The great apes of Rwanda
The great apes of Rwanda, Great apes consist of eight species in four genera: Pongo and Tapanuli orangutans, Gorillas (eastern and western), Chimpanzees, and Bonobos. By the 1990s, humans, apes, and their ancestors were collectively referred to as “hominids,” a term previously reserved for humans and their extinct cousins. The term “hominid” currently refers to both humans and large apes. Extant and extinct genera within the Hominid taxon are classified as Homininae, which includes humans, chimps, and gorillas, and Ponginae, which includes orangutans.
Where to see the great apes of Rwanda
These great apes can be seen in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, particularly in the Virunga Mountains of Africa. Uganda’s Maghinga and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Parks offer excellent opportunities to observe great apes while hiking through the jungles. Kibale National Park is home to the great chimpanzee, a member of the great apes. Visitors can observe the habituated chimps’ human-like behaviour. To experience these apes during a safari in Africa, visitors must obtain a permit that grants entrance to the rainforests.
Rwanda is the most popular destination for great apes, with visitors seeking a unique experience beyond Uganda’s volcanoes national park. Rwanda’s apes reside on Volcanoes peak, a picturesque high peak surrounded by mist clouds. The park’s rainforest and bamboo trees provide a habitat for great apes.
Choose to visit the Virunga Mountains in Congo to see the giant apes. These great apes share habitats in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, including Sabyinyo, Gahinga, Muhavura, and Bisoke national parks located in the Virunga Mountains.
Visiting Africa for great ape adventures offers a one-of-a-kind experience that is unforgettable. Bring cameras, binoculars, comfortable hiking shoes, waterproof rain jackets, a stick, and a bottle of water. Be physically healthy. This excursion offers a variety of attractions in the forest, including bird species, tree species, and wildlife, as well as lush green flora to enhance your experience.
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