Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild
Most people think that if they want to see chimpanzees in the wild, they can just travel to Africa and look around in the forest. That could not be further…
Gorilla Trekking: Uganda vs Rwanda?
Gorilla Trekking. Uganda and Rwanda provide similar, yet slightly different, gorilla trekking experiences. Besides gorilla trekking permit cost, the main distinction between Uganda and Rwanda is that mountain gorillas in…
East Africa’s Wet Seasons
All about East Africa's two wet seasons. If you are visiting East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania), for the first time, you probably want to avoid the wet season.…
When is a good time to travel to Uganda?
Uganda's elevated topography results in a cooler climate than its equatorial location would suggest, but if you're planning a gorilla trek, it's important to know when to visit Uganda for…
Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Tracking the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is an experience of a lifetime that any visitor on Uganda safari should not miss out. Though gorilla…
Game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is Uganda’s most accessible park. Set majestically in the shadow of the Rwenzori, flanking lakes, open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps and brooding…
Trekking Chimps in Kibale Forest National Park
When I went to Uganda, I had the adventure of a lifetime tracking Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. The minute we entered the forest, howls and shrieks of wild…
World Gorilla Day (2020)
September 24 marks World Gorilla Day, when the world celebrates one of its closest relatives, sharing 98 percent of our DNA as we do. There are two gorilla species (Gorilla…
What to read before heading to Uganda
We are often asked for recommended reading list for Uganda. The literature is vast, but a few works on culture, politics and history stand out. Aboke Girls by Els de…
Uganda 2020 Permit Price Increases
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has decided to increase gorilla and chimpanzee permit prices as of 1 July, 2020. This decision will affect existing and new products and experiences in…