The canopy walk is one of the must-do travel activities in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Yes, over 90% of travelers on Rwanda primate safaris to Nyungwe Forest National Park choose to add canopy walk as a complement to chimpanzee trekking and waterfall hiking among other activities in Nyungwe Forest National park. The canopy walk was […]
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UWA Suspends Gorilla Safaris To Prevent Covid19
Uganda Wildlife Authority has temporarily suspended gorilla trekking, research, and all other related tourism activities in Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The initiative is to prevent the spread of the deadly Corona Virus (Covid 19), which poses high risks to the endangered mountain gorillas. This came few days after the neighboring Volcanoes National […]
Continue readingRwanda & Uganda CoronaVirus Travel Advisory
The spread of Coronavirus has shaken most economies including tourism industry. Travels across the globe especially to and from countries mainly China and Italy have been canceled and postponed. The epidemic has greatly affected tours and travel industry in Uganda and Rwanda. Apparently, most trips to trek gorillas in Volcanoes Park and Bwindi Impenetrable park […]
Continue readingKahungye Gorilla Family
Inhabited in the Kahungye hills of the Rushaga sector, Kahungye gorilla family is an interesting gorilla family you ought to visit on your Uganda gorilla tours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The gorilla family was named after “Kahungye hills) where it was first sighted and lives apparently. Kahungye gorilla group was first sighted in […]
Continue readingGorilla Permit Information in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo
A gorilla permit is a common word in gorilla safari bookings and trips. Actually a gorilla permit is a base of all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. It determines whether a gorilla tour will be successful or not. Travelers booking gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo are asked to first confirm […]
Continue readingRwanda’s Top Five wonders
Most people from all over the world have known Rwanda majorly for mountain gorilla safaris in Volcanoes National Park. YES, Rwanda is one of few places to see mountain gorillas in the world and gorilla trekking attracts the highest number of travelers from all over the world. However, Rwanda safaris are such more than gorilla […]
Continue readingWhy One Hour For Gorilla Trekking?
Despite the many hours spent before meeting gorillas, travelers visiting to see mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are allowed to strictly spend an hour with the gorillas. Many people especially potential travelers have always wondered why the responsible government would only allow travelers to only spend an hour with […]
Continue readingTips for Hiking/Mountaineering Safaris in Africa
Are you getting ready for the mountaineering/hiking adventure? Are you set to hike to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Rwenzori or any volcanoes in Africa? Do you really feel ready for this strenuous adventure? No Worries, Gorilla Trek Africa has got you covered. Yes, you ought to take part in this adventure and your […]
Continue readingUganda’s Wild Animals Get Ambulance
After many years of waiting, Uganda Wildlife Education center received a new ambulance to ease the treatment and rescue of animals in poor health state. Uganda wild animals have often fallen victims of accidents due to over speeding in the national parks, others have been hurt by snares set by poachers while others hurt and […]
Continue readingHiking Mount Rwenzori – Tips & Guide
Trekking to the summit of the mystical Mount Rwenzori is one of the adventurous travel experiences you should not miss on your Uganda safaris. Standing at 5,100 meters above the sea level, Mount Rwenzori ranks as the third highest mountain in Africa after Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro. Reaching the snow capped Margherita (highest peak […]
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