Mountain Gorillas Rwanda

Mountain Gorillas Rwanda: Primarily there are 2 species of Gorillas available which are further divided into 4 subspecies western lowland gorillas, the eastern lowland gorillas, the mountain gorillas, and the Cross River gorilla. Amongst all types of Gorillas Mountain gorillas is the world’s most endangered ape, which is found only in small portions of protected afro Montane forests in northwest Rwanda, southwest Uganda, and eastern DRC.

Rwanda is one of the most iconic and easiest places to meet these huge mammals who are really fun to watch. Mountain Gorillas Rwanda/Mountain Gorillas share 98% of DNA with human hence they are considered as the closest relative of Humans. The Mountain Gorillas are easy to identify having broader chest along with a wider jaw and long black fur.

Mountain Gorillas stay in a group and it’s easier to track a gorilla family group in Rwanda’s in the Virunga volcanoes. Virunga volcanoes are only 3hours drive from Kigali.

Highlights of Mountain Gorillas:

These huge mammals are quite shy however, when needed they can be very aggressive and harmful.

When in danger they roughly beat their own chest and give vicious roars.

The Rwanda Gorillas live in groups of up to 6-12.

Every group has a lead male who takes charge mostly when anyone from the group the whole group is in danger or attacked.

Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda

Gorilla Tracking Rwanda is the main draw of visitors to Rwanda, one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences, that allows travelers to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The mountain gorillas are an endangered primate species with only about 1,063 individuals left in the wild (the Virunga Massif & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park). The Virunga Massif extend in three countries of Uganda, Rwanda and D.R Congo. This region host three of the Four Gorilla trekking National Park; Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Gorilla Tracking Rwanda/Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done at Volcanoes National Park located in the northwestern Rwanda.

Volcanoes National Park spans an areas about 160 km2 (62 sq mi) of rainforest and encompasses five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo). This National Park borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that any nature lover should include in their Rwanda Safari Package. Volcanoes National Park Rwanda is home to several habituated gorilla families that visitors can track on guided hikes through lush bamboo forests. Gorilla tracking typically involves navigating the challenging terrains & lush vegetation cover and it usually lasts between one and six hours.