A group of indigenous Pygmoids or Twa people live in many parts of central and eastern Africa. In Uganda, they include the Bambuti in Kasese region at the foot of the Rwenzori mountain chain as well as the Batwa in the neighboring communities of Bwindi and Mgahinga forests. The tropical rain forests of subsaharan Africa
We have had an exciting week here at ITFC, with 8 special visitors! First of all, on Wednesday, we welcomed Fred and Jean Paul from the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Programme (MGVP) to ITFC, followed the next day by a group of 6 staff from Bwindi Community Hospital (BCH). Here we are all together: But, you
Are you planning for a luxury gorilla trek to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and you aren’t sure of which accommodation or safari lodge to stay in? Mountain gorilla safaris in Bwindi National Park are only complete with availability of comfortable and affordable accommodation and lodging facilities for visitor stay. The park features a wide range
The two most popular experiences in Bwindi Forest, gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation are two distinct primate safari experiences. While they all draw trekkers close to mountain gorillas, they are distinct from each other in one way or the other. However, both gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation experiences are conducted in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Many people how engage in gorilla safaris, find it hard and challenging to trek the gorillas in their natural habitat which normally take 3-8 hours looking for these huge primates. Have you ever wondered that there is an easy way of tracking the gorillas just come to Rwanda and engage in soft gorilla trekking? Many
Visiting the gorillas in there natural habitats is one of the most interesting but challenging safari activities which require early preparations before setting off to the gorilla park. Mountain gorillas are known as the second closest relative of man after the chimps which shares almost 98% of human genes. Mountain gorillas are known as endangered
Trekking to see mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is undoubtedly the most exhilarating experience but it is also very accommodating that even persons with disabilities can take part and so are the pregnant women. It is possible to go on a gorilla safari in the wild even when
Has gorilla tourism peaked its peak? Uganda today receives an incredible number of tourists interested in visiting the gorillas in their natural home. During the peak months of June to October, gorilla permits have become scarce and many bookings from prospective tourists are being turned down by tour operators. Gorilla trekking in Uganda has become
In southwestern Uganda, a natural jewel harbors the critically endangered species, the mountain gorillas. This remarkable natural habitat is none other than Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It covers a total surface area of about 331 km2 under the watch of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park shelters one of the most interesting species
Bwindi impenetrable national park is the most famous mountainous rain forest in Uganda and the best place to track endangered mountain gorillas in Africa. It has four sectors where travelers go for gorilla trekking safaris; Nkuringo, Ruhija, Buhoma and Rushaga. Among these, Buhoma was the first sector to be created with one gorilla family Mubare
