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Safari Journal & Travel Ideas
Gorilla trekking tips, park updates and itinerary inspiration from Uganda and Rwanda.
August 10, 2026 How Gorilla Mothers Raise Their Babies Few wildlife scenes are as moving as watching a mountain gorilla mother with her baby in the forests of Uganda. A tiny infant may cling tightly to its… Read article August 10, 2026 How Mountain Gorillas Communicate: Sounds, Gestures and Body Language How Mountain Gorillas Communicate: Sounds, Gestures and Body Language — practical field notes from Uganda Gorilla Trekking. This article is being expanded with first-hand trekking detail, conservation context,… Read article August 10, 2026 What Happens When Two Silverbacks Fight? Two mature silverback gorillas are among the most physically powerful primates in Africa. When rival males encounter each other, the possibility of conflict can therefore be dramatic. But… Read article August 10, 2026 How Does a Silverback Become Leader of a Gorilla Family? A mature silverback sitting among a mountain gorilla family can appear completely secure in his position. Females feed nearby. Juveniles play around him. Infants cling to their mothers.… Read article August 10, 2026 What Does a Silverback Gorilla Actually Do All Day? A silverback mountain gorilla may be one of the most physically impressive animals you will ever see, but his average day is probably very different from what movies… Read article August 10, 2026 How Strong Is a Silverback Gorilla? Stand a few meters from a mature silverback mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and one thing becomes immediately obvious: this is an extraordinarily powerful animal. The… Read article August 10, 2026 Why Do Silverback Gorillas Beat Their Chests? It is one of the most recognizable images associated with gorillas: an enormous silverback rises, brings his hands rapidly against his chest and produces a series of powerful… Read article August 10, 2026 48 Hours in Bwindi: How to Make the Most of a Short Visit You do not need a week in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to have an extraordinary experience. With careful planning, 48 hours in Bwindi can give you enough time… Read article August 10, 2026 What to Do After Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Seeing mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park may be the reason you traveled to southwestern Uganda, but your adventure does not have to end when you walk… Read article