Uganda –means Gorilla Country
Uganda – Home to over 1/2 of the Mountain Gorillas is Gorilla Country
Uganda the Pearl of Africa is also known as Gorilla Country – it is home to over half of the world’s remaining Mountain Gorillas – and the good news is that Mountain Gorillas are no longer on the decline but they are
thriving and the population of Mountain Gorillas are growing in number – conservation is working in large part due to money available from Gorilla Tourism (Track for Cash). Thousands come each year to Uganda to visit the Mountain Gorillas in the wilds of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – which besides being home to hundreds of mountain gorillas, this ancient – primeval forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can spend days hiking, exploring, birding, seeing the fabulous scenic sights of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the surrounding countryside and the Virunga Volcanoes from places such as Nkuringo in Bwindi. Besides Bwindi Impenetrable Forest you can go Mountain Gorilla Trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – equally fabulous – a scenic wonder where you track gorillas in the Shadows of three of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Uganda – means Gorilla Country – not only is Uganda the Pearl of Africa known for its scenic wonders, not only known for its wildlife parks such as the most remote Park in East Africa – Kidepo Valley Park, for Murchison Falls Park that contains the historic River Nile, Lake Albert and fabulous wildlife filled savannahs, for Queen Elizabeth Park – the best park in Africa to see tree climbing lions, Kibale Rainforest Jungle with its 1500 Chimpanzees and 12 other primates – Uganda is known for its Mountain Gorillas – Uganda is Gorilla County with 10 habituated ( a process that makes them used to humans) Mountain Gorilla Family Groups- meaning that 80 visitors can spend one hour a day with the Mountain Gorillas – Uganda is truly Uganda Gorilla Country – no wonder that Lonely Planet picked Uganda as best country to visit in 2012 – no wonder that Winston Churchill wrote “Concentrate on Uganda.”
Why go Gorilla Tracking in Uganda?
Because Uganda is Gorilla Country. Because Uganda has more Mountain Gorillas than other countries in Africa. Because Uganda has 10 habituated gorilla groups that you can visit meaning 80 permits per day. Because you can Track the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because you can combine Gorilla Tracking in Uganda with many other activities – Uganda is not only a gorilla country but you can track Golden Monkeys, Chimpanzees, see an abundance of Wildlife, Climb Volcanoes in one day hikes, traverse the trails in the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon – the Rwenzori Mountains, visit real jungles with Chimpanzees, other primates, wildlife and birds, go birding – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the best Birding Destinations in Africa. Uganda’s Gorilla Tracking price is 250 usd lower than Rwanda’s (June 1-2012 Rwanda increases Gorilla Permits to 750 USD).
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – UNESCO World Heritage Site
The backdrop to most of the Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is the ancient and primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – an ancient rainforest that survived the plate shifts of the earth that created the the Western Rift Valley of Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is not only home to Mountain Gorillas but it is a place where both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees live in the forest, where you hike the length of the forest from Buhoma to Nkuringo and beyond, where you can see wildlife including forest elephants, ancient plants and trees – simple the perfect backdrop for a day of being with the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda.
Which country has the most Mountain Gorillas to visit?
When it comes to the country with the most Mountain Gorillas in Africa – it is Uganda – Gorilla Country – Plus – the best country to visit to trek Mountain Gorillas in Africa, Home to over half of the Mountain Gorillas in the world. You will not find Mountain Gorillas in a zoo anywhere in the world. It was tried and failed miserably – Mountain Gorillas can only be found in three African Countries and Uganda has the most Mountain Gorillas.
Is it safe to track Gorillas in Uganda?
Uganda Wildlife Authority along with the Ugandan government does its utmost to make Gorilla Tracking in Uganda a safe experience. You have top, knowledgeable guides for your gorilla trek, there is a armed military escort that comes along, there are porters to assist you. Is it safe to track Mountain Gorillas in Uganda – the answer is a resounding yes- now we also have the tourism police.
- What to wear on a Gorilla Safari in Uganda
Here is what to wear while going on a safari in Uganda and it includes as to what to wear while going gorilla tracking in Uganda at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Helpful information that will assist you in packing right for your gorilla safari to Uganda.
Gorilla Trekking – is it really worth it?
I came across a blog where a man wrote that gorilla tracking was not really worth it and he was never going to do it – here is my response why Gorilla Tracking is really worth time, money, effort.
- Why are the numbers of Mountain Gorillas in Uganda increasing?
Why are the mountain gorillas increasing in Uganda – the answer is rather simple – conservation costs money and that money comes from “Track Gorillas for Cash.” In Uganda a permit costs you 500 USD – in Rwanda the price of permits is increasing June 1 –2012 to 750 USD.
Best Places for Gorilla Tracking
Here is a list of the best places in Uganda to visit the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda and have a most adventurous and memorable experience with them at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla Park (small park – many activities) in Uganda.
- Gorilla Doctors making Forest Calls
Each gorilla family group receives regular visits from a dedicated group of men and women who are called the Gorilla Doctors – they treat illnesses, wounds and other things that ail mountain gorillas.
Visiting the Gorillas of Uganda
There is a lot of information found here regarding visiting, tracking the various gorilla family groups in Uganda that you will find most helpful in planning your visit with the gentle giants of the forest.
Uganda – the Pearl of Africa is Gorilla Country – home to over half of the mountain gorillas in the world – if you are coming to East Africa – the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda are a must – simply not to be missed, a once in a lifetime experience…from Kampala…jon
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