August 2022

Tipping is one of the frequently asked questions by travelers intending to have a gorilla safari to Bwindi. Most travelers ask “is tipping allowed on a gorilla safari to Bwindi”. Well, the answer is yes, tipping is allowed on a gorilla safari to Bwindi although not obligatory. Tipping is allowed because it is one of the tokens of appreciation to those people that helped you during your safari in Bwindi. Tipping

Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp is one of the accommodation facilities in Bwindi gorilla park. The lodge is a mid-range accommodation facility located in the Buhoma sector which is found in the northern region of the park. Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp is located 14.5km from Kisoro town and 5 minutes’ walk from Buhoma headquarters. Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp comprises 20 spacious tents all set up with great views of Bwindi Forest. The

Park entrance fees for Bwindi gorilla park are fees charged to every traveler entering the national park for a safari. Before we go any further, travelers that visit Bwindi for gorilla trekking activities and have a gorilla permit don’t have to pay the park entrance fee. This is because the park entrance fee is included in the gorilla permit fee. For travelers entering Bwindi gorilla park for other activities except gorilla

Africa Adventure Vacations is the best local tour company to use when it comes to organizing winter break gorilla holidays to Bwindi. Every December to February most of the countries in the northern hemisphere experience winter and most of families can't stay in the cold so they decide to leave their country and go on holiday to other countries. Travelers that love to encounter mountain gorillas can decide to visit Bwindi

Summer gorilla safaris to Bwindi: Bwindi is one of the few national parks to have gorilla safaris at any time of the year. The national park which is located in the southwestern part of the country has 19 mountain gorilla families for trekking and 2 mountain gorilla families for habituation. Habituation safaris can be done Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors both located in the southern sector of the park and for

What to do if a mountain gorilla in Bwindi charges: Mountain gorillas are endangered species of primates that share 98% DNA with human beings. Mountain gorillas are wild animals even though they are close relatives to human beings. Mountain gorillas are said to be gentle and peaceful apes when you meet them in the jungle but this doesn’t guarantee a safe trek especially if you fail to keep the rules

Reasons why gorillas in Bwindi can charge: Mountain gorillas are found in four national parks in the whole world among which include Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. The national park is located in the southwestern part of the country comprising of thick tropical rainforest. Bwindi is home to the highest population of mountain gorillas with 19 fully habituated mountain gorillas and 2 semi-habituated mountain gorillas. Most travelers intending to encounter mountain

Kihihi airstrip is one of the airstrips located in the bwindi. The airstrip is usually used by travelers who don’t like to travel for long distances to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Travelers that fly to Kihihi airstrip are those avoiding the road transport journey that takes 9-10 hours from Kampala to Bwindi or 4-5 hours from Kigali to Bwindi. Kihihi airstrip is located on the northern side of Bwindi impenetrable

Preparation for a gorilla trip to Bwindi: This is the process of organizing oneself for a trip to be successful. Bwindi is one of the few places to meet mountain gorillas and it's located in the southwestern part of Uganda. The national park has the highest number of mountain gorillas living in the thick tropical forests of Buhoma region, Rushaga region, and Nkuringo region, Ruhija region. Gorilla trekking is a once

Combine gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Rwenzori hiking: This safari takes you to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park one of the Gorilla parks in Uganda where you get an opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas and then climb mountain Rwenzori. Mount Rwenzori is the highest mountain in Uganda and it’s located at the country’s border with DR Congo in Kasese district. The mountain is the highest in the country with the