Bwindi's lodge scene has a notable new addition in 2026. Erebero Hills, the first Uganda property from renowned safari operator Asilia Africa, has opened on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, bringing a brand of
Read MoreCombining a Uganda and Rwanda gorilla safari just became considerably simpler. Uganda Airlines has confirmed Uganda Airlines Kigali flights will begin daily direct service between Entebbe and Kigali from 18 November 2026, operated on Bombardier
Read MoreIf a four-hour morning spent quietly observing a mountain gorilla family is on your bucket list, the timing of your booking is about to matter more than usual. The gorilla habituation permit price 2027 increase
Read MoreFor the first time in years, the gorilla permit discount 2026 policy from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has made gorilla trekking meaningfully cheaper without sacrificing the encounter itself. Starting in 2026, UWA introduced an
Read MoreUganda's cultural richness is one of the most overlooked dimensions of its tourism offering. Most international visitors come for the gorillas, the chimpanzees, and the wildlife of the national parks — and these are extraordinary
Read MoreWhat you pack for your gorilla trek can significantly affect how comfortable, safe, and rewarding your experience is. Pack the wrong boots and you will be managing blisters during your one-hour encounter with the gorillas.
Read MoreBwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and the most important gorilla trekking destination in Africa. This ancient Afromontane rainforest — which UNESCO designated a World Heritage Site in
Read MoreVolcanoes National Park in northwest Rwanda is one of the most famous wildlife destinations in Africa and one of only two places in the world where you can trek mountain gorillas on the Rwanda side
Read MoreTravel insurance is one of those things that experienced travellers always have and novice travellers occasionally skip — until the one time they need it and do not have it. For a gorilla trekking safari
Read MoreGorilla trekking is one of the most powerful wildlife encounters a family can share — the kind of experience that shapes how children understand the natural world, their place within it, and the meaning of
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