Rushegura Gorilla Family In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park : Rushegura Gorilla family is located in Bwindi impenetrable national park with in the Buhoma sector and this Gorilla group was formed after Mwirima separated from the Habinyanja gorilla family and while during their separation, Mwirima who was known to be the leader of this group took seven members with him. However, later, the other group of mountain gorillas joined them hence increasing the number to 12 members and there was a birth of some new infants who also led to the increase of the number to 19 members. However, in 2014, after the death of Mwirima, it contributed a lot to their downfall whereby the number again reduced to 16 members. In addition, currently, a dominant silverback who is named Makara who decided to take over the leadership of the group leads the Rushegura gorilla group. The Rushegura group/ family had members like; Mwirima who was known as a dominant silver back, Kalembezi who was known as the male adult and also adult females like; Ruterana, Kabande, Kalungi, Busunza, Nyamunwa among others. more so, this Rushegura group also has Juveniles like; Nyampazi, Karungyi, Kafuruka, Kibande and infants like; Kyirinvi, Katabazi, Buzingz, Nyamunwa,Kibande and many others.
Rushegura gorilla family consists of a total number of about 16 habituated gorillas and these endangered mountain gorilla species always always have an opportunity to cross over from one country to another due to the fact that Bwindi national park shares borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, these gorillas have settled within this national park, a large numbers of them can easily be spotted within the Buhoma sector, they attract many people to travel and trek this group, and the interesting part about this group is that its gorilla species are friendly and are always comfortable around human beings.
Gorilla trekking is considered as one of the top activities that tourists who travel on a safari in Uganda always find it worth it to engage in themselves. In addition, this activity is majorly done in only two places such as; Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park, which are both, located within the Southwestern region of Uganda. However, this group is found within Bwindi national park, which was established as a national park in 1991, and later it was named as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year of 1994. More so, this National park covers a total surface area of about 321 square kilometers and it is being managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority whose role is to protect and conserve all the national parks in the country and ensure the safety of all the wildlife species within the national parks. Bwindi Impenetrable national park is a home to over 400 mountain gorillas but it also harbours other wildlife species like; 120 mammal species, 348 bird species, 400 plant species and about 220 butterflies. More so, exploring around this national park doesn’t only give you chances to involve in Gorilla trekking activities but also engage in other interesting activities like; Bird watching, guided nature walks, Gorilla habituation, biking, the Batwa trail experience and many others.
How much is a Gorilla trekking permit in Rushegura Gorilla family?
Tourists planning to travel to Rushegura gorilla family to trek the endangered mountain gorilla species while on their safari in Uganda are encouraged to purchase their gorilla trekking permits, which are always asked to represent at the park headquarters before entering in the park. In addition, these permits are charged at a cost of 700 USD per person. However, these trekkers are advised to always book their trekking permits at least 6 months in advance in order to avoid any inconveniences.
Where to stay while trekking the Rushegura Gorilla group in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Tourists who involve in trekking the Rushegura gorilla group within Bwindi Impenetrable national park can be offered too many accommodation facilities, which are always available for the guests. However, these lodging facilities are ranged differently and put in different classes such as; some range from budget, mid-range and luxury and they include; Buhoma community rest camp, Bwindi View Bandas, Buhoma lodge, Gorilla forest camp and many others.
How to get to Rushegura Gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Tourists heading to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for gorilla trekking within the Buhoma sector where they are able to trek the Rushegura gorilla family can opt to use either road or air transport means. Therefore, tourists who decide to use the air transport means with an aim of skipping the long trip can book their flights from Entebbe international airport to Kihihi airfield where they take a short a drive of about one and half hours to be able to reach Buhoma. More so, for those individuals who choose to use road transport means can take a drive of about 9- 10 hours from Kampala city to Bwindi impenetrable national park.
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