It is agreeable that undertaking a gorilla safari to Uganda is a rewarding and heart-warming experience, which appears in bucket lists of most travellers to Africa. The eminence of gorilla safaris in the African Continent has for several years been evidenced by the thousands of visitors who make way into Uganda to have the up-close
5 Reasons Why Go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Half of the population of the mountain gorillas left in the whole world is found in the dense vegetation of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and along the dormant volcanic Virunga mountain ranges that stretches across Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
10 Interesting Questions About Mountain Gorillas
Viewing the rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitats is a life changing experience. There are however many questions about these endangered Apes all of which are vital for gorilla safari holidays. We have listed some of the frequently asked questions and answers about mountain gorillas; Where do the mountain gorillas stay? Only three destinations
What to Do When a Gorilla Charges
Most tourists that have done gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and D. R. Congo testify the thrill that the experience frames. And yes, gorilla tours present amazing, stunning, exciting and moving experiences that are cherished for a lifetime. Despite their formidable size, gorillas are gentle and calm apes in the jungle. However, this doesn’t
Spreading the Wealth from Mountain Gorillas
Having mountain gorillas in your backyard can, in many ways, be seen as a curse. They occasionally raid the gardens you depend on and work so hard to cultivate. And each and every day you see foreigners coming and going and spending money that never seems to benefit your family. Now, though, people who live
Gorilla Doctors Saving Mountain Gorillas
Mountain gorillas are regarded as endangered species due to their small number. Within the world there are only 880 remaining mountain gorillas that are left worldwide and these gentle giants are shared by three countries that’s Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The land surrounding the national parks where these giants live is some
Batwa Trail to Attract More Tourists in Mgahinga
A revamped Batwa trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will allow tourists to explore the cultural sites during their Uganda gorilla tour through the footsteps of the Batwa tribe in southwest Uganda. The three-kilometer trail winds through the dense forests of the Muhabura mountain range, known for its troops of golden monkeys and mountain gorillas—two
Go Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga
One of the best places to track golden monkeys in Africa is Mgahinga National Park, one of Uganda’s popular national park. Though most travelers have opted to visit this park to track the golden monkeys, this park offers an awe inspiring moment of tracking the shy and fast moving golden monkeys. The park’s setting amidst
What to Do with the Old bamboo?
We have just started a new study in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This is Uganda’s smallest National Park: an area on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes that borders Rwanda and Congo (DRC). It is a fun study. It is about bamboo. The African Mountain Bamboo is a key food for several animals. The young
Who Am I Conserving for?
This is Emmanuel — I haven’t been able to do much blogging recently due to field work away from the station. But I wanted to share some thoughts and see what you think. I have recently been watching some DVDs of a popular series called “Gossip Girl” (no obvious relation to Conservation … but I’ll
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