Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Flight & Transport Guides

Private vehicle versus shared safari transport: which is right for your gorilla trek

When planning a Uganda gorilla safari, the transport decision — private vehicle with a dedicated…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Bwindi from Kigali: crossing the Rwanda-Uganda border for your gorilla trek

Rwanda's capital Kigali is one of East Africa's most efficiently run cities with a well-connected…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Road transfer from Kampala to Bwindi: what to expect on the drive west

The overland journey from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is not merely a transit —…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Domestic flights in Uganda: Aerolink and getting to western parks fast

The drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest takes a minimum of eight hours under…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Flying into Uganda: Entebbe Airport guide for gorilla trek visitors

Entebbe International Airport is the single point of international arrival for virtually all gorilla trekking…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Uganda kob: the national symbol that defines the savannah landscapes

The Uganda kob (Kobus kob thomasi) is Uganda’s national symbol — the animal on the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Leopards in Uganda: where to see them and why they are so elusive

Of all Uganda's large mammals, the leopard is the one that most consistently refuses to…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Forest elephants of Bwindi: Uganda’s hidden giant neighbours

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is most famous for its mountain gorillas, but the same highland forest…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Golden monkeys in Mgahinga: Uganda’s most colourful primate encounter

The golden monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) is one of Africa’s most visually striking primates — a…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest: what to expect on a Uganda safari

Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park in western Uganda delivers a wildlife encounter with a…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Camera batteries for gorilla trekking: cold weather, long days, and no power points

Gorilla trekking photography has a battery problem that most visitors do not anticipate: you may…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Memory cards for wildlife photography: speed, capacity, and reliability in Uganda

Memory cards are the least discussed component in the gorilla and wildlife photography kit right…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Best camera bag for gorilla trekking: protecting gear on steep forest trails

The trail into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest regularly demands use of both hands — on steep…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Photography rules on a gorilla trek: what rangers enforce and why

The photography rules on a Uganda gorilla trek exist entirely to protect the gorillas —…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Lens filters for gorilla photography: what actually helps in the forest

The single most useful filter for gorilla photography in Bwindi’s montane forest is a circular…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Flash photography gorillas: why it is banned and what to use instead

Flash photography is one of the few absolute prohibitions in gorilla trekking — alongside maintaining…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Drone photography Uganda: where it is legal and where it is banned

Drone photography in Uganda is governed by a regulatory framework that is stricter than most…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

GoPro on gorilla trekking: what works and what does not

A GoPro on a gorilla trek is a genuinely popular idea that collides with a…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Samsung Galaxy gorilla photography: tips for Android users

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

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

iPhone gorilla photography: getting the best from a smartphone

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

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Buhoma Sector: Trails, Families and Logistics

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Buhoma Sector: Trails, Families and Logistics Buhoma is the original gateway to…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Mgahinga: The Volcano Park Hidden Gem Guide

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Mgahinga: The Volcano Park Hidden Gem Guide While Bwindi often dominates the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

OM System OM-1 gorilla photography: the weather-sealed option

The OM System OM-1 occupies a unique position in the gorilla photography toolkit in 2027…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Nikon Z8 gorilla photography: the pro wildlife camera reviewed

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

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 25, 2026

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