Do Mountain Gorillas Live in Families? Mountain gorillas are one of the unmissable animals during African Safaris and if meeting face to face with them is on your bucket list, then start planning your trip to Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo where they are found. Learning about their exciting behavior is one…
What Sickness Does Mountain Gorillas Suffer? Sickness and diseases are the leading causes of mountain gorilla deaths in their natural habitats and given their close relation to humans, they are affected by almost all diseases that affect us. It is on this account that travelers are advised to maintain a certain distance (7 meters) while…
What is Unique About Mountain Gorillas? What is unique about mountain gorillas? What makes mountain gorillas special? Over 500,000 great apes still live in the wild today and they include chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans. But, of all the existing great apes, gorillas are special on their own with mountain gorillas being the most sought…
5 Best National Parks in East Africa 5 best National Parks in East Africa. When it comes to African safaris, East Africa is one region that never disappoints nature lovers. Boasting of her breathtaking landscape, abundant wildlife, great adventures, and more, East Africa has for long stood out as the leading and favorite African safari…
How Do Mountain Gorillas Play? Mountain gorillas are close relatives to mankind, sharing about 98.2% DNA and for this reason, many of the things we do are noticeable among them. Interestingly, playing is an important and undeniably common part of Mountain Gorilla lives like it is with humans. It is also common among juveniles and…
A Guide to Discovering Nyungwe Forest National Park Uncover the hidden beauty in Rwanda’s most noteworthy emerging safari destination, Nyungwe Forest National Park. While the aboriginal tribes have venerated this verdant spot for over a millennium, it is somewhat new to the tourist map. Gazetted as a National Park in 2005, Nyungwe Forest National Park…
Can I See The Gorillas in Rwanda? Can I see the gorillas in Rwanda? Is it possible to trek gorillas in Rwanda? Worldwide, there are strictly 3 countries where mountain gorillas (Gorilla Beringei Beringei) live- Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Whether it is possible to trek/see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda or not, still remains every…
How Intelligent Are Gorillas? Everything You Need to Know About Their Intelligence 2026 Guide How intelligent are gorillas? How intelligent are gorillas? Gorillas are listed among the highly intelligent primates in the world. In terms of brain weight, gorillas come second after humans. The average brain weight of gorillas is about 500g and humans 1250g….
Hot Air Balloon in Akagera National Park Hot air balloon in Akagera National Park: The first ever hot air balloon safaris in Rwanda have been launched in Akagera National Park- the country’s only savanna and big 5 African game safari destination. The hot air balloon safaris in Akagera National Park were launched by Royal Balloon…
5 Unmissable Experiences in Rwanda Oh, Rwanda! The country that never ceases to inspire nature lovers, adventure seekers and everyone in between. As a must-visit safari destination for any tourist, the land of a thousand hills is filled with countless bucket-list experiences. From driving through the territory of big five game aboard an open 4X4…