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Trip Planning

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali: Borders, Visas & Itinerary

Fly into Kigali and trek gorillas in Uganda at Uganda’s permit price. Border crossings, drive times, visas and a simple three-day plan.

25 September 2026 · 6 min read

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Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino: where to find each one, including Uganda’s 2026 rhino return to Kidepo.

24 September 2026 · 6 min read

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Two names, one experience. What each term means, how it differs from gorilla habituation, and which one to book.

24 September 2026 · 4 min read

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What a gorilla permit costs in each country right now, what changes in January 2027, and how to get the best value.

23 September 2026 · 6 min read

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Same gorillas, very different trips. How the two countries compare on cost, travel time, trekking and what else you can see.

16 September 2026 · 6 min read

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A season-by-season look at trail conditions, crowd levels, and permit availability in Bwindi.

14 July 2026 · 7 min read

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