Face to Face with a Silverback: A Guide’s Most Profound Encounter
In my years as a guide, I’ve been fortunate enough to lead hundreds of treks. I’ve seen the wonder in my clients’ eyes countless times. But one encounter stands
More Than a Selfie: How Your Gorilla Trekking Permit Saves an Entire Species
We often talk about gorilla trekking as a “bucket list” experience. But for the communities and conservationists on the front lines, it’s so much more than that. It is
“I Survived Bwindi!” A First-Timer’s Honest Account of Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Before my first trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, I was a bundle of nerves. What if I wasn’t fit enough? What if we didn’t find them? What if a
Uganda vs. Rwanda vs. DRC: Choosing Your Perfect Gorilla Trekking Adventure
IntroductionAs a professional tour guide, one of the first questions I’m asked is, “Which country is best for gorilla trekking?” The honest answer? It depends
3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari
3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari: The Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable Adventure
If you’ve ever dreamed of standing face-to-face with a mountain gorilla in the wild,
Gorillas of Bwindi
Close Encounters: Trekking With the Gentle Giants of Bwindi
There’s a moment in the misty rainforest of Bwindi that stops time.
It happens