Several habituated gorilla families are available for trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, offering tourists a chance to see these endangered primates up close. The specific families and their locations can vary due to births, deaths, and family splits.
Uganda:
In Uganda, gorilla trekking is conducted in two national parks, primarily within the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which has several sectors, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park:
Buhoma Sector:
Mubare, Habinyanja, Rushegura, Muyambi, Katwe
Ruhija Sector:
Bitukura, Oruzogo, Mukiza, Kyaguriro (primarily a research family)
Rushaga Sector:
Nshongi, Mishaya, Bweza, Kahungye, Busingye, Kutu, Mucunguzi, Rwigi
Nkuringo Sector:
Nkuringo, Bushaho, Christmas, Posho
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park: Nyakagezi Family: The only habituated group in this park. They have historically been known to migrate across the borders to Rwanda and Congo, but have recently become more settled in Uganda.
Rwanda:
In Rwanda, all trekking takes place in the Volcanoes National Park, which is part of the larger Virunga Mountain range.
Volcanoes National Park: Susa (Susa A), Karisimbi (Susa B), Sabyinyo, Amahoro, Umubano
Agashya (formerly Group 13), Kwitonda, Hirwa, Bwenge, Ugenda, Igisha, Titus (historically significant, monitored by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund)
Congo:
In Congo, gorilla trekking is offered in both Virunga National Park (for mountain gorillas) and Kahuzi-Biega National Park (for Eastern lowland gorillas).
Virunga National Park (Mountain gorillas):
Rugendo, Humba, Mapuwa, Lulengo, Kabirizi, Munyaga, Bageni, Nyakamwe, Wilungula, Baraka
Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Eastern lowland gorillas):
Chimanuka, Mpungwe, Bonobo, Mugaruka