Best Time to Visit Ruhija Sector

Whether rainy or dry/wet season, Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable remains a wonderful gorilla trekking destination all year round. When planning a visit to Ruhija for any activity, you would want to take into serious consideration the type of experience you prefer. Would you be thrilled being wet or not?

Set in the East of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Ruhija sector is one of the most authentically breathtaking places to encounter the mountain gorillas. From the adventurous traveler to the laid-back tourist, everyone that explores Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s Eastern-based sector gets fascinated by the jaw-dropping attractions here, especially the awe-inspiring characters of the habituated gorilla groups. This sector shelters 4 gorilla groups, one of which is reserved for gorilla studies and research purposes while the remaining three are open for trekking with 8 persons visiting each family, every single day. If trekking the mountain gorillas from this interesting sector is on your bucket list, you are probably wondering when to visit the sector for unforgettable experiences;

With its remoteness and fact that it receives fewer tourists compared to other sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Ruhija sector contains a tremendous biodiversity in every corner of the region-prolific birdlife, wildlife species and is also a home to the most exciting local communities. This makes it worth visiting. The best part is that you can even visit Ruhija sector all year round.

In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s Ruhija sector, the question is not whether it rains but how much because the altitude and thick vegetation means it can rain at any time. When it comes to seasons, the months of March, April, May as well as October and November are considered the wettest, which means rains are heavier and vegetation denser. This provides more food for the mountain gorillas that will not have to move to far places in search of food hence making treks shorter. However, more rains also mean muddy or slippery hiking trails making treks more challenging, yet also the low season whether lodging facilities are less congested and discounts are also offered. Therefore if shorter treks, discounts on accommodation and challenging treks are exciting for you, then the rainy/wet season is your ideal time of the year for gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector

Occasional rains are experienced in the jungles of Ruhija sector, although a little less during the dry season-January, February, June, July, August, September and December. Less rain means scarcer food for the mountain gorillas resulting from reduced vegetation cover. Therefore, treks tend to be longer during the dry months.

Forest floors, hiking trails and Park roads are less muddy/or slippery during these months, making them the most comfortable time to trek the mountain gorillas within Ruhija sector. However, demand for gorilla permits become higher and most accommodation facilities are booked to full capacity. Therefore, there is no bad or good time to visit Ruhija sector, but it all depends on personal choices and of course how much the idea of getting wet or less wet excites you.