Gorilla trekking South Africa

1) Gorilla trekking South Africa

You cannot do authentic gorilla trekking in South Africa — wild gorillas do not live there.
Where gorilla trekking is possible in Africa:

• Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

• Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park

• Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Virunga National Park
  These parks protect mountain gorillas and offer guided trekking experiences where visitors can observe gorilla families in their natural habitats.

(South Africa has excellent wildlife parks and safaris — but no wild gorillas.)

2) Are gorillas and chimpanzees the same or different?

Gorillas and chimpanzees are different species, though both are great apes.

• Gorillas are larger, stockier, and mainly herbivorous. They live in small family groups led by a dominant silverback male.

• Chimpanzees are smaller, more agile, omnivorous, and have complex social structures.
  Both share ancestors with humans, but gorillas and chimpanzees are distinct in size, behavior, habitat, and genetics.

3) African game parks

Africa has many world-renowned game parks where you can see big wildlife (elephants, lions, rhinos, etc.). Some notable ones include:

East Africa

• Serengeti National Park – Tanzania

• Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya

• Amboseli National Park – Kenya

• Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Uganda (gorillas + other primates)

Southern Africa

• Kruger National Park – South Africa

• Etosha National Park – Namibia

• Chobe National Park – Botswana

• Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe

These parks offer classic safari experiences with diverse wildlife and guided game drives.

4) Mountain gorilla population chart

Here’s a simplified trend for mountain gorilla population estimates over time (approximate numbers based on multiple surveys):

✔ The mountain gorilla population has rebounded from near-extinction thanks to decades of conservation efforts.

5) Road trip destinations in Kenya

Kenya has many great places for a road trip. Popular routes include:

Wildlife & Scenic Routes

• Nairobi → Masai Mara (classic safari)

• Nairobi → Amboseli via Mount Kilimanjaro views

• Nairobi → Naivasha → Nakuru → Eldoret

• Northern loop: Nairobi → Samburu → Shaba → Buffalo Springs

• Coastal drive: Mombasa → Diani → Malindi → Lamu

Nature & Adventure

• Hell’s Gate National Park (bike & hike)

• Mount Kenya routes (Nanyuki, Chogoria)

• Great Rift Valley lakes (Naivasha, Elementaita, Bogoria)

These road trips showcase Kenya’s landscapes, wildlife, and culture.

6) Uganda location

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa:

• North of Tanzania

• South of South Sudan

• West of Kenya

• East of Democratic Republic of Congo
  It’s known for its mountains, lakes (including part of Lake Victoria), and wildlife like mountain gorillas.

7) Where is Kenya on the world map?

Kenya is in East Africa, on the eastern side of the continent.

• Bordered by: Ethiopia (north), Somalia (east), Tanzania (south), Uganda (west), South Sudan (northwest)

• Its southeastern border meets the Indian Ocean.
  On a world map, Kenya is on the east coast of Africa, near the equator.