Uganda’s colonial history and its impact on wildlife conservation 
colonial history Uganda conservation is a fascinating chapter in Uganda's rich and complex story, shaped…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
The role of local guides in Uganda gorilla trekking: beyond pointing the way 
A gorilla trek in Uganda depends on a team of local people: the driver-guide who…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Gorilla trekking on a budget: how to experience Bwindi affordably 
Gorilla trekking on a budget: how to experience Bwindi affordably A realistic budget trip Item…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Mosquitoes, malaria, and altitude health on a Uganda gorilla trek 
malaria Bwindi gorilla trek is one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences, connecting travellers with…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Night sounds of Bwindi: what to listen for after dark in the gorilla forest 
Bwindi night sounds nocturnal wildlife Uganda is one of Uganda's outstanding natural or cultural attractions,…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Jane Goodall’s influence on gorilla research and African primate conservation 
Jane Goodall, who died on 1 October 2025 aged 91, never studied gorillas, yet the…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Hippos and Nile crocodiles on Uganda’s waterways: wildlife beyond the forest 
hippos crocodiles Uganda wildlife safari is one of Uganda's most impressive wildlife species, encountered in…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
How Uganda’s gorilla tourism economy compares to Rwanda and DRC 
Uganda gorilla tourism economy Rwanda comparison is a subject central to Uganda's wildlife tourism, where…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Sir David Attenborough and the mountain gorillas: how a BBC documentary changed everything 
David Attenborough's encounter with mountain gorillas in the BBC series Life on Earth, broadcast in…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
How gorilla tourism funds conservation in Uganda: the economics of saving a species 
gorilla tourism conservation Uganda is a subject central to Uganda's wildlife tourism, where mountain gorilla…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Uganda’s Idi Amin era and what it meant for wildlife conservation 
Idi Amin's rule from 1971 to 1979, and the years of war and instability that…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Dian Fossey and the mountain gorillas: legacy, controversy, and Karisoke 
Dian Fossey was an American researcher who studied mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes from…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Mountain gorilla conservation history: from near extinction to 1000 individuals 
Mountain gorilla conservation history: from near extinction to 1000 individuals The species and its restricted…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Weather at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: temperature, rainfall and what to expect 
Bwindi's weather is cool, humid and changeable all year: daytime temperatures are usually in the…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Insects, bites, and forest hazards: staying comfortable in Bwindi 
The main nuisances on a Bwindi gorilla trek are safari ants, stinging nettles, thorny plants,…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Hydration on a gorilla trek: how much water to drink and when 
Carry at least 2 litres of water per person on a gorilla trek, and 3…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Mindfulness in the forest: the mental health benefits of a gorilla trek 
mindfulness gorilla trek mental health benefits is one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences, connecting…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Can You Do Gorilla Trekking Without Speaking English? 
Can You Do Gorilla Trekking Without Speaking English? | A Realistic Guide for 2025 Travelers…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 26, 2026
Safety on a gorilla trek: what to do if a gorilla charges 
Safety on a gorilla trek: what to do if a gorilla charges What to do,…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026
Travel insurance for gorilla trekking: what your policy must cover 
Travel insurance for gorilla trekking: what your policy must cover Insurance checklist Cover Why it…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026
Uganda gorilla permit explained: cost, booking, and what is included 
A Uganda gorilla permit costs US$800 for foreign visitors (US$600 in April, May and November),…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026
Hagenia abyssinica: the giant tree that defines the mountain gorilla’s forest 
Hagenia abyssinica is the gnarled, moss-draped tree that defines the high forest of the Virunga…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026
Bamboo zones of the Virungas: ecology of the golden monkey’s highland habitat 
bamboo zone Virunga is a subject we explore in depth in this guide, drawing on…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026
Epiphytes and orchids: the sky gardens of Bwindi’s forest canopy 
Bwindi epiphytes orchids is one of Uganda's outstanding natural or cultural attractions, drawing visitors in…
Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026
