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Gorillas Way of Living

Gorillas are more like humans even when it comes to grooming. As a matter of fact, it’s what they do all day long. While on gorilla tours you will notice that they clean each others hair, remove lice and other small insects stuck with in.

The female gorilla is the most hardworking as it grooms its offspring’s and the silver back which is the male gorilla.

The silver back is the only one that does not groom others. It’s the most superior of all the gorillas in its family and often fights to protect them. The easiest way to identify one is that it has a silver lining in the back differentiated from the other’s which have no silver lining at all.Gorillas generally live in families whether in a Uganda gorilla safari or a Rwanda gorilla tour

Even though gorillas are strong and have big bodies, they tend to stay out of trouble and often will make a lot of noise when disturbed instead of getting aggressive.

Gorillas are shy and quiet. They communicate to each other by hooting, growling, chest beating, sticking out their tongue and so much more actions.

This communication is used to teach the young survival skills like how to hunt for food and get along with other gorillas in the jungle.

When gorillas retire for the night, they make nests made out of leaves and other plant materials. It is for that reason that when researchers are estimating a gorilla population, they do it by counting the nests.

Discover the secrets of the African wilderness as you search for the mysterious gorillas. You will be guided by English speaking licensed guides who are experts in the history and culture of Uganda and Rwanda and passionate about sharing their love of their country with visitors. Be guaranteed of maximum safety as you tour different places and mingle with the friendly locals.

We compliment your gorilla safari with short or longer interesting tours according to your preference .be it to other national parks rich in wildlife like queen Elizabeth national park and Kibale national parks, adrenalin filled white water rafting in Jinja or city tours which could be Full day and half day visits including historical buildings and pilgrimage sites like the Namugongo Martyrs church and kasubi tombs in which are located in the neighborhoods of Kampala city. In Rwanda, tour the Rwanda genocide memorial and learn about the horrific past of the beautiful Rwandese people.

At African secrets limited we work with couples, families, and groups of all sizes from all over the world to create the perfect silverback trip in Uganda, Burundi, Congo and Rwanda. We listen carefully to your needs and interests to create the ideal gorilla trekking itinerary. We offer many choices of transportation and lodging. Flexibility is our method of operation.