GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS IN UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

gorilla-trekkingUganda gorilla safaris saw their inception in 1993 when the Mubare gorilla family was formerly introduced for tracking following two years of habituation in the Buhomna sector with n Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The gorilla safari tours in Uganda were then realized as cash cows after great amounts of dollars that were generated in the subsequent years. This prompted the government to habituate more gorilla groups that would add value to conservation and promote appreciation of these species among people that would enroll themselves for gorilla tracking encounter.
Apparently, the gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda are conducted with in the four regions of Bwindi namely; Buhoma with its three habituated gorilla families, Ruhija with also three gorilla groups, Rushaga with five gorilla families and Nkuringo with one gorilla family. The Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which adjoins the greater Virunga massif also has got one gorilla family called Nyakagezi that has been habituated to be encountered by travellers on Uganda gorilla tours.
The gorilla safari packages are arranged by various Uganda tour operators including; Prime Uganda Safaris and Tours Ltd and gorilla trekking permits can be acquired from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) directly or indirectly through an agent. Whatever mode one chooses to use, the gorilla safari tours in Uganda are such memorable encounters that derive a memorable experience that you will hardly get from any other destination.
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