Top things to do in Nkuringo after gorilla trekking experience- Nkuringo is one of the gorilla trekking regions of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where gorilla trekking takes place. The region harbors three habituated gorilla families that are ready and open for visitors on gorilla trekking. These gorilla families include Bushawo, Nkuringo, and the Christmas gorilla family.

The Nkuringo Gorilla family is found in the southern part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park situated on high altitude, and elevation and this making it to be a region for physical or tough gorilla trekking safaris or hikes and thus the sectors in favorably for visitors who are physically fit and are looking for adventure gorilla trekking safaris. Yes, one needs to first understand the gorilla trekking families found in this region and what is there to see in or all about the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Gorilla trekking has stood out as the most and the core tourism activity in Africa and the region as well and this while in Nkuringo it is important for the visitors to learn more about the gorilla families found Nkuringo and what they stand for as well as their history and how did they come into existence. We organize customized gorilla trekking safaris to the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and our safari team is always on standby to help you with any inquiry that you can make.

The Moment you contact us about your desire to trek gorilla in Nkuringo Gorilla trekking sector, then you for us we shall check the availability of the gorilla permits in Nkuringo and then we start discussing with you the possible options where you would like to take a luxury gorilla trekking safari, Budget Gorilla trekking safaris and we shall design the package for you based on your interests and the safari budget.

If you want to get more information about our gorilla trekking safaris to the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, then you will contact us at Africa Adventure Vacations as we have the wealth of experience when it comes to organizing this wonderful gorilla trekking safari.

Gorilla families in Nkuringo Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Nkuringo Gorilla family

In the Nkuringo gorilla trekking region, the Nkuringo gorilla family was the first one to be habituated and opened for gorilla tourism in terms of gorilla trekking. The Nkuringo gorilla family was opened to tourists in 2004 and it got its name from the area where the family was spotted and according to the local dialect, Nkuringo means a hill.

Nkuringo gorilla family was led by the dominant Silverback Rafiki but who was killed by a poacher during the Covid-19 period in 2020 and by the time of opening, the group had 19 members but at the moment the members stand at 12 in the group as others either separated and went to other families while others had aged and dies. This was the first Gorilla family in Bwindi to give to twins whose lives don’t stay longer.

Christmas gorilla family in Nkuringo

The Christmas gorilla family is also found in Nkuringo southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The Christmas gorilla group is headed by Christmas as the dominant silverback and other members include a baby, a blackjack, and 3 females.

 The Christmas gorilla family has on different occasions been seen around the local community and indication that it is easy to trek however I can’t guarantee you this. Currently, the group has 9 members and it was the 3^rd gorilla family to be habituated and opened for tourism in the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector.

Bushahoo gorilla family

Bushaho gorilla family was habitude and opened t for tourists to see in Nkuringo in 2016. The group is composed of only 9 members and there is still hope that the group is likely to grow further and expand because like other gorilla families, the silverbacks usually raid other gorilla families to extend their territory. Uganda is the only one with the highest number of habituated gorilla families where you can go and see the gorillas.

It is important to note that gorilla trekking is the most and common activity that is done in Nkuringo and the entire Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. However, there are other activities that you can do in Nkuringo other than gorilla trekking and below we bring to you the top activities to do in Nkuringo other than gorilla trekking.

Gorilla habituation experience In Nkuringo

Other than mountain gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, you have a chance to engage in a gorilla habituation experience. The gorilla habituation experience is the four-hour activity or trip or excursion preferred by visitors who are interested in spending more hours with endangered mountain gorillas. With this activity, only 4 people are allowed to participate per day and will spend time with gorillas that are still under habituation.

Visitors interested in gorilla habituation experience in the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector will have to pay USD1500 and this means that the cost doubles that of normal gorilla trekking. Although the price of gorilla habituation experience permits is seen as high compared to gorilla trekking, the experience is worthwhile within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Nation Park.

We organize and do sample itineraries and put them on our websites and therefore you should not hesitate to conduct us at Africa Adventure Vacations.

Birding in the Nkuringo sector

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is one of the interesting experiences that you don’t need to miss during your safari in the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector. Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park has got over 350 species of birds and the main birding area within the park is in Nkuringo in the places called Nombe which is found 300 meters away from Bwindi gorilla Loge.

By engaging in this activity, you will be able to identify different bird species and it is good that you follow your guiding book if you have it during the gorilla trekking. At Africa Adventure Vacation, we have good relationships with local travel guides in the areas and will be influential in providing you with special birding lost in the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

A nature walk in the Nkuringo sector

Other than gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo sector, nature walks within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is an interesting activity for you to as you will learn the best bird species within the park other species including tree species especially those are 20 years and beyond among others.

Nature walks, in Nkuringo Forest National Park will expose you to the River Ivi-Nkuringo trail that goes for 33 meters of watching interesting species within the forest. Nature walks safaris in Nkuringo can best be done after your gorilla trekking activity and then the next morning. Nature walks safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Nkuringo does not need pre-booked procedures and thus you can organize a forest walk any time you’re in Nkuringo.

The Batwa Cultural experience in the Nkuringo sector

This is a real Batwa cultural experience and among the top activities to do in Nkuringo whereby you will be guided by the indigenous Batwa guides and learn more about their traditional way of lie and the entire culture. You will come to learn that Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the original home of Batwa before they were displaced.

The Batwa cultural experience will make you explore their traditional music, and drams competitions as they entertain you while you’re visiting them. Batwa use d to move through the forest in search of food and fruits they lived as fruit gathers before the forest was declared a national park in 1993. Still, within the forest, there are used to be caves and hideouts for the Batwa.

However, the Batwa had to leave the forest and join other communities who are staying outside the forest for their survival. Staying outside the forest want easy for the Batwa, but they got used to time especially with Non-governmental organizations, and the government intervention.

What is the best time to visit the Nkuringo sector for Gorilla trekking

Nkuringo in the southern side of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park can be visited all the year throughout. But the best time for you to take the Nkuringo Gorilla trekking safaris is during the dry season in June to September and then December February, this is the time when the trails are good and passable for the tourist going to trek mountain gorillas. The dry season provides clear views of the great Bwindi Forest given that vegetation becomes dull during the dry season.

How to get to the Nkuringo sector for trekking Mountain Gorillas?

Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park can be accessed through both air and road transport. By road, one can get to Nkuringo through an 8 to 9-hour long road drive from Kampala or Entebbe via Mbarara city, Kabale Town, and then continue to Nkuringo. You can as well get to the Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector via Kigali International airport which is about 4 hours’ drive to reach Nkuringo through the Cyanika border.

By air.  Visitors can also fly to the Nkuringo sector from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to Kisoro or Kihihi airfields and then access Nkuringo. There are chartered flights and scheduled fights that are present at Entebbe international airport and the most prominent ones are the airline companies operated by Aerolink and Fly Uganda. Visitors will need to plant and make an arrangement with their travel agency or tour operators for the possible transfer from the airstrip to the lodge.

Where to stay in Nkuringo Sector?

There are different lodes in the Nkuringo sector where you can conformable stay for your Nkuringo gorilla trekking safaris. Some of the Nkuringo lodges include the Lake Mutanda Lodge, Clouds Mountains Gorilla Lodge, and Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge among others. Visitors still can use Rushaga gorillas and trek Nkuringo gorillas since it is only 45 minutes drive from Rushaga to Nkuringo. The lodge options in Rushaga where you can stay and trek Nkuringo Gorillas include Gorilla Safari Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Ichumbi Camp, and Rushaga Camp.