Gorillas are basically herbivorous in nature mostly termed as the ground surviving great apes. They live in the tropical rain forests of equatorial Africa, Gorillas are divided into two subspecies that is to say the western gorilla and Eastern Gorillas ranging from 4-5 subspecies. check out our 2-days Bwindi gorilla trekking tour through Kigali 

 

Uganda alone is home to the mountain gorillas being protected in Mgahinga Gorilla national park and Bwindi Impenetrable forest National park .

 

Bwindi impenetrable forest National park protects the biggest number of mountain gorillas almost half the total world mountain gorilla population with a total of 19 mountain gorilla families habituated in four different sectors of Buhoma sector, Rushaga sector, Nkuringo sector, and Ruhija sector.

 

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is situated in the southwestern direction of Uganda that takes approximately a 7-8-hour drive from Entebbe or Kampala.

 

Mgahinga Gorilla National park accommodates only one mountain gorilla family named Nyakagezi gorilla family protected by two silverbacks. Mgahinga Gorilla National park is situated in the southwestern part of Uganda lucky to be in the borders of Uganda, D.R. Congo, and Rwanda.

 

Before travelers think of having a mountain gorilla tour, they ask themselves a lot of questions about the gorilla trekking experience which may include the following.

 

Gorilla trekking has no specific definition but is usually defined as a hike or a walk which involvements in the tropical rain forests of the park while searching for mountain gorillas by the lead of the park ranger.

 

Gorilla trekking is a tourism activity that can be done all year round but is best done in the dry seasons of June to September since trails are dry and less challenging while in the rainy season, gorilla trekking is quite challenging due to the muddy surfaces, slippery grounds, and the overgrown vegetations.

 

What is mountain gorilla habituation?

Mountain gorilla habituation is the process of bringing the mountain gorillas closer to the presence of people for conservation and research purposes. The gorilla habituation experience permits travelers to more spend time with these gorillas, travelers are allowed to spend about 4 hours with the mountain gorilla family in their natural environment but only done in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park.

 

What are gorillas afraid of?

Mountain gorillas are like humans they are much scared of reptiles such as chameleons as well as caterpillars. Gorillas are also afraid of waters and they can only cross any stream after releasing that they won’t get wet.

 

The life expectancy for mountain gorillas takes an average of 35-40 years but when they are well looked after, mountain gorillas can stay for 50years and more. When mountain gorillas reach three and half years, these mountain gorillas are categorized as infants and they become adults at 8years plus.

 

What do gorillas eat?

Mountain gorillas are herbivorous in nature but Gorillas mostly feed on fruits, tree stems, and bamboo shoots.

 

How do gorillas protect themselves?

 mountain gorillas are like humans, Gorillas hold sharp sticks gotten from the forest trees and throw them at their predators as they run to hide deep in the forest.

 

How do mountain gorillas communicate with each other?

Gorillas are like humans the mountain gorillas communicate in different methods such as body postures, vocalizations, and facial expressions.

 

What are the threats that gorillas face?

 mountain gorillas always face threats from poachers, environmental degradation due to human factors such as mining, agricultural purposes, and diseases.

 

Where can travelers see gorillas?

 gorillas only survive in the dense tropical forests in Uganda, the Virunga chained mountains in Rwanda at Volcanoes national park and DR. Congo. Uganda protects in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park.

 

How strong are mountain gorillas?

 gorillas are estimated to be 10 times stronger than male adult human beings. 

 

How much weight do mountain gorillas have?

An adult male gorilla can weigh 220kg to 250kg approximately and female gorillas may weigh up to 97.7kg.

When planning your mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, those are some of the FAQ questions often asked and answers regarding mountain gorillas.