What Are the Disadvantages Of Gorilla Trekking In The Rainy Season?

What Are the Disadvantages Of Gorilla Trekking In The Rainy Season? Mountain gorillas live at higher elevations that receive 1000-2000 mm of rain annually. Trekking during the rainy seasons makes the trekking trails slippery and muddy, making it difficult to traverse the jungle

1. Getting wet and cold during gorilla trekking in the wet season

In the same way that mountain gorillas spend nearly all of the year in a frigid Virunga region, the wet season is clearly defined and bitterly cold. In the Virunga region, the wet season often begins in March, April, May, October, and November. October is often the wettest month, with an average rainfall of almost 250 millimeters. Take note that, as a result of global warming, seasons vary with time.

 Packing for gorilla trekking requires having rain-resistant clothing, such as a poncho and raincoat, to shield you from sudden downpours. There are occasions when the drizzle lasts all day, making the woodland chilly.

It is recommended that all visitors bring along a warmer or dress with long sleeves for safari wear, just in case the weather turns chilly. A once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure is gorilla trekking, but you’ll need the appropriate equipment.

2. Mountain gorillas sometimes move to the slopes.

The mountain gorillas may relocate to ridges where the ground isn’t as moist during the intensely rainy season. Sometimes, as a tourist, you have to hike to the possible feeding or lounging areas of the gorilla family. This is difficult, particularly when decomposing debris has mingled with the flowing water and made the ground slick.

 You have to locate the mountain gorillas in the valleys, even when they relocate there. It is not necessary to tell wild animals where to go. They live in a free world and are never choreographed to human presence. If you choose the appropriate hiking boots, you can avoid injuries while tracking mountain gorillas.

3. Roads to Gorilla Trekking Destinations Become Impassable Sometimes

The volcanic soils in the Virunga region are soft and slick, especially in the winter months. During the rainy season, even the built-up roads and bridges leading to the gorilla trekking locations on certain routes—particularly in Uganda—may be washed away. Due to the need to take alternate routes, this could make the trip take longer. For the best chance of avoiding getting stranded on the roads during the gorilla safari, use a 4×4 wheel-drive vehicle with a qualified and experienced driver guide.

4. During the rainy season, going on a gorilla safari could grow boring.

Should you enjoy being outside during your vacation, the rainy season may force you to spend every day inside. Since the majority of the park’s activities take place outside, there aren’t many outside activities.

5. It would not be in vain to hope to meet other tourists during your gorilla safari days.

As much as you would like to go on a gorilla trekking expedition alone, some people believe that going alone makes the experience uninteresting. The more people you travel with, the more exciting your safari will be. You get to relive your encounter with the mountain gorillas on your own. There are moments when you want to go gorilla trekking with someone else.

6. Flights to gorilla trekking destinations may be delayed.

Due to the day’s weather, flights to gorilla trekking areas may be delayed during the intense rainy season. Weather is a major factor in daily or chartered flights to Kisoro airport in Uganda because the area experiences fog.