Bitukura Gorilla family has got 14 members that include 4 silverbacks and it’s located in RuhijaArea. The group was named after a river where the family members were first sighted. Its habituation started in July 2007 and was relatively a easy process as the gorilla were already frequently used to the UWA rangers.
The group is a peaceful family that includes 4 silverbacks and some juveniles, they also share a close bond and have a group meeting. In the recent years, the group had 24 members but due to the disputes in the family, some of the gorillas simply chose to leave and were recruited into other families. In order to visit this family, it’s advisable to stay in Ruhija area of Bwindi Park, however, you can also stay in Buhoma though you have to leave so early in the morning in order to catch the pre track orientation.