mothers and so much more. Gorilla habituation in Uganda is done at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park at a cost of 1500$ per person.

For the habituation experience, clients are often accompanied by armed rangers who stay with them through out the whole habituation experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has 19 habituated gorilla families which include Habinyanja, Mubare, Mishaya, Nshonji, Busingye, Bweza and so much more. All these gorilla families offer amazing habituation experiences that one should not miss out on their Ugandan trip.

How To Book Gorilla Habituation Permits.

Gorilla habituation permits have to be booked 2-3 months prier to the travel dates. This is advisable to avoid last minute disappointments since Uganda Wildlife Authority only issues a maximum of 4 gorilla habituation permits per gorilla family a day.

The habituation permits cost 1500$ per person and a maximum of 4 people are allowed to spend 4 hours with a gorilla family per day. To secure a gorilla habituation permit, one must contact a local tour operator like Vibrant Holiday Safaris who will help in the itinerary planning, giving you information on the availability of permits and as well as securing a permit.

For more information about gorilla habituation, contact Vibrant Holiday Safaris at info@vibrantholidaysafaris.com or kindly check out our website at www.vibrantholidaysafaris.com.