Introduction
Uganda gorilla experience and source of the Nile are one of Uganda’s iconic attractions that have been in existence for time immemorial. These two attractions are in totally different parts and region of the country Uganda. Gorillas in Uganda are found in southwestern Uganda and they are found in 2 destinations that is Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park, River Nile which is the longest River in the world according to the recent research, it is found in Eastern region and its source is Lake Victoria.
Mountain gorillas in Uganda can be trekked in Mgahinga gorilla national park where you will find 1 large gorilla family called Nyakagezi gorilla family and it is habituated thus available for tourists to track these mountain gorillas. Bwindi impenetrable national park has the most habituated gorilla families and the park itself has 4 gorilla sectors and each gorilla sector has habituated gorilla families which are ready for trekking. The 4 gorilla sectors in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park are; Nkuringo gorilla sector, Rushaga gorilla sector, Ruhija gorilla sector and Buhoma gorilla sector. These 4 gorilla sectors in Bwindi impenetrable national park make the park proud and the country at large where the bucket list in Uganda’s wildlife is sagging with a lot of options and experiences.
The Nyakagezi gorilla family in Mgahinga gorilla national park has always made free movement from Mgahinga to Rwanda’s Volcano national park and D R Congo’s Virunga national park without considering the political boundaries and this shows vividly that mountain gorillas in Mgahinga have no respect for boarders and they cross like they own this land.
Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park being in sectors and also having many gorilla families, they always limit their movement because they fear to collide with other families, however once the a gorilla family meet another, the dominant males also known as Silverback tend to fight and the winner becomes the in charge of the families and the loser silverback goes either to start a new family or to look for a weak silverback so that it can take over again.
River Nile being the longest river in the world has made it very famous and also the activities that are conducted on this endless river makes it a great attraction in Uganda and this increases the number of attractions in Uganda. River Nile attracts a lot of activities which have pulled millions of travelers from different parts of the globe to come and get engaged in these activities.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park or golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga can be combined with visiting source of the Nile in Jinja in Eastern Uganda.
What to do when you visit Source of the Nile?
There are a number of activities which wait for you when you visit source of the Nile. On you way, you get engaged in bird watching in Mabira forest, you will visit Ssezibwa falls. When you reach at the source of the Nile and after moving around, enjoying the ancient stories about the Nile, you will engage in boat cruise on River Nile and this place in the gentle waters, you enjoy sights and sounds of birds, take pictures and catch feelings for ever green nature.
When you visit source of the Nile, you can engage in bungee jumping, tubing, white water rafting and these are all amazing activities that can make your holiday a remarkable one.
After gorilla trekking experience in Uganda and wildlife safari and you have time, it is advisable to visit source of the Nile, get rejuvenated and head back home with a touch from the wilderness combined with pristine aquatic life experience.
You can book Uganda gorilla trekking trip combined with source of the Nile experience, this is a magic experience that will linger in your minds for the rest of your life.
