100 men vs gorilla: The silverback of Uganda and Rwanda

Are you one of them still looking at the hypothetic question of 100 men vs gorilla that first appeared in 2020 and has gathered a great attention all over the social media after the famous youtuber mr. Beast posed the same question on his channel and got hundred of thousands of views. Are wondering on whether the famous silverback mountain gorilla that is found in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga gorillas national park of Uganda, volcanoes national park of Rwanda or Virunga national park of Democratic republic of Congo can win this battle once staged in the natural habitats of gorillas without the use of artificial mechanisms. Or you believe that 100 men with no military training will be strong enough and capable of defeating this endangered great ape in his natural habitats. Here is our expert view on this hypothetical question of the day. Maybe it will create some enlighten on how strong the silver gorilla is.

Under what circumstances can 100 men defeat a silverback gorilla

Known as the gentle giants, even though mountain gorillas are so muscular and known to be very powerful, they are unlikely to start a war unless they are high provoked. actuary they are more likely to withdraw and move away than to attack but in instance where a hundred men are kept in the cage with one silverback and they are to attack as a group, the chances they will overpower the silverback and win the battle. However, expect a lot of causalities during the battle. The survivors will be highly injured and other will be bitten by the charging silverback. Surely it will be a battle the survivors will never want to remember. Just know that some of the survivors will never walk again.

More reason why such 100 men are likely to win is the human natural ability of thinking outside box. Even with no military training, human beings are naturally very intelligent when compared to mountain gorillas. This will give the edge to outthink the silver back and find ways of hitting him at his week point but again be sure that silverback will not go down without fight and several casualties will be there before bringing down this gentle giant.

Under what circumstances can a silverback defeat the 100 men

In case the battle is arranged in a way that it one man at a time to fight the silverback, then trust the 100 men won’t have any chance of defeating the mighty gentle giant. The silverback will comfortably defeat these with no obstacle whatsoever.

Is silverback in particular and gorillas in general dangerous?

Even though they are very strong, mountain gorillas are not known to be aggressive in any way. That is why they are referred to as the gentle giants because of their calmness. They can only charge in case they get provoked and that is why you are highly advised to always follow the instruction of you guide while in the jungle with gorillas to avoid creating any frustration to the gorillas for great experience. Also note that all gorillas that are trekked in Uganda and Rwanda are properly habituated to ensure that they are comfortable with human presence. This makes them less reactive to the human presence and guarantee a successful trekking experience be it at Bwindi national park or volcanoes national park

When is the best time to go gorilla trekking on an African safari?

Gorilla trekking is the year-round activity. However, the best time for the activity is the dry season between June and September when the trails are dry, and the rain is less frequent. However, this time is also known to be the peak season for the safari in Africa and particularly in Uganda and Rwanda. This makes the parks very congested and comes with an increase in accommodation and general safari prices. If you are planning to have your trip during this time of the year, you will also be advised to book your gorilla trekking permit are enough to avoid last minute stress and disappointments. For the budget travellers, you will be advised to go gorilla trekking in rainy season which is also defined as low season as you will be able to secure discounted gorilla permits and low-cost accommodations.

How much does gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda and Rwanda

In Uganda, the cost of gorilla permit is 800 dollars for foreigner non resident, 700$ for foreigner resident, 500 for Africans who are not part of east African block and 300000UGSH (80$) for east Africans. The permit is bought from Uganda wildlife authority through your tour operator. At vacation-safaris we can buy for you the permit at a service fee of 50$ if you only need a permit or for free if we are going to manage your full Uganda and Rwanda safari.

In Rwanda, the cost of gorilla permit is 1500 dollars for foreign non resident, 500 dollars for foreign residents and the rest of Africa and 200 dollars for all member s of east African block. The permit can be bought directly from Rwanda development board website or through a registered Rwanda tour operator. Vacation-safari will be able to help you secure you gorilla trekking permit at volcanoes national park, but we charge a fee of 50 dollars if you only need the permit from us. In case it is us to manage your trip, the permit will be bought for you for free.

Conclusion

Backed with the facts, mountain gorillas are very powerful to the point that it is believed that they hugely affect 100 men and, in some scenarios defeat them. However, this should not stop you from planning your trekking adventure as these gentle giants are generally and rarely show their strength unless provoked. You visit to the gorillas will be safe and leave a sounding memory that you will treasure for a lifetime.