Do Mountain Gorillas Sweat? When you talk of sweat, many of us think of it as something messy, stinky, and typically disgusting but it is also a crucial part of an animal’s life. First, it is a cooling mechanism that helps in keeping internal body temperature at a reasonable level. Imagine life without sweating! Animals…
Why Plan Your Uganda Safari Early? Why should you plan your Uganda safari early? Any successful Uganda safari or African safari requires you to plan in advance. There is a lot to be considered in order to achieve a successful Uganda safari and this is entirely part of planning a trip. Uganda is a landlocked…
Experiential Tourism in Queen Elizabeth National Park Experiential tourism in Queen Elizabeth Park. When it comes to wildlife safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, what clicks in the minds of many is mainly normal driver-guided game drives. But, there are plenty of opportunities, unique experiences awaiting you to enjoy on the Uganda safari in Queen…
What Happens When a Gorilla Family Member Passes on? What Happens When a Gorilla Family Member Passes on? Some mountain gorilla behaviors are not easily observed or studied by researchers, one being the reaction of family members when one of them passes on. It is on rare occasions that Gorilla researchers are able to observe…
Why Murchison Fall National Park should be on Your Bucket List as a Budget Safari Destination? Why Murchison Falls National Park should be on Your Bucket List? Murchison falls National Park, the oldest and largest National Park in Uganda has a lot to offer to safari-goers. Being the country’s premier safari destination, travellers who explore…
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…