Bwindi impenetrable national park is Uganda’s leading gorilla trekking destination. Though most people think of gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park as simply a visit to Bwindi impenetrable forest; the story is relatively different. The park is divided into four gorilla trekking sectors.
There are mainly three things to consider when choosing a gorilla trekking sector in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park; your itinerary, your accommodation budget and the gorilla trekking experience.

Your Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary
There are a number of gorilla safari itineraries that you can choose from. The short ones like the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari in Bwindi Forest to long ones that have a single gorilla trek, double gorilla treks, or even triple gorilla treks. Whether you are considering a single gorilla trek or a double gorilla trek, your itinerary will play a big role in choosing your gorilla trekking sector in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
In case you have a relaxed itinerary. That is; an itinerary with breaks for as long as a full day; then you can trek Gorillas in any gorilla sector in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. You will not have to worry about failing to catch your next day’s activity on the itinerary as well as trying to arrive at your gorilla lodge relatively late.
In case you already have a short and tight itinerary, then you might have to be keen on the gorilla trekking sector. The Buhoma sector is easier to access in case you are coming from Queen Elizabeth national park while the Ruhija sector is easier to access in case you are considering a stop in Kabale or connecting to Lake Bunyonyi after your gorilla trek.
Rushaga sector would be the best option in case you are planning to connect to Rwanda after your time in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Nkuringo sector would be your second best option in case you fail to get permits in the Rushaga sector.

Your Accommodation Budget
It should be noted that all Gorilla sectors have both upmarket Luxury safari lodges and low-end Budget safari lodges. The difference lies in the diversity of choice in terms of the accommodation offered by each sector. Therefore when it comes to the diversity of accommodation, there is no sector that can beat the Buhoma sector.
Buhoma sector is the legendary gorilla trekking sector in Uganda. It was the first place to be habituated for gorilla tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This also implies it was the first place to conduct gorilla trekking in the Bwindi National Park. Therefore having been in the gorilla trekking business for the longest time, gives it an edge in terms of accommodation compared to all the other sectors.

Rushaga Sector would be rated the second-best gorilla trekking destination in regard to the quality of accommodation. It is the sector with the highest number of habituated gorilla families in Uganda. It is also the only place in Uganda where the gorilla habituation experience takes place.
The sector has a diversity of accommodations ranging from campsites, budget lodges, and mid-range lodges to high-end lodges. In case you wish to have diversity in the choice of accommodation Rushaga sector comes second to the Buhoma sector.
Ruhija Sector is the third-best trekking location in regard to accommodation. The sector does not have a lot of lodges but its deficit is covered up by its proximity to the Buhoma sector of the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. It is very possible to spend a night in the Buhoma sector and still trek gorillas in the Ruhija sector. However, if you are not an early riser, you will have to stick to finding a lodge in the Ruhija sector that fits your budget.
Nkuringo sector is the least popular gorilla trekking sector in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. It also has limited accommodation. Its deficit is covered up by the Rushaga sector. However, it should be noted; that the Nkuringo sector is the best trekking location in case you are spending the night at Lake Mutanda resort.

Your Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Each gorilla sector in Bwindi impenetrable forest tends to offer a distinct experience. Therefore when choosing a gorilla sector, you have to keep in mind the gorilla trekking experience you are looking out for.
Ruhija Sector is the most recommended sector in case you wish to have a steep hiking experience. Among all the four gorilla trekking sectors of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, the Ruhija sector is found at the highest altitude.
Nkuringo Sector is most recommended for long hikes. The terrains are not as steep as those of the Ruhija sector.
Buhoma sector and Rushaga sector are most recommended for the diversity of choice in terms of the gorilla families. Unfortunately, you cannot choose a gorilla family before the trekking date.
In case you are interested in a particular gorilla family, it is recommended to consider trekking in either July or August. These being peak months, it implies that there is a likelihood that all families will be available for trekking on a particular day. With that at the back of your mind, you just have to approach the sector warden to place in your request of trekking a specific gorilla family in that given sector.
This is impossible in the low seasons because sometimes by the time you reach the park office, the rangers might have already prepared for trekking a particular gorilla family already. Your request might not be honoured because it was not in the arrangement prior. However, with a good tour operator/tour guide, there is a possibility of trekking a gorilla family of your choice. There are other things to consider when choosing a sector in Bwindi forest national park, However, these three factors are the most compelling to make your Uganda Gorilla Safari Experience memorable.