# Pick Wild Safaris > Private safari and gorilla trekking company based in Entebbe, Uganda. Specialising in bespoke wildlife experiences across Uganda and East Africa since 1995. Pick Wild Safaris designs and operates private safaris for individuals, couples, families, and small groups across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Namibia. Every itinerary is built around the client — their pace, their interests, their budget — with end-to-end logistics handled by an experienced local team. ## What We Do - **Gorilla trekking** — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda. We handle UWA permit acquisition, transport, accommodation, and guiding. - **Wildlife safaris** — Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, and beyond. Game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris. - **Chimpanzee trekking** — Kibale National Park, the premier chimpanzee destination in East Africa. - **Rwenzori trekking** — Supported treks on the Kilembe Trail, from short moorland walks to full Margherita Peak summit expeditions. - **Beach extensions** — Zanzibar, Mombasa, and Indian Ocean island add-ons. - **Cultural experiences** — Community visits, Batwa trail experiences, and local market tours woven into safari itineraries. - **Family and honeymoon safaris** — Itineraries designed around specific travel styles and group compositions. ## Where We Operate Primary: Uganda (Bwindi, Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Kidepo, Lake Mburo) Extended: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa ## Who We Are Pick Wild Safaris is a licensed Ugandan tour operator registered with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO). Our team is based in Entebbe, Uganda, with guides and naturalists operating across East and Southern Africa. ## Key Pages - [Home](https://wildsafarisuganda.com): Overview of Pick Wild Safaris and our private safari offering - [Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris): Full catalogue of private safari itineraries across Uganda and East Africa - [Gorilla Trekking](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/gorilla-trekking): Our complete gorilla trekking offering — permits, parks, and itineraries - [Gorilla Habituation Experience](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/gorilla-habituation-experience): The four-hour habituation permit in Bwindi's Rushaga sector — cost, rules, and how it differs from a standard one-hour trek - [Blog](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog): Safari planning advice, destination guides, and wildlife information - [About](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/about): Who we are and how we work - [Lodging](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/lodging): The lodges and camps we work with - [Contact](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/contact): Enquire about a private, tailor-made safari ## Safari Itineraries - [East Africa's Mara, Crater & Serengeti Migration Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/east-africa-mara-serengeti-migration): 9 Days, Kenya & Tanzania. The definitive East African adventure — track the Great Migration across the Masai Mara and Serengeti, descend into the Ngorongoro Cr… - [Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-wildlife-safari): 10 Days, Uganda. Ten days across the Pearl of Africa — track wild chimpanzees in Kibale, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha,… - [Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Rwenzori Mountains Expedition](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-rwenzori-mountains-expedition): 17 Days, Uganda. Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale, then take on the legendary Rwenzori Mountains — the 'Mountains of the Moon' — on… - [Uganda Gorilla & Birding Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-birding-safari): 17 Days, Uganda. Seventeen days across Uganda's richest birding circuits — Budongo, Semuliki, the Kazinga Channel, and the Mabamba shoebill swamps — anchored b… - [Complete Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-complete-gorilla-wildlife-safari): 17 Days, Uganda. Seventeen days covering the very best of Uganda — Nile adventure in Jinja, waterfall hikes at Sipi Falls, Murchison Falls, Kibale's chimpanzee… - [Uganda Gorilla & Primates Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-primates-safari): 13 Days, Uganda. Thirteen days through Uganda's finest wildlife circuit — a rhino tracking walk at Ziwa, game drives and a boat safari in Murchison Falls, chim… - [Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Express Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-chimpanzee-express-safari): 8 Days, Uganda. A fast-paced introduction to Uganda's best — chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth, and a… - [Uganda Gorilla Safari & Lake Bunyonyi Retreat](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-lake-bunyonyi-safari): 10 Days, Uganda. Ten days through Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi for chimpanzees, game drives, and gorilla trekking, finishing with two restorative nights… - [Uganda Gorilla Fly-In Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-flyin-safari): 9 Days, Uganda. A time-efficient way to see the very best of Uganda: scheduled light-aircraft flights link Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and… - [Kenya Amboseli, Meru & Masai Mara Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-amboseli-meru-masai-mara-safari): 8 Days, Kenya. Eight days across three of Kenya's classic reserves — Amboseli's elephant herds under Kilimanjaro, Meru's remote rhino sanctuary, and the Masai… - [Rwanda Akagera, Lake Kivu & Culture Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/rwanda-akagera-kivu-culture-safari): 7 Days, Rwanda. Seven days through the land of a thousand hills — Kigali's history and culture, Big Five game drives in Akagera National Park, and canoeing, fi… - [Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-kidepo-valley-wilderness-safari): 6 Days, Uganda. Six days to Uganda's most remote and dramatic national park, where savanna landscapes and mountain backdrops rival the Serengeti — and you're u… - [Uganda Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-queen-elizabeth-safari): 6 Days, Uganda. Six days, two parks: game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, then a morning with a habituated mountain… - [Murchison Falls & Ziwa Rhino Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-murchison-falls-safari): 3 Days, Uganda. Three days — a guided rhino tracking walk at Ziwa Sanctuary, a game drive and boat safari in Murchison Falls National Park, and a walk to the t… - [Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-queen-elizabeth-express-safari): 3 Days, Uganda. Three days in Uganda's most popular savanna reserve — game drives, a Kazinga Channel boat safari, and a chance at Ishasha's famous tree-climbin… - [Lake Mburo National Park Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-lake-mburo-safari): 3 Days, Uganda. Three days at Lake Mburo National Park — a village walk with the local Bahima pastoralist community, a game drive in search of Uganda's reintro… - [Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-kibale-chimpanzee-safari): 3 Days, Uganda. Three days at Kibale Forest — chimpanzee tracking, a swamp walk, and a scenic crater lake hike near Fort Portal. - [Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-tracking-safari): 3 Days, Uganda. Three days, one purpose — trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with a choice of budget, mid-range, or lu… - [Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/rwanda-gorilla-trekking-safari): 4 Days, Rwanda. A focused four-day journey to the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park — Rwanda's flagship experience, just a scenic drive from Kigali,… - [Uganda & Rwanda Double Gorilla Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-rwanda-gorilla-safari): 8 Days, Uganda & Rwanda. The ultimate primate journey — trek mountain gorillas in both Uganda's Bwindi and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park on a single cross-b… - [19-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-19-day-gorilla-wildlife-safari): 19 Days, Uganda. Nineteen days covering the very best of Uganda in one grand circuit — rhino tracking at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen El… - [21-Day Explore Uganda Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-21-day-explore-wildlife-safari): 21 Days, Uganda. Twenty-one days for travellers who want to see all of Uganda — rhino tracking, Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth's game… - [Gorilla Trekking & Zanzibar Beach Holiday](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-zanzibar-beach-safari): 7 Days, Uganda & Tanzania. Seven days across two countries — an hour with a habituated gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, then Stone Town, a… - [Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/tanzania-serengeti-ngorongoro-safari): 8 Days, Tanzania. Eight days on Tanzania's northern circuit — baobabs and elephant herds in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara, two nights in the S… - [Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/uganda-gorilla-habituation-experience-safari): 5 Days, Uganda. Five days built around the rarest permit in Africa — up to four hours with a gorilla family still being habituated, on one of just eight permit… - [Gorilla Trekking & Kenya Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/gorilla-trekking-kenya-safari): 11 Days, Uganda & Kenya. There are no gorillas in Kenya — so this trip goes and gets them. Trek a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi, then fly east for Amboseli… - [Gorilla Trekking & Tanzania Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/gorilla-trekking-tanzania-safari): 11 Days, Uganda & Tanzania. Tanzania has no gorillas — Uganda does. Trek a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi, then fly east for Tarangire's elephants, the Sere… - [Northern Uganda: Acholi Culture & Kidepo Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/northern-uganda-acholi-culture-safari): 8 Days, Uganda. Eight days through the Acholi sub-region and on to Kidepo Valley — Larakaraka and Bwola with community groups in Gulu and Kitgum, then game dri… - [Kenya Big Five Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-big-five-safari): 5 Days, Kenya. The shortest honest route to the Big Five — elephants beneath Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, then two nights in the Masai Mara for lion, leopard, buff… - [Classic Kenya Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-classic-wildlife-safari): 6 Days, Kenya. Six days through Kenya's classic circuit — rhino and flamingo at Lake Nakuru, a boat safari on Naivasha, and three nights in the Masai Mara. - [Kenya Wildlife Circuit Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-wildlife-circuit-safari): 7 Days, Kenya. Seven days across three distinct ecosystems — the arid north at Samburu with its own set of species, the Rift Valley lakes, and the Masai Mara. - [Kenya Safari & Beach: Mara to Diani](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-mara-diani-safari-beach): 8 Days, Kenya. Eight days pairing the Masai Mara with Diani on the Indian Ocean — the classic bush-and-beach, with a short flight instead of a two-day drive be… - [Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-mara-nakuru-amboseli-safari): 8 Days, Kenya. The full Kenyan circuit — three nights in the Masai Mara, rhino at Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, with time in each. - [Rwanda Primates & Kenya Wildlife Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/rwanda-primates-kenya-wildlife-safari): 9 Days, Rwanda & Kenya. Nine days pairing a Rwandan gorilla trek — the fastest route from an airport to a gorilla family anywhere — with Kenya's Rift Valley la… - [Grand Kenya Wildlife Odyssey](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/kenya-grand-wildlife-odyssey): 11 Days, Kenya. Eleven days across Kenya's full range — the arid north at Samburu, rhino at Nakuru, four nights in the Masai Mara, and Amboseli beneath Kiliman… - [Ultimate East Africa Expedition](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safaris/ultimate-east-africa-expedition): 14 Days, Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania. Fourteen days across three countries — a gorilla trek in Bwindi, the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, li… ## Safari Styles - [Luxury Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/luxury-safaris): Private-guided luxury safaris across Uganda and East Africa — boutique lodges, light-aircraft transfers, and a pace set entirely by you. - [Family-Friendly Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/family-friendly-safaris): Family safaris in Uganda designed around shorter drives, flexible pacing, and parks where kids and grandparents alike stay engaged. - [Bird Watching Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/bird-watching-safaris): Specialist birding safaris across Uganda's forests and wetlands, home to over 1,000 recorded species — from shoebills to turacos. - [Beach Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/beach-safaris): Extend a Uganda or Rwanda safari with a shoreline retreat — Lake Bunyonyi's terraced islands, Lake Kivu's beaches, or a coastal extension to Zanzibar or Diani. - [Fly-In Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/fly-in-safaris): Fly-in safaris across Uganda and East Africa swap long road transfers for scheduled light-aircraft flights, freeing up days for wildlife instead of driving. - [Honeymoon Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/honeymoon-safaris): Honeymoon safaris across Uganda and Rwanda — private camps, romantic extras, and an itinerary paced for two, not a group. - [Photography Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/photography-safaris): Photography-focused safaris across Uganda and East Africa, with extended stops, golden-hour drives and guides who understand light as well as wildlife. - [Female Travel Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/female-travel-safaris): Safaris designed for women travelling solo or in groups — vetted guides, secure lodges, and itineraries planned with safety and comfort in mind. - [Intercountry Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/intercountry-safaris): Multi-country East African safaris — mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda combined with Kenya's Masai Mara, Tanzania's Serengeti, or the beaches of Zanzibar. - [Group Safaris](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/safari-types/group-safaris): Scheduled small-group safaris across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania — capped at seven travellers, sharing the vehicle and guide to bring the per-person cos… ## Resources - [How to Prepare for Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/resources/how-to-prepare-for-safari): Practical planning guidance for first-time safari travellers - [Visas & E-Resources](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/resources/visas-and-e-resources): Entry requirements and travel documentation for East Africa - [Climbing the Rwenzori](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/resources/climbing-rwenzori): Routes, seasons, glacier summit day, and kit for Margherita Peak — Africa's third-highest summit - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/resources/faq): Common questions about booking and travelling with us ## Blog Articles Written by the Pick Wild Safaris team from direct field experience in Uganda and East Africa. ### Culture - [The Maasai: People, Culture and the Land Question](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/maasai-people-and-culture): A guide to the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania — language, cattle, the age-set system, beadwork, the land history, conservancies, and visiting respectfully. - [The Kasubi Tombs: Uganda's Royal Burial Ground, Open Again](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kasubi-tombs-guide): The Kasubi Tombs are Buganda's royal burial ground and a UNESCO site in Kampala. The four kings, the 2010 fire, the rebuild, and what to expect visiting today. - [Larakaraka: The Acholi Courtship Dance Where the Women Choose](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/larakaraka-dance-acholi): Larakaraka is the Acholi courtship dance of northern Uganda. What the moko means, the calabash-and-bicycle-spoke orchestra, and where travellers can see it dan… - [What Is the Capital of Rwanda?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/what-is-the-capital-of-rwanda): The capital of Rwanda is Kigali. Population, altitude, history, why it is famously clean, and why it is the fastest way to reach the mountain gorillas. - [East African Arts and Crafts: A Traveller's Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/east-african-arts-and-crafts): A guide to East Africa's craft traditions — basketry, wood carving, batik, drums, pottery and jewellery — where to see them made and how to buy authentically. - [Kigali: A Traveller's City Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kigali-city-guide): A guide to Kigali — the Genocide Memorial, markets, art centres, the best restaurant scene in East Africa, and where a city day belongs in a Rwanda itinerary. - [Uganda's History: What Travellers Should Know](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-history-what-travellers-should-know): Uganda's modern history, told plainly for travellers — from independence in 1962 through the Idi Amin years to today, and why it still matters. - [Ugandan Etiquette: Customs & Greetings to Know Before You Go](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/ugandan-etiquette-customs-guide): A practical guide to Ugandan etiquette — greetings, dress code, photography consent, and customs to know before you travel to Uganda. - [The Batwa: Uganda's Forest People](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/batwa-forest-people-of-uganda): An honest introduction to the Batwa, Uganda's forest people — their history, 1991 displacement from Bwindi, and respectful community visits today. - [Ugandan Food: What to Eat in Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/ugandan-food-guide): A guide to Ugandan food — matoke, luwombo, the rolex, posho and groundnut sauce. What to eat in Uganda, what to seek out, and how to eat well on safari. - [The Kingdoms of Uganda: Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro & Busoga](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kingdoms-of-uganda): An introduction to Uganda's traditional kingdoms — Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro, and Busoga. Their history, abolition and restoration, and current kings. - [Traditional Music & Dance of Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/traditional-music-dance-uganda): An introduction to traditional Ugandan music and dance — instruments like the adungu, dances like bakisimba, and where to see them performed. - [What Language Is Spoken in Uganda? A Traveller's Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/what-language-is-spoken-in-uganda): What language is spoken in Uganda? English and Swahili are official, Luganda most common — a region-by-region guide plus handy travel phrases. - [The Tribes and Cultures of Uganda: A Traveller's Introduction](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/tribes-and-cultures-of-uganda): An introduction to the tribes and cultures of Uganda — from Buganda to the Batwa and Karamojong — and how to meet them respectfully on safari. - [Christmas in Africa: Spending the Holidays on Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/christmas-in-africa): What Christmas in Uganda looks like, why December is a genuinely good time to visit, and how to plan a festive-season safari around the holidays. ### Planning Tips - [Safari in Kenya: The Complete Planning Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/safari-in-kenya-planning-guide): How to plan a safari in Kenya — the parks worth your days, when to go, how many days you need, what it costs, and the reserve vs conservancy decision. - [Map of Kenya: The Safari Regions Explained](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/map-of-kenya-safari-regions): Where Kenya's safari parks actually are — the six regions, the Great Rift Valley, distances and circuits that work, and how Kenya sits among its neighbours. - [Camping in Uganda's National Parks](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/camping-in-ugandas-national-parks): Camping in Uganda's national parks — UWA's three campsite categories and rates, bandas and dormitories park by park, what it really saves, and where it works b… - [Filming and Drone Permits in Uganda's Parks](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/filming-and-drone-permits-uganda): Filming and drone rules in Uganda's national parks — commercial filming surcharges, drone permission, the rules on gorilla treks, and what personal photographe… - [Flying in Uganda: Airstrips, Landing Fees and Baggage Limits](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/flying-in-uganda-airstrips-and-landing-fees): Domestic flights in Uganda — which airstrip serves which park, Kihihi vs Kisoro for Bwindi, UWA landing fees, baggage limits, and when flying is worth the cost. - [Park Rates for Uganda Residents and East African Citizens](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-resident-and-eac-park-rates): Uganda's park rates for foreign residents and East African citizens — permit prices by category, annual passes, entrance rates, student rates and proving your… - [Uganda's Park Fees and Activity Costs, Itemised](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-park-fees-and-activity-costs): Uganda's park entrance fees by category, activity prices park by park, guided walk fees, vehicle charges and the fines that matter — from the UWA 2026–2028 tar… - [Uganda's Guided Walks and Hikes, and What Each Costs](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/guided-walks-and-hikes-uganda): Uganda's guided walks and hikes with prices — the Bwindi long walks, Buhoma to Nkuringo, the Mgahinga gorge walk, Munyaga Waterfalls, and night nature walks. - [Sport Fishing in Uganda: Nile Perch Below the Falls](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/sport-fishing-uganda): Sport fishing in Uganda — permits and prices for Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth, the Nile delta trip, what you'll catch, and practicalities. - [Is Kilimanjaro in Kenya or Tanzania?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/is-kilimanjaro-in-kenya-or-tanzania): Kilimanjaro is entirely in Tanzania, but the classic photographs are taken from Amboseli in Kenya. Why the confusion exists, and which side to visit for what. - [Combining Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/combining-kilimanjaro-and-serengeti): How to combine climbing Kilimanjaro with a Serengeti safari — the right order, recovery time, drive and flight times, realistic day counts, and cost. - [Where Can I Go on Safari? Choosing Your African Safari Destination](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-can-i-go-on-safari): Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya or Tanzania: an honest, no-sales-pitch guide to choosing your safari destination by budget, trip length and what you want to see. - [Where to Stay in Zanzibar: The Beach Extension Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-zanzibar): Where to stay in Zanzibar — Stone Town, Nungwi/Kendwa, the east coast and the south compared, the east coast's tide and seaweed reality, and how it pairs with… - [Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Maasai Mara](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/maasai-mara-hot-air-balloon-safari): What a Maasai Mara balloon safari costs, who's licensed to fly it, the champagne breakfast tradition, and whether it beats a morning game drive. - [Can You Book a Gorilla Permit Yourself?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/can-you-book-a-gorilla-permit-yourself): How to book a Uganda gorilla permit directly with UWA — the step-by-step process, what it costs by category, daily availability, and the risks of doing it alon… - [The Cheapest Gorilla Trekking You Can Actually Book](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/cheapest-gorilla-trekking): The cheapest gorilla trekking you can actually book — why the DR Congo permit isn't available, Uganda's low-season rate, and the real cost of the cheapest opti… - [What a Uganda Safari Actually Costs in 2026](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-safari-cost-breakdown): Uganda safari costs in 2026 — permit prices, daily rates by tier, lodge rates, the April/May/November discount, and a worked example of a ten-day trip. - [Which East African Country Is Cheapest for a Safari?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/east-africa-safari-cost-comparison): Uganda vs Rwanda vs Kenya vs Tanzania on cost — daily rates, the gorilla permit swing, park fees, and why the cheapest daily rate isn't the cheapest trip. - [What's Included in a Safari Package (and What Isn't)](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/whats-included-in-a-safari-package): What safari packages include and exclude — permits, park fees, meals, drinks, tips and internal flights — plus how to compare two quotes on a like-for-like bas… - [Drive Times Between Uganda's Parks: The Real Numbers](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-drive-times-between-parks): Real driving times between Uganda's national parks — Entebbe to Bwindi, Kampala to Murchison, Kigali to Bwindi and more, with seasonal effects and when to fly. - [Self-Drive or Driver-Guide? Safari Vehicles in Uganda Explained](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/self-drive-vs-driver-guide-uganda): Self-drive safari in Uganda vs hiring a driver-guide — real costs, vehicle types explained, group-joining departures, and practical rules if you drive yourself. - [Climbing Kilimanjaro: Routes and What to Expect](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kilimanjaro-trekking-guide): A guide to climbing Kilimanjaro — the routes compared, why more days means more summits, altitude sickness, fitness needed, when to climb, and safari combos. - [Are There Gorillas in Kenya? The Honest Answer](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorillas-in-kenya): No, there are no gorillas in Kenya. Where mountain gorillas actually live, what primates Kenya does have, and how to combine a gorilla trek with a Kenya safari. - [Are There Gorillas in Tanzania? What You're Actually Booking](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorillas-in-tanzania): No, there are no gorillas in Tanzania — its apes are chimpanzees. Where mountain gorillas live, and how a gorilla trek combines with a Serengeti safari. - [The East Africa Tourist Visa: One Visa, Three Countries](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/east-africa-tourist-visa): The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda for 90 days at $100. Cost, how to apply, why Tanzania isn't included, and how to void it by accide… - [Chimpanzee Trekking vs Gorilla Trekking: Which Should You Do?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/chimpanzee-trekking-vs-gorilla-trekking): Chimpanzee trekking vs gorilla trekking compared — difficulty, cost, what each encounter is actually like, and which to choose if you can only do one. - [The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/chimpanzee-habituation-experience-kibale): The chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest — a full day with researchers, what it costs, how the day runs, and who it suits. - [Going on Safari Alone: A Solo Traveller's Guide to Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/solo-safari-uganda): A guide to solo safari travel in Uganda — how the single supplement actually works, private trips vs group departures, solo female travel, and cutting the cost. - [Safaris for Seniors and Slower Travellers](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/safari-for-seniors-and-slower-travellers): Planning a Uganda safari for older or less mobile travellers — activities ranked by demand, whether you can still trek gorillas, lodge questions to ask, and pa… - [How Many Days Do You Need for a Uganda Safari?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-safari-itinerary-how-many-days): How many days you need for a Uganda safari — what fits in 3, 5, 7, 10 and 14 days, what gets cut first, and how flying changes the maths. - [A Short Uganda Safari: What's Realistic in 3 to 5 Days](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/short-uganda-safari-3-to-5-days): What's realistic on a 3, 4 or 5 day Uganda safari — fly-in gorilla treks, weekend trips from Kampala, adding a safari to a work trip, and when Rwanda is better. - [Two Weeks in Uganda: The Complete Western Circuit](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/two-week-uganda-safari-circuit): A 14-day Uganda safari itinerary — the full western circuit day by day, which direction to drive it, where to put rest days, and three variants worth consideri… - [Boat Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda: Where and Which](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/boat-safaris-in-uganda-and-rwanda): The best boat safaris in Uganda and Rwanda — the Kazinga Channel, Murchison's falls launch and delta cruise, Mabamba, Lake Mburo and Akagera compared. - [Walking Safaris and Night Game Drives in Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/walking-and-night-safaris-in-uganda): Where you can do a walking safari or night game drive in Uganda, what you'll see that you can't by day, safety with an armed ranger, and how to build them in. - [White Water Rafting the Nile: A Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/white-water-rafting-the-nile-guide): A guide to white water rafting the Nile at Jinja — what a rafting day involves, the grades, what the Bujagali and Isimba dams changed, and the insurance catch. - [Planning a Trip to Rwanda: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/planning-a-trip-to-rwanda): How to plan a Rwanda trip — how many days you need, when to go, visas, getting around, what's expensive, and how Rwanda combines with Uganda. - [Combining Uganda and Rwanda on One Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-rwanda-combined-safari): How to combine Uganda and Rwanda on one safari — the Kigali routing, Cyanika and Katuna border crossings, three itineraries that work, and the East Africa Tour… - [Bwindi's Four Sectors Compared: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga & Nkuringo](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/bwindi-sectors-compared): Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo compared — accommodation, difficulty, birding, habituation permits, and how to pick the right Bwindi sector. - [How Fit Do You Need to Be for Gorilla Trekking?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-fitness-and-difficulty): How fit you need to be for gorilla trekking — what makes a trek hard, training that helps, porters and sedan chairs, age limits, and trekking with a medical co… - [Gorilla Trekking Rules and Etiquette](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-rules-and-etiquette): The rules of gorilla trekking and the reason behind each — distance, disease, photography, and exactly what to do if a gorilla approaches or charges you. - [The Gorilla Habituation Experience: Four Hours, Explained](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-habituation-experience-explained): The Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi — four hours with a semi-habituated family, what it costs, how it compares with two standard treks, and who it sui… - [How to Book Gorilla Permits (and in What Order)](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/how-to-book-gorilla-permits): How to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda — lead times, booking direct vs through an operator, last-minute availability, and refund reality. - [Where to Stay at Lake Bunyonyi (and Lake Mutanda)](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-lake-bunyonyi): Where to stay at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mutanda — mainland shore vs islands, why it belongs after your gorilla trek, and lodges at every price point. - [Where to Stay at Lake Mburo National Park](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-lake-mburo): Where to stay at Lake Mburo National Park — inside the park or on the boundary, and how walking safaris, horseback rides and night drives shape the choice. - [Where to Stay in Jinja: Riverside or in Town](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-jinja): Where to stay in Jinja — riverside lodges on the Nile vs Jinja town, how rafting shapes the choice, and how many nights the Source of the Nile deserves. - [Where to Stay at Mgahinga and Kisoro](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-mgahinga-and-kisoro): Where to stay for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park — the gate lodge, Kisoro and Lake Mutanda compared, plus golden monkey trekking and volcano hikes. - [Where to Stay at Akagera National Park, Rwanda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-akagera-national-park): Where to stay at Akagera National Park in Rwanda — northern plains vs Lake Ihema, the few lodges available, and how it combines with gorilla trekking. - [Where to Stay at Sipi Falls](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-sipi-falls): Where to stay at Sipi Falls, eastern Uganda — the escarpment lodges compared, the three-waterfall hike, the coffee tours, and using Sipi as a Mount Elgon base. - [Where to Stay at Murchison Falls: North Bank or South Bank](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-murchison-falls): Where to stay at Murchison Falls National Park — north bank vs south bank, the Paraa ferry, lodges at every price point, and how many nights to give it. - [Where to Stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-queen-elizabeth-national-park): Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park — Mweya, Ishasha and the crater escarpment compared, with lodges at every price point and how to split your nigh… - [Where to Stay at Kibale Forest: Forest Edge or Crater Lakes](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-kibale-forest): Where to stay for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest — forest-edge lodges vs the crater lakes near Fort Portal, compared on drive time, setting and price. - [Where to Stay for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda): Where to stay for gorilla trekking in Rwanda — lodges near Volcanoes National Park and Kinigi at every price point, plus Kigali and Lake Kivu either side. - [Where to Stay at Kidepo Valley: Uganda's Shortest Lodge List](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-kidepo-valley): Where to stay at Kidepo Valley National Park — the few lodges and camps in the Narus Valley, flying vs driving, and how many nights the journey justifies. - [Safari Lodge vs Tented Camp: Which Should You Book?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/safari-lodge-vs-tented-camp): Safari lodge or tented camp? What the terms actually mean, what each costs, which suits families, light sleepers and honeymooners — and how it plays out in Uga… - [Where to Stay in Entebbe Before Your Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-entebbe-before-your-safari): Where to stay in Entebbe before a Uganda safari — why Entebbe beats Kampala for the arrival night, hotels at every price point, and what to do with the day. - [Where to Stay in Bwindi: Lodges by Sector and Price Point](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/where-to-stay-bwindi-impenetrable-forest): Where to stay for gorilla trekking in Bwindi — lodges in Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija compared by sector, price point, and distance to the briefing poi… - [Family Safari to Uganda: Travelling With Kids](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/family-safari-uganda-with-kids): A guide to a family safari in Uganda — age limits by activity, health preparation for kids, and how to build a kid-friendly itinerary. - [Uganda vs Kenya vs Tanzania: Which Safari Country Is Right for You?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-vs-kenya-vs-tanzania-safari): Uganda vs Kenya vs Tanzania — a clear comparison of gorillas, the Great Migration, crowds, and cost, to help you choose your safari country. - [Road Safari vs Fly-In Safari in Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/road-safari-vs-fly-in-safari-uganda): Road safari vs fly-in safari in Uganda — the trade-offs in cost, time, and scenery, and how to choose the right mix for your itinerary. - [Gorilla Permit Prices Explained: Uganda vs Rwanda vs Congo](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-permit-prices-explained): Gorilla permit prices explained — Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo compared, what the fee includes, and why the costs differ so much. - [What Happens on a Gorilla Trek: Hour by Hour](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-day-what-to-expect): What happens on a gorilla trek, hour by hour — the briefing, the hike, the one hour with the gorillas, and what the whole day is really like. - [Money in Uganda: Currency, Cash & Tipping Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/money-in-uganda-currency-tipping-guide): A guide to money in Uganda — the Ugandan Shilling, bringing US dollars, cash vs cards, and a clear tipping guide for your safari. - [Safari Photography Tips](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/safari-photography-tips): Safari photography tips — the best light, gear, camera settings for moving wildlife, and how to shoot gorilla treks in low forest light. - [How to Choose a Uganda Safari Company](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-uganda-safari-company): How to choose a Uganda safari company you can trust — what to look for, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid before you book. - [Planning a Trip to Uganda: A First-Timer's Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/planning-a-trip-to-uganda): Planning a trip to Uganda? A first-timer's guide to when to go, how many days you need, visas, yellow fever, and building the perfect safari. - [Safari Lodges in Uganda: Where You'll Stay](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/safari-lodges-in-uganda): A guide to safari lodges in Uganda — budget to luxury, lodges vs tented camps, what to expect at each level, and how to choose where to stay. - [What to Pack for a Safari: The Complete Packing List](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/what-to-pack-for-a-safari): What to pack for a safari — the complete packing list covering everything you actually need, and what to leave at home. - [How Much Does an African Safari Cost?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/how-much-does-an-african-safari-cost): What actually drives the cost of an African safari — country, permits, accommodation tier, and season — plus ballpark ranges to help you budget. - [Romantic Honeymoon Safari: A Planning Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/romantic-honeymoon-safari): How to plan a romantic honeymoon safari in Uganda and Rwanda — the best settings, planning tips, and romantic touches worth arranging ahead. - [Gorilla Trekking in Africa: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-in-africa): The complete guide to gorilla trekking in Africa — where to go, permit costs, difficulty, and what to expect, across Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. - [Gorilla Trekking: Uganda vs Rwanda vs DR Congo](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-uganda-vs-rwanda-vs-congo): Gorilla trekking in Uganda vs Rwanda vs DR Congo — permit cost, trek length, and access compared head-to-head, with a clear guide to choosing. ### Uganda - [The Mountains of Uganda: Glaciers on the Equator](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/mountains-in-uganda): Uganda's mountains explained — the glaciated Rwenzoris at 5,109 m, Mount Elgon's vast caldera, and the Virunga volcanoes at Mgahinga. Which to climb, and what… - [Kyambura Gorge: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kyambura-gorge-guide): A guide to Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth — the Valley of Apes, its isolated chimpanzee community, honest sighting odds versus Kibale, and the Katore exclus… - [Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/toro-semliki-wildlife-reserve-guide): A guide to Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve — how it differs from Semuliki National Park, shoebill viewing by boat, the Mugiri savanna chimpanzees, and what it co… - [UWEC and Entebbe Botanical Gardens: A Spare-Day Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uwec-and-entebbe-botanical-gardens): The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and Entebbe Botanical Gardens — entry costs, keeper-for-a-day programmes, the ethics question, and building an Entebbe day. - [Gulu: Uganda's Cultural North](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gulu-uganda-guide): Gulu, Uganda's cultural north — the LRA conflict's real history and end, what's genuinely open to visitors today, and how it fits on the road to Kidepo. - [Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/ngamba-island-chimpanzee-sanctuary): A complete guide to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary — the rescued-chimp backstory, the boat from Entebbe, costs, and how it compares to real chimp trekking. - [Fun Facts About Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/fun-facts-about-uganda): 34 real, sourced facts about Uganda — the equator, the source of the Nile, mountain gorillas, over 1,070 bird species, glaciers on the Rwenzoris, and the cultu… - [Volcanoes National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/volcanoes-national-park-rwanda-guide): A guide to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda — gorillas, golden monkeys, the Dian Fossey grave hike, climbing Bisoke and Karisimbi, and Kwita Izina. - [Nyungwe National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/nyungwe-forest-national-park-guide): A guide to Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda — the canopy walkway, chimpanzee tracking, huge colobus troops, Albertine Rift birding, and Nyungwe vs Kibale. - [Lake Kivu: A Traveller's Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/lake-kivu-guide): A guide to Lake Kivu, Rwanda — Rubavu, Karongi and Rusizi compared, swimming and the methane question, the Congo Nile Trail, and where Kivu fits in a trip. - [Semuliki National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/semuliki-national-park-guide): A guide to Semuliki National Park — the Sempaya hot springs, Congo-basin birding, and how it differs from the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve nearby. - [Mount Elgon National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/mount-elgon-national-park-guide): A guide to climbing Mount Elgon — the Sasa, Sipi and Piswa routes compared, how hard it really is, and how it stacks up against the Rwenzoris. - [Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/ziwa-rhino-sanctuary-guide): A guide to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — tracking Uganda's only wild rhinos on foot, how it compares with gorilla trekking, and fitting it into a Murchison trip. - [The Ssese Islands: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/ssese-islands-guide): A guide to Uganda's Ssese Islands — ferries from Entebbe and Masaka, what there is to do, whether you can swim in Lake Victoria, and whether they fit your trip. - [Fort Portal & the Crater Lakes: A Traveller's Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/fort-portal-and-the-crater-lakes-guide): A guide to Fort Portal and western Uganda's crater lakes — what to do, what the town is for, where to stay on a crater rim, and how long to give it. - [Lake Bunyonyi: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/lake-bunyonyi-guide): A complete guide to Lake Bunyonyi — 29 islands, safe swimming, canoeing, and why it's the perfect rest stop before or after gorilla trekking. - [The Rwenzori Mountains: Trekking Guide to the Mountains of the Moon](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/rwenzori-mountains-trekking-guide): A trekking guide to the Rwenzori — Africa's Mountains of the Moon. Margherita Peak, glaciers, trek length, and how it compares to Kilimanjaro. - [Mgahinga Gorilla National Park & Golden Monkey Trekking](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/mgahinga-gorilla-national-park-golden-monkeys): A guide to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park — golden monkey trekking, the three Virunga volcanoes, gorilla trekking here, and how to visit. - [Kampala: A Traveller's City Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kampala-city-guide): A traveller's guide to Kampala — the Kasubi Tombs, top sights, food and nightlife, and how to spend a day in Uganda's capital before your safari. - [Queen Elizabeth National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/queen-elizabeth-national-park-guide): A complete guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park — the Kazinga Channel boat safari, tree-climbing lions, Kyambura Gorge, and how to plan your visit. - [Jinja & the Source of the Nile: Adventure Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/jinja-source-of-the-nile-guide): A guide to Jinja and the Source of the Nile — white water rafting, bungee jumping, Speke's 1862 discovery, and how to fit it into a Uganda trip. - [Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/bwindi-impenetrable-forest-guide): A complete guide to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — the four gorilla trekking sectors, wildlife beyond the gorillas, best time to go, and how to visit. - [Kidepo Valley National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kidepo-valley-national-park-guide): A complete guide to Kidepo Valley — Uganda's wildest, most remote park. Unique wildlife, the Narus Valley, how to get there, and best time to visit. - [Lake Mburo National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/lake-mburo-national-park-guide): A complete guide to Lake Mburo — Uganda's only park with impala, walking and horseback safaris, and the perfect stop on the road to the gorillas. - [Kibale Forest National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/kibale-forest-national-park-guide): A complete guide to Kibale Forest — Africa's primate capital with 13 species, top birding, the Bigodi Wetland walk, and how to plan your visit. - [Sipi Falls: Hiking, Coffee, and Uganda's Prettiest Waterfalls](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/sipi-falls-uganda-guide): A guide to Sipi Falls, Uganda — hiking the three waterfalls on Mount Elgon, touring a coffee farm, and fitting it into a Uganda itinerary. - [Murchison Falls National Park: The Complete Safari Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/murchison-falls-national-park-guide): A complete guide to Murchison Falls National Park — game drives, the boat safari to the falls, the wildlife, and how to plan your trip. - [Uganda vs Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: Which Should You Choose?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-vs-rwanda-gorilla-trekking): Uganda vs Rwanda gorilla trekking — we compare permit costs, travel time, terrain, and the wider safari to help you choose the right trip. - [Gorilla Trekking Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-tips): Essential gorilla trekking tips — how to prepare physically, mentally, and logistically for the trek of a lifetime in Uganda or Rwanda. - [Best Time to Visit Uganda for a Safari](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-uganda): The best time to visit Uganda for a safari — a month-by-month guide to the dry and wet seasons for gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing. ### Wildlife - [Silverback Gorilla Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/silverback-gorilla-facts): Silverback gorilla facts — size, weight, lifespan, what the silver saddle means, the role he plays in the family, and the truth about the strength claims. - [The Birds of Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/birds-of-uganda): A guide to the birds of Uganda — approximately 1,100 species, the grey crowned crane, the shoebill, Albertine Rift endemics, and where to see them. - [The Wildlife of Uganda](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/wildlife-of-uganda): A guide to Uganda's wildlife — gorillas and chimpanzees, four of the Big Five, plains game, hippo and crocodile, birds, and where to see each. - [Lion Tracking, Mongoose Tracking and the Hippo Census](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/experiential-tourism-queen-elizabeth): Experiential tourism in Queen Elizabeth National Park — lion tracking by telemetry, mongoose tracking with researchers, and joining the hippo census. Costs and… - [Golden Cat Tracking in Kibale: Uganda's Strangest Activity](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/golden-cat-tracking-kibale): Golden cat tracking in Kibale National Park — what the African golden cat is, how the night experience works, the unusual rules, and your realistic odds. - [Are There Bears in Africa?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/bears-in-africa): There are no bears in Africa. The Atlas bear went extinct by the 1870s and sub-Saharan Africa never had them — including the honey badger, which isn't a bear. - [Is a Gorilla a Monkey?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/is-a-gorilla-a-monkey): A gorilla is a great ape, not a monkey. How apes and monkeys differ, the tail test, and which primates you'll meet on a Uganda safari are which. - [Is the Great Migration in Uganda?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/great-migration-uganda): The Great Migration does not reach Uganda — it stays within the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. Where it actually happens, and what Uganda offers instead. - [Is a Silverback a Species of Gorilla?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/is-a-silverback-a-species): A silverback is not a species — it's an adult male gorilla of any subspecies with the silver saddle that develops at around 12 to 15 years old. - [Can You See the Big Five in Uganda?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/big-five-in-uganda): Uganda has four of the Big Five in its national parks and no wild rhino. Where to find lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo — and what Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary real… - [Rwanda's National Parks: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/rwandas-national-parks-guide): A guide to Rwanda's three national parks — Volcanoes, Nyungwe and Akagera compared, drive times from Kigali, and how to combine them into one itinerary. - [Tarangire National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/tarangire-national-park-guide): A complete guide to Tarangire National Park — the dry-season elephant concentration, baobabs, the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, costs, and how many days it dese… - [Can You See the Big Five in Kenya?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/big-five-in-kenya): Kenya has all of the Big Five, wild — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and both rhino species, recovered from near national extinction. Where to find each. - [Can You See the Big Five in Rwanda?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/big-five-in-rwanda): Rwanda has all of the Big Five in Akagera National Park — lions reintroduced in 2015, rhino from 2017. Where each is, and how it pairs with gorilla trekking. - [Are There Gorillas in South Africa?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorillas-in-south-africa): There are no gorillas in South Africa or anywhere in southern Africa. Where they actually live, why people assume otherwise, and how to combine the two trips. - [Are There Mountain Gorillas in Zoos?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/mountain-gorillas-in-zoos): No mountain gorilla has ever lived in captivity long-term. Which gorilla you actually saw at the zoo, why captivity never worked, and why trekking is the only… - [The Maasai Mara: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/maasai-mara-complete-guide): A complete guide to the Maasai Mara — reserve vs conservancies, the Great Migration river crossings, when to go, wildlife beyond the migration, and where to st… - [Amboseli National Park: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/amboseli-complete-guide): A guide to Amboseli National Park — the elephants, when Kilimanjaro is actually visible, the swamps, what else is there, and where to stay. - [The Great Migration Explained: A Month-by-Month Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/great-migration-explained): The Great Migration explained month by month — where the herds are, when the Mara River crossings happen, the calving season, and four things people get wrong. - [The Serengeti: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/serengeti-complete-guide): A complete guide to Serengeti National Park — the regions explained, where to be in each month, wildlife beyond the migration, the balloon safari, and where to… - [The Ngorongoro Crater: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/ngorongoro-crater-complete-guide): A guide to the Ngorongoro Crater — why the wildlife density is so extraordinary, the black rhino, handling the crowds, Olduvai Gorge, and where to stay on the… - [Lion Facts: Africa's Only Social Cat](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/lion-facts): African lion facts — size, pride structure, how lions really hunt, the roar, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and where to see lions in Uganda. - [Leopard Facts: The Hardest Big Five Animal to See](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/leopard-facts): African leopard facts — size, why they take kills into trees, telling a leopard from a cheetah, why they're so hard to see, and where to look in Uganda. - [Spotted Hyena Facts: Africa's Most Misunderstood Predator](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/spotted-hyena-facts): Spotted hyena facts — why the scavenger reputation is wrong, why they aren't dogs, matriarchal clans, bone-crushing jaws, and where to see them in Uganda. - [The Antelopes of Uganda: A Field Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/antelopes-of-uganda-guide): A field guide to Uganda's antelope — eland, waterbuck, topi, Uganda kob, sitatunga, oribi, duiker and more. How to tell them apart and where to see each. - [Pangolin Facts: The Most Trafficked Mammal on Earth](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/pangolin-facts): Pangolin facts — the only scaled mammal, how it eats without teeth, why it's the world's most trafficked mammal, and your realistic chances of seeing one in Ug… - [African Fish Eagle Facts: The Voice of Africa](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/african-fish-eagle-facts): African fish eagle facts — the famous call, how it fishes, its relationship to the bald eagle, where to see it in Uganda, and how to photograph the strike. - [The Primates of Uganda: A Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/primates-of-uganda-complete-guide): A complete guide to Uganda's primates — gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, colobus, mangabeys and more, where to see each, and which you can trek. - [Birding in Uganda: The Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/birding-in-uganda-complete-guide): A complete guide to birding in Uganda — the sites that matter, the species people travel for, when to go, whether you need a specialist guide, and trip shapes. - [The Gorilla Families of Bwindi and Mgahinga](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-families-of-bwindi-and-mgahinga): The habituated gorilla families of Bwindi and Mgahinga by sector — Mubare, Rushegura, Habinyanja, Nkuringo, Nyakagezi — and how families are really allocated. - [Mabamba Swamp: A Shoebill Birding Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/mabamba-swamp-shoebill-guide): How to see a shoebill at Mabamba Swamp — how the morning runs, why timing decides your odds, what else you'll see, and Uganda's other shoebill sites. - [African Wild Dog Facts: The Painted Wolf](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/african-wild-dog-facts): African wild dog facts — the painted wolf's extraordinary hunting success, pack life, and its rare return to Uganda's Kidepo Valley. - [Warthog Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/warthog-facts): Warthog facts — its curved tusks, kneeling grazing style, borrowed aardvark burrows, and its real mutualism with mongooses. - [Nile Crocodile Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/nile-crocodile-facts): Nile crocodile facts — its size, its 5,000 psi bite force, and why Murchison Falls has the highest crocodile concentration in Africa. - [Plains Zebra Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/plains-zebra-facts): Plains zebra facts — why zebras have stripes, how their unique patterns work, harem family groups, and where to see them in Uganda. - [Uganda Kob Facts: The National Animal](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/uganda-kob-facts): Uganda kob facts — the national animal, its unusual lek mating grounds, how to tell it from an impala, and where to see huge herds in Uganda. - [Grey Crowned Crane Facts: Uganda's National Bird](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/grey-crowned-crane-facts): Grey crowned crane facts — Uganda's national bird. Its golden crown, famous dancing display, endangered status, and where to see one. - [Golden Monkey Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/golden-monkey-facts): Golden monkey facts — the vividly coloured, endangered primate found only on the Virunga volcanoes, and how to trek one at Mgahinga in Uganda. - [Black-and-White Colobus Monkey Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/black-and-white-colobus-monkey-facts): Black-and-white colobus monkey facts — why it has no thumb, its leaf-eating diet, troop life, and where to see it in Uganda's forests. - [African Elephant Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/african-elephant-facts): African elephant facts — size, tusks, matriarch-led herds, and intelligence, plus where to see Uganda's roughly 5,000 elephants on safari. - [African Buffalo Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/african-buffalo-facts): African buffalo facts — why it's the most dangerous of the Big Five, its fused horns, huge herds, and where to see it in Uganda's parks. - [Hippopotamus Facts: Africa's Most Dangerous Large Animal](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/hippopotamus-facts): Hippopotamus facts — why it's considered Africa's most dangerous large animal, its size and bite force, and where to see hippos in Uganda. - [Rothschild's Giraffe Facts](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/rothschilds-giraffe-facts): Rothschild's giraffe facts — how to recognise it, why it's near threatened, and why Murchison Falls holds the world's largest population. - [African Safari Animals: The Complete Guide to What You'll See](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/african-safari-animals): The animals of Africa, organised for a first safari — the Big Five, great apes, big cats, giants and herds, and where in Uganda to see each one. - [Do Cheetahs Eat Lions and Hyenas?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/do-cheetahs-eat-lions-and-hyenas): Do cheetahs eat lions or hyenas? No — the cheetah avoids both. Here's what cheetahs really eat, and why lions and hyenas are their enemies. - [Do Lions Eat Leopards, Cheetahs, and Hyenas?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/do-lions-eat-leopards-cheetahs-and-hyenas): Do lions eat leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas? They kill them but rarely eat them — Africa's big-predator rivalries explained, and where to see them. - [Leopard vs Cheetah: How to Tell Them Apart](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/leopard-vs-cheetah): Cheetah spots vs leopard spots, tear marks, build, and behaviour — how to tell a leopard from a cheetah at a glance, and where to see both in East Africa. - [The Strongest Birds in Africa](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/strongest-birds-in-africa): The strongest birds in Africa — from the crowned eagle's crushing grip to the ostrich's lethal kick — and where to see them on a Uganda safari. - [How Fast Is a Cheetah? The World's Fastest Land Animal](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/how-fast-is-a-cheetah): How fast is a cheetah? Around 70 mph, and 0–60 in three seconds — but only for 20 seconds. What makes it the fastest land animal, and where to see one. - [Jackson's Hartebeest: Facts About Uganda's Odd Antelope](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/jacksons-hartebeest-facts): Facts about the Jackson's hartebeest — Uganda's odd, high-shouldered antelope. What it is, why it looks so strange, and where to see it in Uganda. - [Impala Facts: The Antelope That Named a Capital](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/impala-antelope-facts): Impala facts — the antelope that gave Kampala its name. Its record-breaking leaps, why only one Ugandan park has any, and where to see them. - [Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest: A Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/chimpanzee-trekking-kibale-forest): A complete guide to chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest — what a trek is like, permit costs, the best time to go, and how to prepare. - [The Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha: Uganda's Strangest Big Cats](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/tree-climbing-lions-ishasha): Uganda's tree-climbing lions of Ishasha — where to find them in Queen Elizabeth NP, why they climb, the best time to see them, and how to visit. - [How Many Mountain Gorillas Are Left in the World?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/how-many-mountain-gorillas-are-left): How many mountain gorillas are left? Just over 1,000 — and rising. The latest count, where they live, and why it's conservation's rare good news. - [How Big Is a Silverback Gorilla? Size, Weight & Strength](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/how-big-is-a-silverback-gorilla): How big is a silverback gorilla? Nearly six feet tall and as heavy as three men, yet it lives on leaves. Gorilla size, weight, and strength. - [Gorilla vs Chimpanzee: What's the Difference?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/gorilla-vs-chimpanzee): Gorilla vs chimpanzee — how the two great apes differ in size, diet, temperament, and DNA, and where to see both on one Uganda safari. - [Is the Shoebill Stork a Dinosaur? Meet Uganda's Living-Dinosaur Bird](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/is-the-shoebill-stork-a-dinosaur): Is the shoebill stork a dinosaur? Not quite — but this prehistoric Ugandan swamp bird comes close. Its size, diet, and where to see one. - [Are There Tigers in Africa?](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/tigers-in-africa): Are there tigers in Africa? No — tigers are native to Asia. Here's why the mix-up happens, and the real big cats you'll see on an African safari. - [Big Cats of Africa: A Complete Guide](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/blog/big-cats-of-africa): A complete guide to Africa's big cats — lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, and caracal — what makes each unique, and where to see them in Uganda. ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://wildsafarisuganda.com/contact): info@wildsafarisuganda.com · +256 393 000813 / +256 742 441148 · Plot 6 Portal Road / 19 Hill Road, HMJ Building, 2nd Floor, Entebbe, Uganda ## AI Usage Policy The content on this site — including blog articles, itinerary descriptions, and destination guides — may be used by AI systems for informational purposes. We ask that any AI-generated responses citing or summarising our content attribute it to Pick Wild Safaris and link to the relevant page where possible. We do not authorise reproduction of full articles without attribution.