If you have been eagerly awaiting news of discounted Gorilla Trekking Permits in Uganda this November, I am the bearer of bad news. The popular Discounted Gorilla Permit Program is no more, and you will have to pay the full $600 USD per person per day to go in search of the world’s last remaining…
Category: Mountain Gorillas
Uncover the Highlights of Uganda on a Small Group Tour
When the Rwanda Development Board announced it was to double the prices of its Gorilla Trekking Permits as part of a ‘high-end tourism strategy’ in 2017, tourism in neighbouring Uganda exploded. The Pearl of Africa, as it was named by our very own Winston Churchill, offers an abundance of attractions for international visitors, and if…
Gorilla Tracking Uganda: A Fabulous 4-Day Tour in the Pearl of Africa
If you love the idea of trekking the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, in search for the magnificent mountain gorillas that reside there, this fabulous 4-Day Itinerary could be the perfect trip for you. Short enough to add-on to any other African travel itinerary, such as a Kilimanjaro Expedition, a Safari in the Serengeti,…
Gorilla Trekking Uganda: Now Significantly Cheaper than Rwanda with Fixed Permit Prices for the next 12 Months
When the Rwanda Development Board announced in May this year that it was to double its fees for Gorilla Trekking Permits in the country, many travellers feared that, with permits now costing $1,500 per person per day, they would never be able to visit the last remaining wild Mountain Gorillas in the world… Gorilla Trekking…
Price of Gorilla Trekking Permits in Rwanda Double Overnight
As part of its high-end tourism strategy, the Rwanda Development Board today announced that it would be increasing the cost of Gorilla Trekking Permits from $750 USD to $1500 USD per person per day with immediate effect. The news comes just weeks after luxury resort chain One&Only announced that it would be opening two new…
Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda Get a Glamorous Makeover thanks to One&Only Nature Resorts
If you love the idea of taking a Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda’s Virunga National Park, but cannot bear the thought of leaving behind the comfort of your favourite One&Only Beach Resort, you will be pleased to know that the world’s most luxurious resort brand is moving into Rwanda, and it’s bringing along two exquisite…
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park: There’s More to Uganda than Gorillas!
Described by Winston Churchill as the “Pearl of Africa”, Uganda is a country that is slowly but surely emerging from its turbulent past to become one of the most popular holiday destinations on the African continent. Image Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority Home of the Rwenzori Mountain Range, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Murchison Falls, Lake Victoria,…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Mountains, Gorillas and the Beautiful Landscapes of Uganda
There are many reasons to visit Uganda, and if you love nothing more than hiking in the great outdoors, getting up close and personal with endangered wildlife, and sailing along some of the most beautiful rivers in the world, the Pearl of Africa should be right up there on top of your 2017 travel Bucket List!…
Discounted Gorilla Trekking Permits and New Reduced Visa Fees Make Uganda the Perfect Destination for your Winter Break!
It’s not often that costs are cut in favour of international travellers, but today it was announced that the cost of Ugandan Entry Visas will be reduced to just $50 per person with immediate effect! Fabulous news for those who are planning on visiting the Pearl of Africa on a Gorilla Trekking Safari or Rwenzori…
It’s Twins! Great News for Uganda as Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Are Born
There is nothing like a bit of good news to brighten up a wet, cold and miserable winter’s day, and if you dream of going Gorilla Trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, you will be pleased to know that the dwindling mountain gorilla population has just grown with the birth of extremely rare twins! Image: ©Samedi…
Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda 