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arielkedem
arielkedem

Hi,

I realize this issue has been discussed before in this forum but I'd still appreciate other people's experience and insight. I am about too book a gorilla permit in Bwindi and am having trouble determining which family and site to visit. I will probably have my own car so I should be flexible in terms of getting to more remote locations, if needed. I think I would prefer to visit a group that is a bit more remote and don't mind the trekking. I would also like to be in a more scenic area that also offers forest walks etc', to see other wildlife as well. So far, Nkuringo and Ruhija seem like good options. Any thoughts on this matter would be most appreciated!

Thanks,

Ariel

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katonatours
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Nkuringo , Nshongi, Oruzongo and Mishaya. This will depend on the weather, if it is a rainy reason, they might not be deep in the forest, if it is a dry season, you are likely to find them deep in the forest as they move longer distances in search of fruits

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arielkedem
arielkedem

Thanks for the info!

So I guess Nshongi camp would be a good pick?

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ugandakobtravel
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For a good view of the rolling and forest hilly countryside of Uganda, concentrate on the Ruhija family of gorillas. There is a budget camp and an upmarket lodge there. All the while, this depends on the availability of the permit for the dates you intend to be there.

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sun22
sun22

I can only speak to my personal experience, but I don't think there's not much choice regarding how far you will hike to see the gorillas. If the family you are following is very close, it my just be a 30 minute hike before you reach the family, if they're far, it can take 3 hours plus. No one can predict where the family will be since they move around. When I went, the family was very close but then before we reached them they started to move deeper into the forest, so we ended up hiking for 3 hours before reaching them and then about 2 hours on the way back. The way back was shorter because we took paths instead of whacking our way through the jungle.

If you have the time and want to see more of the forest, there are also non-gorilla hikes you can do to cross bwindi. I didn't have enough time, but it seemed like a great way to see other animals and do more good hiking.

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miky76
miky76

Ariel,
I've been in Nshongi Camp last year and was one of the best places I've been in Uganda.

I've tracked the Nshongi Group, we reached them after 2 hours trekking in the jungle, so it was quite short.

bring with you a raincoat, when I was there, suddenly it started to rain so much. (it was begin of september)

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arielkedem
arielkedem

Thanks Miky!

I booked my stay there as well as the permit!

thanks for the tip about the rain!

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miky76
miky76

oh let us know how it will be

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Makula
Makula

Nkuringo and Ruhija also i suggest.

Albert

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