Gorilla family allocation process
Gorilla family allocation process refers to the method of assigning gorilla groups to tourists in the national park
Gorilla allocation process takes place in the four sectors of Bwindi impenetrable national park which are Rushaga , Buhoma ,Ruhija , and Nkuringo .
Mountain gorillas live in different areas of Bwindi , some live in areas of higher altitude while others in areas of lower altitude . The places where these great apes live are a determinant because some families will be easy to allocate while others will be hard.
Gorilla allocation process depends on different factors such as interest of the tourists ,age of the tourists, physical fitness among others.
Mountain gorillas need to be allocated because they keep moving through out the day in search of food and as well looking for safe places where they can rest.
Tourists are required before gorilla allocation to secure a gorilla permit with Uganda wildlife Authority which is a fundamental requirement for trekking mountain gorillas .
Very early in the morning trackers are sent to the forest first to search where most gorilla families are found and then send feedback to the park rangers and then after , a group of 8 people is allocated a particular family to trek mountain gorillas .
Tourists are allowed to choose which sector they wish to trek the gorillas from.
The Uganda wildlife Authority does not allow kids below the age of 15 years to trek gorillas because they are prone to diseases , and some may not follow the trekking rules and regulations .
Some of the gorilla families in the four sectors of Bwindi
Buhoma
Mubare family , Habinyanja family , Rushegura family , Katwe family , Muyambi family .
Rushaga
Nshongi family , Mishaya family , Kahungye family , Bweza family , Bikingi family , Rwigi family , Mucunguzi family.
Nkuringo
Nkuringo family , Bushaho family, Christmas family .
Ruhija
Oruzogo family , Bitukura family , Kyaguriro family A and B.
Cost of gorilla permit
A gorilla permit costs USD 800 for foreign non residents
USD 700 for foreign residents
UGX 300000 for East African citizens
Accommodation
Bwindi forest lodge
Trackers safari lodge
Rafiki safari lodge Bwindi
Ruhondeza lodge
Gorilla leisure lodge
Buhoma community rest camp
Bwindi neckview lodge
The crested crane Bwindi hotel
By and large , gorilla trekking allocation process is a gateway for tourists to trek mountain gorillas depending on their interest and physical fitness.
