Planning a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda does not mean you have to spend hundreds of dollars every night on accommodation. There are several budget lodges, guesthouses, community camps and campsites in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where travelers…
If you are planning a primate safari in East Africa, comparing chimp trekking in Uganda and Rwanda can help you choose an itinerary that matches your interests, available time, budget and preferred travel experience. Uganda and Rwanda both offer guided…
Uganda is one of East Africa’s most diverse safari destinations, offering mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, classic wildlife safaris, birdwatching, cultural experiences and mountain adventures. At the same time, travelers planning a Uganda holiday often read UK and USA Uganda…
Uganda’s tourism industry is more than gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, hotels and beautiful landscapes. It is also an important source of foreign exchange earnings, employment, investment and economic activity. This makes tourism relevant when discussing the performance of the Ugandan…
Chimpanzee habituation is an important part of primate research, conservation and responsible wildlife tourism in Uganda. But why are Bwindi chimpanzees habituated, and what does chimpanzee habituation actually mean? Chimpanzees are intelligent and highly social great apes that naturally avoid…
Why should you trek mountain gorillas in Uganda? Gorilla trekking in Uganda offers one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences: walking through a protected mountain forest in search of wild mountain gorillas and spending time observing a habituated gorilla…
The Batwa cultural experience in Bwindi is one of the most meaningful cultural activities to add to a Uganda gorilla safari. It gives travelers an opportunity to learn about the Batwa people’s historical relationship with the forest, traditional knowledge, music,…
What should you expect on the day of gorilla trekking in Uganda? Your gorilla trekking day usually begins early with breakfast and preparation at your lodge, followed by a briefing at the park headquarters. You will then join a small…
Murchison Falls National Park is one of Uganda’s most spectacular wildlife destinations and one of the country’s best places for combining game drives, boat safaris, waterfalls, birdwatching, hiking and wildlife photography. Located in northwestern Uganda, approximately 305 km from Kampala,…
Planning a Kenya safari during the rainy season can be a rewarding way to experience the country’s national parks and wildlife reserves with green landscapes, dramatic skies, fewer travelers in some areas and excellent photography opportunities. Many first-time visitors worry…