Encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat ranks among the most extraordinary wildlife experiences on Earth. Uganda, home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, offers this once-in-a-lifetime adventure at a more accessible price point than neighboring Rwanda. However, securing your gorilla trekking permit requires careful planning and understanding of the booking […]
Kampala, Uganda — In a ceremony that celebrated bold visions for sustainable travel, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was named the third-best adventure destination in the world at the TOURISE Global Tourism Awards, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 11, 2025. The recognition places Uganda at the forefront of global adventure tourism and highlights Bwindi’s […]
The chance to look into the eyes of a mountain gorilla is a rare and profound experience, one that draws thousands of visitors to Uganda each year. The country proudly hosts more than half of the world’s remaining population of these magnificent primates, found exclusively within two national parks: the vast Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National […]
Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa,” offers one of the most magnificent and diverse safari experiences on the continent. The pinnacle for many travellers is the profound, intimate encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in the dense mists of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The perfect complement to this jungle adventure is a classic savannah safari in […]
Gorilla trekking in the lush, emerald rainforests of Uganda, particularly Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, is a profoundly moving, once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, this adventure is far from a walk in the park. The trek can be strenuous, involving hours of hiking through dense, thorny vegetation, up steep, slippery slopes, and across muddy terrain. […]
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is one of the last remaining strongholds of the endangered mountain gorilla, offering a truly transformative wildlife encounter. Whether you envision the freedom of a self-drive adventure or the comfort of a driver-guided tour, securing your 4×4 rental and gorilla trekking permit online are the two essential pillars of […]
The conventional wisdom about gorilla trekking couldn’t be clearer: avoid the rains at all costs. Travel guides, tour operators, and well-meaning advisors unanimously recommend the dry seasons of December through February and June through September for optimal experiences. But what if the conventional wisdom is wrong? What if the very conditions that keep most tourists […]
Standing at the edge of a misty mountain forest, knowing that somewhere in the dense green canopy ahead lives one of fewer than 1,065 mountain gorillas left on Earth, you’re about to embark on one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences. But first, you face a delightful dilemma: should you trek in Uganda or […]