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Why Visit The Mountain Gorilla-Rwanda
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Gorillas make their homes in and amongst the bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains in the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. Trek to see them and you’ll be introduced by your expert trackers and guides to one of the fully-habituated families of mountain gorillas and you can stay with them for an awe-inspiring hour, often crouching just a few feet away, whilst the gorillas go about their daily lives.
Hikes in the mountains can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours + depending on the family allocated to your group and their location. The journey back can take just as long, but you are often carried along by the euphoria you feel at seeing the gorillas!
There were around 600 mountain gorillas left in the wild in 2008; but numbers have now risen to over 1,000 after intensive conservation efforts. These include anti-poaching patrols and vets trained to give care to gorillas in the wild. The gorilla is restricted to protected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Threats remain, including poaching, civil unrest and diseases passed on by humans. But while mountain gorillas are increasing in number, the great ape remains endangered. Dr Liz Williamson of the IUCN primate specialist group said conservation action must continue. "Coordinated efforts through a regional action plan and fully implementing IUCN Best Practice guidelines for great ape tourism and disease prevention, which recommend limiting numbers of tourists and preventing any close contact with humans, are critical to ensuring a future for the mountain gorilla," she said.
Tucked in between the iconic safari destinations of Kenya and Tanzania, Rwanda offers guests some of the best primate tracking on the planet – set against the backdrop of its endless green hills and soaring mountainsides.
With over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, it’s no surprise that the majority of guests visit Rwanda to track and view our highly endangered cousins. Rwanda is superb for primates in general, including the fun-loving Sykes monkey, the Golden monkey and the boisterous chimpanzee in the Nyungwe Forest. Despite a turbulent past, Rwanda is a safe and friendly destination – testament to the resilience of its people. For guests seeking a deeply enriching safari, Rwanda offers an experience that is difficult to find anywhere else.
Why Visit?
Nothing quite encapsulates the awe-inspiring feeling of sitting in tranquil forest surroundings with a family of magnificent mountain gorillas – the last of their kind.
Expect bouts of laughter as the humerous antics of the Sykes monkeys will keep you entertained.
Track the elusive Golden monkey through Nyungwe Forest National Park
Experience the renowned Parc des Volcans, covered in lush mountain forest. It sits on the shared border between Uganda and Rwanda.
Visit the attractive capital city of Kigali and stop to visit the Genocide Memorial for a moving reminder of what Rwanda has survived.
Rwanda is a wonderful family destination. However, if the sole purpose of the trip is gorillas, please note that in order to protect gorillas from disease, no children under 15 or people with illnesses may go tracking.
Peak season for gorilla trekking is usually from June to November, although there are great savings to be had traveling in the slighty wetter low season. This is usually April to May and October to November with the wettest month being April.
A wide variety of accommodation can be found, though the majority would be safari lodges or camps. For those hoping to go gorilla trekking there are several well-located and scenic lodges to choose from. The recommended lodges are of a high standard, although not as high as their ultra-luxurious counterparts in Kenya and Tanzania. It is strongly recommended that you reserve all your accommodation as far in advance as possible.
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