The Habituated Gorilla Groups in Uganda About half the total World’s mountain gorilla population is found in Uganda’s two beautiful Gorilla Parks-Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The most recent Mountain gorilla Census (of 2018) put their overall population at 1063 individuals from the 880 gorillas counted in 2011 from four…
Can I still Trek mountain Gorillas if Feeling Sick? The question of whether visitors can still trek mountain gorillas if feeling sick still perturbs many intending gorilla trekkers. It is undebatable that gorilla trekking is a dream-come-true for many safari lovers but restrictions are placed on “who”, “how” and “when not” these adventures are undertaken…
Are there Gorillas in Uganda? Are there gorillas in Uganda? Gorillas are a few most amazing creatures that attract the majority of safari holidaymakers into Africa and Uganda is, without doubt, one of the most visited gorilla trekking destinations. Does Uganda have gorillas? Yes, Uganda is home to the endangered mountain gorillas- unique apes that…
How Difficult Are Mountain Gorilla Treks In Uganda? Mountain gorilla treks are one of the most incredible wildlife encounters in Uganda because they involve searching for one of the phenomenal Giant Apes in their natural environment. These places are mainly densely forested and mountainous, meaning visitors will have to brace themselves for challenging times and…
How Bwindi Gorilla Families Are Allocated For any primate lover and enthusiastic gorilla trekker, knowing how mountain gorilla families are allocated is one of the most important preparations for an unforgettable safari. First, it should be noted that Bwindi Mountain gorillas live in different places, with some occupying the higher elevations hence very challenging to…
Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda 2025-2026 Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda 2025-2026: Where is the best place to see chimpanzees in Uganda? Where can I go for chimpanzee trekking safaris in Uganda? Chimpanzee tracking/trekking in Uganda is undoubtedly a unique primate experience offering nature lovers a lifetime opportunity to enjoy a close encounter with Eastern chimpanzees while…
How Many Visitors are Allowed to Trek a Gorilla Group? The question of how many visitors are allowed to trek a particular gorilla group is one of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by travelers intending to undertake gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is important to know this fact…
How Close Do Trekkers Get to Mountain Gorillas? Trekking mountain gorillas in the wild usually comes first or second on safari bucket lists, owing to the exceptional appearance of these Giant Apes as well as their limited home range with only about 1080 individuals in East-Central African countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic…
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Price in 2024-2025 Gorilla trekking Uganda price: How much does Uganda gorilla trekking cost? The price of gorilla trekking in Uganda varies depending on several factors particularly the choice of accommodation, gorilla permit, number of days that you plan to spend on a gorilla safari, cost of transportation, and more. Taking into…
Gorilla Conservation Organizations in Africa Gorilla Conservation Organizations in Africa: What organizations are helping protect gorillas in Africa, is there any? There are a few most fascinating primates like gorillas in Africa yet they remain the endangered species on earth. Africa is the topmost sought gorilla trekking destination for a good reason. 4 sub-species and…