Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Why Uganda?

Uganda is well known worldwide as home to over half of the world's population of mountain gorillas. These primates have their own natural habitat in the tropical rain forests located in the South West of the country. 360 gorillas are living in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , where four families are habituated for the tourist visits. Gorilla tracking is the first choice for any visitor traveling to Uganda, as this is an unforgettable and unique experience.

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Gorilla Safari Tours and Travel Featured Gorilla Itenaries

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife

7 DAYS TOUR:
Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth and the Gorillas.

9 DAYS SAFARI:
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi, Chimps in Kibale, Wildlife Murchison

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About Gorillas

A gorilla is the largest living primate. Half of the world's population of Mountain Gorillas are found in Uganda.

A gorilla is a ground dwelling omnivore animal and largely dwells in the forest. An example of such forest is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

There are 3 classifications of Gorilla. That is the Western Lowland Gorilla, the Eastern Lowland and the Mountain Gorilla. All these gorillas are endangered due to poaching, habitat destruction and trade in bush meat.

Gorillas move in groups led by the male gorilla, the Silverback. Silver back is about 12 years of age or more with silver hair on his back. Its resposible for the entire movement of the troop, decision making and safety.

The two homes of mountain gorillas are Bwindi National park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.
In Rwanda, Gorilla tracking is done in Parc de Volcans.

The Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi largely feed on fruits, foliage and epiphytes. the Bwindi gorilla diet is almost the same as that of the Bwindi Chimpanzees.

Gorilla tracking or trekking is the top safari activity of tourists who flock to Uganda.

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