Mishaya Gorilla Group

Mishaya Gorilla Group; One of the ten habituated gorilla groups living in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the Mishaya Gorilla Group. The group is located in Bwindi’s Rushaga sector.

It is a component of Africa’s national parks living in all of the world’s mountain gorillas. One of the largest apes in the group of primates, the mountain gorilla is an endangered species.

Ninety-eight percent of human DNA is shared by mountain gorillas and baboons, who are actually referred to as human cousins.

The Mishaya gorilla group is located in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s Rushaga area. As the area consistently produces a growing number of gorilla families, the group is one of the five habituated groups that places the Rushaga sector on the map.

Although there are seven gorillas in the family, the number varies depending on how many join, how many are still alive, how many are born, and how many gorillas pass away. It’s the same transformation that happens to human families.

The Nshongi gorilla family was the original home of the Mishaya Gorilla Group until its leader, Mishaya, decided to split off with a few individuals to establish his own family.

The Mishaya Gorilla Group was comprised of seven members prior to the recent addition of new members. The Mishaya Gorilla Group’s warrior and leader, Mishaya the Silverback, was observed engaging in combat with another group of wild or habituated gorillas, after which some of the group’s other members received medical attention for wounds sustained in the altercation.

Known for initiating relationships with other gorilla families, he uses his fighting prowess to attract females from other groups.

There is no need to fear an attack by the mountain gorillas because the family has been conditioned to live in close proximity to humans. In the event that you feel uncomfortable around the family, the guides and rangers are always available to safeguard you.

It is recommended that you find the family sooner and get at the park headquarters by 7 a.m. for a briefing on gorilla trekking. To embark on a gorilla trekking excursion, purchase your gorilla permit in advance.