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This can only be done in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most visited and second-largest national park. In a single day, you have an opportunity to learn about the life of the king of the wild – lion. Queen Elizabeth […]

Located in the North-Eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge also known as Chambura Gorge/Valley of Apes is one of the most visited places for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda. The spectacular gorge straddles within the lush Kyambura Wildlife […]

Located in Southwestern Uganda, Kisoro town is one of the best places worth visiting while on Uganda safari. Sitting on a hilly side of Uganda, Kisoro town is an incredible tourism transit hub for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National […]

Katuna is one of the border points for travelers crossing between Uganda and Rwanda, making it possible to explore the top attractions in these two beautiful countries within the East African region. This Border is known as “Gatuna” in the […]

Kalinzu Forest is a unique nature reserve of its own and undoubtedly, a worth visiting destination on Uganda safari. Located in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda, Kalinzu Forest is found closely to the lush Maramagambo Forest Reserve which forms part of […]

Telling the world about a hidden wonder located in Kigezi sub-region, southwestern part of Uganda, a country gifted by nature; here is Kabale town. The town is located near Katuna boarder of Republic of Rwanda, neighboring Ntungamo, Rukiga, Kisoro and […]

Gorilla habituation experience is an activity done in national parks to enable gorillas get used to human presence and behavior. This experience usually takes 2 to 4 years and then the habituated gorilla group is open to tourists for daily […]

Are you planning on undertaking a gorilla trekking safari and bothered about your safety during these treks? Worry not because the activity is absolutely safe for all visitors, regardless of the negative image portrayed of the Giant Apes in films […]

People (poachers and encroachers), lightning and a variety of other factors all pose a significant threat to the humble, adorable gorillas. Only about 400 gorillas roamed the globe during the 19th century, a number that has increased consistently since then. […]

Less than 2000 mountain gorillas are left in the wild as of 2021 and they are only found in three amazing countries-Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda. The thrill of trekking mountain gorillas is every primate enthusiast’s thought but […]

Are you planning on booking last minute Gorilla safaris and don’t know how to go about it? Just relax as we bring you the how, why, when and every other aspect of booking these last minute gorilla safaris in Uganda, […]

Gorillas, man’s closest cousins, are without doubt the strongest primates on the planet, with approximately 95 percent similar DNA. Gorillas are divided into two species; western and eastern. The eastern gorillas are the most frequent, including eastern lowland Gorillas and […]

Have you ever wondered how gorillas sleep in their natural habitats? Gorillas are one of the Great Apes in East, West and Central African rainforests sharing about 98% of DNA with humans. Given the fact that they are our close […]

Chimpanzees are human’s close cousins sharing about 98% of blood DNA. They live in areas of tropical forests in east, west and central Africa. Other chimpanzees occupy open grasslands, mountain regions, and deciduous woodland. They prefer spending most of their […]

While we talk of the best tourist expeditions offered by East African countries particularly Rwanda and Uganda, we cannot fail to talk about gorilla trekking. The activity is common in the magical Mgahinga national park (Uganda), Bwindi Impenetrable national park […]

Chimpanzees are arguably the closest human relatives in the wild; however, they are distinct on their own way. Chimpanzees / Pan Troglodytes also often referred to as chimps are great ape members together with the bonobos, gorillas, orangutans and humans. […]

Gorilla vocalization is exciting, powerful and unique, making the jungle a worthwhile location to visit. They are one-of-a-kind creatures that communicate by sounds that man may not hear, but which fellow family members follow and respond to. Thanks to Dian […]

When it comes to gorilla safaris, pregnant women are never left out. Gorilla trekking when pregnant is very possible whether it is in Uganda or Rwanda. If you plan to go for gorilla trekking when pregnant, the best is to […]

Gorilla Trekking Tips & Advise make it easier and less hectic for visitors to plan gorilla safaris, keep safe and relish unforgettable trekking experiences for a lifetime. For most tourists to Africa, trekking the endangered mountain gorillas is one of […]

Gorilla trekking is 100% a unique experience from the usual wildlife safaris. Unlike other wildlife experiences, the minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years which applies to all the 3 countries; Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

Following the jungle rhythm is one of the most exciting adventures on earth; once-in-a-lifetime experience if the reason is to reunite with your closest relatives – the endangered gorillas. These apes are believed to have originated from the same lineage […]

A call for gorilla trekking comes with plenty of excitement, fun and expectations; this is because it is a lifetime adventure, especially when the journey starts from the Republic of South Africa; one of the most beautiful and largest nations […]

Gorilla Trekking from Nairobi is an outstanding safari experience for visitors planning to kick-start their journey of discovery and exploring raw wilderness with wildlife viewing in sweeping savannah plains, followed by gorilla trekking tours in the tropical rainforests. Kenya is […]

Combining game viewing with Gorilla trekking is every tourist’s dream when exploring the diverse East African region. Tanzania is undeniably one of the best safari destinations in Africa for classic game drives conducted within Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area […]

Gorilla trekking is open to all kinds of tourists – elderly, disabled or the young above 15 years. Mountain gorillas live in rugged mountainous areas and accessing them involves hiking through high elevation ranges (2500m-4500m) hence requiring some physical fitness […]

Gorilla habituation permits are a must-have if you plan to undertake mountain gorilla habituation experience in Uganda. This is a newly introduced tourism activity in Uganda holidaymakers can participate in while in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It was introduced by […]

One would be wrong if they talk about gorilla safari experiences in Uganda and they fail to talk about gorilla habituation. It is a one of a kind adventure where visitors get to spend more time with the gorillas alongside […]

Uganda is situated in East Africa, approximately 800kms from the Indian Ocean and it is among the very few countries in the world that is crossed by the Equator. Uganda is an independent and landlocked country at the heart of […]

How well do you know Rwanda? Well, we bring you some of the interesting facts about this fascinating country. First, it is situated fractionally south of the Equator at the heart of Africa and its total land area is 26,338 […]

Unlike most wildlife, gorillas don’t drink water because most of their time, they spend feeding on succulent vegetation. This means, they get all the moisture they need from what they eat and morning dew. Gorillas spend most of their day […]

When it comes to visiting Africa to meet the endangered gorillas; gorilla trekking and gorilla tracking are the two important terms that always come in the minds of many travelers. For long, gorilla trekking and gorilla tracking have left many […]

When it comes to gorilla safaris, gorilla habituation and gorilla trekking are two activities that have left most people confused- the fact that they can’t differentiate them. Gorilla habituation and gorilla trekking are all different activities though they all offer […]

Cyanika border is one of the popularly used places for visitors crossing between land borders of Uganda and Rwanda. This border point is situated in the Cyanika sector, district of Burera within the Northern Province of Rwanda as well as […]

Gorilla trekking is generally appreciated as the ultimate bucket list wildlife experience for visitors to the African continent. Venturing into the jungle to search for the endangered Giant Apes, totaling to only about 1063 individuals living in Rwanda, Uganda and […]

The common chimpanzees/the robust chimpanzees are great apes living in the tropical forests and wet savannas of Central and West Africa. Together with bonobos, they are the closest human relatives in the wild with over 98.7% of their genetic DNA […]

Chimpanzee trekking permits are legal documents chimpanzee tracking visitors must have in order to be assigned to a habituated chimpanzee community in Uganda. In Uganda, chimpanzee trekking is best conducted in Kibale Forest National Park, Kalinzu Forest and Kyambura Gorge […]

Interestingly, chimpanzees are amazing creatures worth interacting with in Africa, sharing up to 98% of their DNA with humans. On a chimpanzee tracking safari, there are a number of things tourists get to explore about chimpanzees including how they feed […]

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) feature among the 4 types of Great Apes. The 4 Great Apes in Africa include gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans. Chimpanzees like other great apes are among a few most interesting wildlife species worth interacting with while […]

Chimpanzees are one of the primates that can be found in the tropical rainforest areas of Uganda. They are mainly located in Kibale national park, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest reserve, Toro – Semuliki wildlife reserve and Budongo forest. These are […]

Chimpanzees are one of mankind’s closest relatives and yet little or almost nothing was documented about their exceptional behavior in their natural habitats until famous conservationists like Jane Goodall (a British Ethologist) began groundbreaking studies of these great apes and […]