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Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Uganda
By admin | January 22, 2008
Gorilla Tracking:
Gorilla is a captivating and unforgettable experience, which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi and to trek through the forest. Bwindi has four habituated gorilla groups that are tracked by tourists. Three of these are in the vicinity of Buhoma and one at Nkuringo.
What to take-a checklist:
§ Solid walking shoes of boots.
§ Rain gear and hat.
§ Sunscreen.
§ Insect repellent.
§ Drinks and snacks.
§ Binoculars.
§ Camera.
Porters are available at a modest cost.
1. The Mubare group (‘M’ group) was opened for tourism in 1993 and consists of 10 gorillas with a silverback.
2. The Habinyanja group (‘H’ group) was opened for tourism in 1998 and is composed of 21 individual with 2 silverbacks.
3. The Rushegura group (‘R’ group) is composed of 10 gorillas and I silverback) and was opened for tourism in 2002.
4. The Nkuringo group (‘N’ group) was opened for tourism in 2004 and is composed of 19 gorillas and 1 silverback.
Gorilla tracking is Uganda’s most sought after tourism activity.
You should book well in advance to ensure that permits for your requested dates are available.
Gorilla tracking can be challenging and you needs to be reasonably fit. Registration and briefing at the park offices at Buhoma and Nkuringo commences at 7:45am and can last from a few hours to the whole day depending on where the gorillas are in the forest.
Gorilla rules:
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