Gorilla trekking guide, cheat code and infographic : Gorilla trekking is undoubtedly one of the most sought after activities in Africa. The most common and interesting type of gorilla trekking is mountain gorilla trekking. This can only be done in Uganda, Rwanda and DRC Congo. That is in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Virunga National Park respectively.
Of these four mountain gorilla trekking parks, only Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is isolated.
Volcanoes National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Virunga National Park. These share the Virunga Conservation Area. An area that protects the 8 Virunga Volcano Mountains.
This gorilla trekking cheat code and infographic guide should give you a highlight of what gorilla trekking is.
Why it is a common activity, where you can carry it from and how best you can do it.
Where do the mountain gorillas live?
There are only two populations of mountain gorillas left in the world. The first lives in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa. With groups scattered between Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The second population lives deep in Bwindi. (Our tours visit Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest).
According to results released in May 2018. The mountain gorilla population living in the Virunga mountains has grown— from 480 in 2010 to 604 as of June 2016. Combined with a separate mountain gorilla population living in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. This brings the number of mountain gorillas to more than 1,000 individuals. The rise in numbers follows the introduction of park guards, veterinary care, community support projects and regulated tourism.