safaris

Mountain gorillas are one of the most endangered species among the primates of the world. Out of the 5,000 gorillas  Uganda safari inhabited Africa, 650 were left by 1990's.

The behavior and lifestyle of gorillas were found to be interesting as revealed by Diane Fossey (Author of Gorillas in the mist). She dispelled that these creatures are very intelligent, almost like humans,
Sociable, shy and aggressive when it comes to defense.

Bwindi impenetrable forest and the volcanic Virunga Mountains that straddle the boarder of Uganda and Rwanda are the only conservation habitats other World’s mountain gorillas.

The Virunga Mountains host the Mgahinga N.P in Uganda, Volcanoes N.P in Rwanda and Virunga N.P in Congo (DRC). Gorilla trekking in these conserved areas is made possible by use of Gorilla permits and then the trekkers are assigned groups.

In Uganda, Mgahinga and Bwindi impenetrable; the gorilla safari trekking groups are assigned at the time of buying tracking permits; whereas in Volcanoes N.P (Rwanda), groups are assigned on the day of trekking by the authorities.

Before the gorilla trekking activity starts, game rangers give mini-lectures about gorilla rules, clearly outlining the Do's and Don’ts, general information about the environment and the whole activity of a guided nature walk.

Trekking rules are set as a cornerstone in the conservation of gorillas so as to prevent behavior disturbance and stress to the gorillas by frequent visitors/trekkers.

Kenya Safari
Uganda safari