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The Economics And Logistics Of Gorilla Tourism In Uganda

The Economics And Logistics Of Gorilla Tourism In Uganda

Gorilla tourism

In the Ugandan dialect of Lukiga, “bwindi” means “dark place.” A “dark place” could not be more apt to describe Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as you veer off the well-trodden path and into the jungle. With an untrained eye, you’ll probably only spot a gorilla when it’s close enough to feel its breath. In Uganda, gorilla tourism contributes more than half of total tourism revenue. Gorillas and humans are on each other’s doorsteps. There are about 700 highland gorillas left in the world. About half live in Bwindi.  The challenge? Finding ways for humans to meet their basic needs without competing with gorillas for limited resources.

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