Similar to gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation experience in Uganda is a unique and unforgettable adventure that allows visitors to witness the process of getting wild gorillas used to human presence. It is an immersive experience that offers a rare opportunity to observe and study these endangered primates in their natural habitat.

The gorilla habituation experience takes place in two national parks in southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. These parks are home to more than half of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas, and visitors can choose to trek through either of these parks to experience the gorilla habituation process.

The gorilla habituation experience begins early in the morning, with visitors gathering at the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations governing gorilla habituation. Visitors are also assigned to a specific gorilla family group that they will be following during the habituation process. Each group is led by an experienced guide and a team of trackers who will help locate the gorillas.

The trek to find the gorillas can take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family group. Visitors will hike through the dense forest, up steep hills and through thick bushes, guided by their experienced guide and trackers.

Once the gorilla family group is located, visitors will spend up to four hours unlike the 1 hour granted to gorilla trekking, observing and studying the gorillas as they go about their daily activities. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the gorillas interact with each other, feed, play, and even take a nap.

During the habituation experience, visitors are advised to keep a safe distance from the gorillas, to avoid any direct contact with the animals, and to follow the rules and regulations laid down by the park authorities. Visitors are also required to wear protective gear such as face masks and gloves to avoid transmitting any diseases to the gorillas.