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Nkuringo Gorilla Sector and gorilla family to trek.
Nkuringo Gorilla Sector and gorilla family to trek.
In the park’s furthest southernmost section, this area borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Nkuringo Gorilla family, led by Rafiki, is one of the most intriguing groups of gorillas on Earth. The Nkuringo sector is home to this remarkable family. This is a major draw for sightseers.
The first habituated gorilla family in the Nkuringo sector occurred in 1997, and currently there are three in the area.
An historic occurrence in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park occurred in December 2004 when Nkuringo sector became the only sector in the southern half of the park to give birth to gorilla twins. Outside of the park, this troop of Nkuringo gorillas is famous for wandering. The locals who lived in the Nkuringo sector villages have been forced to leave their homes because of this.
There was a scabies epidemic in the Nkuringo Gorilla family in the early 2000s, but by the time it was over, only one gorilla family remained in this area.
Tourists should be enthusiastic and physically strong, since the Nkuringo sector is located at high heights, making the walk through the dense forest to see the mountain gorillas more difficult.
No one is permitted to traverse the Mountain Gorillas unless they are at least fifteen years old, and the minimum age is fifteen.
If you’re looking for a breathtaking vista from above, the Nkuringo sector in Kabale offers a glimpse of the Congo’s Nyiragongo and Nyimuragira mountains.
Reaching the Nkuringo sector
The trip to Nkuringo sector might take 11 or 12 hours and can be reached via the Kabale-Kisoro route.
In addition to trekking with gorillas, the Nkuringo Gorilla Trek includes bird viewing, hiking, and cultural experiences.
Nkuringo sector birdwatching
If you are interested in seeing these stunning birds, you should definitely visit the Nkuringo Gorilla Sector. Paddle a canoe across Lake Mutanda with a wooden stick; marvel at the breathtaking scenery of the Virunga mountains in Rwanda and Uganda; and see a variety of colorful bird species.
Exploring the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on Foot
Exploring the Buhoma region via the Nkuringo sector The next morning, take in the breathtaking scenery as you go through a thick forest, stopping to see the ivy and Kishasha along the way. Some of these activities include watching different kinds of birds when they swoop from tree to tree, as well as seeing monkeys and other primates.
The Batwa were the original inhabitants of the forest, so it’s fitting that you’ll have the opportunity to visit their village and participate in a variety of cultural activities, such as singing and dancing. You’ll also be able to see a local healer who makes medicine from plants, as well as talented artisans who make baskets, mats, bags, sandals, and more.