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6 Fascinating Facts About Virunga Gorillas

admin July 26, 2023

The Virunga Massif is one of the two known places that host the mountain gorillas, a specie that belong to the Eastern Gorilla. The Virunga gorillas are spread through Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here are…

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Tracking Primates of Uganda in Style

admin July 7, 2023

What makes Uganda unique is that it has both wildlife and Primates. The country has some specific parks known to be home for the endangered species like the big primates. These include Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. Thinking about a…

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10 Facts About Mountain Gorillas

10 Facts About Mountain Gorillas

admin March 14, 2023

Mountain gorillas are the star attraction of the Virunga Region. Every year, thousands of travelers go on gorilla safaris into Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet these great apes! With lots of information shared about…

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Comparing Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo

Comparing Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo

admin January 17, 2023

Gorilla tours are without doubt, the most selling type of tours in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Thousands of tourists visit these three countries for gorilla trekking but most of the tours take place in Uganda and Rwanda. Through this…

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10 Common Questions About Gorilla Trekking

admin April 19, 2017

Gorilla Trekking is the main highlight of every visit to the Virunga Region. This popular adventure attracts lots of tourists. Here are the ten common questions about this adventure. How strenuous is gorilla tracking? Each gorilla trek is different…

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How to Book Gorilla Permits for Uganda & Rwanda

admin March 20, 2017

Are you looking to planning a gorilla safari in Africa and travel independently? A gorilla permit is the single most important thing that determine your safari! Most guides establish that it is advisable to book gorilla permits at least…

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Gorilla Trekking in Congo

admin December 21, 2016

We carried out our gorilla trek adventure in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It began in the SUV ride up to the starting point, a rangers’ station in the mountains of the Virunga National Park outside the city of…

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Economic Importance of Virunga National Park

admin November 9, 2016

Virunga National Park (Virunga) is recognized globally as a uniquely rich site for wildlife, but it is much more than that. Virunga is also a vital resource to local residents living in and around Africa’s oldest national park. Under…

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Congo Militias Kill Two Rangers in Virunga National Park

admin March 14, 2016

Militia groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have killed two park rangers in one of the world’s last sanctuaries for the endangered mountain gorilla, the park said on Monday. The third ranger is missing after the attacks…

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On going Mountain Gorilla Census in Virunga Massif Region

admin November 17, 2015

Currently, there is an on going mountain gorilla census within the Virunga volcano regions which stretches to cover national parks of Virunga in the Mikeno sector of Congo, Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Mgahinga in Uganda. The major…

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