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Gorilla tracking also called gorilla
trekking safari is an organized adventure with the sole purpose of
tracking and sighting gorillas in their natural habitat and the
associated thrill of encountering and interacting with the particular
family. From the onset the idea of
advance organization is clearly evident. Flights, permits and accommodation
must be booked in advance, more so for summer trekkers. Besides prior
booking, one must be of moderate physical fitness as tracking involves
hikes in moderate altitude elevations. For more details Email:
rnxploresafaris@gmail.com
Gorilla tracking a 365 days event
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Gorilla
trekking
is a daily event. Each morning, participants meet with their guides at Kinigi Park
headquarters for group allocation and briefing. The guides are
professionals with lots of information on their field of work,
gorillas in their natural habitats and will answer all questions as
pertains mountain gorillas.
Gorilla tracking, trekking or gorilla hiking
in Rwanda takes place
daily in
Volcanoes National Park.
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Briefing is all about
dos and don'ts of gorilla tracking.
Gorilla tracking is a million dollar practice with immense
economic benefits to the local community, without which the
mountain gorilla conservation would be a liability. This
daily adventure has made the mountain gorilla one of the most
expensive animals though not in league of the teddy bears.
Gorilla tracking is a
clean practice (eco friendly) which ensures minimal impact to
the local community, the environment and the gorillas. Rules and
regulations have been put in place for the safety of the
trackers, the gorillas and to check adverse environmental
impacts. Besides these rules and regulations guarantees the
continued existence of the gorilla as species, that is to avoid
the extinction of the gorillas.
Encounter with the
Gorillas has been described as "thrilling, evocative and even
emotional." The gigantic silver-backs are gentle and
will rarely attach unless provoked. Young gorillas are a
bit adventurous even playful and will come to touching distance
of individual trackers. Our advice is avoid them.
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Gorilla Trekking Rules and regulations /
dos and don'ts have been put in place for the safety
of the trackers, the gorillas and to check adverse environmental
impacts. Besides these rules and regulations guarantees the
continued existence of the gorilla as species, that is to avoid
the extinction of the gorillas."
Rwanda Gorilla Families/ Groups
Rwanda gorilla families or groups are divided into two. The study
groups/ families
which are accessible to scientists and the
tourist
groups/families which are open for tourist tracking. The Study
groups have the largest number of individuals. Study groups
include Beetsme, Pablo’s
Shida’s and Bwenge. Besides
these, there are seven(7) tourist groups-Susa, Sabyinyo,
Amahoro, Kwitonda, Group 13 (Agashya), Umubano and
Hirwa. Sometimes, these are joined by a
migrant group from Uganda. Potential gorilla
trackers have diverse questions ranging from the best time to
track, the existing gorilla families, accommodation facilities,
when to buy permits,
tracking rules and regulations.
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 You
could be that close to the gorillas. However look
at
rules and regulations
before you land into lots of trouble.
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Gorilla Safaris In Rwanda -the facts
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There are currently approximately 700 mountain
gorillas in the wild.
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Thus these animals are classified as endangered
species. If unchecked gorilla trekking can endanger the life of
gorillas.
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Gorilla tracking safaris
are restricted to 8 persons per day per group. That makes a total of
56 permits per day.
Gorilla
tracking
Rwanda What
to Bring
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Hiking boots-not mountain climbers-anything hardy above the ankle
is ok.
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Gloves
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Water proof container for your camera
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A warm cardigan
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If you desire to wear a headgear, a base ball cap is recommended
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Long trousers and long sleeves are ideal
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Enough film.
Gorilla Tracking Rules and Regulations
1.
Gorilla tracking in Rwanda
- Submissiveness
When you encounter gorillas, you are required to portray total
submissiveness.
Do not look at them straight in the eyes and avoid standing over
them.
If the male gorilla charge at you, crouch down. Gorillas have
freedom of way. Do not drum your chest.
2.
Rwanda Gorilla Tracking/ Gorilla
Photography/Photographic
Safaris
Flash photography is prohibited.
Tourists are allowed normal photography and filming for domestic
use. Special Photographic and filming safaris may be organized
for particular gorilla
tracking groups or families. These will include those who want
to film specifically for commercial use and documentaries.
These will require accreditation cards unlike normal tourists.
3. Health of the Gorillas
There
are currently approximately 700 mountain gorillas in the wild.
Thus these animals are classified as endangered species.
Gorilla tracking if unchecked
can endanger the life of gorillas.
Gorilla tracking in Rwanda is
restricted to 8 persons per day per group. That makes a
total of 56 permits per day. Read additional rules at
Rwanda gorilla Tracking Rules and Regulations,
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Avoid tracking gorillas if you suffer from contagious disease.
In case you develop a sever case of flu, your money will be
fully refunded if you make this known in advance. However if you
attempt to track and
fail for whatever reason, or if the guides discover that you
cannot track due to disease, you do not
qualify for any refund.
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Do not sneeze towards them
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Do not spit in the forest or defecate carelessly. If you
need to the guides will help you with a machete to dig a hole to
bury your waste.
4. Environmental consciousness
Gorilla tracking is a clean
activity. Leave only your steps in the national park.
Do not litter and if you spot any litter, collect it and take it
down with you. Read more on rules @
Gorilla Tracking Rules and Regulations
5.
Tracking gorilla in Rwanda and Uganda-
Gorilla Hiking and Trekking facts
How hard should one prepare for gorilla tracking in Rwanda?
The facts below will help you to answer this question.
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Gorilla
Trekking,
hiking and
tracking
takes place at altitudes of 3000
metres-this means that moderate/ average physical fitness is
what is necessary and not athletic fitness.
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Trekking,
hiking and
Tracking gorillas is conducted by patient, qualified and
knowledgeable ranger guides with wide experience in natural
history with particular attention to gorilla behaviour
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Trekking hiking and tracking is conducted at a moderate pace
with plenty
of stops for resting, fielding questions further briefs etc.
Competitive hiking is discouraged as the aim of the guides,
porters
and rangers is for all the group members to make it to the
gorillas and back to the base.
Believe it or not, the slowest hiker/ trekker
will determine the pace of the trek.
6. Eating while tracking gorillas
You can carry your picnic but do not eat in the vicinity of the
gorillas.
7. Chest beating
Please do not imitate the male gorilla chest beating. It may take
that as a challenge and charge after you which can result in severe
injuries.
8. Age Limit: Only people of 15 years and above can
track gorillas.
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