The lowland and mountain gorilla is the
most extinct of all the apes, and a few mountain species, estimated to
not more than 600 are left in the volcanic region that spreads over the
borders of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in East
Africa. This is the remaining frail environment in which they are able
to endure since they have never been successfully reared in confinement
and there is none in the zoos.

Only a few of these mammals have been habituated in the conserved
forest, part of the Virungas for humans to visit, which makes gorilla
tracking both a special opportunity and an thrilling adventure. While
on a gorilla safari, be prepared to trek through some uneven trails
such as thorny trees, steep hills, and twisted vines. Finding out that
you are sitting only a few metres from a gorilla in the bushes is a
spine tingling incidence.

The first glance at these apes might be a baby gorilla up on a tree branch, a

female quietly playing with its babies, or a silverback beating his
chest. You can book for a Uganda gorilla tracking tour in two national
parks: Bwindi, a tract of impenetrable forest and Mgahinga on the
Ugandan side of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Trekking the gorillas in Rwanda will be in the forest of Virunga Volcanoes

National Park. Permits to trek gorillas must be booked in advance with
African Safaris Travel tour offices since the number of trekkers is
limited for conservation purposes. An one hours audience with the
gentle apes while on these tour.

While looking into the innocent brown eyes of a gorilla in its natural

environment, you realize that tracking these mammals is Africa’s greatest wildlife encounters.

More findings on Mountain Gorillas in Uganda

• Gorillas and People


• Habitats of the Great Apes


• Mountain Gorilla Life styles


• Gorilla Tracking Permits


• Gorilla Trekking Safari Rules


• Gorilla Trekking Tour 4 days


• Gorilla Tracking Safari 7 days