Gorilla Trekking on a Sedan Chair in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Gorilla Trekking on a Sedan chair in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has been popular in recent years. If you intend to undertake gorilla trekking with family or friends, keep their physical health in mind because you will be trekking gorillas by foot.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is organically steep, which makes hiking difficult for certain people, particularly those who are inherently unfit. You can use a classic stretcher or a contemporary one with a steel foundation sedan chair that has a seat belt and grips.
The conventional stretcher is usually carried by four men, two on each side. You can hire eight men to complete the expedition. The conventional stretcher trip costs $300 USD, and it is well worth it for an uninterrupted gorilla trekking experience.
You should also be aware that you will need to employ at least two porters to carry any luggage you may have on the side. These porters will be paid 20 USD per person and will carry your whole stuff till the journey is completed.
Who is eligible to do gorilla trekking on a Sedan Chair in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
You ought to know that everyone can use a stretcher when they wish to, but there is a category of individuals who will require it due to specific characteristics that I will explain below, including: Old Age; People over the age of 50 are more likely to have poor physical condition, yet trekking for gorillas requires someone with a very excellent physique because it includes traveling for lengthy hours on foot.
When you are older, we recommend using a stretcher during the walk so that you do not become too exhausted to enjoy the experience. People with health concerns; if you have any health conditions that make walking long distances difficult, you will require a typical stretcher to support you during the journey. Asthma, stomach problems, heart failure, and other conditions will need the use of a stretcher.
People with disabilities: Being handicapped should not keep you from having the finest gorilla encounter of your life. We can use either a traditional stretcher or a contemporary one with a steel base sedan chair with a seat belt and grips to transport our guests up the steep Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is important to mention that using a stretcher during gorilla trekking is not an issue; you may choose to be a luxury tourist and experience luxury trekking while in the air on a sedan chair.
When is the best time to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
Gorilla trekking is a year-round luxury safari experience, but the best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is during the dry season, which runs from December to September. You can choose to visit during other months of the year, but there is a considerable risk of severe rain, which makes the roads slippery.
Establishing this period correctly is challenging owing to the impacts of global warming, which have significantly altered weather patterns in Africa, making it impossible to anticipate the start and conclusion of the wet season. At the end of the day, the option of when to visit is up to the visitor interested in trekking.
Cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
As of 1st July 2024, Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will cost $800 per person for foreign non-residents, $700 for foreign residents and 300,000 UGX Shillings for Uganda nationals or East African citizens.
How to book a gorilla trekking safari with a Sedan chair in Bwindi Forest National Park?
You can book with us Explore Rwanda Tours a gorilla trekking safari clearly indicating that you need a Sedan chair during your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. At Explore Rwanda Tours, we will book for you a gorilla trekking permit and also hire for you a Sedan chair on the day of your gorilla trek.
