Gorilla walking safaris is typically a safari that will require walking up the dense forest of Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park to see gorillas in there national habitat for. It like walking to visit them in their house or home.
A gorilla is a primate or ape. It is the kind of animal that is much closer to humans like the chimpanzees and monkeys actually with a gorilla we share about 98%DNA. They are very sweet and sour ant the same time.
With about 200+ kilograms a giant male gorilla can take you down in to time. They eat only vegetables and fruits they do not eat meat at all. Protective of their families like nothing, gorillas stay in groups commonly known as families.
In a group of about 50 gorillas with wives and little babies they safe led by an elder a silver back. A Silver-back has a role of protecting the family members and is the only husband allowed for all the females in the group.
Every single night they take their made where they will sleep, mothers usually take time to help the little ones before bed time. They will gather as a group and lough or maybe telling kid’s stories before sleeping. In case of sex they will not do it in front of the kids.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi is the home of world’s half remaining mountain gorillas, with nine habituated group’s gorilla tracking safari around the forest will also depend on your fitness. You can choose your gorilla trek according to preferences and the size of your party – the groups live at varying distances from the base, with treks ranging from one to eight hours.
The most popular and highly recommended gorilla walking safari in Uganda is the Gorilla Habituation Experience, run by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, available in the southern part of Bwindi in Rushaga. You get to spend about 6-8 hours with the mountain gorillas of Uganda.
Bwindi families include
- Buhoma
- Ruhija
- Rushaga
- Nkuringo
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Just like Bwindi, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a home to mountain gorillas of Uganda. Here gorillas are shared with the DRC and Rwanda. The mountain gorillas live in the Virunga ranges; these are a series of mountains that are shared between Uganda, Rwanda and DRC.
However, this forest in Uganda has a mixed felling of primates. You can get to see a number of primates including Columbus monkeys and red-tailed monkeys, amongst others. With over 300 bird species to see as you walk through the forest.
This park also has amazing walking safari adventure in the mountain. It is like mountain climbing and you can as well do the finish to the top and enjoy the beautiful views and lakes up there. The family here is one of Nyakagezi.
It’s a great way to appreciate the smaller wildlife, which can’t be so easily seen from a vehicle, as well as to experience the buzz of being out with the big game.
Your walking safari guide will usually identify; highlight interesting tips; talk about fascinating stories behind some things; and discuss the ecosystem in general – as well as sometimes tracking some of the small animals like long tailed chameleons and giant snakes.