Celebrating Your Anniversary In Bwindi

Gorilla trekking is one of the most popular gifts that people offer to their loved one. Whether it is a birthday celebration, friendship anniversary or marriage anniversary gorilla trekking is one of the things that have continually stood out for many people. But there are some things you need to know before proceeding with booking a gorilla trekking safari as an anniversary celebration gift. Here are some of the things to take note of.

The Park is Divided Into Four Sectors

Bwindi impenetrable national park has four gorilla trekking sectors. That is Ruhija sector, Buhoma sector, Nkuringo sector and Rushaga sector. It is impossible to secure a gorilla trekking permit for one sector and then trek in another. Every gorilla trekking permit is sector specific. Though it is often referred to as gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park but you will only trek in one of the four sectors.

Best Sector In terms of Accommodation

Out of these four Bwindi impenetrable national park sectors, Rushaga sector and Buhoma sector have the highest diversity of accommodation. The second most popular sector in Rushaga sector. It is also possible to spend a night in Rushaga sector and trek gorillas in Nkuringo sector but for the purposes of reducing the time for waking up early in the morning, it is recommended that you book accommodation in the sector you intend to trek gorillas in.

For the sake of the diversity of accommodation options, it is wise to stick to Rushaga sector or Buhoma sector. But there is one special catch with Nkuringo sector, it is the only sector of Bwindi impenetrable national pork that has lodges with lake view option which would also enhance your anniversary experience compared to all other sector. In fact if you wish to have a less congested true anniversary experience, Nkuringo sector would be the best option.

Nkuringo sector has one challenge in regard to accommodation. It mostly has midrange and luxury accommodation. Therefore when planning your anniversary in Bwindi impenetrable national park, Nkuringo sector is highly recommended. However you can also consider a blend of the Buhoma sector which gives you a lot of forest experience and then Nkuringo for the lake view experience around Bwindi impenetrable national park.

The Gorilla Trekking Experience

Buhoma is the most popular gorilla trekking sector. First; because it was the first gorilla trekking location in Uganda and two; because it is the closest to Queen Elizabeth national park making safaris that connect with Ishasha sector easy. For most people, Ruhija sector offers the best gorilla trekking experience. It has the shortest treks but also the highest elevation in Bwindi. It is also the most accessible sector of Bwindi. It usually stands out for the people who intend to do gorilla trekking as well as visit Lake Bunyonyi.

Rushaga sector is also known for having the highest number of gorilla families. Though the chances of seeing the gorillas in all sectors are the same given that some trackers go ahead of the trekkers to find the gorillas very early in the morning before the gorilla trekking even starts; the experience is partly affected by the terrains. Rushaga has the highest number of gorilla families. It is also known for having some of the largest gorilla families.

Buhoma sector stands out because besides gorilla trekking, it also has the highest number of trails for nature walks. If you are in for a real experience of the Bwindi impenetrable forest with gorilla trekking as the icing on the cake, then Buhoma sector is the most recommended sector to celebrate your anniversary. However this also comes with one challenge, Buhoma sector is the most popular gorilla trekking sector in Bwindi. In order to get permits on your preferred date, it is wise to book permits at least four months in advance.

Nkuringo sector is often set apart among all sectors. It has offers a more relaxed gorilla trekking experience. When compared to locations such as Buhoma or Rushaga; it is not much but because it is the least loved sector; it also makes it the least congested sector more so during the low season.

In conclusion, when planning an anniversary trip in Bwindi; be sector sensitive and focus on the places that will enhance your accommodation experience.