
In this article, the writer is focusing on Gorilla filming in two Uganda Gorilla Parks namely Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The two parks are situated in far south western Uganda and can be accessible after 8-9hrs drive from Entebbe Airport or 3-4hrs drive from Kigali Airport.
Gorilla filming is one of the most amazing experience for travelers on Uganda safari however, the whole process involves some logistics to make the dream come true. That is why you need crystal Fixers Uganda to assist you process media cards, custom clearance of filming equipment, location filming permission, filming contracts from UWA, Security, booking accommodation, transport and so on.
Uganda is one of the safest tourist destinations for Gorilla filming among other tourist activities. Uganda Gorilla parks can be accessed by road from Entebbe Airport via Masaka- Mbarara – Kisoro to BINP or MGNP. You can also reach the Gorilla parks by air transport from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip.
Gorilla Filming in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Its the most popular Gorilla park in Uganda and the world at large. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rain forests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 459 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked.
Gorilla filming begins with briefing at 7:30am at the park headquarters. After 30 minutes briefing, the filming crew is escorted by ranger guides to met gorillas in their natural habitat. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has four gorilla filming centres namely; Nkuringo, Buhoma, Rushaga and Ruhija – its the filming crew to choose the filming destination.
Gorilla Filming in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest park in Uganda and mountainous in nature. This is a unique park is famous for hosting one habituated gorilla family called Nyakagezi which co-exist with golden monkey trekking.
At each center, you will find porters for hire. Porters will assist in carrying filming equipment among other variables.