Gorilla Trekking in February – Is February a suitable time to go on a gorilla tracking safari? Are you a tourist considering a trip in February? Everything you need to know about your February gorilla tracking safari is right here.
One of the most popular and enjoyable things to do during an East African safari is gorilla tracking. With just 1090 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild, you can go on a February gorilla trek in either Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Since February is a comparatively dry month in Uganda, it’s an excellent time to go gorilla trekking in the southern Bwindi forests. It is especially hot and dusty in the country’s north, making it a bad season to see wildlife.
Other dry months that provide excellent opportunities for gorilla trekking are January, June, July, August, September, and December.
Please be aware, though, that because mountain gorillas live in tropical rain forests, it may rain a lot on some days in February even though little to no rainfall is predicted.
Booking your Gorilla safari in February
It is recommended that you make reservations at least three to four months in advance if you intend to schedule your gorilla tracking vacation in February. This will ensure that your gorilla permit is obtained while space is still available.
Additionally, if you make your reservation in early, you can select the sector to track from and the best lodge options while there are still openings.
For instance, the Buhoma sector in the northern Bwindi forest usually sells out four months prior to the tracking date, so you must schedule your safari well in advance if you want to follow one of the habituated gorilla families there.
Other Bwindi regions include Rushaga and Nkuringo in the south, and Ruhija in the east. There is only one habituated gorilla family at Mghahinga Gorilla National Park, which is another option.
