Mpox outbreak in Africa
We appreciate that recent news stories regarding the Mpox outbreak in Africa may cause fear if you plan a future trip to Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified…
Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari
For many of us, an African safari is a true bucket list holiday. The ultimate wildlife experience involves observing wildlife in vast open plains, rivers teeming with hippos and crocodiles,…
Uganda – New Gorilla Trekking families
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced five new gorilla families are now available for tracking. This move gives travellers additional chances to witness one of the most breathtaking wildlife…
Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee permit price increase
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has increased the prices of gorilla and chimpanzee permits for the next two years. In a letter from the Uganda Wildlife Authority stated that a…
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, Uganda
Trekking Gorillas in Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, is an experience of a lifetime that any visitor on Uganda safari should not miss out. Though gorilla trekking is a…
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…