Nyakamwe is one of the gorilla families that can be trekked in Virunga National Park-Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga national park is one of a few destinations in Africa where you can locate the endangered mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are believed to live in mountainous areas at an altitude of 2000 to 4000m above sea level and that’s where their name originates. The mountain gorillas occupy the Virunga Mountains that span across three countries – Uganda Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nyakamwe gorilla family originates from the Rugendo gorilla family that was headed by Rugendo the father of Humba and Nyakamwe. These two brothers had a misunderstanding with the father and broke away to form their group with 9 members way back in 1998. The two brothers formed Humba gorilla family led by Humba, an elder brother with an agreement to transfer powers of leadership to the Nyakamwe after some time.
Humba group later increased to 16 members and Nyakamwe got tired to be under the pressure of Humba, his elder brother. He again refused to hand over power as agreed and a fight erupted between the two brothers but Nyakamwe won and left his brother, forming his own family called Nyakamwe gorilla family.
In the year 2014, Nyakamwe gorilla family was formed with 10 individuals and left Humba gorilla family with only 5 members. Nyakamwe gorilla family lives in the Bukima sector in central Virunga national park. The park is home to wide variety of biodiversity such as primates, bird species, tree species and mammals among others that live together with these gorillas.
Nyakamwe gorilla family like any other family of gorillas can be trekked by a maximum of 8 visitors per day for only one hour, but this can be a great adventure in your life as you keenly spot and identify their unique behaviors which are almost or same like for humans. Enjoy as you take memories of photos and videos. Watch the gorilla movements, behaviors and characters among others.
Nyakamwe gorilla family is the most humble and peaceful group in Virunga national park and again it is one of the families with a large number of gorillas. Therefore, visitors choosing this gorilla family can never regret it due to the best experience they normally get while on gorilla trekking.
Why trek Nyakamwe gorilla family in Virunga national park?
Visitors normally choose to trek this gorilla family due to different reasons and these range from one’s interests, like, other tourists prefer the Nyakamwe gorilla family due to being nearby hence less tiresome.
Another reason may be because of having big population of members, hence great experience as you watch different movements to different members. Other people claim this is the most peaceful, so they won’t react while trekking them and among other reasons.
As you plan to take part in visiting this gorilla family, remember you can better enjoy the trekking experience during dry seasons that normally occur in December to February and June to September when the trails are passable because there are less hindrances from unsuspected rains. Though African weather is hard to predict, you are always advised to carry your raincoat and sweater.
To be able to trek this gorilla family, you need a gorilla trekking permit that we can help secure for you and you are advised to book it earlier before the day of the trek. This is because gorilla trekking permits are limited to only 8 permits per day.
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