2 March 2026
UWA’s 26 February 2026 update introduced low-season permit rates for April, May and November slashing Gorilla tracking to $600 and Chimp tracking to $200. Here's our take on the new development.
10 November 2025
Find out the best time to go on safari across Africa. Learn how weather, wildlife, and seasons shape your adventure in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. Find the perfect time for your dream safari.
5 November 2025
From Victoria Falls to Bwindi, explore Africa’s 12 most beautiful places—with best-time insights, travel routes, and practical planning advice to turn inspiration into your own safari.
12 September 2025
Discover how eco-luxury safaris in Uganda combine gorilla trekking, sustainable lodges, and community impact to deliver comfort with purpose while protecting forests and empowering people.
11 September 2025
Compare gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Nyungwe—costs, terrain, behavior, and conservation insights to guide your primate adventure choice.
11 September 2025
Plan your Uganda gorilla trek with confidence. Month-by-month guide covers seasons, permits, budgets, and Nkuringo insights to help you choose the best time.
2 September 2025
Get ready for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda with this expert guide. Learn about fitness, packing, permits, safety, and tips from Nkuringo Safaris.
31 March 2025
Think the Great Migration is Africa's only showstopper? Think again. These seven hidden wildlife spectacles will change how you see the continent.
27 February 2025
Gorilla trekking is a vital eco-adventure that benefits conservation efforts by funding protective measures and raising awareness about endangered mountain gorillas. Read on to understand how this unique wildlife experience has saved gorillas and their home!
19 February 2025
This article is your passport to Africa’s most underrated eco-adventure destinations—places where nature thrives, conservation flourishes, and communities benefit from responsible tourism.
7 February 2025
With the growing popularity of tourism in this East African gem, it's more important than ever to travel responsibly. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and insights to embark on a sustainable and enriching journey through Uganda.
22 January 2025
Solo travel is booming, with 84% of global solo travelers being women. Uganda and Rwanda offer safety, rich culture, and unique adventures like gorilla trekking. Learn essential tips, transport advice, and how to connect with local communities.
9 July 2024
Did you know Uganda is home to the mighty Murchison Falls and half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas? Explore these and other amazing facts about the Pearl of Africa in this comprehensive guide for travelers.
21 June 2024
Discover Africa's top 10 highest mountain peaks, from the iconic Kilimanjaro to the lesser-known gems of the Rwenzori Mountains. This comprehensive guide details trekking routes, challenges, and unique wildlife encounters, providing essential information for your next African hiking adventure.
24 August 2023
For bird enthusiasts, Rwanda is a true paradise boasting an impressive 703 bird species, including 29 Albertine Rift Endemics, spread across diverse habitats. It's a dream come true for anyone passionate about birdwatching, with some of the best montane birding experiences in all of Africa.
18 August 2023
Discover the remarkable Kwita Izina Ceremony, a renowned gorilla naming festival held in Rwanda every September, celebrating the conservation of endangered mountain gorillas and the local communities' commitment.
16 August 2023
The Congo Nile Trail is a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers eager to discover Rwanda's diverse landscapes, cultures, and wildlife. The trail derives its name from the watershed that separates the Congo and Nile rivers. Let's explore this hiking destination.
16 August 2023
To truly experience its wonders, there's no better way than venturing on foot along the hiking routes of Rwanda. Immerse yourself in the local culture and traverse the magnificent mountainous landscapes by choosing from our top hiking trails in Rwanda.
15 August 2023
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda offers an unparalleled experience, and photographing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is a captivating and rewarding art form. However, due to their unpredictable behavior in a natural setting, photographing gorillas effectively requires patience, practice, and skill. Here are 9 tips for great gorilla photography.
12 August 2023
If your journey involves encountering the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, consider one of these prestigious lodges in Rwanda as your hub, starting your luxury adventure in Kigali.
12 December 2022
The silverbacks are male gorillas that develop a silver coat on their backs as they age (at about 15 years old). Mountain gorillas live in patriarchal groups, and the silverback heads the family, with several females (usually related) and young ones. The great apes' social lives can be related to basic human families. Here's our list of 10 other facts about silverback mountain gorillas that you will find fascinating.
7 October 2021
The best place to see chimpanzee troops in their natural setting is Kibale Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda. Other places that can give a great experience watching wild chimps include Mahale Mountains and Gombe Stream in Tanzania, and Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda. Find out more in this post.
23 February 2021
During the 1970-80 decade, the history of mountain gorillas mainly was about controlling poaching and counting the number of gorillas. In 1973 the first gorilla trekking experience was introduced.
12 June 2020
Explore the best fun activities to do in Uganda, including gorilla trekking, whitewater rafting on the Nile, hot air balloon safaris, sport fishing, and more. Discover thrilling adventures and serene escapes across Uganda’s diverse landscapes.
10 June 2020
Uganda has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. It experiences two rainy seasons and two dry seasons, with the driest months being June-August and December-February. Here we take a look at all weather seasons in Uganda to help you plan your gorilla tour or wildlife adventure with the right information.
9 June 2020
Uganda is regarded as a hotspot for biodiversity, boasting some 345 species of mammal and 1020 species of bird (around half of the total number found in Africa), 142 species of reptile, 86 species of amphibian, 501 species of fish, 1,242 species of butterfly, and 4,500 species of vascular plants. 20 primate species, including more than half of the world's endangered population of mountain gorillas. Want to know more about the wild animals in Uganda? Read on ...
5 June 2020
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, has a biodiverse flora and fauna and is known for its splendor, natural wonders, and amazing people. Uganda has a wealth of unexploited natural resources and showcases a varied collection of habitats, landscapes and vegetation from open wooded savannah forest and acacia woodlands, tropical forest, riparian forests, montane forests, rocky outcrops, grasslands, marshes, sweeping valleys, craggy hills, bush thickets, and extensive wetlands.
20 July 2018
Uganda, located in East Africa, is known for its diverse landscapes, including the source of the Nile River and the second largest freshwater body, Lake Victoria, and is characterized by a rich cultural mosaic, wildlife diversity, and a history marked by both challenges and resilience.