Journal
Planning Guides & Field Notes
Practical, specific writing from the Uganda ground team — not recycled listicles.
Kibale Forest Birding and Primate Combo Walks
Kibale Forest birding and primate combo walks let you experience two of the park's biggest draws in a single guided…
Primate Safaris in Uganda: Planning a Trip Around Chimps, Gorillas and Monkeys
Planning primate safaris in Uganda around chimps, gorillas and golden monkeys? Full guide to routing, timing and permit booking.
Chimpanzee Tracking Photography: Capturing Kibale’s Canopy Dwellers
Chimpanzee tracking photography demands different techniques than gorilla trekking. Full guide to lenses, settings and canopy light.
Mgahinga’s Golden Monkeys: A Playful Alternative to Gorilla Trekking
Mgahinga's golden monkeys offer a playful, energetic alternative to gorilla trekking within the same Virunga landscape.
A Morning with Chimpanzees: What the Habituation Experience Really Involves
What does the chimpanzee habituation experience really involve? A full-day, research-focused alternative to standard tracking in Kibale.
Chimpanzee Tracking Fitness Level: How Hard Is the Kibale Trail?
How hard is the Kibale trail? Full breakdown of the fitness level needed for chimpanzee tracking and how to prepare.
Baboon Encounters in Uganda’s National Parks: What to Know
Baboon encounters happen often across Uganda's parks. Here's what to know about behavior, safety, and where you'll see them most.
Kalinzu Forest Chimpanzee Tracking: Uganda’s Budget-Friendly Alternative
Kalinzu Forest chimpanzee tracking offers a genuine chimp encounter at a lower cost than Kibale, near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Chimpanzee Tracking in the Rain: Kibale’s Wet Season Reality
Chimpanzee tracking in the rain proceeds regardless of weather. Here's what Kibale's wet season is really like and how to…
Why Kibale National Park Has the Highest Primate Density in East Africa
Kibale National Park has the highest primate density in East Africa. Here's why, and what it means for your visit.