Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Uganda, Visit the Gorillas in Bwindi
Gorilla tracking is one activity that is worth visiting, its one thing that can force you reach and experience the beauty of Bwindi by trekking through the tropical rain forest.Bwindi has about seven familiarized gorilla groups that are visited by the tourist. Some of them are located in Buhoma as well as Nkuringo.
The Mubare group was officially opened in 1993 for tourism and it comprises of about 6 members along with a sliverback.
The Habinyanja group was set up in1998 and it consists of 18 persons with about 2 sliverbacks.
The Rushegura group has about 19 individuals and was set up for tourism in 2002.
The Nkuringo group has about 19 persons and was opened in 2004 for tourism.
The Nshongi group consists of 36 members with 3 sliverbacks and was ready for tourism in September 2009.
The Bitukura group has 13 members and was opened for tourism in December 2008.
The Kyaguriro group comprise of about 17 members.
Gorilla tracking is acknowledged as Uganda’s most wanted subsequent to tourism activity. It’s better to book in advance so that the permits can be reserved.
Gorilla tracking is a taxing activity and it needs people who are physically fit. Activities such as briefing and registration are done at Buhoma park office and Nkuringo begins at 07.45 and tracking usually starts at 8.30am.This activity may take a full day or few hours depending on where you will get the gorillas.
Gorilla rules
The park has clear rules and regulations that must protect visitors and gorillas at large;
Infectious diseases such as diarrhoes and flue are a problem to gorillas therefore a visitor with such diseases will not be permitted in the park.
It’s always better to view the gorillas at distant and in groups rather than surrounding them.
Its important to leave a distance of about 5m, this is just to leave some space between you and the gorillas. In case they are moving towards you, tend to move backwards.
Digital camera is most suitable and a flash is not allowed.
Take this very important, avoid eating or smoking around the gorillas, its better to leave a distance of about 200m.
In case you want to cough or sneeze, cover your month and move away from the gorillas.
When you get close with the gorillas, get rid of making fun noises or sounds. more still sudden movements are not allowed.
Do not little or spit on the green vegetation or soil once you are in the park.
Be time conscious because visiting the gorillas is strictly one hour
Age is very important; therefore people below the age of 15 are not permitted to track gorillas.
