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GORILLA TREKKING RULES

Gorilla trekking rules, Mountain gorillas are unique wildlife species with 98% of their DNA same to that of humans making them to be susceptible to human infectious diseases. To reduce the risk tourist visit might have on them while on gorilla safari, a set of gorilla trekking rules and regulations have been stipulated and they...
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TREK MOUNTAIN GORILLAS?

Who is eligible to trek mountain gorillas, Trekking mountain gorillas is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity and majority of tourists to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo visit for the same reason. However much you wish to trek these beautiful giant apes, there are some strict measures that are put in place to ensure...
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INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN AND ROUND LAKE BUNYONYI

Interesting things to do around Bunyonyi, Are you looking for a tranquil and relaxing place to unwind after an adventurous gorilla trek in Uganda? Lake Bunyonyi is the perfect place. This Lake, literally translated as a “Lake of numerous small birds” is situated within the south-west of Uganda between the districts of Kabale and Kisoro....
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ACQUIRING A RWANDAN VISA

Acquiring a Rwandan Visa, Do I need a Rwandan visa before visiting the land of a thousand hills? Yes you do. Is it free or charged? Yes and no, depending on your country of origin because visitors from some countries have to pay for their visas while others don’t necessarily have to pay for a...
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ADRENALINE-PACKED ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY IN JINJA

Adrenaline-packed tourist activities to enjoy in Jinja,  Looking to combine adventure with your wildlife or primate safari in Uganda, Look no further than Jinja, the Adrenaline City located within Eastern Uganda. Whether it’s the intense Bungee jumping, tackling ferocious white water rapids, biking across hills, a relaxing boat cruise, Quad biking across the countryside or...
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GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA Vs. RWANDA

Gorilla Uganda Vs Rwanda, Trekking the endangered Mountain gorilla in their natural habitats has been widely seen as the ultimate bucket list wildlife encounter in Africa. There are about 1064 mountain gorillas within the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda-Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga...
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HOW DIFFICULT IS MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA AND RWANDA

Difficulty of trekking in Uganda and Rwanda,  Mountain gorilla trekking is a magical and eye-opening activity, only undertaken within the montane rainforests of East and Central Africa. It is always a dream come true for every traveler but most tourists are not warned /or informed in advance about how difficult mountain gorilla trekking is. Mountain...
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ABOUT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

about mountain gorillas, Need to know some of the unusual facts about them? Mountain gorillas are some of the unique creatures on earth and an encounter with them in the wild is by far a lifetime experience. They are among the 4 sub-species of gorillas in Africa and the others include Cross River gorillas, Eastern...
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BEST TIME FOR GORILLA TREKKING

BEST TIME FOR GORILLA TREKKING: The best time for mountain Gorilla trekking, is all year round. This means there is no specific time to go track mountain gorillas however, the dry season is usually recommended considering the advantages it comes with. The dry months of the year are experienced starting from June, July, August, September, and December,...
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BIRDING IN UGANDA

Birding in Uganda, Birding is one of the most interesting activities that is offered to avid birders on Uganda safari. Uganda is a true birder’s haven, boasting of over 1080 bird species with accounting for about 50 percent of the bird species in Africa and 11 percent of the bird species in the world. Given...
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