Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Famous People & Pop Culture

Gorillas in the news: famous mountain gorilla stories of the last 30 years

Mountain gorillas have generated some of the most compelling wildlife news stories of the past…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

History & Anthropology

Idi Amin, Obote, and Uganda’s tourism collapse: a history of recovery

The Uganda that gorilla trekking visitors experience today — a country with a growing safari…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

How to photograph a silverback charge: technique and safety

A silverback charge is one of the most visceral and dramatic wildlife events that any…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

Gorilla trekking in October and November: navigating the short rains

Gorilla trekking in October and November: navigating the short rains October and November mark Uganda's…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Gorilla vocal communication: what the sounds in the forest mean

Mountain gorillas are not silent animals. The popular image of the brooding, still silverback does…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

What gorilla trekking costs in 2025: a complete budget breakdown

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is one of the most expensive wildlife experiences available anywhere in…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Gorilla trekking and LGBTQ+ travellers: what to know about Uganda

Uganda's legal and social environment for LGBTQ+ people is among the most severe in the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Health & Wellness

Packing a medical kit for Uganda: what to bring beyond standard first aid

Packing a medical kit for a Uganda safari is a straightforward exercise when approached systematically,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Silverback gorillas: leadership, family protection, and what makes them remarkable

The silverback is the undisputed centre of a mountain gorilla family group. His grey-backed fur…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Health & Wellness

Altitude sickness on the gorilla trek: recognition, prevention, and response

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park occupies a range of elevations from approximately 1,160 to 2,607 metres…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

History & Anthropology

The Uganda Martyrs: faith, politics, and a World Heritage pilgrimage site

On 3 June 1886, twenty-two young men were burned alive on the orders of Kabaka…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Wild coffee in Uganda: Coffea canephora and the forest origins of Robusta

Coffee is Uganda's most important export crop and one of the foundations of its rural…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Planning a gorilla trekking trip for a group: logistics and coordination

Gorilla trekking is an experience that many people want to share — with partners, family…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Uganda’s roadside food: rolex, mandazi, and what to eat on the drive to Bwindi

The long drive from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park passes through some…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Gorilla trekking post 500: celebrating a milestone in Uganda’s conservation story

Some numbers carry weight beyond their arithmetic. Five hundred gorilla trekking posts on this site…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Children & Family Education

Teaching children about conservation through gorilla trekking stories

A child who has been told the story of the mountain gorilla — their near-extinction,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Moss, lichen, and ferns: Bwindi’s ancient non-flowering plant world

When most people think about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park's vegetation, they think of trees —…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

The role of local guides in Uganda gorilla trekking: knowledge, culture, and connection

The guide who leads your gorilla trek at Bwindi is the single most important variable…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Health & Wellness

Gorilla trekking with a physical disability: accessibility options at Bwindi

Gorilla trekking is one of the most physically demanding wildlife experiences available, but it is…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

History & Anthropology

Henry Morton Stanley and the exploration of Uganda

Few figures in the history of African exploration are as controversial or as consequential as…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Uganda’s telephone networks and staying connected on safari

Staying connected during a Uganda safari is more achievable than many first-time visitors expect. Uganda…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Uganda’s national parks beyond Bwindi: a complete visitor’s guide

Most visitors to Uganda arrive with one goal: gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

The mountain gorilla’s genome: what genetics tells us about conservation

The mountain gorilla is one of the most thoroughly studied large mammals on earth, and…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Drone photography restrictions in Uganda national parks: rules and alternatives

Drone photography has transformed wildlife and landscape photography over the past decade, giving individual photographers…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

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