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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…
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How difficult is gorilla trekking?
In this blog about gorilla trekking, we address one of the most common questions: “How difficult is gorilla trekking?” Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda offer a unique mix of adventure, nature connection, and personal growth, appealing to both the young and the young at heart.
