Uganda Travel Blog: Gorilla Trekking, Safari Guides & Tips

Tales from the Mist

How People with Limited Mobility Can Trek to See Gorillas

How People with Limited Mobility Can Trek to See Gorillas In both Bwindi Impenetrable National…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 1, 2026

Tales from the Mist

Gorilla Safaris for Elderly Travelers

Gorilla Safaris for Elderly Travelers – Comfort, Accessibility, and the Magic of Meeting Mountain Gorillas…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.June 1, 2026

Tales from the Mist

50 Incredible Safari Animals to See in Africa — A Complete Wildlife Guide

50 Incredible Safari Animals to See in Africa — A Complete Wildlife Guide If Africa…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Health & Wellness

Gorilla trekking with asthma: managing respiratory conditions on a forest walk

Asthma affects approximately 300 million people worldwide, and many of them want to trek gorillas.…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Mirrorless versus DSLR for gorilla trekking: which camera system wins in the forest

The shift from DSLR to mirrorless cameras has been one of the most significant developments…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Famous People & Pop Culture

Birute Mary Galdikas: the third of Leakey’s Angels and what her orang-utan work means for gorillas

Biruté Mary Galdikas is the least famous of the three women Louis Leakey sponsored to…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

What to do if your gorilla trekking permit is cancelled or revoked

A gorilla trekking permit represents a significant financial investment—$800 USD for Uganda permits—and a logistical…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Side-striped jackals and small carnivores of the Bwindi forest edge

The edges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—where the protected forest meets agricultural land, community gardens,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

History & Anthropology

The Uganda-Tanzania War of 1978-79: how the overthrow of Idi Amin changed the country

In October 1978, Ugandan military forces under Idi Amin crossed the Tanzania border and occupied…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Ugandan music and cultural performances near Bwindi: the arts of the Bakiga people

The communities surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are home to the Bakiga people—the dominant ethnic…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Carbon tourism and gorilla conservation: can your trek offset its own footprint?

A round-trip long-haul flight from London to Entebbe emits approximately 1.5 to 2 tonnes of…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Health, Wellness & Mindfulness

Shinrin-yoku and forest bathing: applying the Japanese practice in Bwindi’s rainforest

Shinrin-yoku—the Japanese practice of forest bathing—involves deliberate, slow immersion in a forest environment with attention…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Children & Family Education

Gorilla conservation games and activities for children on a Uganda safari

A Uganda gorilla trekking trip with children offers a rare opportunity to connect young people…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Flight & Transport Guides

Getting from Nairobi to Bwindi: the Kenya-Uganda overland and flight options

Many international travellers arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and then face the…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Plants, Trees & Forest Ecology

Tree ferns and prehistoric plants: Bwindi’s connection to ancient forest ecosystems

Walking through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on a misty morning, it is easy to feel…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Photography & Gear Guides

Shooting gorilla portraits in low light: ISO strategy and noise management

The single greatest technical challenge in gorilla photography is light—or rather the persistent lack of…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Climate, Weather & Seasons

How El Niño and La Niña affect gorilla trekking conditions in Uganda

Uganda's rainfall patterns are strongly influenced by large-scale atmospheric circulation phenomena that operate on timescales…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Health & Wellness

Post-trek muscle recovery: what to do on the day after a gorilla trek

Gorilla trekking is a physically demanding activity that uses muscle groups many visitors have not…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Famous People & Pop Culture

George Schaller: the pioneer who first studied mountain gorillas scientifically

Before Dian Fossey, before Amy Vedder and Bill Weber, before the contemporary era of habituated…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Wildlife Beyond Gorillas

Giant forest hogs: the largest wild pig in Africa and Bwindi’s biggest forest mammal

The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni) is Africa's largest wild pig species and one of…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

History & Anthropology

The Karamoja region and Uganda’s pastoral northeast: the world the gorilla trekkers rarely see

Karamoja—the vast, semi-arid plateau in Uganda's north-eastern corner—is as different from Bwindi as it is…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Visa, Safety & Admin

Emergency contacts and medical evacuation from Bwindi: what to do if something goes wrong

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park sits in one of Uganda's most remote corners, approximately eight hours…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Uganda Food & Culture

Ugandan waragi and local spirits: the traditional drinks you will find around Bwindi

Ugandan waragi—a clear spirit distilled from banana or cassava—is the country's most widely consumed traditional…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

Economics & Impact Tourism

Fair trade certification and gorilla tourism: what ethical sourcing means for lodge purchases

When a gorilla trekking lodge sells a handwoven basket, a bag of locally grown coffee,…

Ethical Wild Gorilla Specialist.May 31, 2026

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