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Wilungula Gorilla family
This group is among the new groups in Virunga national park and consists of 42 individuals. The Wilungula group is still in the final stages of the gorilla habituation process for tourism purposes.
Wilungula gorilla family in Virunga national park can be seen around the Gikekeri area during tours in Democratic Republic of Congo. This group is among the new groups in Virunga national park and consists of 42 individuals. The Wilungula group is still in the final stages of the gorilla habituation process for tourism purposes. Following the success of the gorilla habituation process, the tourists can visit the gorillas in Virunga national park and enjoy the magical experience of interacting with the gorillas in Congo.
Virunga national park is home to 8 habituated gorilla families and they include the Kabirizi group, the Lulengo group, the Rugendo group, Munyaga group, Mapuwa group, Humba group and Bageni group. A gorilla permit to see the habituated gorilla families in Virunga national park costs 450 USD. This permit is issued to travelers above the age of 15 years who are permitted to take part in gorilla trekking.
The gorilla trekking process in Virunga national park starts with briefing done by the park officials at the park headquarters. During the briefing, tourists are informed about the rules of the gorilla trek as well as safety precautions. The search for the gorillas begins into the Virunga forest with the rangers and trackers and after finding the gorillas, one hour is spent interacting with them, taking photos and videos and watching the gorillas. After this experience, the tourists return to the park headquarters.
Visiting the Wilungula gorilla family in Virunga National Park
Gorilla trekking is an activity which can be done at any time of the year although the best time for gorilla trekking in Virunga national park is the dry season which takes place from June to October. The rainy season is avoided due to the conditions for the gorilla trek being unfavorable such as slippery trails and also the rains. However, some travelers prefer to see the gorillas during the rainy season due to the few crowds of tourist visiting the national park.
Tourists can also combine the safari itineraries for gorilla trekking with other activities in Virunga national park including hiking Mount Nyiragongo, nature walks and chimpanzee habituation.
