Gorilla Safaris
GORILLA TRACKING BWINDI
Gorilla trekking / tracking in Uganda is done in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Mgahinga National Parks both found in south western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National park is about 540Km from Kampala and Mgahinga National Park about 572km from Kampala. Gorilla tracking is mainly done in Bwindi forest due to its first inception in 1993 of Gorilla tracking in Uganda thus capturing most attention of the worldwide Market for Gorilla tracking in Uganda. This included building lodges around Bwindi and later calling for more Gorilla Habituation in the area with many Gorilla families. Well-as Mgahinga has 1-Gorilla family thus making it less frequented. Read-more......
Why Gorillas are viewed despite the fact they are wild animals?
Gorillas are naturally afraid of humans and typically will flee or aggressively charge if people get too close to them. Gorillas that are visited by people have undergone a “Gorilla Habituation exercise” Habituation refers to a process where through daily peaceful contact with humans, gorillas have lost fear of Humans and have gained and learnt to view them as neutral beings in their natural environment. Habituating a Gorilla group usually takes about 2-years and after this exercise, Duiker Safaris can be allowed to trekk/track that particular family with all family members given names that rangers will at-times call when in the rain forest tracking them mainly to calm them.
Uganda is safe and secure
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park are in a safe areas, since presently there is no conflict and there areno rebel groups are operating within Uganda. The parks are safe and secure and the Ugandan government does everything within its power to ensure your safety both with the Uganda Wildlife Authority Rangers and the Ugandan Army. For more information regarding safety in Uganda see the Staying Safe in Uganda page. Health Guidelines
- Since Mountain Gorillas are closely related to us they are susceptible to diseases carried by humans.
- If you not well, let it be known and remove yourself from the gorilla tracking team.
- If you need to cough, sneeze, blow your nose, move your head away from the gorilla in order to keep the risk of infection to a minimum.
- No smoking, eating of food or drinking of beverages is allowed in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas.
What to bring during Gorilla tracking in Uganda.
Before you pack your bag to come on a gorilla trekking tour with Duiker Safaris, make sure you have done some physical training with running up hills and some pressure ups.
It is advisable that you must be physically fit and be ready to carry with you: A walking stick, a cap/hat, Over ankle Hiking shoes, Rain jackets, water proof pants, Long sports or thick socks, Sunscreen, Binoculars, back pack, Enough food, drinking water, Insect repellant, Camera a must, Enough Camera batteries that cater for a full day, Water proof Safari kachi clothes are the best ORdark blue water proof pants and jackets during the trekking adventure.
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