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Park Guides

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: What Happens on the Day

From the 7:30am briefing to your hour with the family: a step-by-step guide to gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga.

24 September 2026 · 7 min read

Experiences

Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale: A Full Day with the Chimps

Leave the one-hour visit behind and spend a day with researchers and a chimp community. Costs, what to expect, and 2027 prices.

24 September 2026 · 5 min read

Park Guides

Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda: Four Forests Compared

Kibale is the famous one, but it isn’t the only option. How Kibale, Budongo, Kyambura Gorge and Kalinzu compare.

24 September 2026 · 6 min read

News

Golden Cat Tracking: Uganda’s Newest Wildlife Experience

The Uganda Wildlife Authority is adding African golden cat tracking in Kibale from 2027. Here’s what we know so far.

24 September 2026 · 4 min read

Day Trips

Visiting CTC Conservation Center near Mpigi: An Honest Guide

A privately run wildlife centre an hour from Kampala, with lemurs, zebras and more. What to expect, what it costs, and what to consider.

24 September 2026 · 5 min read

Itineraries

Golden Monkeys, Gorillas & Chimps: Three Routes

The three great primate encounters of the Albertine Rift in one trip: an all-Uganda loop, an all-Rwanda loop, and a cross-border route.

24 September 2026 · 6 min read

Trip Planning

Gorilla Permit Prices 2026–2027: Uganda, Rwanda & DR Congo

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

Trip Planning

Uganda or Rwanda for Gorilla Trekking? An Honest Comparison

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

Park Guides

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale: What to Expect

Permit prices, how the day works, what to wear, and how to pair chimps with gorillas in one trip.

9 September 2026 · 5 min read

Trip Planning

The Best Time of Year for Gorilla Trekking

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

14 July 2026 · 7 min read

Sustainability

Five Questions to Ask Any Safari Operator

What community-fund contributions and park-fee transparency actually look like in practice.

2 June 2026 · 5 min read

Packing

What to Pack for an East Africa Safari

A realistic packing list for gorilla trekking, game drives, and everything between.

19 May 2026 · 6 min read