Gorilla trekking safaris in June for Uganda Congo and Rwanda- There are two seasons in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda, when one can go and trek gorillas however the best time to trek gorillas, is the dry season which happens from June to September and then December to February. Another season is the rainy season or the wet season that happens comes from March to May and then October to November.

Gorilla trekking is the highlight of all African safari activities and it is very hard for someone to come to Africa without seeing the endangered mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas in the whole world are found in Africa and in only 3 countries which include Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gorilla treeing is conducted and done in these countries throughout the years for visitors interested in a particular activity.

There about 1070 mountain gorillas left in the whole world and these are found in the 4 national parks in the whole world. These national parks include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Of the 3 countries, Uganda has got the highest number of mountain gorillas in both parks of Bwindi and Mgahinga and this means that it boosts the highest chances of seeing gorillas in any of the above countries.

Gorilla safaris in June

Gorilla trekking safaris in June are most enticing and interesting in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic Congo, January is one of the driest months and therefore this means that June represents one of the best months when you can travel and see the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa. June represents the dry season especially in southwestern Uganda where mountain gorillas are located however in the Northern Park of Uganda some parts receive heavy rainfall. June other than gorillas trekking is the best month for wildlife viewing especially when it comes to the savannah park in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda. June is the start of the dry season or the peak season in Uganda and Rwanda and thus you expect very many travelers to come and see gorillas during June.

Thus visitors intending to do gorilla trekking or to see gorillas in June your hereby informed that the place is good and therefore you should continue and plan your gorilla trekking safari in June. As the best months for trekking gorillas in Africa includes December, January, June, July, August, and September when the gorilla experience is high characterized by the string sun and low levels of rainfall. In June, as you have seen, it might not be completely dry as you may expect rainfall anytime since the climate is influenced by the tropical rainforest where mountain gorillas reside. Enjoy different species of animals such as reptiles, amphibians, insects, bird species and experience the true African wildness.

What are the available gorilla trekking safaris in June?

There are several June gorilla trekking safari packages that we design and arrange for our clients at Africa adventure vacations. What you need to do is to contact us by emailing and we shall respond to you as soon as possible. We have got different gorilla safari packages for June which include the 3-day gorilla tracking safaris in both Uganda and Rwanda, we also organize the 5-day gorilla tracking that includes even the chimpanzee tracking tours in Kibale Forest National Park we also organize the 3-day gorilla trekking packages for Kigali Rwanda to Uganda. All our June gorilla trekking options or packages are customized and we organize and arrange the package depending on your time, interests, and budget.

What is the cost of seeing gorillas in June?

Yes while planning to June gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, It is important that to know the cost of sing the gorilla in this country in particular June. Generally, the cost of seeing the gorillas means the cost of buying gorilla trekking permit,  without a gorilla trekking permit even if you have transportation or accommodation you cannot see gorillas in June. The cost varies from different countries although the experience is the same and under normal circumstances, the price remains the same for all months throughout the year. For Uganda, the gorilla permit costs USD 700 for Foreign Nonresidents, USD600 for foreign residents, and Uganda shillings 250000 for the East African Community (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, southern Sudan) citizens per person per trek while in Rwanda the gorilla permit higher compared to Uganda and Congo and it cost USD 1500 per person per trek while in Congo the gorilla trekking permit costs USD400 per person per trek.

Other activities that you can do in June other than gorilla trekking

Apart from gorilla trekking safaris or seeing the gorillas in June, there are several activities that you can as well do in the three countries, However, Uganda has got more safari activities than Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thus, while in Uganda combine your June gorilla trekking safaris with wildlife activities in Uganda safari National Park. Visitors heading to Uganda in January for a gorilla trekking safari can transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and boat cruise safaris, Kibale forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, and habituation experience. Kibale Forest National Park is the park with the highest concentration of primates in the whole of Africa, it has got about 14 species of primates, visits other destinations such as the Rwenzori mountains, the golden monkey safaris in Mgahinga National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge and several unique destinations in Uganda. There are other attractions that you can see which include the tree-climbing lions, rhinoceros, among others.

The highlight of the activities that you can do in June

Gorilla trekking in both Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Chimpanzee tracking. This can be done in Uganda’s Kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth, Kalinzu forest, and Budongo forest while in Rwanda chimpanzee tracking can be done in Nyungwe forest National Park.

Safari game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park all in Uganda, and in Rwanda, you can do game drives in Akagera national park

Engage in boat cruise safari on Kazinga channel, Lake Victoria, and riverine among other activities. In all the national parks you will be able to spot different wildlife species in June and this means that June gorilla trekking safaris can be combined with wildlife and cultural safaris as well.

How to book a high season gorilla trekking permit in June

For visitors interested in taking gorilla trekking safaris in June. You need to contact us at African Adventure Vacations with your preferred date, months, and the year of the travel safari. Once we get this we shall check for the availability of the high season gorilla permits with the Uganda Wildlife Authority and then we notify you accordingly. Here we do the gorilla packages basing on your interests, time, and budget. Upon confirmation of the availability, we shall send you an invoice to start paying and once you have paid then we shall go to UWA head office and pay for you your gorilla permit and then send you the details of the receipts bearing your names.

How can I know that my Gorilla permit in June has been booked?

The moment we pay for your June gorilla permit at the Uganda Wildlife Offices, the Authority will provide us with the receipt-bearing your names and the originality as well as the region of the park or the park where you’re going to trek the gorillas from. The dates for gorilla trekking will be the same as those agreed upon. Thus at African Adventure Vacations, we shall send you the scanned company of the receipts for you to see and for the gorilla permit for may are printed a few weeks usually two weeks to the date of gorilla trekking.

When to book a gorilla trekking safaris in June (Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo)

For visitors planning to book their gorilla trekking safaris in June, you’re advised to do so 3 months in advance to secure that you have booked and secured the gorilla trekking permit. We advise you to book the gorilla permit in advance because sometimes you might choose the date when there is no availability of the permits and you find that you have to reschedule another date. It is important to note that June is one of the busiest months in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda and this means that permit scarcity is very common and thus if you’re not quick enough then you might lose the opportunity to trek the gorilla and thus you need to book the gorillas permit early to beat the competition.

Visitors are also encouraged to book their best safari lodge early to avoid missing out. For example in Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, there are four sectors where gorilla trekking is conducted which include Buhoma which is found in the northern side of the park, and usually, visitors have to book in advance since the permits are sold in advance in that stipulated time. Other sectors include Nkuringo and Rushaga in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park and Ruhija on the Eastern side of the part Bwindi Forest National Park.

What you should carry for your June gorilla trekking safari?

Visitors planning to do gorilla trekking in June need to pack some of the items. Yes as we have seen the months are majorly characterized by sunshine but that doesn’t stop you from bringing some of the items even those that one would have packed during the rainy season because you can expect rain any time. Some of the items that you should pack while going to see gorillas /gorilla safaris in Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda include, the COVID-19 proof of updated vaccination, Medical insurance Cover, antimalarial tablets, the hiking boots, a camera, a hut or cape, rain coast just it happens to rain, a pair of garden gloves, a pail of long stockings, long-sleeved shirt among others.

Plan your June gorilla trekking experience safari with Africa adventure vacations, the famous tour operator based in Kampala Uganda, and experience in organizing and conducting gorilla trekking safaris to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are reliable and instant.