Tucked into the steep, mist-covered hills of southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the last great strongholds of the mountain gorilla. Home to roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers what many consider the single most profound…
Planning a gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is one of the most rewarding trips you can put together in East Africa, but it does take some deliberate steps, since permits are limited and demand is high. Here's how the process actually works, from securing your permit to building…
Gorilla trekking in East Africa comes down to two very different ways of experiencing the same encounter: a fully private safari built around you, or a scheduled group departure that shares the experience — and the cost — with other travellers. Here's how they compare, and which itineraries…
The Early Start The day begins before dawn, usually around 4:00 or 4:30 AM, because Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi is roughly a three-hour drive northwest of Kigali, and everyone doing a same-day trip needs to be there by 7:00 AM for briefing and permit checks. A…
