The unprecedented fortunes continue to flow in Uganda’s vast tropical rain forest of Bwindi! A sixth baby gorilla has been born in just a space of 7 weeks! The baby has been born in the Mucunguzi Gorilla Family from the Rushaga Sector in Southern Bwindi. The mother of the baby has been identified as Ndikahe,
Bwindi Receives Fifth New Baby in Just Six Weeks
Gorilla Baby Boom in Bwindi! A fifth new baby has been born in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in just six weeks. The Rushegura Gorilla Family welcomed a second bouncing cute baby from Ruterana, an adult female in the group. This has increased the family membership to 18 individuals. According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the
New Born Baby Gorilla in Buhoma
Hurray! There’s a new born baby in the wilderness of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A baby gorilla has been confirmed in the Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has shared this exciting news with the world. In a press statement issued today the authority reported that “We are delighted to
Rafiki Killers Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
A poacher who confessed haing killed Rafiki, a 25-year-old silverback gorilla in Bwindi has been sentenced to serve 11 years in Prison. The poacher who was arrested by the Uganda Wildlife Authority on June has been sentenced on charges of illegally entering a protected area and killing a gorilla. Rafiki who was the head of
Two Gorilla Babies Born in Bwindi
At last we have some great news to share with you during this troubling time. Two gorilla babies have been born from Bwindi Forest. There is a baby boom in the forest with two gorillas born in two separate groups of Mubare and Oruzogo families in the same week. The baby gorilla in Mubare family
New Accommodation Block for Staff at Ruhija
The Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Area (BMCA) – Chief Warden Guma Nelson has commissioned a new accommodation block for staff based in Ruhija sector. The block has 6 kitchen units, 4 bathrooms and 04 water borne toilets. At the unveiling of the new structure, Chief Warden Guma noted that much as the block is not adequate
Nkuringo Sector Receives Food Donation
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has received a donation of food items from the Director Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge and Nkuringo Walking Safaris Ms. Nandudu Lydia to all staff in Nkuringo sector – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) on July 21, 2020. A total of 119 staff (44 for Nkuringo and 75 for Rushaga) have benefited
Nkuringo Gorilla Family Stabilizes
The fears of the Nkuringo Group splitting are no more after reports that the group has now stabilized. The group which lost Rafiki, a few weeks back to poaching has now stabilised and it has got a new leader. The group which comprises of now 11individuals is being led by Rwamutwe the dominant black back
Why 4×4 Rooftop Tent Rentals are Trending in Uganda?
With the evolving travel sector in Uganda, there are always new trends that crop out to make the tourists or travelers stay in the Pearl of Africa a memorable one. In the self-drive safari, the rooftop tent rentals have been added to the cabin and travelers have embraced it like a savior trying to rescue
UWA Arrests Four Over Death of Rafiki
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has arrested four poachers in the southern Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park over the death of a gorilla known as Rafiki, the silverback of the famous Nkuringo Group. The arrest follows investigations into the silverback’s death by our personnel after a post-mortem report revealed that the silverback sustained an injury