Uganda and Rwanda share a common climate so mountain gorilla trekking safari can be done throughout the year, the best time to visit Africa’s tropical rainforests is during one of the two dry seasons. The first dry season last from about mid- December to the end of February and the second longest dry season runs from early June to late September. These dry seasons are the most comfortable for Gorilla trekking.

The equatorial rainforest of the Congo Basin has three distinct seasons that are best described as wet, wetter, and wettest because rain is a crucial component of its delicate ecosystem. Congo’s “low rainfall” season, which lasts from June to September, and the “gentle rainfall” season, which lasts from December to February, are the best times to go gorilla trekking tour. The driest and coolest months of the year are generally considered to be July and August.

1. Will I see gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda?

Park ranger guides generally know where the various mountain gorilla families are because they are so closely monitored and in contact with either researchers or trekkers every day. As a result, you probably have a 99% chance of seeing the gorillas.

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