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October 22, 2025 • 0 Comment

Gorilla Trekking Uganda: Should You Fly or Drive to Bwindi?

If you are planning a short gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, one of the first decisions to make is whether to fly or drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — the home of Uganda’s famous mountain gorillas. Both travel options […]

October 19, 2025 • 0 Comment

What are the gorilla trekking rules?

If you are planning a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, there are likely many questions you may have around the dos and don’ts when encountering them in their natural habitat. Mountain Gorillas are some of the most protected animals in […]

October 8, 2025 • 0 Comment

Uganda Safari & Gorilla Trekking Packing List

Uganda safari & gorilla Tours: What to pack and wear Planning a safari or gorilla trekking trip to Uganda is an unforgettable experience. Between exploring the wide-open savannas of Queen Elizabeth National Park, tracking chimps in Kibale Forest, and standing […]

October 7, 2025 • 0 Comment

Jungle Rafting on the Birira River – Uganda’s Hidden Adventure Near Bwindi

At Choose Uganda Safaris, we are always searching for new, exciting, and truly Ugandan experiences to offer our guests. Uganda is blessed with countless natural wonders — from gorillas to crater lakes, from volcanic peaks to untamed rivers. One of the […]

August 5, 2025 • 0 Comment

Guide To Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – or just Bwindi to make things shorter – is a thick rainforest high in the mountains of southwestern Uganda. This ancient, UNESCO World Heritage-listed jungle is one of the best places in the world to […]

Explore a 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda from Kigali—scenic drives, crater lakes & close encounters with wild mountain gorillas

July 26, 2025 • 0 Comment

Bwindi’s Gorilla Families & Sectors Explained

Deep in the green Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the most captivating treasures in Uganda and a paradise for adventurous nature lovers, you will find several naturalized families of mountain gorillas. These incredible Great Apes, among the most endangered species […]

Choose Uganda Safaris Gorilla Trekking In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (1)

July 26, 2025 • 0 Comment

Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest

Mountain gorilla trekking is one of Africa’s most unforgettable adventures, available only in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. But Uganda offers something truly unique: the Gorilla Habituation Experience—the only one of its kind in the world. Instead of the standard one-hour […]

July 25, 2025 • 0 Comment

13 Best-Value Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is Uganda’s top spot for gorilla trekking, with over 25 gorilla families available for visitors. In fact, Bwindi offers more trekking permits than all other gorilla destinations in Africa combined. Because of its popularity, there are plenty of […]

July 18, 2025 • 0 Comment

How To Book Gorilla Trekking Permits In Uganda?

Mountain gorillas are the largest primates in the world, weighing up to 200 kg (441 lbs). They are also among the most endangered animals on the planet, with only about 1,060 left in the wild as of 2025. Uganda is home […]

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July 18, 2025 • 0 Comment

Gorilla Trekking Photography Tips & Tricks

A Guide to Gorilla Photo Safaris In Uganda Imagine standing just a few steps away from a wild mountain gorilla in the green forests of Uganda— it is an experience you will never forget. Nature lovers and photographers really enjoy […]