Susa Gorilla Family: Guide to trekking Rwanda’s Largest Gorilla Group while on a gorilla trekking Trip In Rwanda.

The Suasa Gorilla family is one of the most famous gorilla families in Rwanda. It’s special and famous for several reasons. One, it derives its name from the famous Susa River, which runs through the area that the Susa gorilla family calls a safe home.

The second reason the Susa gorilla family is famous is that it’s this particular gorilla family that the famous primatologist Dian Fossey researched while she was at Karisoke Research Center in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda around 1985:

The Susa gorilla family is one of the hardest gorilla families to track in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. It’s a hard group to track simply because at most times these gorillas climb very high altitudes that only guests with great physical ability can be able to take on.

For guests who are interested in a more adventurous gorilla adventure, the Susa gorilla family is the one they should definitely opt for. Locating this family might be a challenge, but the rangers will help you simplify the process by taking the lead in locating the gorillas and constantly communicating with other rangers in the jungle to give them the exact direction to see the mountain gorillas.

The other thing that makes the Susa gorilla family special is the fact that among all other families, the Susa family group has the highest number of individuals, totaling about 42 gorilla individuals.

But because of constant fighting for dominance by the Silverbarks, the group has had separations and now has 28 members, with three Silverbarks

The other special thing about this group is the fact that among all gorilla families in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, it’s one with twins.

If you are an Adventoruous guest and lover of twins, then the Susa gorilla family must be the best choice for your gorilla trekking Adventure in Rwanda.

Contact Katland Safaris about booking a gorilla tracking Safari in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park so you can get a closer encounter with the Susa gorilla family.

Tracking Mountain Gorillas of the Susa Gorilla Family in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Volcanoes National Park is one of the closest gorilla trekking destinations to the 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 take 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 for tourists include Sasa group, Umburo, Sabinyo, Amahoro, Hirwa Group, Bwangye, Agasha group, and Kwitonda.

A Gorilla trekking day in Volcanoes National Park

Your Gorilla 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 to the 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 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.

Opon, 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 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 Hut, 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.

On your gorilla tracking day, you will wake up very early in the morning to break fast 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 locating those gentle grants. You will be allowed to have a full one hour with the mountain gorillas, taking pictures and videos.