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Gorillas In The Mist Not To Be Missed, With More Permits Available

October 18, 2018October 9, 2018 by Mary

Gorillas are have been immortalized on the silver screen in films such as King Kong and Gorillas in the Mist and their close genetic similarities to humans, remarkable intelligence, and of course, impressive size as the world’s largest primates have long fascinated humans who admire, respect and fear these large, black, hairy, bipedal creatures. Recently, … Read moreGorillas In The Mist Not To Be Missed, With More Permits Available

Our Best Guided Group Tours

February 22, 2018December 11, 2017 by Mary

Jenman African Safaris offers a range of Guided Group Safaris throughout Southern Africa, East Africa, and Madagascar. These tours with set departures are expertly designed for travellers who want to see the highlights of a country, or in some cases even more than one country, whilst having an exceptional guide provide valuable insight along the way. These … Read moreOur Best Guided Group Tours

Gorilla Numbers Increase in the Wild

August 1, 2017 by Mary

Wild mountain gorillas are only found in 3 countries in Africa: Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), they don’t occur in the wild anywhere else in the world, making them an incredibly rare species. The magnificent apes have been critically endangered due to poaching, deforestation, habitat encroachment and casualties of warfare. However, … Read moreGorilla Numbers Increase in the Wild

5 Tips for a Gorilla Trek

July 5, 2017 by Mary

Seeing the Mountain Gorillas in the open, in their natural habitat is an absolute bucket-list item for many travellers. Visitors travel from far and wide to their remote territory in the Virunga Mountains or Bwindi Forest for this once in a lifetime experience. For such a rarefied opportunity it’s important to be well prepared so … Read more5 Tips for a Gorilla Trek

What to expect from the Pearl of Africa - Uganda

July 24, 2017February 23, 2015 by Mary

Most people, when travelling to Uganda, have one major highlight in mind – the highly endangered Mountain Gorilla. It is an incredibly humbling experience to have – to get to spend precious time with the ‘Gentle Giants’. The Mountain Gorillas are creatures of contrast in so many ways… they are huge, yet can be so … Read moreWhat to expect from the Pearl of Africa - Uganda

An Indiana Jones’ like adventure through the Uganda Discoverer

July 24, 2017March 13, 2014 by jenman

Have you ever had an Indiana Jones urge? The urge to go on an adventure, to see animals you never thought you’d see, to go to places with names like the ‘Impenetrable forest’? This urge can be satisfied in the thick jungles of Uganda. There’s a tour run by Jenman African Safaris which makes you feel like Harrison Ford has just retired all his kit to you. Except, unlike Harrison, your place of rest will be a little bit more comfortable and you won’t be attacked by snakes.

Track GORILLAS and CHIMPS in Uganda!

July 24, 2017August 16, 2013 by jenman

Traditionally people travel to Uganda to track gorillas in their natural habitat, but, did you know that you can also track chimpanzees in their natural habitat there too? The Kibale Forest National Park is said to be one of Uganda’s most gorgeous tropical forests and is home to many forest wildlife including chimpanzees. Even though the chimpanzees are the most sought-after primate by visitors, one can also expect to see black & white colubus, red-tailed monkey or the grey-cheeked mangabey.

Mountain Gorillas on the Increase

July 18, 2017December 8, 2010 by jenman

Kigali — A census that was conducted in the Virunga Massif between March and April, this year has shown a 26.3 percent increase of the mountain gorillas over the last seven years, with a 3.7 percent annual growth rate. Source: AllAfrica.com

The census indicates a total of 480 mountain gorillas in 36 groups! Which is fantastic news!

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