Gorilla trekking is often framed around the animals themselves, but an equally important story is unfolding among the people who protect them. Women in gorilla conservation now hold increasingly prominent roles across Uganda and Rwanda,
Read MoreWhile mountain gorillas rightly dominate the conversation, a smaller, considerably more energetic primate is drawing steadily growing attention in 2026. Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is increasingly popular among visitors who want
Read MoreIf recent headlines about an Uganda Ebola outbreak gave you pause about your gorilla trekking plans, here is the clear, sourced update: the outbreak is over. The World Health Organization officially declared the end of
Read MoreTwo of the most popular family travel windows on the calendar, UK October half-term and US Thanksgiving, both fall within reach of a well-timed gorilla trekking trip to Uganda or Rwanda. If you are weighing
Read MoreIf you are shopping for someone who already has everything, consider skipping the box entirely. A gift gorilla trekking safari is one of the most memorable presents you can give this Christmas 2026, an experience
Read MoreRwanda's already impressive luxury lodge scene near Volcanoes National Park is expanding fast in 2026. Bisate Reserve, Wilderness Rwanda's new exclusive property adjacent to the park, has opened its doors, while separately, hospitality group Lux
Read MoreOne of the most recognisable tourism marketing partnerships in world sport is coming to an end. The Visit Rwanda Arsenal shirt sleeve sponsorship, running for eight seasons since its launch, concludes at the end of
Read MoreScroll through travel content on TikTok in 2026 and you will almost certainly come across it: shaky, awe-struck footage of a silverback gorilla just metres away in dense green forest, captions dripping with disbelief, comment
Read MoreEvery 24 September, conservation organisations, zoos, park authorities, and gorilla enthusiasts around the world mark World Gorilla Day 2026, an international awareness day dedicated to celebrating gorillas and highlighting the ongoing threats they face in
Read MoreIf you last booked a Uganda gorilla trek more than a year ago, the process has genuinely changed. As of 1 March 2026, the Uganda gorilla permit booking rules were tightened by the Uganda Wildlife
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