The Uganda Wildlife Authority has revised the prices for promotional gorilla permits that are sold for the low season. For the past 3 years there have been promotional prices for gorilla permits for prospective travelers looking to gorilla trekking in low season months of April, May and November. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has increased the
Gorilla Doctors Saving Mountain Gorillas
Mountain gorillas are regarded as endangered species due to their small number. Within the world there are only 880 remaining mountain gorillas that are left worldwide and these gentle giants are shared by three countries that’s Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The land surrounding the national parks where these giants live is some
Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tips
Mountain gorillas are endangered species located in only three countries on the planet (Uganda, Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo). There are only about 900 mountain gorillas in those 3 three countries half of them residing in Uganda’s gorilla national parks of Bwindi impenetrable and Mgahinga. Viewing these animals in the thick forests of the
The Status and Ecology of the Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga National Park
The Status and Ecology of the Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga National Park
2015-08-03T14:40:28+00:00
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The Status and Ecology of the Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis kandti) in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda. A Report By Researcher- Sandra E. Gray The research has now been going on for the past 2 years. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park straddles the borders of 3 countries, Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, and is at the heart
5 Facts About Mountain Gorillas
Fast Facts About Mountain Gorillas Type: Mammal Diet: Omnivore Average life span in the wild:35 years Size: Standing height, 4 to 6 ft (1.2 to 1.8 m) Weight: 300 to 485 lbs (135 to 220 kg) Group name: Troop or band Protection status: Endangered Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Mountain gorillas are the
Batwa Trail to Attract More Tourists in Mgahinga
A revamped Batwa trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will allow tourists to explore the cultural sites during their Uganda gorilla tour through the footsteps of the Batwa tribe in southwest Uganda. The three-kilometer trail winds through the dense forests of the Muhabura mountain range, known for its troops of golden monkeys and mountain gorillas—two
Makerere University Honors American for Mountain Gorilla Conservation
Makerere University Honors American for Mountain Gorilla Conservation
2015-02-10T09:21:45+00:00
News
Makerere University Kampala (MUK) has awarded an honorary doctorate degree to an American Philanthropist, Ruth Morris Keesling for her contributions towards the conservation of the mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Keesling was nominated for the award by the Makerere University Department of Veterinary Medicine in acknowledgment of her contribution
Discover Mount Muhabura a Treasure on Uganda-Rwanda Boarder
Nobody would argue against the statement that Uganda is simply one of the most beautiful countries in East Africa and “pearl of Africa”. With its endless hills and varying landscapes there’s no shortage of stunning scenery and awe inspiring vistas especially in south-western Uganda. But let’s face it; you have to shell out a fair
Uganda Reduces Prices for Gorilla Trekking
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a public body responsible for managing the protected areas and ensuring their sustainable use has also announced the amazing discounted gorilla permits for the month of November for any Uganda safari Undertakers which could be interested in Gorilla trekking safaris. The permits are a requirement for all gorilla safari
Go Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga
One of the best places to track golden monkeys in Africa is Mgahinga National Park, one of Uganda’s popular national park. Though most travelers have opted to visit this park to track the golden monkeys, this park offers an awe inspiring moment of tracking the shy and fast moving golden monkeys. The park’s setting amidst
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