Mountain Gorilla

Nyakagazi gorilla group head for the DRC

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July 13th 2010
News confirmed by guides resident in Mgahinga Gorilla N.P. is that the Nyakagazi gorilla group, which have been based in the park since last August, (2009) have hot footed it over and into the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those who have permits to trek them are in a tad of trouble, as visitors from Uganda cannot view them when they leave the park. This is a real pitty as peak season is in f ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Mgahinga National Forest

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more