Gorilla trekking in Uganda was an amazing experience! Nothing quite like making eye contact with something that visually looks so different but has 98% same DNA as you without barriers at a zoo. Gorillas are thriving at home in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. There are only about three countries in the world (Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo) that even have gorillas in the wild so you cannot do this just anywhere! Congratulations on signing up for a gorilla trek, you are going to love it! I am going to walk through everything you need to prepare: overview, difficulty,…

Uganda, or the “Pearl of Africa,” is usually not the first place most people think of when planning a trip to Africa. I had multiple great off the beaten path experiences on this trip. These are 5 things you need to know before visiting Uganda to ensure you also have a great experience, just like I did. You can also see some of my favorite photos from the trip on my photography page or on Instagram, and additional posts: Ultimate Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. Travel tip #1: Small group tour is the way to go!  The main draw…