Mountain gorillas
Mountain gorillas are the bulkiest members of the primate family ,found in the albertine rift. Only shared by two localities namely the virunga mountains( shared between DRC,Uganda's and Rwanda) and Uganda's Bwindi impenetrable national park.
- Scientific name: Gorilla beringei beringei
- IUCN status: Endangered
- Habitat: montane cloud forests
- Adult weight: 150-210kg
Tips for viewing mountain gorillas
- Tracking the mountain gorillas in the Virunga mountains or Bwindi impenetrable national ranks among the absolute highlights of African travel. These great apes are thorough monitored by park rangers to ease the tracking and knowing how they are doing. This experience should not be a challenge to anyone , however one is required to be fit regardless of which age, considering the altitude levels.
- For photography, flashlight is forbidden and we as well advice you to run off a few quick snapshots then keep your camera and enjoy the moment.
Quick facts about mountain gorillas
Gorillas are the worlds largest primates and have been recorded among the most endangered species. Its indeed promising that the global population is shooting higher beyond 1000 of which Uganda holds the highest numbers.
We share 98% of their DNA and they display uncanny human characteristics. The silverback heads the family and selects the feeding and sleeping places for the whole group. READ MORE
The gorilla is considered to be highly intelligent and gentle, and with a variety of communication vocal sounds.
Holiday ideas to see mountain Gorillas
Basing on our ground experience these constructed ideas shall bring you closer to these primates and elevate your experience while in Africa.
