Forest Adventures
Stories about forest adventures into the tropical woods of East Africa, where primates roam free, and travel guides to explore wildlife and connect with the natural wonders of southwestern Uganda.
March 18, 2023
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an oasis of protected thick, steamy forest blanketing southwestern Uganda's rugged landscape in the shadows of the Virunga Mountains. The 32,000 ha (331 sq km) jungle is as magnificent as it sounds, protecting some of Africa's rarest plant and animal species and more than 500 endangered mountain gorillas, the biggest attraction for visitors to the Park.
March 14, 2023
After taking care of the tracking permit ($700 for Uganda & $1500 for Rwanda), the average cost of a gorilla trekking tour is about $560 per person per day, including transport, meals, and accommodation in a mid-range lodge. The gorilla permit, a ticket that allows you a guided entry into the gorilla park, takes the largest share of the trip budget.
March 11, 2023
If you want to be one of the few fortunate adventurers to see mountain gorillas in the misty rainforest of Africa, you can book a gorilla trekking tour independently or through a tour operator who will handle your accommodation, meals, transport, and all local logistics. Many chose the latter to avoid dealing with foreign logistic nightmares.
March 10, 2023
Traveling to Africa to see primates, especially gorillas and chimpanzees, has recently become a hot item for wildlife and rainforest adventure nerds. Here's all to know about booking a tour vacation for trekking gorillas & chimps in tropical woods of Uganda & Rwanda.
