Uganda Tourism News

The mountain gorillas are among the most endangered apes in this world and are unique with half the the population residing in south western Uganda in Bwindi Forest which was turned into a national park where tourists and travelers can track the famous Gorillas and the remaining population is located in the Virunga Volcanoe in Rwanda.The Virunga Volcanoe range is shared by three Gorilla national parks namely Mgahinga Gorilla park in Uganda,Volcanoes National park in Rwanda and Virunga nationalGorilla Tracking rules and Regulations park in Congo.Gorilla Tracking rules

The mountain gorillas face many threats and the most notable is the possibility of disease transmission from humans and also poachers in some Gorilla parks who hunt down mostly the low land Gorillas for meat and skins and hides and that’s why Uganda tourist and travel guide has decided to lecture tourists and travelers wishing to track the mounatin gorillas about Gorilla tracking rules and regulations:

On the way to the Gorillas – Only a group of 8-10 tourists are allowed to visit a gorilla group per day,Do not leave rubbish in the Gorilla parks and please always try to keep your voices low

When with the Gorillas – Keep a minimum of 7 meters to protect the Gorilas from risks of disease transmission and do not drink or eat while near the Gorillas and in case of a gorilla charge, crouch down,dont look in the eyes of the gorilla until they have gone

Read more about Gorilla tracking rules and regulations and if you want book  Gorilla Tours in  Uganda or Rwanda contact us through info@ugandatouristguide.com

Bryan Muhoozi-

Cycads African Safaris

Uganda Wildlife Authority will be holding a fund-raising dinner on the eve of independence day (8 October) at Kampala Serena Hotel.The major theme of the dinner meeting is to achieve a Chest thumping Growth.

The campaign of Friend a Gorilla which was lauched last year will be continued this year with a major theme “Chest Thumping Growth” which targets issues related to the long journey infant male gorillas take before growing into full silverback gorilla  adults.

This meeting is aimed at creating awareness of the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi National park and Mgahinga Gorilla Park and also give an opportunity to the business world to contribute to the conservation of the Mountain gorillas in Uganda

Mountain gorilla parks face a problem of habitat destruction,poaching,human against wild animals conflicts and high population growth rates of  the local people who keep intruding these national parks used for various  Uganda safaris

Compiled By Bryan M , Cycads African Safaris LT,Uganda Travel Guide

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Bryan Muhoozi

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