Gorilla Trekking Blog

Uganda's mountain gorilla habitat sits at altitudes where early morning temperatures regularly drop to eight…

Memory cards are the most under-discussed component in wildlife photography kits, right up until one…

The trail into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is not kind to camera gear. The path drops…

You have saved for months, flown thousands of kilometres, trekked through steep forest, and finally…

Deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the light is rarely what photographers dream of. Thick canopies…

Flash photography is one of the most important prohibitions in gorilla trekking, and understanding why…

Drone photography in Uganda is a topic that generates significant confusion among visiting photographers and…

Taking a GoPro on a gorilla trek is a popular idea -- the camera is…

Samsung Galaxy smartphones -- particularly the S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra series -- are among…

Millions of gorilla trekking visitors carry an iPhone as their primary or backup camera, and…

The OM System OM-1 (formerly under the Olympus brand, continuing under OM System branding) occupies…

The Nikon Z8 is widely regarded as one of the finest wildlife photography cameras available…

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is one of the most versatile and capable cameras…

The Sony A7 IV is one of the most popular cameras among serious photographers visiting…

The most challenging aspect of gorilla photography at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is light -- or…

Getting your camera settings right for gorilla trekking is one of the most common technical…

The lens you choose for gorilla trekking is arguably more important than the camera body…

Choosing the right camera for gorilla trekking is one of the most important gear decisions…