Uganda
Uganda is a beautiful lush mountain country! The people are delightful and the Gorillas and chimpanzees are the number one attraction! This is a country you can visit as one destination; there are game reserves along with the gorillas and chimps, also you can easily combine with Rwanda for a multi country Gorilla trek experience of a lifetime!
It is roughly the size of the State of Oregon in the USA. Uganda's most alluring features are its forests, lakes and mountains. Most of the country is 1,000 m above sea level and there are three mountainous areas - the Rwenzoris, Mount Elgon and the Virunga Volcanoes.
Wildlife has steadily increased and many species of game can be seen now. Game viewing is free of the mass tourism in some countries. Primates, especially the mountain gorilla and chimpanzees, are a special attraction together with over a thousand species of birds. Uganda has the MOST species if birds in Africa this is a great draw for birders.
Most of Uganda is well-watered and fertile. Although it lies on the Equator, the climate is tempered by its altitude. The Nile starts its long journey to the Mediterranean from Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, and traverses Murchison Falls National Park. The population is about nineteen million, largely Christian, but with sizeable Muslim and Animist communities
A GORILLA BABY BOOM IN BWINDI - 31 January 2025
We've got exciting news from Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with several recent mountain gorilla births!
Recent Gorilla Baby Announcements
Nshongi Group: Munini proudly welcomed her fourth baby, growing the family to 14 members. Her previous offspring—Raha, Bayenza, and Kijumwa—continue to flourish under silverback Bweza's care.
Nshongi Group: Kabagyenyi also gave birth, with both parents and baby thriving under Bweza’s vigilant leadership.
Mucunguzi Group: Migogo’s newborn has increased the group’s size to 15.
Bikingi Group: Mucecuru’s latest addition brings this family to 9, watched over by silverback Kaharata.
Rushegura Group: Kibande’s newborn has expanded their clan to 17 members.
Why These Births Are a Big Deal: Conservation & Community Impact
These births are a testament to Uganda’s dedicated conservation efforts and the power of responsible tourism. With the mountain gorilla population growing at 3% annually, each new arrival enriches the ecosystem and enhances visitor experiences.
Every trek directly supports these conservation programs and the local communities working tirelessly to protect these endangered animals.
