The outbreak of COVID 19 is not only a public global pandemic that causes large-scale loss of life and human suffering; it also poses a major threat to the global economy. The epidemic has halted production in the infected nations, struck financial systems all over the globe, and resulted in a dramatic decline in demand and a fall in morale.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has made the economy go down, directly and indirectly hence affecting the tourism and tour operators around the globe. Most safaris have been either canceled or postponed due to the pandemic all national parks in Uganda are closed. Many people in the tourism industry have lost their jobs due to the closure of all National Parks, sanctuaries, lodges, border points, and airports, and airstrips in Uganda.
In Uganda tourism is a significant source of revenue, mountain gorillas are a huge attraction. Most travelers who come to Uganda on Safari come to see the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in the dense forests of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda. The primate capital of the world!
Reasons why you should trek mountain gorillas in Uganda after COVID 19
Uganda is one of the three countries where you can have a close encounter with the mountain gorillas in southwestern Uganda’s dense forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Come face to face with humanity giant cousins, the mountain gorillas. Most tourists who visit Uganda - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park come to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat; there are 1000 mountain gorillas in the wild, half of the remaining population of mountain gorilla live in Uganda in two national parks namely Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda.
Cost of a Gorilla Permit in Uganda
Uganda hosts one of the cheapest gorilla permits in the primate world, one should note that with effect from 1 July 2020 gorilla permits in Uganda will increase from USD 600 to USD 700 per person for foreign non-residents, the social interaction of these mountain gorillas is amazing to see especially when they are all together as a family. These mountain gorillas are human-like in behavior. For example, they groom each other, feed their young ones, play with their baby gorillas, silverbacks protect their families since they are the leaders and protectors of their families. All sorts of interactions among the gorillas are amazing to see when you are close to them. Observing the mountain gorillas while interacting amongst themselves makes the experience worth the cost.
What to pack on your Gorilla Trek
Gorilla tracking is a unique adventure in the whole world – for one to trek, gentle giants, travelers are required to possess a valid passport, valid gorilla permit, hiking boots, long-sleeved shirt, waterproof trouser, sweater, gloves, headgear or a hat, sunglasses, good camera, snacks, packed lunch, drinking water, a walking stick, and binoculars, when these items are in hand with potential travelers, mark it as a successful gorilla trek and a memorable once in a lifetime encounter with the gentle giants or closest cousins.
What to consider before booking your Safari
In Uganda, there are many tour companies which tailor gorilla safaris, Adyeri Creations Limited is a registered company. We tailor safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Kindly contact us for more information about tailor-made African Safaris.
