I decided to reblog this March 2016 post. Seeing mountain gorillas in the wild is unforgettable and a favorite travel memory!
Uganda is again experiencing violence over opposition to current President Yoweri Museveni, who has maintained power since 1986. I posted about Uganda elections in 2016. Current protests are by supporters of presidential candidate and former pop star Bobi Wine. They clashed with Museveni’s security forces “over Wine’s arrest during the worst unrest in the East African country in a decade”.
Bobi Wine Politician, Presidential Candidate, and Former Pop Star – Al Jazeera
Our close encounter with Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas was an exciting highlight of the long safari – BIG smile! Gorillas are extremely endangered, but Uganda is home to a vibrant and growing population of over 800. The Wildlife Authority maintains camps where these magnificent creatures live peacefully within man-made borders.
Different gorilla families live in the groups. The Kyaguriro Group lives in Ruhija, a camp for research and habituation. We tracked the Bweza Family living in the Rushaga area of Uganda’s
Bwindi National Park – africanbudgetsafaris.com 
Mishaya – Bweza Silverback 