KING OYO EMBARKS ON A MEMORABLE GORILLA TREKKING EXPERIENCE IN BWINDI.

His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV (c) during a mountain Gorilla Trekking experience, Nyamishamba outpost in Bwindi National Park on Saturday April 26th 2025.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda | April 26, 2025 — The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) had the honor of hosting His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, the esteemed King of the Tooro Kingdom, at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Uganda’s premier tourist destinations. This visit is part of His Majesty’s 25-year development plan, which aims to promote Uganda’s tourism potential by highlighting key experiences, including the world-famous gorilla trekking.

Accompanied by family members, UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, UWA Tourism Development Director Mr. Stephen Masaba, representatives from the Tooro Kingdom, and Mr. Ron Kawamara, a Board Member of the Uganda Tourism Board, the King embarked on an exciting trek from the Nyamishamba outpost. During this trek, His Majesty had the rare opportunity to encounter the Binyindo family, a habituated group of endangered mountain gorillas.

Dr. James Musinguzi (R) presents King Oyo with a Gorilla Tracking Certificate after the trekking experience.

Visibly delighted by the experience, King Oyo described the encounter as "One of the Greatest Experiences" and praised UWA’s dedicated conservation efforts, which have enabled Uganda’s mountain gorilla population to thrive and double over the years. Uganda proudly hosts over 50% of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

As is customary following a successful trek, UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi presented the King with a certificate of gorilla tracking, acknowledging his accomplishment. The King also received a silverback portrait from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

King Oyo gifted with a Mountain Gorilla potrait.

Dr. Musinguzi hailed the King’s visit as a major boost for Uganda’s tourism sector, referencing His Majesty's earlier engagement at Queen Elizabeth National Park, which received widespread positive feedback on social media.

Throughout his trek, the King took the time to see the diverse flora and fauna of Bwindi’s unique ecosystem, appreciating the tireless conservation work carried out by UWA to protect Uganda's natural heritage.

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