Where as the total number of mountain gorillas in the world is estimated to be between 650 to 700 individuals, Uganda's Bwindi impenetrable forest national park boasts of more than a half. Bwindi in east Africa was and has been the main place of seeing these giant apes during Rwanda's troubled years but these days Parc National des Volcanoes is also drawing visitors in numbers again. Abacus African Vacations a local tour operator has also started taking a good number of visitors to the bordering Congo for other families of gorillas.
Mgahinga National park of Uganda has one family of habituated gorillas but they regularly cross the boader to Rwanda and back so seek recent information on tracking these gorillas from you tour operator. So gorilla treks in mgahinga National Park are made on very short notice between one month to the tracking date.No tour operator can confirm availability of the tour unless its very close to the tracking date.
. If you intend to gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National park, seek information from Uganda wild life Authority or get in touch with us for the update.
A minimum of three days are required to visit and track the gorilla. the first day is of driving and the second day is the day of tracking and the third day is for driving again back to Kampala or Entebbe. The Uganda tour operators listed here can give you better tour itineraries for visiting these surviving mountain gorillas.
Gorilla Tracking Permits in Uganda:
Non residents pay USD 375;
East African Residents pay USD 355
The prices for Gorilla permits will increase for Uganda to USD 500 effective July 1st. For Rwanda gorilla permits fees will rise to USD 500 effective June 1st.
The Gorilla tracking permits are on a high demand that sometimes its advisable to buy your permit atleast one year ahead.Contact your tour operator to advise the situation with the permits. uganda gorillas
The cost of the permit includes park fees and guides fees
While Congo gorilla permit is at USD 340
Its strongly advisable to book gorilla permits several months prior to your visit: There are currently four gorilla families habituated for tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and these are Mubare(M),Habiyanja(H),Rushegura® and Nkuringo(N)
Only 32 tourists per day are allowed to track gorillas. 24 in Bwindi and 8 in Nkuringo gorillas family on the side of Kisolo.
Gorilla trekking is the most memorable experience you will ever experience in a life time!! By visiting these wonderful primates,you are giving them a chance to live and you are also supporting the surrounding community.
Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park still functions as an important base for international research; biologists come and go, some studying the gorillas, and some focusing on other aspects of the environment and its wildlife. Bwindi is still funded by the "Digit" fund, although it has recently been re-named "The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund".and also by International Gorilla Conservation Program.
Gorilla tourism
Monday 5 September 2011
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Birding Destinations in Uganda
Uganda birding tour.
birding is the observation and study of birds with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, and birding in Uganda is most done in national parks because it has over 1040species of birds and some are rare for example shoebill stoke in lake mburo national park , and bare faced go away bird, marabou stork, bronze tailed sterling, bee eaters, Nubian wood pecker, swamp fly catchers and Rupp ell’s long tailed sterling, in Murchison national park, queen Elizabeth national park.
birding is the observation and study of birds with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, and birding in Uganda is most done in national parks because it has over 1040species of birds and some are rare for example shoebill stoke in lake mburo national park , and bare faced go away bird, marabou stork, bronze tailed sterling, bee eaters, Nubian wood pecker, swamp fly catchers and Rupp ell’s long tailed sterling, in Murchison national park, queen Elizabeth national park.
Friday 15 July 2011
Facts about mountain gorillas
Below are some fascinating facts about gorillas.
1.Gorillas are the largest of all the great apes
2.Adult males may have a height of 1.7 metres and a weight of 135 – 220 kg in the wild
3.Adult females reach a height of 1.5 metres and a weight of 70 – 90 kg in the wild
4. Adults’ arms are 20% longer than legs; gorillas walk by using all four limbs, supported by the knuckles (“knuckle-walking”)
5. Gorillas’ skin and hair are black; they lack hair on the face, hands and feet
6. Silverback gorilla is a mature adult male with a patch of silver (grey) hair on his back
7.Gorillas are vegetarian; they eat fruits, leaves, shoots
8. Gorillas are important seed dispersers in the rainforest (they are the only known dispersing agents for some tree species); therefore, they play key ecological roles in their forest ecosystems (1)
9.www.activeugandasafaris.com They cannot swim but sometimes wade into swamps to feed on aquatic plants
Gorillas live in family groups of 6 to 30 individuals, which are led by one or two silverbacks; they are normally active during the day (diurnal)
A home range of each gorilla group is 2 – 40 km; but ranges of different groups may overlap
Gorillas build their own new nests every night using branches and foliage
They can use tools for problem-solving (for example, using a tree branch as a bridge to cross muddy ground)
Female gorillas give birth once every 4 years, normally to a single baby but occasionally to twins; the gestation period is 8.5 months
The repertoire of gorilla calls includes grunts, hoots, an alarm bark and the roar
The famous chest beating ritual is used for intimidating outsiders, communicating between the groups and maintaining the hierarchy within the group
In spite of all these physical expressions of emotion, gorillas are shy and un-aggressive unless improperly disturbed.
1.Gorillas are the largest of all the great apes
2.Adult males may have a height of 1.7 metres and a weight of 135 – 220 kg in the wild
3.Adult females reach a height of 1.5 metres and a weight of 70 – 90 kg in the wild
4. Adults’ arms are 20% longer than legs; gorillas walk by using all four limbs, supported by the knuckles (“knuckle-walking”)
5. Gorillas’ skin and hair are black; they lack hair on the face, hands and feet
6. Silverback gorilla is a mature adult male with a patch of silver (grey) hair on his back
7.Gorillas are vegetarian; they eat fruits, leaves, shoots
8. Gorillas are important seed dispersers in the rainforest (they are the only known dispersing agents for some tree species); therefore, they play key ecological roles in their forest ecosystems (1)
9.www.activeugandasafaris.com They cannot swim but sometimes wade into swamps to feed on aquatic plants
Gorillas live in family groups of 6 to 30 individuals, which are led by one or two silverbacks; they are normally active during the day (diurnal)
A home range of each gorilla group is 2 – 40 km; but ranges of different groups may overlap
Gorillas build their own new nests every night using branches and foliage
They can use tools for problem-solving (for example, using a tree branch as a bridge to cross muddy ground)
Female gorillas give birth once every 4 years, normally to a single baby but occasionally to twins; the gestation period is 8.5 months
The repertoire of gorilla calls includes grunts, hoots, an alarm bark and the roar
The famous chest beating ritual is used for intimidating outsiders, communicating between the groups and maintaining the hierarchy within the group
In spite of all these physical expressions of emotion, gorillas are shy and un-aggressive unless improperly disturbed.
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Things to do in Rwanda
Not long ago, Rwanda attracted adventurers through its natural treasures ranging from gorillas to rain forests to big game. Then in 1994, the infamous genocide brought Rwanda to the world's attention for tragic reasons. Despite the hard times, today the country is once again on the road to a bright future. Leading the way are those same attractions that continue to thrill the adventurer, ecotourist and/or nature-lover. In addition to nature, Rwanda offers a welcoming and culturally rich atmosphere.
Saturday 9 July 2011
how to spend ur holiday
Trails through Kaniyo Pabidi forest for 8 kilometer inside Kichumbar Gate, offer the opportunity to track chimpanzee and primates below Uganda’s largest left mahogany. Bird watching is excellent with the opportunity of sighting rarities while the yellow-footed flycatcher
Impenetrable Forest
Holiday safaris
A display of Uganda's cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions. One of its most interesting features is the collection of traditional musical instruments, which one is free to play. The museum contains rich materials from Uganda and is a must see..
Tour operators in Uganda
We are a Uganda Tour operator who strive to bring you a unique and memorable Uganda experience through our expertise and our commitment to ensuring each of our clients depart from Uganda with memories of a wonderful experience in one of the world’s most remarkable areas and subscribe to their code of conduct. Each member of our team has years of experience in the Ugandan Tourism Industry.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)