After close to 8 months of staying in Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Hirwa gorilla family has reportedly returned to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, its original habitat. Rwanda gorilla trackers spotted Hirwa gorilla family on 15th April 2020 when it crossed back to Volcanoes National Park. The family of 11 members returned safely to […]
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Hope for Continuity of Gorilla Safaris After COVID19 Pandemic
There is hope for the reopening of gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo in the near future. Whereas gorilla safaris to Africa have been suspended till further notice in a bid to protect the endangered mountain gorillas from catching the deadly Coronavirus, there is hope for the continuity of gorilla safaris Congo after […]
Continue readingTitus Gorilla Family in Volcanoes National Park
Dwelling in the slopes of Karisimbi and Karisimbi Volcanoes, Titus gorilla family is one of the oldest habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park. The gorilla family is named after its funder the late” Titus” silverback who led the gorilla family from 1991 to 2007 when he died of natural death. Titus gorilla was born […]
Continue readingMountain Gorilla Parks Closed To Prevent The Spread Of Coronavirus
In a bid to protect the endangered mountain gorillas from getting infected with the deadly CoronaVirus, gorilla national park in Rwanda, Congo, and Uganda has temporarily closed for gorilla trekking and other tourism activities in these parks. YES, there are no more gorilla tours to Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and […]
Continue readingNshongi Gorilla Family
Nshongi Gorilla Family Nshongi gorilla group is one of the habituated gorilla families in Rushaga sector south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The gorilla family is named after Nshongi River where it lives. Nshongi is got from a local word “Omushongi Gwobwoki ” which translates as honey. The waters of river Nshongi have a […]
Continue readingTravel advise on Uganda amidst Corona Virus
Corona virus has become an issue and a talk for all people all over the world, a scary to Uganda safaris and the whole tourism industry. Thousands of people have died since the outbreak of the epidemic in December 2019. China was the first country to report the outbreak but the epidemic has so far […]
Continue readingComparing Bwindi Forest and Volcanoes National Parks
Comparing gorilla trekking in the Bwindi forest and Volcanoes National park is essential when choosing where to go for gorilla trekking. Bwindi and Volcanoes National Parks are the two leading gorilla safari destinations in Africa and the whole world. It’s obvious that if a traveler does not trek gorillas in Bwindi, then his/her next option […]
Continue readingWhat May stop you from seeing Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo
What May stop you from seeing Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo Whereas it’s rare not to see mountain gorillas, some reasons may stop you from seeing these endangered species if you do not take caution. Traveling to trek gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo has presently become a dream come true for most travelers […]
Continue readingTrek Uganda Gorillas Still at $600
Trek Uganda Gorillas Still at $600 Uganda Wildlife Authority is set to hike the price of mountain gorilla permits effective from 1st July 2020. However, you can grab the last chance and trek Uganda mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks at as low as $600 and $500 for foreign non-residents and […]
Continue readingGorilla Trekking in Bwindi From Queen Elizabeth National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi From Queen Elizabeth National Park Can I trek Uganda gorillas in Bwindi Forest from Queen Elizabeth National Park? YES, you can easily connect from Queen Elizabeth National Park and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. Most times, travelers wanting to combine game safaris with gorilla trekking have often […]
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