Amahoro Gorilla family – Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda 

Amahoro gorilla family is one of the many gorilla families found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Barrows its name, Amahoro, from a Kinyarwanda name Amahoro that locally means peace. The  Amahoro gorilla family is a very peaceful gorilla family, and those who tracked the family testify to this narrative that the members of this particular family are very peaceful giants.

Amahoro gorilla family has a total of 17 Gorilla individuals, including two black backs, five adult females, five juvenile gorillas, and one silverback called Ubumwe. However, the number of this family keep on changing because of reproduction birth, deaths, and at time determined by Migration dynamics.

Ubumwe the Silver Back.

Ubumwe, the Silver Buck and leader of the Amahoro Gorilla family, is the most powerful gentle giant and one with the humblest character in Volcanoes National Park.

However, Ubumwe`s humble character has long caused him to lose members to other gorilla families in scenarios where the silverback is challenged by others attacking the Amahoro gorilla Family.

For tourists looking to track a peaceful gorilla family, Amahoro is the best gorilla family to go for. However, when it comes to the right fitness, this family is difficult to track because of the long nature of the hike. But for these that have actually tacked it, the togetherness and peacefulness of the Amahoro gorilla family make the Amahoro gorilla family to be the one offering the best gorilla trekking adventure experience in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Amahoro gorilla family members are hardly emotional, making them the Safest gorilla family to track in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

Tracking Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Volcanoes National Park is one of the closest gorilla trekking destinations to a Capital City. The National Park is only about 2 hours and 20 minutes away from Rwanda’s Capital Kigali, considering there is no traffic in Kigali.

The National Park is home to twenty families of Mountain Gorillas, making a total of around 280 gorilla individuals that make Volcanoes National Park their safe home.

Of these twenty families, only ten are habituated and made ready for tourists, while the rest are for research and study purposes. Among the families made Ready made ready for tourists include Susa group, Umburo, Sabinyo, Amahoro, Hirwa Group, Bwangye, Agasha group and Kwitonda.

A Gorilla trekking day in Volcanoes National Park

Your Gorilla National Tracking adventure in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park starts very early in the Morning. You will wake up at 06:00 in the morning For break fast and transfer to the park headquarters.

At the park headquarters, you will be welcomed by ranger guides for a briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure, the rules of tracking, and the dos and don’ts of Gorilla tracking. At the National Game Park headquarters, you will be divided into groups of 08 and assigned a particular gorilla family that you will be trekking. You will then enter the forest in search of the gorillas, beginning from the point they were last seen the previous day.

Upon encountering the Mountain Gorillas, you will be allowed to spend a full hour in the company of the Mountain Gorillas, taking pictures and videos.

You will return to the park headquarters and be awarded a gorilla tracking Certificate. You will meet your guide again and transfer back tothe lodge for a relaxation dinner and overnight stay.

Important to Note about Gorilla Tracking Adventures in Rwanda.

At Katland Safaris, we always advise clients to first book their gorilla trekking permits very early since these permits get filled so early, especially during the peak seasons.

We also advise our clients to consider Safari lodging that is so close to the gorilla trekking destination atleast  20 minutes away from Volcanoes National Park.

Pack list for Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Packing for gorilla tracking is very essential when considering a gorilla Safari to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

Some of the things that should not be missed in your pack list must include a rain jacket, a hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, a face mask, and comfortable hiking shoes. You can also come with a walking stick, but one will always be provided at the park headquarters.

Expectations for a Gorilla Trekking Safari In Rwanda.

What you should expect while on a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda.

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by a guide from Katland Safaris who will brief you about your safari and transfer you to your hotel or safari Lodge. On your first day of the safari, depending on your time of Arrival, you will not do much except relax at your hotel as you prepare for the adventure the following Day.

On your gorilla tracking day, you will wake up very early in the morning for breakfast and then transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure. You will then enter the forest in search of the Mountain gorillas.

Open, locating those gentle grants. You will be allowed to have a full one hour with the mountain gorillas, taking pictures and videos.

You will return to the park headquarters, meet your guide, and transfer back to your hotel. You can choose to relax for the evening or explore other parts of Rwanda.

Pack list for Gorilla tracking in Volcano National Park in Rwanda.

Packing for gorilla tracking is very essential when considering a gorilla Safari to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

Some of the things that should not be missed in your pack list must include a rain jacket, a Hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, a face mask, and comfortable hiking shoes. You can also come walking stick, but one will always be provided at the park headquarters.

On your gorilla tracking day, you will wake up very early in the morning for breakfast, and then transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on your gorilla trekking adventure. You will then enter the forest in search of the Mountain gorillas.

Upon n locating those gentle grants. You will be allowed to have a full one hour with the mountain gorillas, taking pictures and videos.