An Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour offers one of Uganda's most moving wildlife experiences — the chance to meet chimpanzees who have been rescued from poaching, the illegal pet trade, and habitat loss, now living out their lives on a forested ...[ read more ]
Shoebill Stork Safari: Birding in Mabamba Swamp, Uganda
A shoebill stork safari in Mabamba Swamp is one of Uganda's most rewarding half-day experiences for birders and casual travelers alike. Just a short boat ride from Entebbe, this papyrus-choked wetland on the shores of Lake Victoria is one of ...[ read more ]
Cross-Border Gorilla Trekking: Uganda & Rwanda Guide
Mountain gorillas exist in the wild in only three countries: Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Of these, Uganda and Rwanda sit close enough together that combining both into a single trip is not only possible but increasingly ...[ read more ]
Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Safari: Everything You Need to Know
Mountain gorillas survive in only three countries on Earth — Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo — and Uganda and Rwanda are, by far, the two most visited and best set up for tourism. A gorilla safari to ...[ read more ]
Gorilla Bookings in Uganda: How to Book Permits & Prices
Getting your gorilla bookings in Uganda right is the single most important step in planning a successful trekking trip — more important than your flights, your accommodation, or even your itinerary. Only a limited number of gorilla permits are released ...[ read more ]
What to Pack for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: The Checklist
Gorilla trekking is unlike a normal hike. You're moving through dense, humid rainforest, on steep and often muddy terrain, for anywhere between 2 and 8 hours round-trip — all to earn one unforgettable hour with a wild mountain gorilla family. ...[ read more ]
Uganda vs. Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: Which Is Really Worth It
If you're planning a mountain gorilla trek in 2026, you've almost certainly landed on this question: Uganda or Rwanda? Both countries offer the same core experience — one unforgettable hour with a wild, habituated mountain gorilla family — but the ...[ read more ]
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: Saving Uganda’s White Rhinos
In the rolling savannah of Nakasongola District, about three hours' drive north of Kampala on the road to Murchison Falls, a quiet conservation miracle has been unfolding for two decades. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda ...[ read more ]
Top 5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Gorillas
Gorillas are one of the most recognizable animals on the planet, yet most of what people think they know barely scratches the surface. Beyond the chest-thumping and sheer size, gorillas turn out to be far more complex, individual, and quietly ...[ read more ]
