Meeting a mountain gorilla face-to-face in the wild is an unforgettable experience. Every dollar spent and every mile traveled through Rwanda’s misty mountains is worth it. If this adventure is on your bucket list, start by learning about the costs so you can make it happen. Key Takeaways • Gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda cost […]
Do Gorillas Eat Meat?
In Africa’s rainforests, gorillas spend most of their day eating slowly and carefully, and they mostly eat plants. However, researchers have discovered that their diet sometimes includes rare and surprising foods. Looking into whether gorillas eat meat shows how adaptable they are and reminds us that nature does not always fit simple categories. To understand […]
Mount Elgon National Park
Many travelers miss Uganda’s second-highest mountain, which is part of what makes Mount Elgon such a hidden gem in East Africa. Found on the Uganda-Kenya border about 235 kilometers east of Kampala, this 1,279 square kilometer park is home to Africa’s oldest mountain. It’s truly one of the continent’s most overlooked wilderness spots. The mountain […]
Lake Mburo National Park
Only three hours from busy Kampala, you’ll find zebras grazing in what could be Uganda’s best-kept secret. Lake Mburo National Park is the country’s smallest savanna park, but it stands out for being easy to reach and full of charm. This 370-square-kilometer park sits in Uganda’s cattle corridor, protecting a unique ecosystem and giving visitors […]
Semuliki National Park
A few places on Earth have stayed the same for 25,000 years, and Semuliki National Park is one of them. While civilizations have come and gone, this ancient rainforest has barely changed since the last ice age. It offers a glimpse of what tropical Africa looked like when early humans first arrived. The forest extends […]
Kidepo Valley National Park
If you’ve ever dreamed of discovering Africa’s last great wilderness secret, Kidepo Valley National Park is it. Tucked away in Uganda’s far northeastern Karamoja region, this park is a magical place where adventure meets authenticity. Established in 1962, the 1,442-square-kilometer sanctuary lies between South Sudan and Kenya, giving visitors a true African safari experience without […]
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to walk among the clouds, the Rwenzori Mountains can give you that experience. Found in western Uganda on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers 996 square kilometers of stunning mountain wilderness. The park was established in 1991 and became […]
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
The 200-kilogram silverback looks at you from just ten feet away. His chest rises and falls as he strips bamboo leaves, calm and unbothered by your presence. Nearby, a playful infant tumbles through the undergrowth while its mother keeps a watchful eye. This isn’t something you see on a screen; you’re right there in Uganda’s […]
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
It’s amazing that a place just 33 square kilometers in size can hold three volcanoes, two primate species, and a rich human history. Set in the Virunga Mountains of southwestern Uganda, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a great example of conservation and cultural preservation. Although it is Uganda’s smallest national park at 33.7 square kilometers, […]









