Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National park give you an exceptional experience both in Gorilla trekking and Gorilla trekking activities while on your tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable national park is located in southwestern Uganda across the steep ranges of the Albertine Rift Valley.
Bwindi’s impenetrable national park is an ancient rainforest to be home to half of the world’s endangered population of mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable national park was gazetted in 1942 and was later upgraded in 1992 which was later recognized as the World Heritage Site in 1994. The nearest town to Bwindi’s impenetrable national park is located in Kanungu district and the nearest town is Kisoro.
Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park are gentle giants that habit in Equatorial areas of the African continent. Gorillas in Bwindi have several characteristics and behaviors of humans like sadness or even laughter. The gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park share 98% of their DNA with humans, this makes Gorillas similar to Chimpanzees. In the whole world, there are 2 species different species of Gorillas which are the eastern Gorillas and Western Gorillas. What is unique about gorillas in Bwindi’s impenetrable national park is the fact that however much these mountain gorillas are wild animals, they are accustomed to and used to human presence and encounter and this makes them harmless to humans.
Types of Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Generally, there are different types of gorillas and they include Eastern Lowland gorillas, Eastern Mountain Gorillas, Western Lowland Gorillas, and Western Cross River Gorillas. However, in Uganda, gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park include; The Eastern gorilla species in Bwindi impenetrable national park. The gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park compromise of 2 subspecies and they are the mountain gorillas. These gorillas are estimated to be over 1063 according to the survey that was conducted in 2018lbs for adults. The gorillas are recorded by Greater Virunga transboundary collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiques of Uganda. We also have the Eastern lowland gorillas in Uganda Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The subspecies mainly live within the forested areas and these gorillas survive in forested areas at high altitudes between 8000ft to 1300ft” Mountain Gorillas can only be found in 3 countries across the whole world. The countries include; Bwindi impenetrable national park, Virunga Mountains that cross borders into Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. When mountain gorillas are standing on 2 feet, they have a height of 4 -5 feet. Mountain gorillas in Uganda usually have a lot of far with thick coat adaptive characterizes which enable them to survive high in the cooler parts of the forested areas. We also have the Eastern lowland gorillas in Uganda. Characteristics of Gorillas in Uganda Gorillas in Uganda are the largest great apes. The gorillas in Bwindi have thick bodies with wide chests and strong shoulders. The gorillas have hairy faces with small eyes and when it comes to their limbs. The gorillas have hands that are similar to those of a man. Gorillas in Uganda stay in groups as families of about 5 to 15 members. Other gorillas have as many as 40 individuals in a single family. Every Gorilla family is led by a male silverback adult. The male
silverback forms the social life of a family based on his bond with the females. The female gorillas sexually mature at around 7 or 8 years. The male gorillas take longer to develop sexually. The female gorilla gives birth to normally one baby and this happens every 4-6 years. However, in some situations, twins have been recorded. Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park spend about 14 hours feeding and over 10 hours resting every day. Gorillas move about 400-1000 meters per day and this makes about 88-219miles per year. Gorillas in Bwindi are very social wildlife who live together in groups. They spend a lot of time moving with their habitats in family groups that are known as Troops. Each troop can contain up to 30 gorillas. Gorillas are very clever animals who have been recorded making and using tools. Researchers have spotted these gorillas using sticks to find out the depth of rivers and streams making Ladders from bamboo to help baby gorillas reach the tree tops and also make cutlery from twigs that help them to scoop up and eat stinging insects. Habituated Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Some gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park are habituated. The habituation process of gorillas is gently introducing wild mountain gorillas to the sight and presence of humans for different purposes such as research, care, and conservation purpose. Bwindi impenetrable national park has over 13 habituated gorillas’ families available. For each family, only 8 maximum gorilla permits are offered. Rushaga sector is the only place you can go for a gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. During gorilla habituation, you can spend more time with gorillas compared to gorilla trekking where you are granted 1 hour.
Gorilla habituation costs 1500usd per person per day. Gorilla habituation is a recommended activity for researchers, rangers, and conservationists. However, Gorilla habituation is not recommended for low-budget tourists since it can become expensive in terms of fees compared to gorilla trekking fees which are 700usd. Best time to watch Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. During gorilla Habituation, the best time is during the high season from June September- December through March. Before you hike to see gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park during gorilla trekking or Gorilla habituation, you have to have physical fitness. As Jewel Safaris, we suggest you wear comfortable hiking shoes/ boats since they are always long hikes. You need to wear forest-friendly clothes with dull colors. You have to carry bottled water, a porter is necessary as well. For more information about gorillas in Bwindi’s impenetrable national park, please contact us on our website we shall surely provide you with satisfying feedback about all your inquiries. We can organize for you a tour starting from drafting the itinerary, and booking for your gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation permits.
