Is it possible to trek Mountain Gorillas in the Rainy Season? Uganda Safari News

Is it possible to trek Mountain Gorillas in the Rainy Season? Uganda Safari News

Mountain Gorilla trekking is a top Africa safari activity in specifically Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. The best time for either a Uganda gorilla trekking safari, gorilla safari Rwanda or Congo gorilla tours is always in the dry seasons and therefore the rainy season is seen by many tourists as an impossible gorilla trek season. However, Uganda gorilla safaris, gorilla tour Rwanda or Congo gorilla trekking safaris tours are an all year activity and can be done at any time of the year and surprisingly the experiences can be the same. If you are wondering when the best time for a Rwanda gorilla safari or gorilla safari Uganda is, the dry season in Rwanda is in the two seasons in the months of June – September and December to February.In Uganda the dry season is in the months of June - September and December - February all within the same times of the year. However, tourists may wonder why not go for gorilla trekking in the rainy season and here is a guide on what it means to go gorilla trekking in the rainy / wet season.

When is the Rainy / Wet Season in Rwanda and Uganda?

Just like the dry seasons, there are also two wet seasons in Rwanda and they are explained as follows;
  • April - May
April – May is the longest rain season in Rwanda. During these months, there are very high chances of rain falling during a Rwanda gorilla tour which may spoil your entire experience.
  • October – November
October – November is when the short rains occur in Rwanda. This period offers great photography opportunities and also turns out to be the best time for birding as plants are flowering. The wild is simply magical though when rain falls, they often fall at night and the skies are clear by morning. The months of March –June are considered the wet season of the year and non-recommendable time for a Uganda gorilla trekking tour. Uganda receives most of its rain between March and June, and rainfall totals of more than 500 millimeters (mm) during this season. October- November is the short wet season of the year and during this time the rains are light.

Advantages of Gorilla Trekking in the Rainy Season

The rainy season is always chilly and many people just want to stay in door but then Rwanda does not experience extreme weather conditions like winter and therefore the weather can still be mild and Rwanda safaris or Rwanda tours are possible. If you are wondering what good is there in opting to go for Rwanda gorilla tours in the rainy season, here is to why;

The rainy or wet season is known as the low season. This is because there fewer travelers to the country than during the dry season. This could be more of an advantage since the few tourists in the country have the parks to themselves and can explore the park thoroughly with the great interactions with their guides and park rangers.

During the rainy / wet season, the gorillas can easily be found in the lower slopes. Volcanoes National Park sits on an altitude of 3711 m above sea level and this poses a great challenge to tourists who are not good at hiking or to those with joint problems. The rain makes them come to the lower slopes and therefore you are able to see the gorillas very fast and end your gorilla safari in Rwanda early and less exhausted.

In the rainy season still, accommodation can easily be booked with less congestion in the hotels and lodges.

During this season, hotels have low occupancy and hence give travelers discounted food and sleeping services which is an added advantage. This is a perfect time to have quality services for the budget traveler. To go gorilla trekking you need a gorilla permit. There is low demand for gorilla permits in the rainy season which guarantee visitors a chance to get a permit and go trekking even within a short time of booking like a month or even weeks.

What to pack for Gorilla Trekking in the Rainy Season

Tourists trekking mountain gorillas during the rainy season should come along with cotton clothing, water proof hiking boots, garden gloves, and insect repellents. Cotton clothes should be carried to keep the traveler warm and also carry along long sleeve clothes both shirts and trousers. However, even being a dry or wet season, it can easily shine or rain on your gorilla trekking safari Rwanda or Uganda safari day. The rainy season is the same for all of the safari in Rwanda activities. For the advantages of Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris in the rainy / wet season, these are applicable to Uganda gorilla safaris, gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda or even on Congo gorilla trekking safari tours.

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