The Rwigi gorilla family lives in the southern Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Rushaga area. Dominant silverback in the family, Rwigi leads the group of Rwigi gorillas. Latest from Uganda Wildlife Authority: the Rwigi gorilla group consists of six individuals and is probably going to grow to additional members very soon. From the same territory, Rwigi is a splinter group from the Kahungye gorilla family.

Trekking Rwigi gorillas in the Bwindi Rushaga area

Trekking Rwigi habituated mountain gorillas in the Bwindi impenetrable national park’s Rushaga area Trekking such chosen gorilla families calls for booking gorilla permits for certain areas. Those who want to go trekking Rwigi must reserve gorilla permits for the Rushaga area and on the day of the trip; they must also ask park officials to assign you to Rwigi. This is so because gorilla family allocation occurs on the day of trekking when anybody may ask for a gorilla family of his or her choosing.

Booking Rwigi gorilla in Rushaga Region

Bookings for Rwigi gorilla permits may be made at Kampala’s headquarters of Uganda Wildlife Authority. Booking Rushaga gorilla permits would enable you to indirectly or probably walk Rwigi as long as you ask for it on the day of treking.

Should you call Katland safaris, we will investigate availability of gorilla permits in the southern Bwindi reserve and arrange them on your behalf. Usually, we reserve gorilla permits for any customer who plans an all-inclusive gorilla safaris with us.

How should one reach Rushaga to see the family of Rwigi gorillas?

Trekkers interested in Rwigi gorillas will have to make their way to the southernmost point of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga district. The travel from Entebbe International Airport to Rushaga takes nine to ten hours. From Kigali International Airport to Rushaga, it takes four to five hours as well. For this reason, Katland Safaris now runs Rushaga gorilla safaris from Kigali to cut the travel time to this region.

Where in the Bwindi National Park Rushaga Region should one stay?

Working together with some of the finest hotels in the Rushaga Region of Bwindi impenetrable National Park, Katland safaris Stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Rushaga Camp and Gorilla Safari Lodge if you reserve Rushaga gorilla permits with the expectation of seeing the Rwigi gorilla family. Most of the stated Rushaga lodges feature WIFI in public areas, meals are on a full board basis, and private restrooms.

Book a 2 Day Rushaga gorilla safari from Kigali, 3 Day Rushaga gorilla tour from Entebbe or Kigali or mix Rushaga gorilla safaris with chimp trekking in Kibale National Park or wildlife drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. See Katland safaris for more information on Rushaga gorilla trips.

Why should your Rwigi gorilla family book Katland?

Leading tour companies for Uganda and Rwanda, Katland is 100% owned by Ugandans offering an experience they know. Working on your safari, Katland safaris uses a competent, skilled, motivated staff of safari planners and field guides who will provide knowledge you can depend on. Trip Advisor and Safari reservations highly evaluate and suggest Katland safaris.