Kwisanga Gorilla Family – The Kwisanga Gorilla Family is a splitter group originally from Kwitonda. It was formed on May 4, 2021, and is made up of 17 individuals, including 2 silverback gorillas, 3 adult females, 2 blackbacks, 2 sub-adult males, and 5 infants.
The Kwisanga family is led by the dominant silverback gorilla named Kigoma, who left the Kwitonda gorilla family group.
Since the formation of the Kwisanga and Kwitonda families, the two groups have met several times without any aggressive interactions.
This friendly behavior allows the two families to meet and socialize. The name “Kwisanga” was given by Sauti Sol, a Kenyan music band, at Kwita Izina in 2022. The Kwisanga Gorilla Family is well habituated and ready for tourism.
Other Activities Besides Visiting the Kwisanga Gorilla Family
- Bird watching
- Community tourism
- Golden monkey trekking
- Kwita Izina
- Sunset trips
- Volunteering
- Visit Dian Fossey’s grave
Other Places of Interest
- Buhanga Eco Park
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- Musanze Caves
Trekking the Kwisanga Gorilla Family
Gorilla trekking can be done at any time of the year, but the best time is during the dry season, from June to September and December to February.
Limitations
Children below 15 years are not given gorilla trekking permits.
Cost for Gorilla Trekking
The cost for gorilla trekking for the Kwisanga Gorilla Family is USD 1500.
In conclusion, the Kwisanga Gorilla Family is a new group with interesting activities that provide a diverse experience for tourists.
