CLIMBING THE FAMOUS KARISIMBI VOLCANO – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

In the north west of Rwanda, there lies a towering volcanic mountain which is the highest in Rwanda and among the eight volcanoes that combine to form the greater Virunga massif which is greatly encountered on Rwanda safaris and tours.
Towering to 4,507m above sea level, Karisimbi Volcano is number sixth highest African mountain and its great scenic landscapes make it worth climbing while on safaris in Rwanda. Mount Karisimbi requires the mountaineer to dedicate two (2) full days for its ascent and descend. The Karisimbi climbing opens the Rwanda safari undertakes to the great peaks of other Virunga volcanoes and the climb passes by the grave of the famous Dian Fossey who is credited for having laid a strong foundation for gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda.
Appearing as a huge dome with a white shell on its top which is as a result of hail and sleet other than snow, Karisimbi mountain is a dormant volcano that no longer has dangers of violent eruptions thus reducing the risks of mountaineers that would want to climb while on safari tour in Rwanda.
The ORTPN provides the mountain guides and the mountaineers are left with the obligation of finding appropriate clothing and climbing equipment after including Mount Karisimbi climbing on the list while planning a safari to Rwanda. The best time to climb Mount Karisimbi include the months of Oct, Sept, Jan, Mar, Feb, Aug and Jul.
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BUHOMA; THE PIONEER OF GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Gorilla trekking in Uganda was not in existence before the year 1993 when the Mubare gorilla family was officially introduced for that every encounter inspiring many travellers to undertake gorilla safaris in Uganda.
Buhoma in the north of Bwindi was the first region to develop the gorilla tracking activity something that it dominated for a couple of years before emergence of other areas like Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo with habituated gorilla families presenting more options for gorilla safari tours in Uganda.
Buhoma sector has got three habituated gorilla families namely; Habinyanja, Rushegura and Mubare that have got the capacity of taking up to 24 gorilla trekkers per day. Due to its pioneer position, Buhoma attracted more tourism investments including accommodation units for gorilla safari undertakers compared to other regions of Bwindi.
In addition to a wide range of accommodation, Buhoma sector has got an easy connection to other famous destination that is always encountered on safari tours in Uganda - Queen Elizabeth National Park a reason that explains why its gorilla permits are so competed for by Uganda gorilla trekking safari tour undertakers.
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THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS OF THE IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK OF BWINDI – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Positioned in the south west of Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has got almost half of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas that have formed the ground for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda. Extending to over 321km2 of Afromontane forest, the hilly landscapes of Bwindi that lie between the altitudinal levels of 1,160 – 2,607 Km above sea level have presented themselves as the ideal habitats for these endangered species.
400 of the 880 mountain gorillas that are apparently thriving in the wild with none known to be thriving in captivity live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and are always encountered on Uganda gorilla safari tour. Before the emergence of gorilla safaris in the early 1990s, mountain gorillas were like any other wild animals and their conservation efforts were very limited thus threatening their survival. The emergence of gorilla tourism saw them being habituated to accommodate people which attracted the interest of people towards them and their general conservation thus gorilla tracking activity was introduced as another strategy of conserving them.
Thriving in the four (4) regions of Bwindi namely; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has got twelve habituated gorilla families that are encountered on gorilla safaris and tours in Uganda and Rwanda. Buhoma has got Habinyanja, Rushegura and Mubare while Ruhija has got Kyaguriro, Bitukura and Oruzogo. Rushaga has Bweza, Kahungye, Nshongi, Busingye and Mishaya while Nkuringo has got Nkuringo gorilla family.
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