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Congo Gorillas Gorillas in Congo are unique and have attracted thousands of travelers to visit Congo for gorilla trekking as one of the major activities in Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo has three subspecies of gorillas that is to say; the mountain gorillas, the eastern lowland gorillas and the western lowland gorillas (found in the far west of Democratic Republic of Congo). These gorillas are habitats in the rain forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo and are protected …

Are Gorillas endangered ? Are Gorillas endangered? This is a question that can be proved the remaining number of species in the whole world hence gorillas are endangered because their race is remaining with very few individuals. Gorillas are characterized into two species that is the Eastern gorillas and the Western gorillas, Each gorilla species is sub-divided into two whereby the Western gorillas are subdivided into Western lowland and Cross River gorillas and the Eastern gorillas are sub-divided into the …

What do Gorillas Eat ? What do Gorillas Eat? Enthusiastic people want to always know what gorillas eat since they share 99% DNA with Human beings but leave in the forests. Mountain gorillas are endangered primate species which are found in four protected areas namely Bwindi forest national park and Mgahinga national park in Uganda, Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The endangered gorillas are the largest and strongest primates on …

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali is one of its kind in the world whereby the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda will change your life. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is carried out in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park, which are located in southwestern Uganda. From Kigali international airport, you can reach Bwindi impenetrable national park with ease. Unlike, from Kampala or Entebbe international airport, the gorilla trekking safari might be tiresome because of …

Source of the Nile Source of the Nile is located in Jinja and is known as the longest river in the whole world and the largest River in Africa with the source starting from Jinja in Uganda. River Nile covers about 6,695 kilometres long with two tributes namely the White Nile which is the longest and flows north to Khartoum and converges with the Blue Nile which flows into Sudan and these two rivers meet in Khartoum. River Nile starts …

Gorillas in Congo Gorillas in Congo are one of the biggest attractions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gorilla Trekking is one of the biggest selling activity. Mountain gorillas are also known as Gorilla Beringei Beringei and in Congo are found in two national parks namely Virunga National Park which is located in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo harbours mountain gorillas and Kahuzi Biega national park which is situated in the eastern part of Congo, located …

Mountain Gorillas in Uganda Mountain Gorillas in Uganda are an amazing tourist attraction that has managed to pull quite a number of travelers from across the world to view the primates. Mountain gorillas belong to the Ape family, subspecies of Eastern lowland gorillas and are the strongest and largest primate species in the world. There are over 1000 mountain gorillas in the world and half of these gorillas are found in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national …

Ruhija Sector Ruhija Sector is one of the four gorilla trekking sectors in Bwindi others being the Buhoma sector, Rushaga sector, and the Nkuringo sector. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in south western Uganda and is one of the national parks in Uganda with the highest number of endangered mountain gorillas.  Ruhija sector is situated in the Eastern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park where gorilla trekking activity is carried out. Ruhija is located between the Buhoma sector in …

Rushaga Sector Rushaga Sector is another of the 4 Gorilla Trekking sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where the famous gorilla species are habituated in Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park is located in south western Uganda and harbors the highest number of endangered mountain gorillas which are found in the four sectors including Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma, and Nkuringo sector. Rushaga sector one of the four sectors situated in the southern part of Bwindi national park in Kisoro district where the …

Nkuringo Sector Nkuringo sector is found in the southern region of Bwindi impenetrable forest in the northern part of Kisoro town. Nkuringo sector is also one of the four sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable national park where gorilla trekking is carried out. This sector is located on a high altitude of about 6800 feet hence making trekking gorillas strenuous for the visitors to hike and therefore gorilla trekking in Nkuringo sector is recommended for the energetic, physically fit and young travelers who …

Buhoma Sector Buhoma Sector is certain region in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where gorillas are habituated and it falls among the 4 gorilla trekking sectors of Bwindi. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a gorilla destination in Uganda that harbors half of the world’s gorillas and is located in southwestern Uganda. The endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi national park are found in the four sectors and Buhoma Sector is one of the sectors. Buhoma is the most popular and major destination …

Gorilla Trekking Gorilla trekking is the activity that the visitors engage in while hiking in the dense rain forests in search of the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Mountain gorillas are the subspecies of the Eastern lowland gorillas and they live in the tropical rainforests at high altitudes or elevations. Gorilla trekking is carried out in three countries in the whole of Africa which include Uganda with the highest number of the gorillas, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic …

Essentials For Gorilla Trekking Essentials For Gorilla Trekking are the key items that one needs to engage in the tour activity of gorilla trekking to make it a success. Mountain gorilla trekking is an activity which involves exploring the forest or jungle, following gorilla leads and moving into the gorilla habitat to view gorillas in their natural environment where you will spend one hour with the gorillas. Gorilla trekking is among the major tourist attractions and most popular activity in …

Shoebill Stork Shoebill stork is a magnificent, unique, prehistoric, ancient-looking bird that is sought after by visitors in Africa specifically Uganda. Shoebill stork is also referred to as the king whale-head because of its head size and the Arabs used to call it (Abu Maruk) which means the father of the shoe and another one could call it a flying shoe because of its unique bill. Uganda is home to a variety of bird species and wildlife and is the …

East Africa Safaris East African Safaris are the combined safaris that will get you a piece of every country in East Africa that being Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Congo. East Africa is found in the eastern region of Africa and is dominated by different geographical features that are considered tourist attractions. Each East African country has unique tourism activities and attractions that once combined together with that of Congo into one safari it creates quite an adventure to the …