Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

The African fish eagle: Uganda’s iconic waterway raptor

There is a call that defines the soundscape of African water: a high, ringing, yelping…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

How Uganda’s tourism revenue is distributed: from permits to communities

The USD 800 price of a Uganda gorilla trekking permit is not simply a ticket…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

Uganda’s long rains: trekking in April and May

April and May sit at the heart of Uganda's long rainy season — the wettest…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Kanungu: The Least Known Gateway

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Kanungu: The Least Known Gateway Kanungu is one of the least…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Kabale: The Highland Town Base Guide

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Kabale: The Highland Town Base Guide Kabale is one of southwestern…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Kisoro: The Volcanic Gateway Town

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Kisoro: The Volcanic Gateway Town Kisoro is the closest town to…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 29, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Lake Bunyonyi: Lodges and Day Trips

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Near Lake Bunyonyi: Lodges and Day Trips Lake Bunyonyi is one of…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 28, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Amsterdam: Dutch Travellers Complete Guide

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Amsterdam: Dutch Travellers Complete Guide For travelers in the Netherlands, reaching…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 28, 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 28, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Mindfulness and presence in the forest: the art of the slow gorilla trek

Most people approach gorilla trekking as an achievement task — a physical and logistical challenge…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Travelling to Uganda with dietary restrictions: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free

Dietary restrictions can feel like a logistical puzzle when travelling to a destination you have…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2026

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