Mountain gorillas have longer hair and shorter arms than their lowland cousins. They also tend to be a bit larger than other gorillas. Gorillas can climb trees, but are usually found on the ground in communities of up to 30 individuals. These troops are organized according to fascinating social structures. Troops are led by one dominant, older adult male, often called a silverback because of the swath of silver hair that adorns his otherwise dark fur.

Troops also include several other young males, some females, and their offspring.The leader organizes troop activities like eating, nesting in leaves, and moving about the group’s 0.75-to-16-square-mile home range.

Those who challenge this alpha male are apt to be cowed by impressive shows of physical power. He may stand upright, throw things, make aggressive charges, and pound his huge chest while barking out powerful hoots or unleashing a frightening roar. Despite these displays and the animals’ obvious physical power, gorillas are generally calm and non aggressive unless they are disturbed and that’s why its recommended to enjoy a gorilla Trek in Africa.

Please Note that in democratic republic of congo Mountain Gorilla Trekking safaris can be done in virunga National Park located in the eastern congo , it can be combined with the most lovely safari activity of 2 Days Nyiragongo Hike to view the most active volcano in Africa in the virunga Massif.

Eastern Lowland Gorillas in Congo

In Democratic republic of congo its the only destination where Eastern lowland gorilla trekking can be done ,these apes can be only visited in Kahuzi Biega National Park &  maiko national Park in the entire world. But at the moment one park is developed and can be visited by travelers for Gorilla Trekking in Africa once Booked through a trusted tour Operator in the region.

Eastern  lowland gorillas are endangered, but they remain far more common than their relatives, the mountain gorillas. They live in heavy rain forests, and it is difficult for scientists to accurately estimate how many survive in Democratic Republic of Congo

Gorillas can climb trees, but are usually found on the ground in communities of up to 30 individuals. These troops are organized according to fascinating social structures. Troops are led by one dominant, older adult male, often called a silverback because of the swath of silver hair that adorns his otherwise dark fur. Troops also include several other young males, some females, and their offspring.

During my life experience , i visited the kahuzi biega national park for gorilla trekking as the maiko was closed  and booking a 3 Day Congo gorilla Safari to visit the Kahuzi Biega National Park was the wonderful safari holiday i have ever taken during my volunteering adventure in Congo

How to Obtain a Gorilla Permit

its ease and cheap to obtain gorilla permit to enable gorilla trekking in Congo as its sold by the park , or through the most trusted tour Operator to enable you access the jungles of Congo for Gorilla Safari. Gorilla permits in Kahuzi Biega and Virunga National Park Costs USD 400 each park so for those planning to visit two national parks will require to secure double gorilla permit  and its cheap to enjoy Gorilla Trekking in Congo to enable you compare the mountain Gorillas and the Eastern Lowland gorillas on a congo Safari holiday mostly 5 days congo safari or 7 Days Congo Gorilla Safaris.

Gorilla Families to be Visited.

in Virunga they have 6 Gorilla groups open to be visited by tourists and in Kahuzi Biega national Park they have 4 Gorilla Groups open for travelers to view the Apes and this makes it possible to go gorilla trekking on double visits to different gorilla groups on different days once a congo safari is booked with a trusted Tour Company.

What the Habituation Difference between the Mountain Gorillas & Eastern Lowland Gorillas

The different methods, several similarities and the results in approaching gorillas