Discounted gorilla and chimpanzee permits in Uganda

Discounted Travel Offers in Uganda

Grab the chance to explore Uganda the Pearl of Africa at discounted rates! Uganda Wildlife Authority is still offering discounted travel offers valid till 31st March 2021. These offers started in December 2020 running to end of March 2021 with a sole a purpose of recovering from the negative impacts of covid19, which greatly affected […]

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Threats to gorilla trekking

How Dian Fossey Transformed Mountain gorilla Tourism

Mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, D.R Congo and Uganda are thriving in the wild with their population steadily growing each year but this success is largely owed to the brave contribution of American primatologist Dian Fossey. After more than 3 decades of her demise, Fossey’s legacy lives on at Karisoke Research Center […]

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Threats to gorilla trekking

Covid19, a new threat to Mountain Gorillas

Covid19 is a great thereat to the survival of mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. YES, whereas gorilla national parks are open for local and international travelers, responsible conservation bodies and gorilla doctors are worried about the transmission of the deadly virus from people to the endangered mountain gorillas. Despite […]

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RDB to Pattern with Rwanda Basketball Federation

RDB to Pattern with Rwanda Basketball Federation

Rwanda Development Board has confirmed partnership with Rwanda basketball Federation in the 2019/20 BK Basketball National League champions in Men’s category. In this deal, Rwanda Development Board looks up to promote sports tourism in the land of a thousand hills diversifying tourism products in the country. RDB will then promote her “Visit Rwanda” brand that […]

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Standard Operating Procedures for Primate Trekking in Africa

Are you getting ready for your primate trekking experiences? Planning to trek gorillas, chimpanzees or golden monkeys in Africa? Basic knowledge of the standard Operating Procedures is essential for everyone visiting primates in Africa. YES, even after opening gorilla and chimpanzee parks for tourist, conservation bodies have put strict corona virus measures to ensure safety […]

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Arsenal players name Rwanda baby gorillas in virtual ceremony

Three arsenal players have taken part in this year’s gorilla naming ceremony locally known as “Kwita Izina” which literally means giving a name. The three players included club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, goalkeeper Bernd Leno and defender Hector Bellerin. Unlike the previous gorilla naming ceremonies that have been taking place in Rwanda at the country’s gorilla […]

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Uganda Reopens Entebbe Airport to Tourists

Gorilla Trek Africa excitedly shares the good news of reopening of Entebbe international airport. YES, after six months of closure, Entebbe international airport and all land borders to Uganda have finally been re opened for international tourists. His Excellency the president of Uganda announced the news of reopening Uganda for international travels on 20th September […]

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getting to Mgahinga gorilla park

Getting to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Are you wondering how you can easily get to and around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park? Not sure of the easiest route to this hidden gem? No worries, Gorilla Trek Africa has got you covered. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park located in southwestern Uganda is undeniably one of Uganda’s mots visited National Parks, a hidden gem that […]

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