Charlotte is a travel journalist and guidebook author based on the edge of Kibale Forest, Uganda. She is an expert contributor on East Africa for the Bradt Uganda Guidebook and has written for Lonely Planet, The Daily Telegraph and Fodor's. She also volunteers with Conservation Through Public Health where she works with Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's most prominent gorilla vet.
Bisate Lodge, about 20 minutes’ drive from VNP entrance, is another punchily-priced, high-end lodge, owned by Wilderness Destinations, headquartered in Botswana. The lodge comprises six birds-nest style villas set within the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone. High season rates start at USD $3,230 per person, per night.
At a glance
Destinations
Volcanoes National Park
Activity
Safari, Luxury, Nature & WildlifeRelated Guides
The best time to see gorillas
The climate, gorilla trekking conditions, and tourism seasons are more or less the same in both Rwanda and Uganda. Gorilla-trekking is a year-round activity, but I find there are some important considerations when timing your trip.
What To Do After A Gorilla Trek
UgandaUganda is a haven for primate lovers. You can track golden monkeys in Mgahinga and chimpanzees in Kibale, Budongo and Kyambura Gorge.
Gorilla Photography Tips
Your hour with the gorillas will fly by and you’ll certainly want some good photos as a memento.If you are lucky you’ll find your gorilla family out in the open on a sunny day in perfect conditions for photography.
Conservation & Responsible Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla families vary in size from fewer than 10 members to 65, with bigger families usually splitting into smaller groups. Mountain gorillas are social animals.