Uganda Safaris
Reduced Rates for Gorilla Tracking Permits
Great news from Uganda as the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) have announced that discounted gorilla permits will be available from December 1, 2020 through March, 31 2021! The discounted rate applies to newly booked permits only and cannot be applied to rescheduled/postponed or previously purchased permits. Travel dates must be within the same date range…
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Coronavirus & Mountain Gorillas
As the novel coronavirus rapidly spreads across the globe another threatened species is at risk: the highly endangered mountain gorilla. Found in tiny pockets of rain forest in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo the mountain gorilla population has slowly rebounded as a result of increased tourism and strict protection. However this may all change. Tourism has…
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Mountain Gorilla Population is Rising
Good news for the mountain gorillas! A recently published survey of the mountain gorilla population in the Virunga Massif has found the numbers of these endangered gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) is on the rise. The study was conducted in the Mikeno Sector of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Volcanoes National Park in…
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Deo’s Elephant Trench
Uganda Elephant Conservation – Living on the border of an African national park can be a dangerous and frustrating experience. Predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas often leave the protection of the park and can kill cattle, livestock, and even people. Elephants, baboons, and bush pigs search the surrounding farms for easily available crops and…
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Buhoma Lodge, Uganda
Buhoma Lodge in Uganda is the ideal base for mountain gorilla tracking and a spectacular place to spend a few days on a Uganda safari. Located in the far south-western corner of Uganda, Buhoma is a top-quality lodge and one of only two lodges inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the endangered mountain…
Read More The End of Low Season Gorilla Permits?
UPDATE (Aug 17, 2019): The Uganda Wildlife Authority has announced an increase in the price of gorilla permits that will now cost a flat fee of $700 in both low and high seasons for all visitors effective starting July 2020. Chimp trekking in Kabale is now $200. Rates for other primate trekking activities have increased…
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How to Choose the Right African Safari Adventure
African Safari Adventure Packages are our specialty and we can arrange a wide range of safari styles and destinations throughout Africa. The continent offers a bewildering variety of safari styles, activities, and accommodation. Trying to choose among all these safari adventures and accommodation styles can seem daunting. Read on for a quick list of pros-…
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Chimp Trekking in Uganda
On our recent chimp trekking experience in Kibale National Park, Uganda, we spent an afternoon walking the paths of the forest with our guides and trackers. The forest was thick with vegetation and bird song. The chimps were moving fast but we finally caught up with a small group feeding in a large fig tree. …
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