Mountain Gorillas have returned to Mgahinga National Park set in the most stunning landscape which provides an incredible backdrop for a gorilla safari.
Seven gorillas that had crossed to Rwanda from Mgahinga National Park in south-western Uganda a year ago have returned from their long exile across the border in Rwanda’s Parc de Volcanoes. This is the longest time the group has spent in Rwanda.
According to Lillian Nsubuga, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) spokesperson, the Nyakagezi group left the country on 18th November 2008 and they have just returned.
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However, Nsubuga was not certain when the tracking of the group would recommence.
“We have started monitoring them.Travel guide info, So far, they have not charged at the trackers meaning that they are still habituated. This is an indication that tracking by tourists could begin soon,” she said.
Nyakagezi was the only habituated group in Mgahinga National Park. Habituation is a process through which gorillas become used to human beings without losing their wild character.
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The gorillas are in the border transcending ecosystem, nestled in the triangle between Congo DR, Rwanda and Uganda.
“Wildlife is migratory in nature, but the gorillas have a place they call home,” Nsubuga said.
Nsubuga was asked whether the gorillas are likely to go back to Rwanda, and Nsubuga said: “I cannot rule that out, but their home is in Mgahinga and they will always come back.”
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While the mountain gorillas were away, the park authorities were promoting the golden monkeys as a tourism attraction.
With the return of Nyakagezi and the recent launch of other groups in Bwindi, Nshongi and Nkuringo, Kisoro is likely to become a tourism hub

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