Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Economics & Impact Tourism

Why mountain gorillas were declared no longer Critically Endangered: a conservation milestone

In 2018, the International Union for Conservation of Nature announced a reassessment of the mountain…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Uganda’s border crossings: travelling to Rwanda, DRC, and Kenya from Uganda

Uganda shares borders with six countries — Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Forest therapy in Bwindi: the science of shinrin-yoku and ancient trees

The Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku — forest bathing, or the practice of spending time in…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Rwanda versus Uganda for gorilla trekking: the honest comparison

Every year, thousands of travellers face the same decision: should I do gorilla trekking in…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Bamboo forests and mountain gorillas: the ecology of an essential resource

When you trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of the landscape transitions you may…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali: The Cross-Border Option Explained

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali: The Cross-Border Option Explained For many travelers, the fastest and…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

The silverback’s role: leadership, protection, and the burden of alpha status

In every habituated gorilla family you will visit in Bwindi or Mgahinga, there is one…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Health & Wellness

The mountain gorilla’s immune system: how they fight disease in a human-shared world

Mountain gorillas live in one of the most medically precarious situations of any wild animal.…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Sustainability certifications in Uganda tourism: what they mean and whether to trust them

The phrase "sustainable tourism" appears in the marketing of virtually every lodge, safari operator, and…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Mountain gorilla intelligence: problem-solving, tool use, and what research reveals

Intelligence in non-human animals is difficult to define and even more difficult to measure, but…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Flying into Entebbe: what to expect at Uganda’s international gateway

Entebbe International Airport is Uganda's only international airport and the entry point for the vast…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Famous People & Pop Culture

Gorillas and grief: what the science says about primate mourning

In 2008, a three-year-old female gorilla named Ntare died at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Telephoto lens guide for gorilla photography: focal lengths, settings, and practical tips

The gorilla encounter presents a specific photographic challenge: large, dark animals in a dim forest…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

History & Anthropology

Uganda’s great lakes: Victoria, Albert, Edward, and the Rift Valley water system

Uganda contains or borders five of Africa's Great Lakes — Victoria, Albert, Edward, George, and…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Gorilla trekking versus gorilla habituation: what is the difference and which should you choose?

Most visitors to Bwindi choose the standard gorilla trek: a morning departure, a walk of…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

The role of the Uganda Wildlife Authority: rangers, management, and the people behind conservation

Every gorilla trek in Uganda begins with a briefing conducted by a Uganda Wildlife Authority…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Uganda’s national parks system: a complete guide to all protected areas

Uganda protects approximately 13 percent of its land area through a network of national parks,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

How gorillas sleep: nest-building, rest, and the nightly routine of a gorilla family

Every evening, without exception, mountain gorillas build beds. Not burrows, not dens, not fixed sleeping…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Packing for altitude: what to bring when your gorilla trek reaches 2,500 metres

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes place at elevations ranging from approximately 1,160…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

The eastern lowland gorilla: Africa’s largest primate and its forest home

Most visitors to Uganda come specifically to see mountain gorillas — the critically endangered population…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Uganda’s coffee culture: from mountain farms to your cup

Uganda is Africa's largest exporter of robusta coffee and the continent's second-largest coffee exporter overall,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Camera traps and citizen science: how technology is transforming gorilla conservation

The conservation of mountain gorillas has always been a data-hungry endeavour. Understanding population dynamics, health…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

History & Anthropology

The Batwa trail experience: walking in the footsteps of Uganda’s forest people

Before the national parks existed, the Batwa lived inside the forest. For thousands of years,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

Children & Family Education

What children learn from watching gorillas: a guide for families with young wildlife lovers

A child who watches a gorilla mother nurse her infant, observes a juvenile practise climbing…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 27, 2026

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