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Enjoy your holiday in Africa with the gentle giants of Uganda Gorilla Uganda
It is estimated that there are at least 800 of these gorillas in the wild. And half of these giants are found in Uganda.
Uganda has more than 400 gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda and about 460 live in the Virunga mountains of Rwanda and Congo (Zaire). It is believed that none of these giants are in captivity.
The future these giants is still very uncertain, with the threat of poaching the invasion of habitat by humans and regional instability hangs over them.
So if you intend to see these magical creatures out of history books and photographs, there is no time like the present, because soon it may be forever … … …. Just kidding neighbors are stable and these giants have peace of mind to move from Uganda to Rwanda and Congo, and then return to Uganda.
All participants who have been in these giants agree that is probably one of the best experiences of the life they lived.
Apart from these giants, there are also three other resident areas of Uganda Wildlife Safari is worth the time to visit: Queen Elizabeth National Park for its tree climbing lions only found anywhere in the world and your birds.
The good news is that there are neighbors with Mount Rwenzori, where you can discover the most impressive action mountaineering.
By following these rules and the purchase of a license, are also contributing to the conservation of mountain gorillas. Authority Uganda Wildlife uses the funds generated by selling the license for the management of national parks .
A percentage of proceeds from the entrance fee is donated to local communities living near parks contribute to their development and improve management of natural resources in the region.
Before the start of their journey giant
Wash Always wash hands before leaving to follow.
On the way to the gorillas
a) A maximum of 6 people (8 in DR Congo, and if one of the largest groups of hiking Rwanda) may visit a group of people accustomed to one day. This minimizes the interruption of behavior of gorillas and the risk of human exposure to the original disease.
b) Please, always keep your voice low. Then, will see large bird life
and other wildlife in the forest.
c) Do not leave trash in the park. All that I bring in the forest must be carried back with you.
d) You will be taken to where the guides observed the previous day. From there, will follow the trail to find them. Watch out for gorillas nesting sites along the way!
e) When approaching informed guides will prepare.
When you're with the gorillas
a) A distance five meters should try to be respected at all times (15 feet) from them. This is to protect against communicable diseases of man.
b) You must stay in the group of serum fence is near them.
c) Keep your voice at all time. However, it is well to make the guideline questions.
d) Do not eat or drink while be close to them. Eating or drinking inevitably increase the risk of food tasting rooms / / drops that fall, which could increase the risk of transmission disease
e) Sometimes the task. Follow the guides example (crouch slowly, do not look directly into my eyes and wait for animals to pass). Do not try to take picture and not try to escape. Fleeing increases risk.
f) flash photography is not allowed! When you take moving pictures slowly and carefully.
g) Do not touch. These are wild animals. It may look cute but!.
h) Time most you can spend with them is one hour. However, if they become agitated or nervous, the guide ends at the beginning of the visit.
i) After Visit maintain their voice to 200 meters away.
General Health Regulations:
The Here are ways to reduce the risk that your visit might pose to our gentle giants
a) Remember they are very sensitive to human diseases.
b) The limits on the number of visitors allowed with the gorillas each day. This minimizes the risk of transmission disease and stress group.
c) If you feel sick, or if you are a carrier of a contagious disease, volunteered to stay behind. A alternative route will be organized for you, or will refund your money.
d) If you feel the urge to cough or sneeze when you are about gorillas, please turn your head and cover your nose and mouth to minimize the spread of bacteria or virus.
e) Always 5 meters (15 feet) in the form of gorillas. The back is farther away, the group will be more relaxed.
f) Do not try to play.
g) No smoking, drinking or eating when you're with these giants.
h) Do not waste (eg food containers) in the park, illness or foreign items can harbor contaminants.
i) If you need to defecate, while in the woods, please read the guide to dig a hole with his machete. Make sure the hole is 30cm deep and fill it when finished.
About the Author
Twinomugisha Charles is a Retired Tour and Travel Guide in Millennium Tours and Travel Company in Uganda and now works with E-Office Management a company that deals in Computers and Computer Accessories. More of his articles can be found at Uganda Gorillas and their habitat in Uganda and at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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