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RUSHAGA GORILLA GROUP
About RUSHAGA GORILLA GROUP
Nshongi:
The family is composed of 18 members with three silverbacks. It derives its name from Nshongi River where the group was first spotted. Nshongi is a rukiga word meaning the liquid honey as if flows from the honeycomb to signify the deep color of the Nshongi river waters. This family was one of the biggest ever habituated with 36 members in 2009. However overtime, it has split about thrice with some members leaving to join other groups while new members also join from either the wild or other groups. It is located in a densely forested part of Bwindi where one can encounter variety of other primates and birds.Mishaya:
This family is comprised of seven (7) members with one silverback. This group was created by Silverback Mishaya who broke away from Nshongi and went with some females. Mishaya is a popular fighter capable of winning new members from the wild as well as other groups.Kahungye:
It is another family located in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable forest. It has 13 members, three of which are silverbacks. The family is led by a dominant silverback called Rumansi. The other silverbacks are called Rwigi and Ruhamuka respectively. The family name is derived from hill within Rushaga sector where the group was spotted first.Bweza:
This family broke away from the Nshongi family as a result of feud within at the end of 2013. It is made of seven (7) members with two juveniles. Located in the Rushaga area of the park which is popular for thick vegetation and variety of primates, it is a versatile and exciting group to visit!Busingye:
The family broke away from the Kahungye family in August 2012. The last count indicated there were 9 members among which three juveniles and a teen gorilla. The family came into existence as a result of fights within and silverback Busingye broke away with some members. He is an arrogant fighter who shows off his power at any given opportunity.
Find Packages
* 3 Days Gorilla Trekking.
* 4-Day Gorilla and Tree climbing Lions
* 5 DAYS - GORILLA TREK, WILDLIFE, BIRDING & BOAT CRUISE
* 7 DAYS - TREK GORILLAS, CHIMPS, WILDLIFE & BOAT CRUISE
* 9 DAYS - GORILLA TREKKING, RHINOS, CHIMPS, WILDLIFE & BOAT CRUISE
* 18 DAYS - FOREST BIRDING & GORILLA TREKKING
Sites and Attractions
| 1) | Murchison Falls National Park |
| 2) | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
| 3) | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 4) | Rwenzori Mountains National Park |
| 5) | Kibale National Park |
Cultural Attractions
| 1) | Religion |
| 2) | Museum |
| 3) | Palaces & Traditions |
| 4) | Cultural Center(s) |
| 5) | People, Places & Culture |
Payment Methods
Gorilla Families
| 1) | Nkuringo Group |
| 2) | Buhoma Gorilla Group |
| 3) | Rushaga Gorilla Group |
| 4) | Ruhija Gorilla Group |
Travel Tips
| 1) | Health |
| 2) | Travel Documents |
| 3) | Money Handling |
| 4) | Language |
| 5) | Dressing Code |
| 6) | Gorilla Permits |
| 6) | Mountain Climibing |
| 7) | Living like a Local |
| 8) | Equipment |
| 9) | Communication |
| 10) | Roads |
| 10) | Entertainment |