Mgahinga: Tracking at Mgahinga had been suspended in early 2005 after the resident family moved to a territory in Rwanda. The group has returned in July 2007 from their long ‘exile’ across the border in Rwanda’s Parc de Volcanoes. The group continues to move between the three countries that share the border. Many of the
How Early Should You Book Gorilla Permits
A gorilla permit is an essential tool every trekker should have if he or she is to be allowed to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Gorilla permit at hand gets you the opportunity to track only one habituated gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Mgahinga
Top 10 Gorilla Trekking Tips for 2022 Travels
When you talk about gorilla trekking, the first thing that comes at the back of many is the famous 1988 film- “Gorillas in the Mist.” This was based on Dian Fossey’s book that provided deep insight into the plight of mountain gorillas at the time. During Dian Fossey research study in the Virunga Volcanoes region,
Go Gorilla Trekking & Support Conservation
Mountain Gorillas in Uganda are continuously conserved and preserved in order to maintain their increasing numbers within their habitats. This will also help in promoting conservation and tourism in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. There are about 880 mountain gorillas living in the wild of Africa. These gorillas are found in three countries in Africa;
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Planning a gorilla tour in Uganda? Are you a solo traveler? Visiting the great apes in their natural habitats is the most sought-after thing to do for most tourists to the pearl of Africa. Gorilla trekking is a life-changing adventure experience that is offered only in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. To get the best
Mountain Gorillas and Culture in Uganda
Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks are surrounded by local communities. Some tribe like the Batwa used to stay in the above-mentioned parks before they were gazetted into national parks. After tracking the mountain gorillas, spend some time with the communities around and see different kind of life. The Batwa of Bwindi has many to offer