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Ruhijja sector of Bwindi is situated in the eastern sector of the park; the other three sectors of Bwindi impenetrable forest are Buhoma gorilla sector, Nkuringo gorilla sector and Rushagga gorilla sector. There are three gorilla families that can be trekked in Ruhijja sector of the park.

Ruhijja is also proximately located and can easily be accessed from the north and southern sector of the park, Ruhijja is also one of the first places to do birding from in Bwindi national park. Most tourists prefer Ruhijja gorilla permits because the park is easily accessed from Entebbe and also close to Katuna boarder of Rwanda.

Ruhijja sector is also located near the fascinating Lake Bunyonyi also known as the lake of little birds where tourists can explore and relax from after gorilla trekking, Lake Bunyonyi is just 52 kilometres from Ruhijja sector and it’s also a birders paradise.

Gorilla groups in Ruhijja

Oruzogo gorilla family

Oruzogo gorilla family was habituated in 2012 dominated by the silverback Tibirikwata, the family is also among the lucky gorilla groups to have twins and this happened in 2012 when the female Kaboke gave birth to twins. This family is fun to trek because there are many infants who are energetic and playful.

Oruzogo gorilla family is dominated by Bakwate the silverback and is made up of 17 individuals numbers in gorilla groups keep changing from time to time.

Bitukura gorilla family

Bitukura gorilla family can be trekked from both Buhoma and Ruhijja sector of Bwindi national park, the unique thing about this gorilla family is that it contains four silverbacks and the second youngest silverback called Ndahura is the one dominating the group which is quite unusual because its always the oldest silverback to dominate.

The name of the family is derived from river Bitukura because the family was first sighted near that river, habituation of Bitukura gorilla family took less than 2 years compared to other gorilla families where habituation period took 2 years. Bitukura gorilla family shares a close bond with Kyaguriro gorilla family.

Kyaguriro gorilla family

The Kyaguriro gorilla family was habituated in 1999 and dedicated for research purposes in order to study more about mountain gorillas, at the time of habituation the family was led by  the silver back Zeus who was later banished in the forest by Rukina who wanted to dominate the group leading to Zeus death in exile.

Kyaguriro gorilla family split after Rukina was ambushed by a silverback from Bitukura family and this led to the formation of Kyaguriro A and Kyaguriro B gorilla groups. The Kyaguriro B is still maintained for research purposes while the Kyaguriro group A can be trekked by tourists.

Where to sleep

Tourists trekking mountain gorillas from Ruhijja sector of Bwindi should sleep in lodges such as; Gorilla mist camp, Gorilla forest camp, Buhoma lodge, Ruhijja safari lodge, Broadbill safari camp, Trekkers tavern, Bunyonyi overland camp and Gift of nature lodge among the rest.

How to get there

Ruhijja sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park can be reached in 9-10 hours drive from Kampala, 4-5 hours from Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park, 6-7 hours from Kigali in Rwanda or tourists can fly in to Kihihi airstrip from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield.

Gorilla permits

There are 24 permits available is Ruhijja sector of Bwindi national park daily, permits cost $600 per person, children under the age of 15 years or sick visitors will not be able to trek gorillas. Gorilla habituation permits cost $1500 per person.

What to bring

When planning to go for gorilla trekking in Africa, you should pack something’s you will need during the trekking such as good hiking boots, garden gloves, energy snacks, drinking water, sun screen, insect repellents, rain coats, warm clothes and so much more.



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