Combining 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 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 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
Read MoreRwanda is one of Africa's most remarkable travel destinations, and not only because it is home to mountain gorillas. This small, densely forested country in the heart of the continent has been on a remarkable
Read MoreGorilla trekking has a reputation as one of the most expensive wildlife experiences in the world, and it is true that the USD 800 permit fee for Uganda or USD 1,500 for Rwanda represents a
Read MoreAltitude sickness is a genuine consideration for gorilla trekkers heading to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, which sits at elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 metres above sea level. It is also relevant, to a lesser degree,
Read MorePlanning a gorilla trekking safari to Uganda or Rwanda requires attention to several logistical elements, and the visa application process is one of the most important. Getting your visa right before you travel removes a
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