Mountain Gorilla
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see Mountain Gorilla is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (uganda), scoring 95/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: July (up to 95/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see Mountain Gorilla?
July is the peak month for Mountain Gorilla sightings globally, with scores reaching 95/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| January | 82/100 |
| February | 85/100 |
| March | 62/100 |
| April | 50/100 |
| May | 58/100 |
| June | 90/100 |
| July | 95/100 |
| August | 92/100 |
| September | 90/100 |
| October | 60/100 |
| November | 54/100 |
| December | 78/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where can you see Mountain Gorilla in the wild?
Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all mountain gorilla destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.
What are the best safari parks for Mountain Gorilla?
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (uganda) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 95/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Parkuganda | 95/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where is the best place to see Mountain Gorilla?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
What is the best time of year to see Mountain Gorilla?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
