Uganda or Rwanda for Gorilla Trekking?
Uganda and Rwanda both offer wild mountain gorillas. Here is how permits, terrain, group numbers and wider travel options compare, and how to decide.
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Practical guides for planning a Uganda safari, written by the Nkore Pearl Safaris team in Mbarara.
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Things to Do in Mbarara and the Ankole Region
A local's view of Mbarara and the Ankole countryside: cattle culture, markets, viewpoints and day trips that make a stopover worth planning.
First Time on a Uganda Safari: Your Questions Answered
The questions we hear most from first-time visitors about visas, health, safety, tipping, clothing and what a normal safari day feels like, answered plainly.
Uganda Safari Cost: What You Actually Pay For
Where your safari money actually goes: permits, park fees, vehicle, beds and meals, plus what changes for East African residents and what most quotes leave out.
Lake Mburo National Park: A Practical Guide
A practical first-timer's guide to Lake Mburo from Mbarara: which gate to use, what you can realistically see, and how to spend one day or two.
The Best Time for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorillas do not follow a season, but your trek will. Here is how dry and wet months change the trail, the price and the photos, so you can pick dates on purpose.