Safari Lodges in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park On a Uganda gorilla tour to Mgahinga gorilla national park? Are you wondering where you can sleep in Mgahinga? No worries, Gorilla Trek Africa gives you a guide on lodging services in Mgahinga Gorilla national park to ensure your peaceful, comfortable, safe and enjoyable stay in this tropical […]

You may be wondering when is the right time to pick your gorilla permit from UWA Uganda or RBD Rwanda. On some occasions, inquisitive travelers have continually asked when they can access their gorilla permits after booking. We normally talk about how to book gorilla permits and when to reserve your gorilla trekking tickets leaving […]

Weather in Bwindi forest is one of the major concerns for travelers coming to trek gorillas in Uganda. Upcoming travelers frequently ask when is the best time to trek gorillas in Bwindi forest considering the difference in seasons. Bwindi is a tropical rain forest whose altitude ranges from 1,190 to 2,607 meters above sea level. […]

The historic mountain gorillas that were first monitored by Dian Fossey Dian Fossey, an American primatologist and conservationist undertook an extensive study of mountain gorillas in Rwanda from 1966 till she was murdered in 1985. She left behind many gorillas that she had groomed that went on to become great and influential in their groups […]

How mountain gorillas are named during “Kwita Izina” – the annual gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda Since 2005, Rwanda has been organizing a gorilla-naming ceremony locally known as “Kwita Izina” in which the newborn mountain gorillas are given names. The event is always scheduled and celebrated in September every year and attended by hundreds of […]

Other Fascinating Animals To See In Uganda Besides Gorillas Much as many people know Uganda for the famous mountain gorillas, the Pearl of Africa offers much more than gorilla safaris. It’s undeniable that nature blessed Uganda with unlimited creatures some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Travelers on Uganda tours are […]

How do mother gorillas take care of their babies? All living species have a special way of taking care of their infants and there is believed to be a strong bond between the mothers and their babies across all the species. So how is this case with the mountain gorillas? Mountain gorillas are found in […]

Rwanda Earns $19.2m from Mountain gorilla Permits in 2018 Rwanda tourism sector is steadily progressing from time to time. The small country located in Central Africa has challenged many who thought its tourism sector would fail following the double increase of gorilla permit prices in 2017. While addressing reporters, Belise Kalisa the chief Executive of […]

The actual price of Rwanda gorilla trekking tours is always a concern for those intending to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. However, there is no standard price but each gorilla trip to Rwanda has its own pricing depending on various factors. Rwanda gorilla tour cost is inclusive of the permit, accommodation, and transport […]

Located on the white Nile of Lake Victoria, Jinja is one of the must-visit travel destinations in Uganda. Also known as East Africa’s capital of experimental adventures, a Uganda short trip to Jinja offers it all you need to meet, satisfy and exceed your travel expectations. It’s undeniable that jinja is naturally blessed by nature […]