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Guide to gorilla trekking permits: Price & More
Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo are the only places in the world where you can see mountain gorillas. These incredible animals are the largest primates, weighing as much as 200kg (441lbs), and they’re also one of the most endangered species, with only about 1,060 left in the wild as of 2025. Going on a gorilla trek is one of Africa’s…
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site. Its name, meaning “a place full of darkness,” comes from its thick, dense forest. Though it’s a relatively small park, covering just 321 km², it is home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas living in the wild. These gorillas are seriously endangered due…
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Entebbe
Entebbe is in central Uganda, about 44 km southwest of Uganda’s capital, stunningly situated on the shores of Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest lake). This small city serves as a gateway for visitors arriving to explore the country’s amazing attractions, with the main international airport located here. The question often arises: Should you stay in Entebbe or Kampala? For those seeking…
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Kidepo National Park
Kidepo National Park in Uganda is one of the most remote wildlife parks in East Africa. It is also one of the most beautiful. It’s located in the far northeast of the country, bordering South Sudan and northwest Kenya, and is more than 10 hours’ drive from Kampala (or accessible by plane).
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Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda’s smallest savannah park and it is conveniently located and easy to access. For example, it’s only about a 3-hour drive from Kampala, and if you’re coming from the southwest (where the mountain gorillas are), you can reach the park in half a day. Lake Mburo National Park often serves as a peaceful end to…
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Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is located in western Uganda’s vibrant heartland, approximately 320km from Kampala. It is one of Africa most beautiful and accessible tropical rainforests. The park covers almost 800km2 and is home to 13 different primates. Almost nowhere in Africa do so many different primates live in one forest. However, what makes Kibale truly special is its chimpanzees.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited destination for those seeking a traditional savannah safari experience. The national park supports an extraordinary variety of animal, including nearly 100 mammal species and 600 types of birds. Elephants roam the savannah, lions climb trees, and hippos crowd the waterways. You can also spot chimpanzees and monkeys, along with leopards, hyenas, warthogs…
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Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls, named in the 19th century by a British explorer after Sir Roderick Murchison, a geologist who, incidentally, believed Africa to be a geologically boring continent, marks the Nile’s entry to the Great Rift Valley. Here, the river, roughly 50m wide, is squeezed through a narrow gorge just 7m wide, creating a powerful 43m drop in a misty, thunderous…
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the southwestern corner of Uganda, on the forested slopes of the ancient Virunga Volcanoes. Though small, covering just 34 km², the park is full of natural wonders. With Congo’s Virunga National Park to the west and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to the north, Mgahinga completes the trifecta of parks protecting the Greater…
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Which is better for gorilla trekking, Uganda or Rwanda?
Encountering a 200-kilogram silverback gorilla up close can be a hair-rising experience, especially if you have only ever seen large wild animals from the safety of a car. Uganda and Rwanda are the best destinations for gorilla trekking in Africa. This guide will compare these two countries based on key factors such as costs, trekking difficulty…
