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Uganda Introduces more Habituated Gorilla Families with more Gorilla Permits for Tourists.

Claire. R

Uganda Introduces More Habituated Gorilla Families with More Gorilla Permits for Tourists.

Uganda Introduces More Habituated Gorilla Families with More Gorilla Permits for Tourists. Due to increased demand for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has now authorised 17 groups to track in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has finally increased the number of gorilla families available for tracking and viewing by two, taking the total to 17.

Habituated Gorilla Families with more Gorilla PermitsIn a statement released by the UWA, the organisation said it had been under pressure to increase gorilla-tracking permits over the last three months, following cases in which tourists travelled to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without a guarantee of receiving a permit.

UWA successfully habituated the Katwe group in Buhoma and the Christmas group in Nkuringo. According to Dr Robert Bitariho, Director of the Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation, habituation involves getting gorillas used to the presence of humans. Furthermore, he explained to Chimp Reports that this process typically takes about two years to complete. Consequently, these efforts allow researchers and tourists to observe the gorillas safely in their natural habitat.

First, visitors’ book tracking permits through the UWA reservations department. However, the department recommends that tour operators avoid last-minute bookings because permits often sell out. To prevent this, UWA requests that tour operators always liaise with the reservations office before travelling to the parks. Consequently, this coordination ensures that staff do not turn visitors away due to unavailability.

Operators who have already booked through Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park must pay at the UWA headquarters in Kampala before arriving at the parks. Consequently, this ensures that you meet all financial requirements in advance. In addition, you must direct any new bookings for habituated gorilla families with more available permits through us to guarantee your spots.