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Essential mountain gorilla trekking safety precautions in Rwanda : In East Africa, if you are not trekking in Uganda or the democratic republic of Congo, you are surely trekking in Rwanda, which is the other country in the region that is home to the huge and most sought-after primates the mountain gorillas. Though people will always say of how the treks in Uganda the democratic republic of congo are hectic and physically demanding compared to those in Rwanda, trekkers heading …

The pros and cons of mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda : Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the most sought after safari activities in Uganda, with over 1000 people visiting the country all year round to get a chance and an opportunity to trek the mountain gorillas in their habitat and spend an hour of their time seeing an admiring the beauty and uniqueness of the mountain gorillas. Well you should know that Uganda is only one of three countries …

Facts About Gorilla Trekking Rules; There are instructions to follow or get to know and below are some of the rules to put in use while trekking gorillas in the nature inhabits; Wash your hands always before heading out for gorilla trekking Smoking, drinking, or eating in the park is not permitted. Respect the limited time given on the number of visitors allowed to trek gorillas in a group each day. Always follow the instructions given to you by the …

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Gorilla Trekking: Mgahinga National Park is situated in the southwestern region of Uganda in Kisoro district. This national park covers a total surface area of 34km², thus making it the smallest national park in the country. The national park derives its name from the local word ‘Gahinga,’ which means a pile of volcanic stones cleared for farmland, at the foot of the volcanoes. It was first established as a game sanctuary in 1930, to protect the …

More to know about Gorilla Trekking: gorilla trekking in Africa is such an exciting and adventure-thrilling experience. Gorilla trekking is among the top tourism activities done on the African continent, which has attracted many individuals to travel from different areas of the world to track gorillas and spend quality time with these majestic primate species. Therefore, getting the opportunity to trek mountain gorillas in Africa is a very humbling and memorable experience. Gorilla trekking activities are best done in African …

Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biege Vs Bwindi National Park: Kahuzi-Biega National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is located in the eastern part of the country between two volcanic mountains such as Kahuzi and Biega in the province of Bukavu and it drives its name from them. Kahuzi Biega National Park is one of the natural homes of the eastern lowland gorilla (Grauer’s gorillas) and the only protected area where …

What to do in Uganda besides gorilla trekking?: Gorilla trekking is an activity that involves hiking in dense, tropical rainforests to witness endangered gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is the highlight of any trip for almost all individuals who are on safari in Uganda, and this activity is best done at destinations such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which are known for hosting half of the world’s remaining large populations of mountain gorillas. …