The chance to track mountain gorillas is of the most exciting experience that one can ever have in their lives. This is precisely what a vacation in Africa gives you a chance to get up close and personal to mountain gorilla safaris at affordable packages. There are packages that can be customized to suit your needs and requirements. Uganda is famous for its gorilla safaris. There are many sanctuaries and wild life parks that have the facilities of a mountain gorilla safari.
The largest number of these gorillas is found in these national parks which are all situated close by to each other. The safari is usually for about an hour and a half. You will have a few close encounters with them, do not be scared as long as you are not harming them they will never do anything to you.
The noise of a silver back gorilla will surely send shivers down your spine and if you are lucky you may even be able to spot a little baby gorilla hanging onto its mothers chest. It is a beautiful site I must say and nothing in the world can be compared to that. A breath taking moment is all what I can call it.
Roughly Uganda has about 785 mountain gorillas, earlier they had been present in large numbers but ever since poaching came on to the scene their numbers have been decreasing. The African government has taken steps to preserve these gorgeous looking species. Very few people are fortunate enough to interact with them and look into their habitat. African gorillas have been nurtured in such a manner that they feel comfortable in the presence of humans
Keep the following in mind while on a safari in Africa:
- Whilst on a safari be appropriately dressed. Wear neutral colors.
- If visiting in the months of June and July carry a light sweater or a jacket.
- Make certain that you have a passport and a visa to enter the country.
- Be immunized for yellow fever, devoid of it you will not be given consent to enter the land.
- Plan for your trip well in time.
- Get in touch with a travel agent who will be capable to get you the best deals on packages that suits your budget.
Africa has a large number of reserves and wildlife parks that have been very popular amongst tourists. People from all different parts of the world visit this gorgeous place in large numbers every year. If you are a nature lover then you would love hiking on different trails to see the mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are what Rwanda safaris are famous for.
There are many treks that follow these gorillas. The volcanoes that are found in the national parks are home to these mountain gorilla safaris. You could also visit the golden monkey, the mountain gorillas form such an intrinsic part of the people’s lives here that every year in the month of June a ceremony is held to give names to the gorillas that live here.
