PRIME SAFARIS AND TOURS AFRICA

  Can a gorilla be a pet? Although gorilla shares almost 98% of our DNA, they do not make good pets. You may see pictures of baby gorillas and think “how cute! I would love one as a pet!” But gorillas can be AWFUL pets for several reasons.  They are many times stronger than any human with sharp and long canine teeth that can easily inflict injury. Gorillas are also very difficult to care for as they require a specialized diet and feed on large quantities of vegetation. They have habits that you certainly don’t awant in your house. Since they depend on their social groups to survive, gorillas that are isolated from peers often become psychologically damaged. if you are to trek gorillas in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park , Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park or the Democratic Republic of Congo in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park

  Mountain gorillas, just like humans have features that make them different from one another including;- Body size Facial structures, and But, identifying mountain gorillas can sometimes be tricky since some of them look alike from a distance. During the scientific study of mountain gorillas which an American primatologist Dian Fossey began in the 1960s, there was a need for a method that could ease positive identification of mountain gorillas . The method would be of great benefit in record keeping and prospective researchers might review details on the same individuals. Fossey found out What is special about a mountain gorilla’s nose , mountain gorillas have unique patterns of wrinkles on their nose which differentiate them from each other and decided to use them in their study and research about these primates. These wrinkles are known as “nose prints”. Fossey is said to have made some drawings of the nose prints. Since then, several researchers have also used...

  Are gorillas aggressive? Mountain Gorillas as well as Lowland Gorilla s can be aggressive and dangerous to human and other animals/fellow gorillas. Gorillas  are majorly ground-dwelling, majorly herbivorous apes largely peaceful but in special clear different circumstances,  gorillas  can be fatally dangerous. In most cases though much of gorilla  violence is directed towards fellow gorillas . Gorillas live in groups/families with demarcated boundaries/territories with one dominant Alpha male (the Silver back) controls the females and youngsters of the group. Usually If another Alpha Male Silver Back approaches in another`s domain, the silverback dominating the attacked family will try to drive the intruder off violently In different circumstances, gorillas can be truly dangerous . Most gorilla violence is directed towards other gorillas . They live in groups, in which one dominant male silverback controls several females and ...

 Wondering how long does a gorilla live? General A gorilla life span is between to 35-40 years in their natural habitats and can live to 50 years in captivity according to WWF. The oldest known Western Gorillas was female and she died at 69 years on 17/01/2017 at Colombus Zoo & Aquarium. Age Affects to how Long does a gorilla live? Why do Old Gorillas Die Easily- The life span of mountain gorillas is usually range from 35 to 40 years. Old gorillas often suffer from arthritis, which mainly damages the bones in their hands and feet. Old Gorillas also suffer from the loss of teeth as a consequence of periodontitis, so that they have a problem with feeding. It Old Gorillas longer to feed and to travel than the other members of the group. Gorilla families adjust their activities accordingly and look after the aged members, in a similar way as they treat sick individuals. Only when death is imminent, the old animals are sometimes abandoned or they retreat on their own a...

  How many lakes are in Uganda? Uganda is situated with the great lakes region of Africa. The landscape of Uganda is dotted with about 165 lakes including fresh water lakes, crater lakes and others. Below are some of the major lakes of Uganda (lakes and rivers in Uganda) majority  which can be visited on a Uganda safari : Lake Victoria in Central Uganda Lake Kyoga in Central Uganda Lake Edward in Western Uganda Lake George in Western Uganda Lake Albert in Western Uganda Lake Bunyonyi in Southwestern Uganda Lake Mutanda in Southwestern Uganda Kabaka’s Lake in Central Uganda Lake Opeta in northern Uganda Lake Bisina / Lake Salisbury in Eastern Uganda Lake Mburo in Western Uganda Several crater lakes in western Uganda including Lake Katwe, Ndali-Kasienda Crater Lakes, Lake Kyaninga, Lake Nkuruba, Lake Nyinambuga, Lake Saka, and Lake Nyabikere Lake Victoria  Lake Victoria is among the world’s famous lakes. The gigantic tropical fresh water lake was lies in th...

Uganda has only two national parks where one can see gorillas i.e Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and this is where g orilla trekking in Uganda is done to search and find  the rear endangered Mountain Gorillas . With about 1063 mountain gorillas that still exist on earth today, Uganda is home to more than half of all these endangered Great Apes making it one of the only 3 countries in the world where mountain gorillas live and Uganda gorilla tours are only done in there two national parks. Uganda has 20 gorilla families that have been habituated and already set for tourism purposes , 19 of which are tracked/found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and only 1 is found in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one  of the places where you can see Gorillas in Uganda Africa. The appropriately named Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (also called “The Place of Darkness”) is the world’s premier ...

  Mountain gorillas consume as large quantities of food as needed to sustain their massive bulk. An adult male mountain gorilla can consume up to 34 kg (75 pounds) of vegetation a day, while a female can eat up to 18 kg (40 pounds). Mountain gorillas spend most of their time in the mountainous area and never move to the cultivated area that surrounds their home to feed. Gorillas rarely have to drink water since they get a large quantity of water from its diet. How much does a gorilla eat per day? - Diet of gorillas Gorilla diet differs between and within gorilla species.   Mountain gorillas mostly eat foliage, such as leaves, stems, pith, and shoots, while fruit makes up a very small part of their diets. Mountain gorilla food is widely distributed and neither individuals nor groups have to compete with one another. Their home ranges vary from 3 to 15 square kilometer and their movements range around 500 meters or less on an average day. Despite ea...

  UGANDA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, WHAT IS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO UGANDA? UGANDA VISA/EAST AFRICAN TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS. To guide our Uganda safari travelers, we have put together ALL the major Uganda entry requirements or what is required to travel to Uganda using a Uganda Visa or the East African Tourist Visa for stipulated periods of time and COVID-19 travel Standard Operating Procedures. What do I need to travel to Uganda during this period of COVID-19? Entebbe International Airport re-opened on 1 October 2020. Land borders have also re-opened. New Coronavirus travel standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place for all arriving and departing passengers. On arrival at Entebbe International Airport and at land border crossings, visitors will need to provide valid a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before boarding the aircraft. Airlines have been directed not to permit passengers without an auth...

 Although gorillas don’t have speaking abilities as we do, they can communicate through a variety of methods like us including body postures, facial expressions, and vocalizations. Vocalization Gorillas inhabit the densely forested areas where family members often cannot see each other, hence using mainly vocalization for communication. Gorilla has about 25 distinct vocalization and all have different meaning. The group leaders, Silverbacks are the ones that vocalize most. When travelling, grunts and barks are the most frequently heard sounds. These are produced to indicated where about of other member of the family. Group members probably recognised each other from these sounds. During social interactions, grunts and barks can also be used, especially when discipline is required. Roars and screams signal alarm or warning and these in most cases are produced the dominant silverback. There are also deep sounds known as rumbling belches that suggest content...

  As you plan for things to pack for a trip or your Uganda safari packing list , the words light and right should be considered. What to pack for a safari to Uganda starts with a suitcase or duffel bag. A normal suitcase is ideal for organized tours, or for those who are travelling mostly air or private transport. Ideally, buy a suitcase that easily slings across your back, or that rolls, or both. Travelers using public transport should either use a backpack or a suitcase that converts into one. Make sure your luggage is designed in such a manner that it can easily be padlocked. This won’t prevent a determined thief from slashing it open, but it is a real deterrent to casual theft. Also, you think about for the things to pack for your safari in Uganda , you need to think of activities you will do such as; Gorilla trekking in Uganda , Chimpanzee tracking , Hiking and nature walks , Mountain climbing , Bird watching , Cultural tours , and others so that you don’t forge...

 When talks turn to gorilla trekking whether in Uganda , Rwanda , or Democratic Republic of Congo ; the only three countries in the world where mountain gorilla live, it basically means following mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Gorilla trekking involves a group of 8 tourists walking through dense tropical montane forests (for about 1-8 hours) in search of habituated gorillas until they find them and spend an hour with them in their natural habitat , learning about their ; Behaviors Habits Lifestyles Taking photographs, and Recording the moments We share up to 98.5% of our DNA with gorillas but for decade most encounters with gorillas were, sadly, from behind the inches-thick Perspex of a zoo enclosure, or as a slapstick caricature in a cheap horror movie. But now gorilla trekking in Rwanda , Uganda, and Congo gives visitors a rare opportunity to witness every interaction of these gentle, mysterious apes in their natural environment. This ha...

  How many types of gorillas are there? There are two species of gorillas− the Eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) and the Western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). Each gorilla species is further subdivided into two subspecies. The Eastern Gorilla species consists of the Eastern low land gorilla ( Gorilla beringei graueri) and the Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei). The Western gorilla species consists of the Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and the Cross River Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli). The separate two species and four subspecies evolved from a single type of gorilla during the Ice Age when their forest habitats shrank and became isolated from each other. Below is a description of the 4 subspecies of gorillas in Africa. As their name suggests, mountain gorillas live in the mountains at elevations between 2438 and 3962 meters/8,000 and 13,000 feet. Mountain gorillas have a standing height of 4 to 6 feet and weigh between...

How do I exchange cash in Uganda?: Where can I exchange money in Uganda? Getting Uganda Shillings while on safari in Uganda  to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park , Mgahinga National Park , Queen Elizabeth National Park , Lake Mburo National Park e.t.c can be done at Entebbe International Airport or at a border post if you are entering via land or you can convert at any of the foreign exchange (forex) bureau in Kampala city and other major towns in Uganda. US dollar, Pound sterling, and Euro banknotes can easily be changed for Uganda shillings at any forex bureau or bank in Uganda. You should, however, note that Uganda does not accept US dollars older than 2009, and torn or blemished notes of any currency are also not accepted in Uganda. Large denominations of hard currency bills attract a better exchange rate compared to denominations of hard currency bills of 20 or less. Kampala, the country’s capital city is the best place for those who want to get the best possible exchange ra...