Bwenge Gorilla Group– A mountain gorilla group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Bwenge Gorilla Group – A mountain gorilla group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Bwenge Gorilla Group in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Bwenge gorilla group derives its name from the silverback gorilla leader, Bwenge, The family size of this group is 11 individuals with Silverback. It is mostly found on the Slopes of the Karisoke Volcano. The group is led by a silverback named Bwenge and was formed in 2007 when he left his natal group and was gradually joined by females from other groups. This group has had some hard times; this is because there were some deaths of 6 infants. However now the group is growing strong with 2 successful births in the last few years and a strong capable silverback leader. The trek to see the group is tough and one has to hike up the hill or like 3 hours (gaining approximately 600m in elevation). The trails are sometimes muddy and very steep. Apparently it was also the group that was featured in the movie “Gorillas in the Mist”.

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