Are Mountain Gorillas Aggressive Towards Humans? The Truth About Their Behavior Are Mountain Gorillas Aggressive Towards Humans?: If you’ve watched popular ape‑centric movies like King Kong, Planet of the Apes, or Mighty Joe Young, you might assume that mountain gorillas are aggressive, destructive beasts ready to attack humans on sight. In reality, these films are creative exaggerations—products of special…
Where Can I see Gorillas in Rwanda Where can I see gorillas in Rwanda? When it comes to gorilla safaris in Rwanda, one may wonder if he or she can see gorillas in Rwanda. Where do gorillas live in Rwanda? Can I see gorillas in Rwanda have become the frequently asked questions among most travelers…
Who is Eligible for Gorilla Trekking? Are you envisioning yourself in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda but still questioning your eligibility for gorilla trekking? Understanding your eligibility for gorilla trekking is crucial in making preparations because…
Difference Between Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda Often referred to as the ultimate bucket-list experience for African safaris, meeting face to face with the adorable and endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats within Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is something that you should never miss. Much as mountain gorillas are…
Difference between Gorilla Trekking and Habituation Gorilla Trekking and the Habituation Experience are some of the common terms used during primate trekking tours and are surprisingly indivisible in gorilla tourism. Before gorilla trekking, there has to be a habituation process and for this reason, some visitors mistake the two terms. Therefore, the following are the…
Boat Cruise in Uganda Boat cruise in Uganda: Where can I go for a launch or boat cruise in Uganda? When it comes to safaris in Uganda, travelers have plenty of options to explore and experience the Pearl of Africa. A boat cruise also often referred to as a launch cruise is interestingly one of…
What Type of Gorillas Are in Uganda? What type of gorillas is in Uganda? When it comes to unforgettable gorilla encounters in Africa, there is no better place to visit than Uganda- The Pearl of Africa. Uganda is home to over half of 1063 mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) that still survive on planet earth….
How Many Mountain Gorillas Are in Uganda? Facts, Gorilla Trekking How many mountain gorillas are left in Uganda in 2025? A total of about 1063 mountain gorillas still live in the wild and half of these currently survive in Uganda. Mountain gorillas are among the must-see species while on Uganda safari. These unique apes live…
The Habituated Gorilla Groups in Uganda About half the total World’s mountain gorilla population is found in Uganda’s two beautiful Gorilla Parks-Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The most recent Mountain gorilla Census (of 2018) put their overall population at 1063 individuals from the 880 gorillas counted in 2011 from four…
Can I still Trek mountain Gorillas if Feeling Sick? The question of whether visitors can still trek mountain gorillas if feeling sick still perturbs many intending gorilla trekkers. It is undebatable that gorilla trekking is a dream-come-true for many safari lovers but restrictions are placed on “who”, “how” and “when not” these adventures are undertaken…