Gorilla tracking is one of the highlights of Rwanda’s tourism. Having been poached for bushmeat and trophies over the years, the world famous mountain gorillas are now an endangered species with only about 880 left in the wild. And so we decided to pay them a visit. By Suzan Muumbi It was his first time … Read more
Top 8 Affordable East Africa Safaris These safari options do not include flights to the region but rather suggest a range of trips that are possible once you get to east Africa. Most start from the Kenyan capital Nairobi but also from Kampala in Uganda, Kigali in Rwanda. Wild Discoveries and many other operators in … Read more
[one_second] COMMON NAME: Mountain Gorilla SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gorilla beringei beringei TYPE: Mammals DIET: Omnivores GROUP NAME: Troop, band AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: 35 years SIZE: Standing height, 4 to 6 ft WEIGHT: 300 to 485 lbs SIZE RELATIVE TO A 6-FT MAN: [/one_second][one_second][/one_second] ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA Explore Mountain Gorilla:- There are only … Read more
Meeting Mountain Gorillas: My Most EPIC Experience Ever! This post first appeared on monkeysandmountains.com by Laurel Robbins Like most travellers I have a mental bucket list that I am constantly updating. As a travel blogger I have been very fortunate to regularly check off items from that list. But the #1 thing on my bucket list, remained, chewing … Read more
What you should know about gorillas Gorillas are some of the most powerful and striking animals, not only for their size and force, but also for their gentle human like behavior. They play a crucial role in local biodiversity, roaming through large territories and helping, for example, to spread the seeds of the fruit they consume … Read more
