Uganda Travel – Go On A Gorilla Trekking Tour
Christened the Pearl of Africa, Uganda offers numerous tourist attractions. These range from falls and rivers – including the mighty River Nile- to mountains and rift valleys, as well as a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural ecosystem. However, most visitors to Uganda are acknowledge that gorilla tracking is the most interesting adventure in the country. Home to more than half of the world’s remaining population of endangered mountain gorilla, Uganda is a primate tracking paradise. The country has over 20 different types of primates, most of which are found in the impenetrable Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park. The primates of Uganda come in two types, the nocturnal and diurnal. There are 13 different type of diurnal primates and 6 types of nocturnal distributed all over Uganda’s national park along with other various interesting wildlife.
Bwindi impenetrable forest hosts over five different groups of totally habituated primates. The forest is also a home to the highly endangered mountain gorilla species, only found in Congo and Rwanda. The giant primates can grow up to 1.8 meters and weigh up to 350 kilos. The primates are used to tourists and they do not charge at them.
Bwindi impenetrable forest hosts over five different groups of totally habituated primates. The forest is also a home to the highly endangered mountain gorilla species, only found in Congo and Rwanda. The giant primates can grow up to 1.8 meters and weigh up to 350 kilos. The primates are used to tourists and they do not charge at them.
Chimpanzees are also common in Uganda. The country boasts more chimpanzees than all the other East African countries combined. The chimpanzees are also completely habituated although they occasionally steal visitors’ food. They can be found in the Kanyiyo Padidi forest, Kyambura gorge, and the Kibaale forest. Visitors who do not want to go deep into the forests, Ngamba Island is an ideal alternative. Most of the chimps found in this island are orphaned or those rescued for various reasons.
Uganda has more than eight species of monkeys, including baboons such as the olive baboon found in all the national park except around the Ruwenzori Mountains and the Montane regions. The baboons are huge and look very menacing. Their heads resemble those of dogs and they love to bare out their teeth to intimidate others and are usually sported along most safari trails. The blue monkeys are commonest in all the East African countries. They are dark blue and grey in colour and have white throat and a white chest patch. A species unique to Uganda is the golden monkey (a cousin to the blue monkey) that can only be found in the Mgahinga gorilla park. They are quite rare but can be spotted with keen observance.
The drier months; January and February, and June to September are regarded as the best time to visit Uganda. Although rain is likely almost throughout the year, heavy rains can make the treks up to the gorillas quite difficult, so you should avoid the months of March-April and October-November.
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