Amahoro Gorilla Group

One of the habituated mountain gorilla groups that is protected by Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is the Amahoro Gorilla Group. An indigenous term meaning “peace” was the source of the name “Amahoro.”

A silverback named Ubumwe, two black back “male gorillas,” five baby gorillas, and four young gorillas are among the family’s reportedly 17 members.

Of all the mountain gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park, this one is regarded as the most tranquil. They currently reside atop Bisoke, one of the big volcanoes, which has mild slopes.

The group was given the name Amahoro in honor of Ubumwe, a gentle and compassionate silverback who constantly loses members to other families.

The family has lost several members as a result of Ubumwe’s calm demeanor. The majority of these animals have joined the Umubano Gorilla Group thus far, however they frequently switch to other gorilla families. Ubumwe frequently gives up to other silverbacks because he dislikes fighting.

A strenuous journey is required to reach the Amahoro Gorilla Group, and this family has a benefit over the others in that connecting with them is simple and you won’t encounter any resistance or hostility.

Some travelers who took their time to learn more about Rwandan mountain gorilla families have chosen to do so because of this similar calm nature. The experience of tracking them is always different!

You should be aware that in order for humans to easily access mountain gorillas, they must be habituated for a considerable amount of time.

Gorillas that are habituated are those who have received training and are accustomed to people; as a result, they are used for gorilla tracking.

The Amahoro Gorilla Group is one of the Rwandan gorilla families that has already adapted to living with people and can go about their everyday lives with little to no opposition.