Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Visa, Safety & Admin

Uganda’s landslide risk near Bwindi: what travellers should know

Southwest Uganda is one of the most topographically dramatic regions in East Africa — and…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Children & Family Education

How scientists count gorillas: wildlife monitoring methods explained

One of the most common questions asked by visitors at Bwindi's pre-trek briefings is remarkably…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Orchids of Bwindi: the extraordinary diversity of epiphytic flowers in the canopy

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest contains more orchid species than most countries in Europe and North America…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

African golden cats in Bwindi: the elusive forest predator almost never seen

Among all the mammals recorded from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, few are as rarely encountered as…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

October and November in Bwindi: navigating the short rains for gorilla trekking

October and November mark Uganda's short rainy season — a period that sits awkwardly in…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

The economics of the $800 gorilla permit: how pricing protects the species

The $800 price tag on a Uganda gorilla trekking permit provokes a consistent reaction among…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Health & Wellness

Sleep quality at altitude near Bwindi: what to expect on your first night

Many visitors to Bwindi lodges notice something unexpected on their first night: they sleep less…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Famous People & Pop Culture

Jane Goodall and mountain gorillas: her influence on Bwindi’s conservation story

Jane Goodall is associated primarily with chimpanzees — her decades at Gombe Stream in Tanzania…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Children & Family Education

Explaining gorilla conservation to children: making endangered species real

Children who visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest carry the encounter with them for decades. Adults who…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Travel insurance for gorilla trekking: the coverage you actually need

Gorilla trekking in Uganda involves a combination of factors that make travel insurance selection more…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Choosing the right lens for gorilla trekking: prime versus zoom in the forest

The gorilla trekking photography question that generates the most disagreement in wildlife photography communities is…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

History & Anthropology

The gazettement of Bwindi: how a forest became a protected park in 1991

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest became a national park on October 2, 1991. The date marks a…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Rolex and street food culture in southwest Uganda: what to eat near Bwindi

The culinary landscape around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is not what most international visitors expect. Southwest…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Night driving in Uganda: why safari operators avoid it and what to do instead

If you have booked a multi-destination Uganda safari that involves long road transfers, you may…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

History & Anthropology

The 1900 Uganda Agreement and its long shadow: how a colonial treaty shapes modern Uganda

The Uganda Agreement of 1900—signed between the British Commissioner Sir Harry Johnston and the regents…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Colobus monkeys in Bwindi: the black-and-white acrobats of the forest canopy

The black-and-white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza) is one of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park's most visually…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Uganda’s railway history and why there are no trains to Bwindi

Uganda has no functioning passenger railway network, and reaching Bwindi Impenetrable National Park requires either…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

The African violet’s wild relatives in Bwindi: Saintpaulia and gesneriad diversity

African violets—among the world's most popular houseplants—belong to the family Gesneriaceae and have their evolutionary…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Health & Wellness

Gorilla trekking with back pain: managing lumbar conditions on uneven forest terrain

Back pain is among the most common reasons people hesitate before booking a gorilla trek,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Top African Wildlife Experiences

Top African Wildlife Experiences: A Journey Through the Continent’s Untamed Heart Africa is not just…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Nyege Nyege vs Gorilla Trekking

Nyege Nyege vs Gorilla Trekking: Exploring Uganda’s Most Iconic Experiences Nyege Nyege vs Gorilla Trekking…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 3, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Can Gorillas Swim

Can Gorillas Swim? Understanding the Surprising Truth About These Gentle Giants Can Gorillas Swim —…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 2, 2026

Tales from the Mist

What it Takes to Protect Gorillas from Ebola

What it Takes to Protect Gorillas from Ebola – Science, Vigilance, and People Who Refuse…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 2, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Rain photography in the gorilla forest: how to turn bad weather into compelling images

Rain in Bwindi is not the enemy of good photography—it is a creative opportunity that…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 2, 2026

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