Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Area (BMCA) – Chief Warden Guma Nelson commissioned a 12-unit accommodation block for staff in Ruhija Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) on July, 21, 2020. The block has other additional facilities that include 6 kitchen units, 4 bathrooms and 04 water borne toilets. The new unit brings to 75% of the 45
How to Get the Best Out of a Gorilla Trek in Uganda
Gorilla trekking is one of the most popular wildlife encounters in Africa and all gorilla trekking parks provide a complete variety of accommodation, safari deals, wildness jungle setting for all treks including families, groups, plus individuals for all budgets. Explore the great gorilla parks of Africa and witness the life changing encounter of the giant
Lifestyle Of Mountain Gorillas and How They Survive
Many people all over the world travel long distance from the home countries to see these great apes in their natural habitat in the act known as gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking safaris can only be done in Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks of Uganda, Volcanoes National Park Of Rwanda and Virunga National Park of the
6 Great Gorilla Watching Tips You Should Know
Mountain gorillas are one of the critically endangered and huge animals in the world with fascinating features like fur which help them to live in coldness on the high altitude of mountains and in thick forests. Mountain gorilla trekking is an adventure activity that that involves climbing through the slippery rugged routes to access where
Mubare, Uganda’s Oldest Gorilla Family Welcomes New Baby
Yesterday (16th October 2019), Mr. Peter Mbwebwe, the Uganda Wildlife Authority Warden In Bwindi Impenetrable National confirmed the birth of a new mountain gorilla in the Mubare family. Mubare was the very first mountain gorilla group to be habituated and opened to tourists in 1993 when the first gorilla tracking safari was sold. “We celebrate
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Batwa
Many travelers visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla safaris but pay less attention to taking cultural tours around the local communities. One of the rules of sustainable tourism is to promote the well being of the local communities that live near the national parks. One of the communities that you should not miss during
Gorilla Trekking Safaris & Nearby Excursions
After experiencing gorilla safari tours in Bwindi Forest National Park in the southern Uganda, you can also visit the other tourist destinations in Uganda as listed below. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park One of the smallest national parks in Uganda lies the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the south-western corner of Uganda. A wonderful park to
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Experience
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located deep in the southwest of Uganda is famous for gorilla trekking safaris, a UNESCO World Heritage Site occupying 133sqkm. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Uganda’s most popular and one of the most visited national parks home to more than half of the remaining critically endangered mountain gorillas in the
Visit Lake Mutanda Near Bwindi and Mgahinga
Lake Mutanda is a small freshwater Lake in Uganda. The Lake is located in Kisoro District in south-western Uganda, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Kisoro, where the district headquarters are located. This location is approximately 454 kilometres (282 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda’s capital and largest city. The
Gorilla Safari and Cultural Encounters
Batwa Trail: It starts at the base of Mt Muhavura at 8.00 am and finishes by 3-4 pm. You’ll need walking shoes, hat, and rain gear, and a packed lunch with sufficient drinks. The Batwa Trail runs across the lower slopes of the Muhavura and Gahinga Volcanoes in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and these parks