Mountain Gorilla Blog

Gorilla Trekking and Photography

Mountain gorilla photography presents unique technical and environmental demands that differ substantially from typical wildlife photography. The rainforest canopy, close proximity to subjects, and strict

The Biggest Gorilla Ever

Titus, weighing 267 kg (589 lbs) and standing 1.95 meters tall, holds the record as the biggest wild gorilla ever documented, despite mountain gorillas being

Mount Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Mount Mgahinga National Park hosts the Nyakagezi gorilla family, the only fully habituated group available for trekking in this 33.7 square kilometer park Gorilla trekking

Buhoma Gorilla Trekking

• Buhoma Sector Bwindi pioneered mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, opening its first habituated gorilla family in 1993• The sector accommodates 32 visitors daily across

Ruhija Gorilla Trekking

Ruhija Sector Bwindi is home to four habituated gorilla families available for tracking year-round The sector offers the highest altitude gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi

Rushaga Gorilla Trekking

• Rushaga Sector Bwindi hosts over 200 mountain gorillas across 8 habituated families, offering the highest gorilla sighting success rates in Uganda at nearly 100%

Nkuringo Gorilla Trekking

Nkuringo Sector Bwindi offers the most physically demanding gorilla trekking in Uganda with steep, mountainous terrain requiring excellent fitness levels Home to four habituated gorilla

Golden Monkey Trekking in Uganda 2026

Golden monkeys are found only in the Virunga Mountains, with Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park hosting the most accessible population  Golden Monkey Trekking Permit Cost

Cost to Hike Kilimanjaro 2026

• The average Cost to Hike Kilimanjaro in 2026 ranges from $1,200 to $5,900 per person depending on route, duration, and operator quality • Budget-friendly

mandrill safari

Mandrills Tour in Gabon

Lope National Park hosts the world’s largest mandrill populations, with documented groups exceeding 800 individuals Tours require significant physical fitness with minimum 5km daily hikes

Angola Gorilla Tours

Angola offers unique gorilla tracking opportunities in the Maiombe Forest and other protected areas Tours typically last 3-7 days and include permits, guides, and accommodation

bonobos

Bonobos Tour in Dr Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the only place on Earth where travelers can observe wild bonobos in their natural habitat Peak season for bonobo

Primates Of Madagascar

• Madagascar houses 112 endemic lemur species across 15 genera, representing 21% of all primate genera and 36% of all primate families globally • 95%

Gorilla Trekking on Your Honeymoon

Gorilla trekking for honeymoon holidays takes place in three countries: Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, and DRC’s Virunga National Park The

Gorilla Trekking Gaiters

Gorilla trekking gaiters provide critical protection against safari ants, thorny vegetation, mud, and debris in mountain gorilla habitats across Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of

Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

The main things to do in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda include gorilla trekking in Rwanda, a highlight of Rwanda safaris, where visitors can observe mountain

Best Safari Companies in Tanzania

The Best 25 Tanzania Safari Companies 2026 include top-rated operators like Insight Safari Holidays, Tanganyika Expeditions, and Nomad Tanzania, known for offering exceptional wildlife experiences

Car Hire and Gorilla Trekking

How do you arrange a car hire for gorilla trekking? Arranging a car hire for gorilla trekking is an important step to make your trip

night-landcruiser-scaled

Self Drive Safaris in Africa

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SELF DRIVE SAFARIS IN AFRICA A self-drive safari in Africa is one of the most exciting and adventurous ways to experience the

Best 10 Kenya Safari Companies 2025

Find the top rated safari companies in Kenya,their strengths, reviews and the specialised safari packages that they offer.   1. Lets Venture Africa Safaris– The

African Safari Costs

African Safari Cost, Prices For Both Luxury and Budget Tours The Average cost of an African safari is $ 200 per person per day. The

African Hunting Safari Cost

Cost of an African hunting Safari Although hunting safaris may be looked at as illegal by some people, there are a number of African countries

Kruger National Park Safari Cost

Cost of a safari in Kruger National Park Holidaymakers visiting South Africa’s Kruger National Park have three (3) major ways of taking a safari here

Rwanda gorilla trekking

Types of Gorillas

Across the world there are two species of Gorillas and these are the Western gorillas and the Eastern gorillas as highlighted below. Before we jump

Uganda Fishing Trips

Uganda Fishing Fishing in Uganda is done on an extensive scale and it’s done both for economical and spot fishing. Fishing in Uganda is done

Best Time To Visit Namibia

Best Time To visit Namibia Namibia is located in the southern part of Africa. Half of Namibia is covered with the Namib Desert and this

Uganda People And Culture

Uganda is a country that is rich in culture and has a very strong heritage. Uganda as a country has different kingdoms and chiefdoms and

The Batwa People

A marginalized group of people living just outside the Bwindi forest and trails is a sight that everyone should witness on their own. The Batwa

ankole cattle uganda

Ankole Cattle

If you ever want to meet the cattle kings Uganda most specifically the western part of the country is the best place to visit. The

Agro Tourism in Uganda

Uganda is known for many things and as the nickname of food basket suggests, it has joined other countries and ventured into agro tourism. Many

Best Time To Visit Botswana

Botswana is one of Africa’s best safari destination because it offers first time experiences for everyone who visits the country. Botswana is know to be

East Africa Tourist Visa

Traveling to East Africa before was a bit hectic especially if you wanted to visit the whole region but it has been made possible in

The Virunga Mountains

The Virunga Mountains cover three regions which include the south Western part of Uganda which covers the Mgahinga National park, the Eastern part of the

Uganda Martyrs 2025

People have been making pilgrimage to Namugongo for the Uganda Martyrs day which is celebrated every year on 3rd June, trekking long distances from the

Safe Countries To Visit in Africa

Safe countries to visit in Africa Africa is a wonderful continent gifted by nature in all the different countries that are found in it. Africa

murchison falls safari

Best Water Falls in Uganda

Waterfalls in Uganda Water Falls are a mass of water that drops off a cliff rapidly. All water Falls are a beauty to see but

African Safari Insurance

Travel Insurance for safari What to consider while choosing Travel Insurance your African safari When you choose to travel to Africa for a safari, truth

Tanzania Safari Cost

3 Day Tanzania Safaris Cost from $ 350 View Agent Offers 4 Days Tanzania Cost from $ 459 View Agent Offers 5 Days Tanzania Cost

Kenya Family Safari

Kenya has over the years been a great choice family safari holidays. Most Parents have opted for Kenya because of its safety, natural landscapes, rewarding

kenya safari

3 Day Kenya Safari

3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari The 3 Days Kenya wildlife safari begins and ends in Nairobi. It will take you to the Masaai-Mara National Reserve

Uganda Car Hire

When visiting any place in Uganda either business and or pleasure, there are various means of transport but renting a car is one of the

Zimbabwe Safari

ZIMBABWE SAFARI. ZIMBABWE. Guide to Zimbabwe safaris, attractions, things to do, where to stay and trusted tour operators. Zimbabwe is found South of Africa; it