Gorilla Trekking

Trek the giant species on your 4 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park on this safari. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is the only experience where you get very close to the gorillas in their natural habitat. If you have read the reviews, you know this is one of the best activities to do...Read More

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is best known for its Mountain Gorilla populations and gorilla tracking. There are 4 locations for tracking gorillas in BINP these are Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. The 4 locations have a total of about 18 families as of December 2018. Tracking permits must be bought before tracking by booking directly with...Read More

Minimum Age to track Gorillas in Uganda , Rwanda and Congo The minimum age  to track gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo- Gorilla tracking is one of the most carried out tourism activities in Uganda and Rwanda. Each year, so many tourists visit Uganda and Rwanda to have close encounters with these primates that live...Read More

Fun facts about Uganda- Uganda is a country that is located in East Africa. It is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Rwanda to the southwest and Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Uganda is a landlocked country with breathtaking landscapes, flora, and fauna....Read More

Within Uganda, Gorilla trekking is conducted in Bwindi  Impenetrable National Park or in Mgahinga National Park. But because of the inconsistency of gorillas in Mgahinga, majority of the sold permits are for Bwindi NP. In Uganda, every gorilla permit goes for US $ 700. In the past years, April, May and November used to cost...Read More

I say yes, gorilla trekking is worth the money. Many travelers who take part and time to do this activity, can bear witness. the many reviews from various travelers who have done the gorilla trek indicates that gorilla trekking is worth it. Gorilla trekking has unforgettable, magical and life-changing experience worth the penny. Despite the...Read More

The impressive list of primates in Uganda consists of 13 diurnal and six nocturnal species, making Uganda the destination with the highest concentration of primates on the continent. The list includes the mountain gorilla and chimpanzee, taking the most attention from primate safari tourists. Other primates include a golden monkey, de brazza’s monkey, black and white colobus...Read More

Uganda apparently has 10 national parks dispersed across it’s various regions. The number could increase or decrease in the nearby future basing on the number of game reserves and forest reserves that the country has. At the moment Murchison Falls National Park is the biggest with Lake Mburo National Park being the smallest. Kidepo Valley...Read More

The Packing List for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is an important topic to cover because anyone intending to see the primates has to consider what to pack at some point. Gorilla trekking is arguably the most exciting wildlife activity in Africa. They are fascinating creatures because they behave and resemble we humans. If you read...Read More

Cost of a Uganda Visa A standard Uganda single-entry visa, valid for three months, costs USD 50. Student visas cost USD 20. Multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months, costs USD 100, 24 months visa costs USD 150, and 24-36-months visa costs USD 200. Travelers with a single-entry visa intending to leave and return to Uganda...Read More

International travel advice to uganda Land borders are open and commercial flights are operating to and from Uganda. Check with your travel company for the latest information on flights. Be prepared for your plans to change No travel is risk-free during COVID. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice,...Read More

The Gorillas in the mist in the misted mountains of Uganda, Africa, home to imperial silverback gorilla are quickly becoming the hot and haute destination for the ultimate trip of a lifetime. Blissfully off the beaten path and virtually untouched, the landscape here is nothing short of epic. It includes razorback mountains – the tallest...Read More

The wildlife of Tanzania refers to the fauna of Tanzania. Tanzania contains some 20 percent of the species of Africa’s large mammal population, found across its reserves, conservation areas, marine parks, and 17 national parks, spread over an area of more than 42,000 square kilometres (16,000 sq mi) and forming approximately 38 percent of the...Read More

Community Cultural Encounters in Kidepo valley national park:  The park is located amidst the rich cultural areas of the Northeastern part of Uganda dominated majorly Karamajong. Karamajong culture is one of the most unique and preserved cultures in Uganda that you ought not to miss while in Kidepo for Wildlife safaris. The cultural experiences and traditional lifestyle of...Read More

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch located in Nakasongola district is the proud home of the only wild rhinos in Uganda. The Rhino re-introduction project was a project of Rhino Fund Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Authority. It isconveniently located 176km (100 miles) north of Kampala on the Gulu highway towards Murchison Falls (branch off at Nakitoma...Read More

Lake Bunyonyi is believed to be the second deepest lake in Africa with its deepest end approximately 900m. The lake is dotted with 29 islands. The most prominent of these include the Akampene Island also known as the punishment island, Bushara, Kyahugye, Bwama and Njuyeera, and Bucuranuka. Also the deepest lake in Uganda, home of...Read More

Mabira forest has well established trail networks in 3 different areas of the forest where you can do a nature walk and discover the amazing nature in this beautiful jungle. Experience tranquility as you walk under the canopies in what can be termed as forest bathing. Do you know forest bathing is said to drastically enhance...Read More

Cheetahs are described as the fastest land animals and most admired animal with striped dots, it’s one of the unique animals that can be seen during a game drive in kidepo valley national park in Uganda given the fact that it’s the only park in Uganda where cheetahs can be seen. Kidepo valley national park,...Read More

Horse riding in Lake Mburo national park, is one of the most interesting things that makes one to feel part of nature. One comes closer to the most timid animals for example when doing horse riding, zebras come close to you with their black and white stripes but still keep a distance. Horse riding is done...Read More

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise; Kazinga channel section of Queen Elizabeth national park is a whole new experience to all the visitors that come to African.  Kazinga channel is indeed a water channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward together. It is a 40km long stream of water located beneath the famous Mweya peninsular just near Mweya safari lodge. This is...Read More

Spotted hyenas also known as the laughing hyena are the most social of the carnivore and have a very complex social behaviour. Their famous laugh is mainly to alert other group members to a source of food. The noise can be heard up to three miles away and is one of the many sounds made...Read More

Lake Mburo National Park is one of the few parks where you can go on a night game drive! At night there is a whole variety of animals that you would not see in the day including bush pigs, genet cat and white tailed mongoose to mention but a few. Night drives also give you...Read More

The Kyambura Gorge  chimpanzee trekking experience is more than discovering chimpanzees in their natural environment: it teaches visitors about the ecosystems of Kyambura Gorge’s atmospheric “underground” rainforest, including vegetation types; bird identification and behavior; and chimp and monkey ecology. Kyambura gorge is an underground tropical forest found in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Gorge is...Read More

Africa Big five animals is a term coined back in the 1800s by trophy hunters, referring to what they considered the most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. These include the African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. Today the term is primarily famous with Africa safari travelers who now shoot the...Read More

Activities in Rwenzori national park: In mountain Rwenzori there are two beautiful routes for climbers. These include gorgeous view point and the trail passes through the glacial lake, lush valley, dramatic mountain passes. It has the third highest peak in Africa that can’t be missed during Uganda Safaris. The central circuit trail takes seven days. It’s...Read More

When it comes to gorilla safaris, gorilla trekking and habituation are the major activities and therefore the debate of gorilla trekking vs habituation. The three countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo are home to mountain gorillas that are trekked in their natural habitat. Since they live in their natural habitat the only way of seeing...Read More

Located 23km southeast of Entebbe in Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, or ‘Chimp Island’, is home to over 40 orphaned or rescued chimpanzees who are unable to return to the wild. Humans are confined to one of the 40 hectares while the chimps wander freely through the rest, emerging from the forest twice a...Read More

Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru is a cave located about 10 km from fort portal town which is also the cleanest town in Uganda. Fort Portal is in Kabarole district in the western Uganda and is a hub to other parks like Queen Elizabeth national park, Semuliki national park and Kibale national park. Amabere ga nyina...Read More

Murchison Falls Game drive is one of the best ways to see and appreciate the rich diversity of Wildlife in the Park. This park is home to different wildlife species including 451 bird species and over 76 types of mammal including the Buffaloes, Jackson hartebeests, Antelopes, Lions, Kobs, Giraffes, Hyenas, Bushbucks, and Warthogs among others. They...Read More

Mabamba Swamp is the natural habitat for the elusive Shoebill Storks in Africa Bird watching is mostly via canoe, where you will navigate waterways comprising lily pads and papyrus swamp. It takes about 1hour to drive on dirt roads from Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp, Mabamba Swamp is an extensive marsh stretching through a long narrow bay, fringed with papyrus towards...Read More

Although the boat cruise safari is one of the activities at Lake Mburo National Park that gets special attention, tourists can enjoy more of the park’s thrills with a walking adventure or slide onto horseback and get closer to the animals than you would expect. If you’re returning from the exhilarating adventure in the impenetrable...Read More

Hiking and Nature Walks are among the top activities in Murchison Falls offering holidaymakers an opportunity to explore this vast wilderness on foot. Located in North-western Uganda covering an area of 3,840 sq km, Murchison falls National Park has varied sceneries and vast landscapes starting from the savannah plains, to the swamps, to the forests, the amazing...Read More

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the best birding destinations in Africa. There are 348 bird species have been recorded at Bwindi. They include 25 restricted-range species, of which 23 are confined to the Albertine Rift and four are globally threatened: African Green Broadbill -Pseudocalyptomena graueri-Vulnerable, Grauer’s Rush Warbler -Bradypterus graueri; Endangered, Chapin’s Flycatcher -Muscicapa...Read More

Eland antelope (a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus), is one the world’s largest savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. The world’s largest antelope is the common or Cape eland (T oryx) which measures over 1.8m in height, and can be bulkier than a buffalo. The eland has a...Read More

The Sempaya hot springs are located in two places and are known as male and female springs, the springs are one of the Semliki national park attractions, it’s waters eject clouds of steam as far as 2kms, this hot springs attract a lot of wetland birds and aquatic animals but animals can’t sadly survive for...Read More

Bigodi is majorly known for being close to Kibale forest National Park and is located 6 kilometers away from Kanyanchu information center. Bigodi is known to be more of a swamp but it is a community based project which has helped upgrade the lives of all the people who are living around the area. Bigodi...Read More

A Boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park is one of the most interesting activities in Murchison Falls Game Park. The boat cruise takes you to the bottom of the Murchison falls along the Victoria Nile. While on this Launch cruise, you will be able to see lots of wildlife, and the close up look...Read More

Taking nature walks at Lake Mburo national park is a highly welcome activity. The park is open to all visitors who intend to do guided nature walks and are usually conducted along with the ranger guide. From Rwonyo the park center, the guided walks take you to the salt lick presumably the candy place for numerous...Read More

Mountain Elgon is an extinct volcano that first erupted about 20 million years ago. It has the largest intact Caldera in the world measuring 40km2. It was once Africa’s highest mountain but with erosion it was reduced to its height of 4321m making it 4th highest in East Africa. Mt Elgon has the largest base in the...Read More

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was home to Batwa pygmies. These indigenous people were the original dwellers of the ancient forest and were known as the “keepers of the forest”. The Batwa lived in harmony with the forest and survived by hunting small game using bows and arrows and gathering plants for both food and medicinal...Read More

Game Drives in Kidepo Valley National Park – Kidepo valley national park is one of the national parks with a high concentration of animals in Uganda. The park is situated in the north eastern part of the country characterized with rugged semi-arid valleys which are found at the border of Uganda with south Sudan and Kenya....Read More

Fun facts about Mountain Gorillas- Mountain Gorillas are the endangered primate species living in the dense tropical forests of Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla forest in south western Uganda, Bwindi impenetrable forest, harbours over half of the world population of the mountain gorillas and others can be seen in volcanoes national park in Rwanda...Read More

Do you know how much a gorilla weighs Due to their large sizes, gorillas have a considerable weight. We have gathered complete information on gorilla weight so that you can have a clear idea of how much a gorilla weighs.  You will get to know the average weight of both the male & female gorillas, ...Read More

 Due to Bwindi impenetrable parks size it has been divided into sectors. These sectors vary in terrain, accommodation offers and location. Each sector has different habituated gorilla groups.  The most common mistake made by tourists  who visit Bwindi  is staying at a lodge which is far away from the sector where trekking is done. Gorilla...Read More

If you are planning for a gorilla trekking there are very important things to put into considerations. Below are some of the questions that will help in a cost guide to Gorilla trekking. What is gorilla trekking? Gorilla trekking in Africa is done in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo. This is an expensive...Read More

Virunga national park was gazetted in 1925 by King Albert of Belgium solely with a purpose to protect the endangered mountain gorillas. The Virunga national park map covers an area of about 7800km2 and is part of the Virunga conservation area which includes Mgahinga in Uganda and Volcanoes national Park in Rwanda. Additionally, Tourism in...Read More

Gorilla trekking experience is one of the top ten activities to do when you visit Uganda. The activity is adventurous and will require you to pack the right gorilla trekking gear. This is regardless of if you are doing it in Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Mgahinga national park or you are visiting the great Volcanoes ...Read More

First of all, Gorilla Trekking is on every traveler’s bucket list for things to do in East Africa. According to current estimates, there are approximately 880 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild. Additionally, the Mountain gorillas live in family groups in the Virunga Mountains which straddle Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo, and Bwindi...Read More

The Gorilla trekking guidelines are essential for anyone planning on tracking mountain Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or the D.R -Congo. These rules cut across the 3 countries where you can do the activity. Most of these are adopted from a post by the Uganda Wildlife Authority “Gorilla Rules” plus some more information. This is the...Read More

Social Structure Gorillas are non-territorial and live in groups called troops that generally consist of 1 to 4 adult males (called silverbacks), some juvenile males (called black-backs), several adult females and young.The oldest and strongest adult male silverback is usually dominant in the troop and has exclusive breeding rights to females.Adolescent females transfer to another...Read More

First our Culture series folk stories take us to the region of Bunyoro. Where we learn a little bit about the origin of the Batembuzi and the Bachewi dynasty. A Banyoro myth, Bunyoro Kingdom, Stories from Uganda, Ugandan Culture, Ugandan Oral Traditions According to oral traditions, it is generally believed that the Batembuzi were the...Read More

The legend of the spear and the bead; Labongo and Gipir is an interesting Cultural Story that Originates from Luo Migrations into Kenya, North Eastern Congo, South Sudan and not forgetting North and North Western Uganda. Once upon a time there was an old man who lived with his clan in a beautiful, fertile and...Read More

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part of a larger ecosystem. The Virunga conservation area (434 sq. km) which includes two adjacent parks in Rwanda and Congo. Mgahinga sits high in the clouds, at an altitude 0f 2227m – 4127m. Additionally, It was formed to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and...Read More

What is habituation? It’s the act of making someone or something accept (something) as normal or usual. Or be used to something or someone. What then is Gorilla Habituation experience? This is a process of training the Mountain Gorillas to get used to man. By nature, gorillas are wild and therefore have to go through...Read More

Bwindi impenetrable national park in uganda is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas, whose encounter and consequent eye contact is the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter in the whole of Africa.  With mist covered hillsides, this impenetrable forest is the oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest, with over 400 species of plants....Read More

Clouds Mountains Gorilla Lodge is located in Nkuringo sector in Bwindi impenetrable forest. Clouds gorilla lodge is an exquisite family –owned luxury Lodge with a touch of quality. Why choose Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. If you are planning for a luxurious stay in Bwindi during your gorilla trekking activity, choose Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge because...Read More

Gorilla trekking activity is one of the must-do activity and a highlight of any safari in Uganda. Below are some of the top luxury lodges in Bwindi that you can stay in during your gorilla trekking safari. Mahogany springs Mahogany Springs is a luxury accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National park found in Buhoma sector. It...Read More

This article was written in 2015 and a bunch of things have changed since the day it was published. New changes to the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking will be in brackets. Enjoy this story from a traveler’s perspective My friend Jill and I were staying at the modest Muhabura Hotel in the town of Musanze, peering...Read More

Chameleon Hill Lodge What a better way to relax by the Lake with our good friends than a weekend visit to Chameleon hill lodge Bwindi. On November 11th we headed westwards to Lake Mutanda to do some community work. We set off from Kampala on Friday morning and drove the whole day to Chameleon Hill Lodge...Read More

Administrative Divisions 111 districts across four administrative regions Area 93,065 sq. km (land: 76,101 sq. km, water 16,965 sq. km) Borders 2,698km (Democratic Republic of Congo 765km, Kenya 933km, Rwanda 169km, Sudan 435km, Tanzania 396km) or 1676 Miles Banking Hours Mon to Fri 08:30hrs to 18:00 hrs. Sat 09:00hrs to 16:00hrs. Business Hours Mon to...Read More

This is the ultimate guide to gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. The experience has grown extremely popular in the past years. In this article, you will find all you need to know about these beautiful primates and the gorilla trekking experience as a whole. What is the gorilla trekking best time of year? First...Read More