Adventure seekers can indulge in thrilling Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda

Author: Ababa Uganda Safaris

The remote rain forest in Uganda serves as a home to wild life species including birds, gorillas and several other endangered species. The Bwindi National Park is one of the popular tourist spot, where travelers can get indulged in gorilla trekking safari. The dense forest spreads across the area of 200 square miles is an ideal habitat for the mountain gorillas. The trekking can offer a lifetime experience to travelers. Apart from tracking gorilla, they can also explore some other species like chimpanzees, golden monkeys, bush buck, duiker and leopard.

The opportunity of tracking the mountain gorillas is definitely one of the breath-taking and fascinating experiences for the travelers. By acquiring professional guidance from the proficient tour operators, travelers can get easy access to the renowned national parks and get spectacular view of the rarest wildlife species. Going on a gorilla safari with friends or family members can be a challenging and enjoyable experience.

Experienced park ranger can help tourists to enjoy the gorilla trekking:

African safari trip is an effective way to enjoy a refreshing vacation amidst serene natural landscape and amazing wildlife beasties. Travelers going for gorilla trekking safari are always guided by experienced park ranger and trackers. Such professionals have extensive knowledge about the mountain trekking and they may instruct the accompanied travelers to follow the safety guidelines properly. The professionals also have great knowledge about the geographical locations of the national park and they can help tourists in getting a glimpse of the endangered wildlife species. It is quite impossible for the travellers to travel through the dense foliage of the equatorial forests.

Some interesting facts about Uganda Gorillas:

  • Mountain gorillas are usually diurnal and they mostly remain active during the daytime between 6am - 6pm. Hence, safari organizers suggest the tourists to go for gorilla trekking in Uganda during the favorable hours.
  • When the male gorillas become aged, a saddle of grey or silver coloured hair develops on their back portion and hence they are usually named as "silverbacks".
  • Every evening, the gorillas migrate to different places and build a new nest to take nap.
  • Uganda gorillas are easily identified by their nose prints.
  • The adult male Uganda gorillas have tougher crests on their skulls, and their head appears conical shaped as compared to the female ones.
  • The dense hair of their body helps them to adapt with the climatic condition, including the cold climates.

Ababa Uganda Safaris offers Africans mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda Areas in Rwanda & Mgahinga National Park. Click here for more deatils...