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Step by Step Guide to Planning a Gorilla Safari
Gorilla trekking is special because mountain gorillas look and behave like we humans. They live in families with a hierarchy where the dominant silverback dictates everything that is done by the group. Gorilla trekking is expensive because mountain gorillas are endangered and because of that many people want to see them. The high numbers of…
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Things Not to Do on a Gorilla Safari
While gorilla safaris have become the most sought after experiences in Africa at large, a number of dos and don’ts do apply and they are a must for you to observe while on the trek to see these magnificent primates in the wild. Looking at the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), regardless of it offering…
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6 Best Places to See Endangered Gorillas in Africa
Are you looking to planning a gorilla safari in Africa? Would you like to meet the gorillas eye to eye in the wild? Here are some hotspots where you can see the different gorillas in their natural homes in Africa; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is definitely the top on…
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Close Encounter with the Mountain Gorillas
Wondering about how gorilla trekking is conducted. Here is an interesting read about gorilla tracking in the jungles of Africa shared by a tourist. When I was almost 16; I saw an article about the incredible rare mountain gorillas of central and East Africa. It’s something that stuck in my little brain, and later when…
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Step by Step Guide to Planning Gorilla Safari
Gorilla trekking in Africa is regarded as the one of the most amazing wildlife encounters by nature lovers and primate enthusiast across the world. These magnificent giant apes are categorized under the IUCN red list among the most endangered species and can only be found in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable forest and Virunga ranges shared by…
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Is Gorilla Trekking Ethical?
Whether gorilla trekking is ethical is such a significant area of concern. However, with not more than 1004 mountain gorillas that are left in the worldwide today, a lot more still needs to be done to protect them from extinction. These figures have come a long way given various measures that have been put in…
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Mountain Gorillas Vs Lowland Gorillas
Gorilla safaris in Africa are a life time experiences that anyone should include in his or her itinerary. There are 2 distinct gorilla species which are often put into one. There are various differences although the mountain gorillas are bigger with longer hair and shorter arms than the lowland gorillas. The Lowland gorillas can be…
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How to Find Cheap Gorilla Treks in Africa
The heartbeat of Africa is wildlife, primates, culture and landscape but gorilla holidays featuring golden monkey treks, cultural visits and gorilla trekking itself is the eye of primate lovers in Africa. You may have hard about several ways of booking a cheap gorilla trek but possibly the best way to book short gorilla tours and…
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Lowland Gorillas Vs Mountain Gorillas
There are basically two types of gorillas in the world namely; the Lowland and Mountain Gorillas. If not keen enough, one can mistake one for the other and in order to avoid this, a one should get the knowledge about their differences. Habitat While as the mountain gorillas are mainly found in Rwanda, Democratic Republic…
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Cheaper Alternatives to Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Rwanda, a leading gorilla safari destination in Africa changed its gorilla safari market to only Luxury after the increase of gorilla permits from US$750 to US$1500 but still the country is incredible for all kinds of travelers. The Rwanda gorilla permits price change that aimed at more conservation effort of wildlife and primate as well…