Gorilla Tracking Uganda, Gorilla Tracking Bwindi National Park Tours

March 1, 2008

Gorilla Tracking:
Gorilla Tracking activity is the most unforgettable and loveliest moments when you reach   Bwindi, as well as trekking through the forest. There are 4 gorilla groups tracked in Bwindi by  tourists.
One of the groups is found in Nkuringo and the other three are found in Buhoma vicinity.

(1).    Group M (Mubare):
With 1 silver back, Mubare group was introduced for tourism in 1993. This group consists of 10  gorillas.

(2).    Group H (Habinyanja):
The group consists of 21 gorillas, with 2 silver backs. It was introduced for tourism in 1998.

(3).     Group R (Rushegura):
This group was introduced for tourism in 2002. It consists of 10 gorillas with 1 silver back.

(4).    Group N (Nkuringo):
This was the latest, opened for tourism in 2004. It consists of 19 gorillas with 1 silver back.

Uganda’s most tourism activity being attended to is the Gorilla tracking. So you should ensure  that all your permits are cleared and up dated.

Gorilla tracking may need some experience. However, you should be fit for the activity.
With a briefing at Buhoma and Nkuringo at around 7:45 and begins at 8:30. This can take up the  whole day depending on where the gorillas are settled in the forest.

Guidelines and Rules for Gorilla tracking:
§    A distance of at least 5m should be left between the Gorillas and you, and if they come  closer, move back slowly.
§    Remain in a tight group rather than surrounding the gorillas.
§    Never take a flash photograph of the gorilla.
§    Avoid making quick movements or loud noise when a round with gorillas.
§    Follow instructions from your Guide.
§    All human feaces should be buried fro at least 40cm.
§    Avoid eating or smoking within a distance of 200m away from the Gorillas.
§    Cover your mouth and nose when in need of sneezing, or just turn away.
§    Never spit on the soil or vegetation while in the park.
§    Strictly one hour is enough for watching the gorillas.
§    Gorilla tracking is only restricted to people of 15 years and above.

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