Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Mountain bamboo of Bwindi: the grass that feeds and shelters mountain gorillas

In the higher elevations of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—above 2,000 metres, where the air is…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Chapati, mandazi, and Uganda’s bread culture: baked goods on the road to Bwindi

There is a particular ritual that marks every early morning across Uganda's towns and trading…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

The dry season at Bwindi: what June, July, and August look like in the forest

June, July, and August are the months that most gorilla trekking guides and safari operators…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

History & Anthropology

Understanding Uganda’s difficult decades: Idi Amin, Obote, and the road to stability

The Uganda that visitors encounter today—stable, growing, proud of its wildlife and its traditions—was not…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Mirrorless vs DSLR for gorilla trekking: which camera system to bring

The camera system debate has been settled in the broader photography world—mirrorless has won. But…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Domestic flights in Uganda: Entebbe to Kihihi and Kisoro explained

The overland journey from Kampala to Bwindi takes eight to ten hours. A domestic flight…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

African forest elephants of Bwindi: the hidden giants of the impenetrable forest

Most visitors to Bwindi come for the gorillas and leave thinking the forest is primarily…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Community-run tourism near Bwindi: where to spend your money with maximum impact

Gorilla trekking generates significant revenue for Uganda—but not all of that revenue flows equally through…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Famous People & Pop Culture

Jane Goodall’s influence on African conservation: the legacy beyond chimpanzees

Jane Goodall arrived at Gombe Stream in Tanzania in 1960 with no formal scientific degree,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Sleep and rest at altitude: how to recover well before your gorilla trek

Gorilla trekking is physically demanding—sometimes significantly so. The difference between arriving at the trailhead rested…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Mobile money, currency, and cash in Uganda: a practical financial guide

Managing money in Uganda is straightforward once you understand the system—but the system is different…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Children & Family Education

Mountain gorillas in children’s books, documentaries, and media: a curated guide

Children who arrive at Bwindi having already encountered gorillas through books, documentaries, and thoughtful media…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Strangler figs of Bwindi: the remarkable trees that build and destroy a forest

In the forest of Bwindi there are trees that begin their lives as murderers. The…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Uganda’s craft beer and local drinks scene: what to try near Bwindi

Twenty years ago the drinks menu at a lodge near Bwindi was simple: Nile Special…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Best camera bags for safari: how to protect your gear on the gorilla trek

Your camera bag is the most important piece of non-photographic equipment you will bring to…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

History & Anthropology

Winston Churchill and the Pearl of Africa: colonial Uganda through European eyes

In 1907 Winston Churchill, then Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, visited the Uganda Protectorate…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

How gorilla permits fund Uganda’s conservation: following the $800 dollar

When you hand over $800 for a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda, you might wonder…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

Uganda’s rainy seasons explained: how rainfall affects your gorilla trek

Uganda's weather is one of the first things safari planners ask about—and one of the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale vs gorilla trekking in Bwindi: which is better?

It is the question at the centre of every Uganda itinerary debate: if you must…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Mindful hiking in Bwindi: how to be fully present on the gorilla trek

The gorilla trek is one of the most anticipated experiences in wildlife travel—and that anticipation…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Uganda travel insurance: what you actually need for a gorilla trekking trip

Travel insurance is the most commonly underbought and least carefully read component of any international…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Children & Family Education

Preparing children for their first safari: age-appropriate lessons before Uganda

A safari to Uganda—particularly one that includes gorilla trekking—is among the most powerful educational experiences…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda gorilla trekking from Nairobi: fly in and reach Bwindi in one day

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Nairobi: Fly In and Reach Bwindi in One Day For East…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

History & Anthropology

The Bantu migrations: how Uganda’s tribal movements shaped the nation’s culture

To understand Uganda—its languages, its kingdoms, its social structures, its conflicts—you have to go back…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

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