A few weeks after the birth of a baby gorilla, Mubare gorilla family has again received the bouncing cute baby. The new baby gorilla was born on 7th November 2019 and was discovered by park rangers during the gorilla monitoring sessions in the morning. The rangers shared the good news with the park management who then spread the good news to the whole country. This called for joyous celebrations and rejoicing in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. The new baby gorillas were born to Karungi, an adult female gorilla in the Mubare family. At the time of writing this documentary, the sex of the baby gorilla was no known but both the mother and baby are in good health. The new baby is undeniably a blessing to Mubare family, Bwindi forest and the whole Uganda tourism fraternity. The new baby has obviously increased the population of mountain gorillas in Uganda, which will, in the long run, promote sustainable tourism and increased tourist numbers to Uganda.
About Mubare gorilla family
Located in the Buhoma northern sector of Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park, Mubare is one of the four gorilla families in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi. Mubare is the oldest gorilla family in Bwindi, which was habituated in 1991 and opened for trekking in 1993. Mubare was the first gorilla family to be visited by the first group of travelers to Bwindi Forest. Each day, 8-gorilla permits are issued out by Uganda Wildlife Authority. The rich history of Mubare gorilla family makes it the most visited gorilla family in Bwindi. The gorilla family is named after the hilly stones (Amabare) where the gorilla family was first sited. Currently, Mubare gorilla family entails 8 members including babies, juveniles, adult females and a dominant silverback. For many past years, the Mubare family was led by Ruhondeza silverback gorilla that unfortunately lost his life in a fight with a wild gorilla family.
How to trek, Mubare gorilla family
Do you want to visit and trek, Mubare gorilla family, book a Uganda gorilla tour to the Bwindi sector and select Buhoma sector. Just contact African Apes Tours and we shall book for you a gorilla permit to Buhoma. After reaching the park headquarters, our company representative (your driver guide) will go on to inform park rangers that you want to trek Mubare family. You will then be allocated to visit Mubare family to enjoy this magical encounter. Due to the high demand for gorilla permits to Buhoma, travelers are advised to book as early as six months before the trekking date. Booking can be done directly with Uganda wildlife authority or through Magical Encounters Limited who make your gorilla booking simple and less time-consuming. Kabale town is the best connecting point to Buhoma sector through Kihihi and Kanungu. If you are crossing from Rwanda, katuna border is the best option for you.
Other gorilla families in Buhoma sector
Besides Mubare group, Buhoma sector is home to the other three gorilla families which are Habiyanja, Rushegura and the newly habituated Katwe gorilla family. Each one of these gorilla families is visited by eight people a day. Also, each gorilla family is unique in its own kind in terms of size, domain silverback and the story of formation.
What to pack for gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Make sure you pack the appropriate essentials to ensure a successful gorilla tour encounter. Among the things you must pack for gorilla trekking in Uganda include hiking boots, gardening gloves, rain jackets, sweaters, sunglasses, hats, ponchos, drinking water and energy-giving snacks. Also, a porter and walking stick is highly recommended for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
When to trek gorillas in Uganda?
The best time to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda is during the dry season between the months of June, July, August, September, and December to February. This season is loved due to low rains, which make it easy to hike through the thick jungle forests. However, the low season in the months of April, May, October and November has its own advantages also. During this time, visitor numbers are minimal which limits crowds to trek gorillas giving you chances for a close un disrupted gorilla encounter.
In general, the birth of new babies is a blessing in the tourism industry. Mubare gorilla family is an exceptional gorilla family each traveler should visit on his/her Uganda gorilla safari to Bwindi Forest. Contact us, book your gorilla tour and enjoy this magical experience.
