Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Shoebill stork: the prehistoric bird of Uganda’s wetlands

There are birds that provoke mild interest and birds that stop you completely. The shoebill…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Breathing techniques and mindful movement for gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking is, at its core, a physical act of sustained attention. You are moving…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Famous People & Pop Culture

Attenborough and gorillas: how David Attenborough shaped public perception of mountain gorillas

In 1979, a BBC film crew accompanied David Attenborough into the Virunga Volcanoes to film…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

History & Anthropology

Sir Frederick Lugard and the British colonisation of Uganda: a historical overview

The British arrival in Uganda was not a single event but a process — commercial,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Camera sensor size and gorilla photography: full frame vs crop sensor in the forest

The choice of camera sensor size has a more significant practical impact on gorilla photography…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

Gorilla trekking in March and April: the long rains and why some visitors prefer them

March and April occupy an ambiguous position in the calendar of Uganda gorilla trekking. These…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Mountain gorilla DNA: what genetics reveals about their survival and future

When scientists completed the first full genome sequence of a mountain gorilla in 2012, the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Gorilla trekking permits in peak season: how to secure yours twelve months out

There is a moment most gorilla trekking operators dread, and most independent travellers eventually face:…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

The Batwa Trail experience: a cultural immersion alongside gorilla trekking

No visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is fully complete without an attempt to understand the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport: a complete guide for gorilla trekking arrivals

Entebbe International Airport is the gateway through which almost every international gorilla trekking visitor enters…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Forest elephants in Uganda: the giants that share Bwindi’s ecosystem

Gorillas attract the world's attention to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and rightly so. But the forest…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Gorilla Trekking Eligibility

Gorilla Trekking Eligibility – Who Can Trek With Gorillas in Uganda & Rwanda? Introduction: A…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Gorilla trekking and carbon offsetting: making your trip climate-responsible

A return flight from London to Entebbe generates roughly 1.8 to 2.5 tonnes of CO₂…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Getting from Kigali to Bwindi: the Rwanda-Uganda border crossing by road

Kigali is one of the most common starting points for gorilla trekking in Uganda. Rwanda's…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Strangler figs in Bwindi: the trees that reshape the forest

Walk through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and you will eventually stop at a tree that looks…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Children & Family Education

Taking teenagers gorilla trekking: how to prepare young travellers for Bwindi

Gorilla trekking is one of the most profound wildlife experiences a family can share, and…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Ugandan food for hikers: what to eat and drink on the trail

You have booked your gorilla trekking permit, packed your hiking boots, and studied the elevation…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Best Time for Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2026: Month-by-Month Breakdown

Best Time for Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2026: Month-by-Month Breakdown Choosing when to trek gorillas in…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit 2027: Early Booking Guide

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit 2027: Early Booking Guide Securing a gorilla permit for 2027 is…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit 2026: Current Cost, Booking and Availability

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit 2026: Current Cost, Booking and Availability A gorilla permit is not…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 30, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2027: Everything You Need to Book Now

Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2027: Everything You Need to Book Now Planning a gorilla trekking safari…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 30, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2026: Permit Prices, Dates and What Changed

Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2026: Permit Prices, Dates and What Changed Uganda remains one of the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 30, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Western Uganda: The Full Regional Circuit Guide

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Western Uganda: The Full Regional Circuit Guide Western Uganda forms the core…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 30, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Sleep and recovery for gorilla trekking: how to arrive rested and ready

Gorilla trekking is a physically demanding activity that takes place the morning after an often…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

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