Best time of the year for Gorilla trekking Uganda.

When planning a trip to Uganda, many people wonder when is the best time to go gorilla trekking. While most people agree that the rainiest months—June through September and December through March—are ideal for gorilla safaris, you can actually trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park at any time of year because there are no closures for this activity.

If you want to go gorilla trekking in Uganda when it’s not too crowded, try between the months of March and May or September and October. These are the rainiest times of year, so there are plenty of gorilla permits available, and you can trek the gorillas in relative tranquility.

The Bwindi forest is a tropical rain forest, so gorilla trekking can happen in any weather. However, most of the time it rains in the mornings and late at night, when the sun comes out, so you can keep on with your trek. Sometimes it doesn’t rain at all, though.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is best experienced during the low seasons, or rainy season, which runs from March to May and September to November. Just in case you were wondering, no, you can still go on a gorilla trekking adventure in the rain—just take a short break when it gets too heavy. Just make sure you bring the right gear for the trek.

For those on a tighter budget, the best time to see the mountain gorillas is during the low season, when fewer tourists are walking the trails and fewer permits are available. Lodges also like to drop their prices at this time, so it’s a good time to book.

During the rainy season, parks become verdant and animals, especially mountain gorillas and other large forest creatures, congregate closer to humans since they don’t have to go as far to get food. Safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are arranged by Monumental Expeditions and Safaris for primates.