Why Being Open Minded On Gorilla Trekking Africa Safari Is The best Trip Fun

Gorilla trekking is the core activity for any gorilla trekking safari in Africa but being open minded is the best entry into the funky and adventurous wild.  When you focus your Africa safari mind on getting to the mountain gorillas, you may feel bored with time.

The Gorilla trekking activities in Africa are known to happen only in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Bwindi Impenetrable National park and Mgahinga National park in Uganda and Virunga national park in D.R.Congo.

The only entry ticket to gorilla trekking is a secured gorilla trekking permit from the Uganda wildlife Authority, Rwanda development Board and can get one at Virunga national Park offices on arrival. Because of there limited numbers, gorilla safari permits get sold out quickly and this explains why they are sold first come first served. Securing your permit is the only sign of commitment to your gorilla trekking holiday.

Providing some personal details like the full names on your passport, nationality, age, passport expiry date and others is a mandate of the Authorities. Do not get offended when asked to forward them because its protocol for securing and collecting a gorilla permit from the Authority.

Highlights Of Why You Need To be Open Minded During Gorilla Trekking

Locating the gorillas during gorilla trekking is a must no matter the time

Watch out for other primates in the forest other than gorillas

Variety of Wonderful sceneries are part of the gorilla trekking experience in Virunga area

Identify The Beautiful Birds Especially Albertine Endemics

A nature walk in the forest gives you more to see in the mountain Gorilla habitats

Engaging with the local community after gorilla trekking

Combining gorilla trekking with wildlife safari in the game parks

Details Of Why You Need To be Open Minded During Gorilla Trekking

Locating The Gorillas During Gorilla Trekking Is A Must No Matter The Time

As a must see, gorilla viewing is the gist of your gorilla safari in Africa. The hope of locating mountain gorillas in there natural setting is a dream for every adventure lover. The chances of being seeing to the mountain gorillas in the wild is about 99%. That moment when you come face to face with the gentle brown eyed and shy mountain gorillas creates chills with in you.

Mountain gorillas are adorable dark furred creatures with a human DNA of about 96%. There nature is slightly similar to humans the way they interact with each other, nature there infants, gestation period is close to that of humans, the masculine nature of dominant silverback and so much more.

Following the rules of gorilla trekking and advice from the ranger guides guarantees you a successful gorilla trek. Deviating from any of the regulations and advice given during briefing you are apt to agitate the mountain gorillas. This may push the mountain gorillas into hiding.

Only one hour is permitted when you locate the mountain gorillas. Take as many photos as you can for memories.

Watch Out For Other Primates In The Forest Other Than Gorillas

During gorilla trekking look out for other interesting primates that enjoy the freebies of this pristine forested area. During the ice age era, many primates found refuge in the Virunga forests and this explains why these forests have survived for over 25000 years.

Some of the primates in this area include golden monkeys, chimpanzees, blue monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys, De Brazaar’s monkey, Hamlyn’s Monkeys, Dent’s Mona monkeys and others.

Even wild animals find comfort in sharing the forest goodies like forest elephants, buffaloes, blue duikers, yellow-backed duikers, red river hog, aardvark, giant forest hogs, pangolin, warthogs and so many others.

Variety Of Wonderful Sceneries Are Part Of The Gorilla Trekking Experience In Virunga Area

A number of water falls can be spotted with in the forest during the gorilla trekking adventure. The Virunga area is a water catchment for communities that surround it. The ground has a network of rivers like River Munyanga, River Ivi in Bwindi impenetrable National Park that is lovely to bypass.

Sparkling water falls create amazing views like when you take the Waterfall Trail in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park you get to see beautiful tree ferns, epiphytic ferns, orchids and three water falls that make an amazing appearance.

The views of the dense canopy creates when standing from ridges are unmatched. The different levels of trees are wonderful for a wild photo shoot.

A number of highlands you can hike like Mountain Sabyinyo, Mountain Gahinga, mountain Barisoke, mountain Karisimbi, Mountain Muhavura and so many others.

When in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, hiking the bamboo zone in Ruhija gorilla trekking area offers you chance to view the amazing panoramic views towards Lake Bunyonyi and Mafuga Forest

Identify The Beautiful Birds Especially Albertine Endemics During Gorilla Trekking

The gorilla trekking area is rich with the biggest number of birds in Africa. Look out for Albertine endemics like Red-throated Alethe, Arche’s Robin-Chat, Montane Masked Apalis, Collared Apalis, Grauer’s Wabler, Handsome Francolin, Shelley’s Crimsonwing and so many others.

In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorilla trekking in Ruhija area and take the trail to Mubwindi Swamp exposes you to the biggest number of birds for keen birders. More than 90 bird species and 13 of which are endemics are residents of Volcanoes National Park. During gorilla trekking, look out for these rarely seen birds and take photos for memories.

A Nature Walk In The Forest Gives You More To See In The Mountain Gorilla Habitats

Enjoying a nature walk after gorilla trekking takes you to see amazing sceneries and unique plants.  A guided walk from Rushura Hill Trail provides expansive views across the plains of the western Rift valley to the west and Lake Edward and Lake George may come into view on a clear day. Taking the Munyanga River trail into the valley in Buhoma provides an ideal short walk to see the birds and primates enjoying the forest ridge.

The walk through Muzabajiro Loop trail heads to the summit of Rukubira hill with a gorgeous view of Bwindi forest, the rift valley and Virunga Volcanoes.

Taking the Dian Fossey trek in Volcanoes National Park after gorilla trekking in Rwanda, you walk in the last steps of fallen mountain gorilla hero an American philanthropist up to her grave. She gave up all her life for the survival of the mountain gorillas.in 1985, she was murdered by unknown assassins and her remains laid amongst the mountain gorillas.

Engaging With The Local Community After Gorilla Trekking

Taking a community walk before or after gorilla trekking gives more understanding in there unique lives.

Ain Bwindi Forest a community in Buhoma operates a village walk for about 3 hours. The local guides take you to a homestead, a traditional healer, local brewer and with prior arrangements a local dance crew entertains you with there traditional moves.

The proceeds accumulated are used for community development.

On Nkuringo of Bwindi side another community walk where you get to visit the traditional healer, black smith, local banana brewer and so much more.

In Mgahinga National Park a Batwa pygmies community walk to Garama cave is awesome. Following the Batwa trail from the base of Mountain Muhavura. The Mutwa guide gives some details about there past life as you walk.

The Garama cave was the hiding spot for the Batwa after raiding the farm lands of the Bafumbira. This 342 meters cave currently serves as the atmospheric setting for performances of the Batwa after the community visit.

A community visit to the locals around Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Gorilla guardian village formed by reformed poachers is a local non-profit making cultural village walk near Volcanoes National Park.

Participate in local activities like pottery, craft making, basket weaving, table mat making is an amazing experience for most tourists.

The cow dung painting called Imigongo is such an interesting activity. You need to make prior arrangement. As a tradition introduced by a former Price of Rwanda called Kakira in the 9^th century brings out such an interesting interior decoration.

Combining gorilla trekking with wildlife safari in the game parks

A combinational of gorilla trekking with other wildlife safaris in Uganda or Rwanda gives you more interesting destinations to visit.

In Uganda, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National park, Lake Mburo National Park may give you chance to see some of the below animals.

Water bucks, cape buffaloes, herds of elephants, giraffes, impalas, Elands, Uganda kobs, topis, statungas, oribi, lions, hyenas, olive baboons, mongoose, to mention but a few.

In Uganda a chimpanzee trekking combo with gorilla trekking gives you chance to find the difference between these famous primates. Kibale National Park, Kaniyo Pabidi, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu wildlife reserve and others are the renowned homes of chimpanzee trekking.

Rwanda is gifted with game safaris in Akagera National park. You can visit this park after gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park. You may get to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, water bucks, lions, leopards and so much more during an early morning game drive.

Nyungwe national park is home to the chimpanzees in Rwanda. Although the chimpanzees here are semi habituated, trekking them is one of the spectacular adventures in Rwanda. The chimpanzees also live in Cyamudondo a forested area close to Nyungwe National Park.

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