How do Mountain Gorillas Sleep? Mountain gorillas are captivating creatures whose lives mesmerize primates and nature lovers. However, little information is availed to travelers about their daily routines, one of which is how they sleep/nest. Well, these endangered Giant Apes actually sleep in nests (like the bird kind of nests) constructed in trees or on…
Buniga Forest Buniga Forest: The Buniga Forest trail is amazingly one of the areas of interest for visitors in Southwestern Uganda especially if you are visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for gorilla trekking. The 3-4 hours’ forest walk in Buniga exposes you not only to the forest’s birds, wildlife and…
Rubanga Forest Rubanga Forest-Nature/Forest walk in Rubanga: Are you an avid birder/walker/hiker? Are you looking for a place to have your soul calmed or healed? Nature without doubt provides a therapy that calms our souls providing inner peace and indeed, a forest/nature walk in Rubanga Forest is the right thing to consider on Uganda safaris…
Safari Sectors in Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari sectors in Queen Elizabeth National Park, are located in western Uganda and are surrounded by 4 districts; Kamwenge, Kasese, Rukungiri, and Rubirizi. Established in 1952 first as Kazinga National Park, then later in 1954, it was renamed Queen Elizabeth National Park in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth the…
Murchison Falls Safari Trails Murchison Falls safari trails: Located in the Northwestern side of Uganda is a magnificent and vast Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) a home to 4 members of the big 5 African game. Murchison Falls National Park is with no doubt one of the best places often attracts nature lovers for wildlife…
Important Things to Consider When Booking a Budget Gorilla Safari Are you planning your first gorilla safari but not sure of where you wish to go when you have to undertake the safari, how long the best possible trip will require, and most importantly how much money you will need for the gorilla safari. When…
Mountain Gorilla Trekking During the Dry Season Issues of season and timing have played an important role in influencing decisions of trekking mountain gorillas in their natural habitats, whereby travelers prefer certain seasons. Gorilla trekking is one of the most rewarding and thrilling wildlife experiences of the World and normally appears on many visitors’ wish…
Gorilla Trekking During the Wet Season The adorable and endangered mountain gorillas inhabit the Tropical and sub-tropical rainforests of mountainous areas, ranging from 2500 to 4000 meters above sea level. This means heavy rains are received all year round, downpours can be expected even during the traditional dry season. These Great Apes’ habitats are dense…
How to Select a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Are you thinking of undertaking your first-time Uganda gorilla trekking Tour? Well, this post will bring you information on what to expect during the trek, the perfect time to go for the adventure, the rates, and definitely how to select the ideal Uganda Gorilla trekking tour. Also…
Can I go for Gorilla Trekking when Pregnant? If Tennis star Serena Williams won her Australian Open when 6 months pregnant (23 weeks), what more of going for Gorilla Trekking that doesn’t involve a lot of jumping but instead hiking/walking. The handicapped and elderly persons can trek mountain gorillas and therefore it is also possible…