women guided gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda has become one of the world's most unique and coveted wildlife experiences, drawing tourists from across the globe to venture into the dense, mist-laden forests of East Africa. This burgeoning form of eco-tourism centers around trekking in search of the critically endangered mountain gorillas that inhabit these regions, providing a rare opportunity to observe ...
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juvinile gorilla in Bwindi forest

When many travelers think of Uganda's rainy season, they imagine endless downpours, muddy trails, and challenging conditions. These perceptions often deter people from planning their gorilla trekking adventures during this time. However, these assumptions don't tell the whole story. Trekking for mountain gorillas in Uganda during the rainy months can offer a surprisingly rewarding experience for t...
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Uganda gorilla permit

The Uganda wildlife Authority has increased the price of the Uganda gorilla trekking permit from $700 - $800 starting July 1st 2024 to 2026 running for a period of 2 years. For East African foreign resident, the price of the Uganda gorilla permit has been discounted to $700 come July 2024. The gorilla habituation permits has however been kept at $1500 from July 1st to 2026 which has been the go...
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uganda rwanda border crossing

Is it safe to cross from Kigali to Bwindi? Is it easy to receive Uganda Visa at the borders? How fast is the Rwanda - Uganda border crossing system? What time will I be back to Kigali from Bwindi after the Gorilla Trek? What time is best time to book departure flights after gorilla trekking? Border crossing from Rwanda into Uganda and vice-verse for gorilla trekking in Bwindi fr...
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Gorilla trekking in Ruhija

Bwindi national park is located at the extreme edge of Uganda Rwanda border, much close to Rwanda and easily accessible from Kigali international airport on a 3 and half hours’ drive as compared to arrival in Uganda’s capital at Entebbe International airport on 8 – 10 hours drive to Bwindi forest. Planning a short gorilla tour in Uganda from Rwanda is dependent on the best place / region / sect...
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mount nyiragongo active volcano hiking congo

Mount Nyiragongo active volcano offers a great adventure in a wild place, you should keep reading. The Nyiragongo Volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most active ones in the world. This 3470-meter-high strata volcano, just in the border of DRC and the Virunga Park in Rwanda, has a caldera of more than a kilometer wide. You can climb up there and observe from its summit ...
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infant gorilla in bwindi national park

Mountain gorillas are one of Africa's endangered species whose conservation has become a prime interest to the governments they are found and to today's modern traveler. Protecting Africa's majestic gorilla species in the wild is the only way to conserve and grow the remaining gorilla population in the Africa's dense tropical forests. The human race is responsible for placing the African mount...
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Murchison falls boat ride

Visiting Murchison Falls National Park is a must for any travelers heading to Uganda. The country’s largest national park is located on the shores of Lake Albert and parts of it have been protected by the government for nearly a century. There’s a ton to see and do here, but the main attraction in Murchison Falls is just that: the mighty waterfalls cascading down from the Nile River. This isn’t...
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gorilla trekking in Uganda bwindi national park

A visit to trek gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda is by all means one of the best wildlife encounters offering visitors an upclose view of wild mountain gorillas in the jungle. There is always a big confusion as to why the price of gorilla trekking between Uganda and Rwanda largely differs since they are neighboring countries. It leaves most of them asking Uganda and Rwanda which one is better for gor...
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Every after a period of 2 years, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) sets new rules and regulations to govern and manage tourism resources of Uganda so as to promote their conservation and protection for future generations. The rules set below are to be observed by all tourists, tour guides and drivers, all vehicles driving inside Uganda national parks and reserves. General Uganda National Park...
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