Gorilla Tours are safaris which many Tourists engage in during the different travel times in Africa. Africa is a big continent but surprising they are only 3 East African countries which Gorilla trekking can be done. This is Uganda, Rwanda and DRC-Congo. Most of the remaining Mountain Gorillas are found in these countries. Gorilla Tours are organized in form of Days and for anyone who is interested in Gorilla tracking must posse a valid gorilla permit in order to be allowed to spend some times with the Gorillas. You can either do a Gorilla safari for 3 Days or 4 Days or even 5 Days. Some clients do double Gorilla trekking Safaris where they track mountain Gorillas in Uganda as well as proceed with Rwanda. Gorilla trekking in Uganda will cost international travelers a sum of 800$USD Dollars where as in Rwanda, it costs about 1,500USD$ Dollars per person per trek. Gorilla trekking is not the only activity which is done in Both Rwanda and Uganda, they is also the Habituation experience where clients get more time to spend with the direct contact with these beautiful creatures. In our article today we shall be looking at the different National Parks which gorilla tracking is carried out in Africa today.
About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park situated in the south western of Uganda is a natural will store and listed as a world heritage site. Spanning a scoring 331 sq km this is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa and it is BIO LOGICALLY DIVERSE with many varieties of trees, plants and animals. It is most well known for being habitat to over 50% of the worlds’ remaining mountain gorillas. It is rather fascinating to be able to observe these giant animals in their habitat in which people travel from all over the world to hike through waterfalls for the opportunity to observe them. Because of the many factors elaborated below, it becomes relatively very difficult to explore the park. The beautiful undergrowth of the park, the number of hills, and the numerous and beautiful streams and rivers also pose as a challenge to those exploring the park.
Besides mountain gorillas, other primates found in Bwindi are chimpanzees, black and white colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. First of all, Bird watchers and lovers can see more than 350 bird species that include 23 bird species that are threatened endemic to the Albertine Rift. There are basic of trees that are found in this park, over two hundred tree species, ferns and shrubs and flowering plants varieties are also many. Besides, one who goes for a walk in the forest is able to see and hear birds and other primates and even movements of butterflies in the forest.
This social responsibility helps to define the manner in which Bwindi a forms its conservation policies because these have to include the members of this community. Tourism at this level involves the local people in cultural troupes that include dances, songs, carvings, and other arts. These interactions assist the visitors to gain enhanced understanding of the cultural context within which they are in the park at the same time; the park’s economic stability is fostered hence developing an ownership mentality within the locals. Such solutions as the Batwa Experience prove the presence of indigenous people known as Batwa pygmies in the Congo, their experience, and their courageous spirit linked to the forests.
About Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park situated in the south western of Uganda is a natural will store and listed as a world heritage site. Spanning a scoring 331 sq km this is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa and it is BIO LOGICALLY DIVERSE with many varieties of trees, plants and animals. It is most well known for being habitat to over 50% of the worlds’ remaining mountain gorillas. It is rather fascinating to be able to observe these giant animals in their habitat in which people travel from all over the world to hike through waterfalls for the opportunity to observe them. Because of the many factors elaborated below, it becomes relatively very difficult to explore the park. The beautiful undergrowth of the park, the number of hills, and the numerous and beautiful streams and rivers also pose as a challenge to those exploring the park.
Besides mountain gorillas, other primates found in Bwindi are chimpanzees, black and white colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. First of all, Bird watchers and lovers can see more than 350 bird species that include 23 bird species that are threatened endemic to the Albertine Rift. There are basic of trees that are found in this park, over two hundred tree species, ferns and shrubs and flowering plants varieties are also many. Besides, one who goes for a walk in the forest is able to see and hear birds and other primates and even movements of butterflies in the forest.
This social responsibility helps to define the manner in which Bwindi a forms its conservation policies because these have to include the members of this community. Tourism at this level involves the local people in cultural troupes that include dances, songs, carvings, and other arts. These interactions assist the visitors to gain enhanced understanding of the cultural context within which they are in the park at the same time; the park’s economic stability is fostered hence developing an ownership mentality within the locals. Such solutions as the Batwa Experience prove the presence of indigenous people known as Batwa pygmies in the Congo, their experience, and their courageous spirit linked to the forests.
How long Gorilla Tracking is Uganda
Gorilla tracking in Uganda takes about 5-6 hours trek. However this depends on the allocated group that you have been given. Gorilla tracking in Uganda is divided into different levels. There is Easy Gorilla tracking, Medium Gorilla Tracking and Hard Gorilla Tracking. The Hard gorilla tracking usually involves tracking down the biggest gorilla group and this is usually at a high point on the hills. It may take you about 6 hours to track, the medium gorilla group is usually 4-5 hours and the easy one is usually 3 hours depending on your strength and the luck that you have to be in position to spot them.
