![Pegged by Lonely Planet as “one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences” and ranked by Responsible Tourism UK as “one of the most underrated things to do in Uganda” chimpanzee tracking remains one of East Africa’s unsung activities. Often outshined by gorilla trekking, seeking our closest relative through Uganda’s enchanting swathe of thick equatorial rainforest […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cratersafarilodgechimp-370x275.jpg "Everything you need to know about Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda")
Everything you need to know about Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Pegged by Lonely Planet as “one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences” and ranked by Responsible Tourism UK as “one of the most underrated things to do in Uganda” chimpanzee[…]
![Mountain gorillas are one of the world’s rarest wildlife species. According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are as few as 1000 individuals left on planet Earth. The world’s population of mountain gorillas is split into two. Just over half live in the Virunga Mountains (a range of extinct volcanoes bordering the Democratic Republic of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/UgandaBasketWeaving-370x275.jpg "Gorilla conservation: beyond the boundaries of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park")
![The town of Fort Portal, roughly 300km away from Uganda’s metropolis of Kampala, is surrounded by a series of curious crater lakes formed over 8000 years ago. The unusual scenery, panoramic hiking opportunities and close proximity to the chimp-trekking capital of Kibale National Park makes this a thriving tourism region. In between trekking, walking or […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CraterCoffee2-370x275.jpg "Learning the craft of coffee in Uganda’s scenic Crater Lake district")
![Uganda might be small, but it’s positively brimming with fascinating tourist attractions, including a wonderful diversity of wildlife, teeming volcano-backdropped savannahs, fertile forests, gleaming lakes, snow-capped mountains, and some of Africa’s warmest and most welcoming people. Tourists jet into Uganda to see the country’s most celebrated primates, its population of endangered mountain gorillas, and often […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GorillaSafariLodgePygmys-370x275.jpg "Pearl of Africa")
![If you walk a mere 8 minutes from Gorilla Safari Lodge you’ll find yourself at the briefing point for a gorilla trekking safari in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This primeval forest and its hilly volcanic, jungle-laden terrain provides the perfect habitat for a variety of primates, of which include abundant gorilla family groups. Gorilla trekking is a holiday of a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/GorillaSafariLodgePortrait-370x275.jpg "Gorilla Portraits from Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest")
![When one speaks about the most diverse, lush and wildlife-rich safaris in Africa, the paradisiacal Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda has to be part of the conversation. Uganda is often overlooked as a premier safari destination. Its immediate neighbours usually draw the international tourists, and Uganda’s relatively small size as compared to that of […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/QueenElizabethFlamingoFlying-370x275.jpg "Queen Elizabeth National Park: unspoilt and underrated")
![Visitors flock to Uganda to trek with gorillas deep within the verdant untouched forests of the region, and combine their arduous gorilla trekking experience with chimp tracking safaris in the heart of Kibale Forest. The wildlife and landscape of Uganda is a major drawcard for many tourists, but it’s not the only thing that Uganda […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Batwa-Pygymy-community-dance-370x275.jpg "The History of Uganda’s Batwa Pygmy Tribe in Bwindi Region")
![The Sun Destinations collection of camps and lodges has expanded its portfolio to include Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa. Our intrepid team set out to explore a country renown for its raw and remarkable beauty. For us, it was unchartered territory and an opportunity to go gorilla trekking in the verdant montane […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UgandaCraters-370x275.jpg "Introducing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa")