The uniqueness of this world is that there is a system everywhere adhered to; a system that ensures safety, organization, and a happy living. Outside the known environment and into the Forest; an isolated world, we speak gorillas and the Rushegura Gorilla family in particular. We bring you the most updated facts about where the Rushegura family is found, the family head, members, how to find them, the cost of finding them, Rules protecting them and much more.
Gorillas are not only rare creatures but also endangered and act like humans because of the over 98% common genes. Researchers even suggest that from gorillas came a human being; a fact you may believe after encountering this exciting rare group. In the Jungle, Gorillas leave a social life, caring and looking after each other, though through the leadership of one dominant Male with a silverback lining.
The silverback in most case takes up the leadership mantle by the age of about 12 to 14 years after either succeeding from another silverback, or breaking up, and forming its own separate family with its other friends. If a dominant silverback dies, the family is deeply troubled and in most cases gets divided. Gorillas can only be found in the continent of Africa; east and central in specific.
Where to find Rushegura Gorilla Family?
Rushegura gorilla family is one of the Over 12 Gorilla families in the lush Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park; home to half of the world’s gorilla population, and found in the foothills of the giant Virunga Mountains, with roots at the southwestern part of Uganda in East Africa.
Rushegura Gorilla Group is one of the families in Buhoma sector situated in the northern part of the park. It was formed after a silverback named Mwirima split from its mother group, Habinyanja family that was led by Rwansigazi. The Rushegura name was picked from the place from which the separation happened in 2002. Witnesses testify that Mwirima departed with seven members, of whom 5 were female, but later Joined by other gorillas which led to a size increment of about 19 members by April 2010. His great bond and leadership skills have seen him in control of the family up to the age of 25 years.
Though currently peacefully settled at the park, this group used to cross to the Congo, and then return. The group often wonders around the Buhoma homestays, and lodges, as well as the vast Buhoma sector. The members of this group are not so shy, and always come so close to people. After long fights to protect the family and his authority, Mwirima passed on, living a family which has no dominant silverback as ahead, but just adults silverbacks, females, juveniles, and infants, yet very stable.
Tracking this group starts from any of these two points; the sector headquarter or have a 15 drive to Mukono trailhead. The experience starts early in the morning with briefing and document verification, and then the ultimate adventure that can last for one to about 8 hours depending on the tracking speed.
Gorilla Tracking Permit.
A maximum of eight tracking permits is present per-day at Uganda wildlife Authority for whoever is aged 15 years plus, and wishes to enjoy the vibes from this family. The permits cost 700usd for foreign non-residents, 600usd for foreign residents and 250000Ugx for East African citizens. However, in response to the effects caused by Covid19, the permit price is currently reduced to 400$.
Rules of gorilla trekking
To ensure that the trackers and Gorilla family are safe, you must abide by these rules before, during and after tracking;
Stand about 7 meters from the apes except when they come to you
Wash hands.
Don’t smoke.
Don’t litter.
Dispose your waste well.
Don’t use your flashlight mode white taking photos.
Rushegura family Gorilla family can be visited at any time of the year, though June to October and December to April are the most ideal months. Visit the Rushegura Gorilla group and see what an exciting Gorilla Group is!
