Mountain Gorilla Tracking Tours and Safaris in Africa
The activity of Mountain Gorilla Tracking/Trekking in Africa is a life time adventure experience in Africa. Following and placing your foot in the foot of the male Mountain gorilla- the silver back and the other wildlife from where they left the previous day to the place where the head of the family group- the silver back led his group the previous day is very amazing. When you come in contact with the endangered mountain gorillas you’re ambitious trek and viewing is significant. Many registered tour and travel companies in Uganda will take you to face these endangered apes- the Mountain Gorillas which are the world’s rear gentle giants, found in mountainous forest of the Republic of Rwanda and Uganda.
What are Mountain Gorillas?
Mountain Gorillas are one of the largest Apes, sharing ninety seven (97) percent of human DNA. Currently, the endangered mountain gorillas are found in Uganda, the Republic of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Other Gorilla types apart from the Mountain Gorillas are Eastern Gorillas and western Gorillas where they are further sub divided into western low land and cross river Gorillas. Presently, there are about eight hundred (800) Mountain Gorillas which are remaining in the wild and the world as a whole. It should be observed that Mountain Gorillas are not found in any zoo but in rainforests. Their number has under gone a drastic drop in recent times and this has been attributed to poaching, diseases and clearing of their natural habitants as a result of human settlement which all calls on need to protect these great apes for future generations.
Many tours and travel companies in Uganda do take great pleasure in taking you through the mountain tracking adventure and everyday day is a vigilantly planned between you the trekker and the safari expert thus you should know that Gorilla permits are considered as a greater demand for any interest in the Gorilla Tracking and permits are booked in advance since there is no last minute in Gorilla Tracking.
Some Uganda safaris alongside Gorilla Tracking Tours
Tour companies which organize Gorilla tracking Tours in Uganda extend the safaris with combined safaris in Rwanda which provides you with an all around experience in the whole of Africa. These companies do tailor many other safaris alongside this including honey moon vacations, cultural safaris and General wildlife tours. There are also private safaris which can be organized for you as you may wish which are centered on adventure and conservation. The local professional safari guides that are used are well equipped with the knowledge of handling clients regardless of whether they are knowledgeable about Uganda or not.
The other best additional safari on Gorilla Tracking is bird watching. The country is a havean with over 1000 bird species; including the Albertine endemics, migrants and resident birds which makes it to be the mostly visited birding destination in Africa. The most pronounced areas for this activity is Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Lake Bunyonyi. Regardless of other tourism activities, Gorilla Tracking is the most outstanding activity and is done all year around. Its peak is in July- Mid September and January- March, a time when the country experiences her dry season. During the low season Mountain Gorilla Tracking Permits are under a discount and Tracking is less crowded thus ideal for travelers who have budget travelers. Many tour companies display their itineraries on their websites so that you may choose to take on as your safari. You can also request your own tailor made itinerary.
