Personal Take: Hikes in Gorilla Parks of Rwanda and Uganda
Marcus’s introduction to our series of walking articles reminded me of my unique position: I must be one of the few who have done (almost)…
Hiking
Little-Known Hiking Overnights in Southwestern Uganda
I am Levi Ayebare, 28, and I have been working with Gorilla Highlands Experts on the Ugandan side of the region as a tecnico. This…
Our Gorilla Trek Well Beyond Gorillas
Strange enough, it all started in Prague. It was summer 2009, my wife Marta and I were in town for our vacations, and decided to pay…
Slow and Sweaty Travel
24mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO800 This week I have the (dis)pleasure of introducing the next level of our August theme, the regional attractions — hiking! I…
Slapped by a Gorilla: 30 Ultimate Hiking Images
We are back into lockdowns and travel restrictions throughout the Gorilla Highlands region, so we remember last month especially fondly. May 2021 was the go-time…
The Shock of Mount Kabuye
I looked at the mountain again and again during commutes from my Musanze home to Rwanda’s capital Kigali… It was marvellous. It was also as…
I Tasted the Brand New 2-Day Muhabura Hike
Dear readers of the Daily Dose, In my first report from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park I told you that we were preparing to make hiking…
Preparing for a Week of Trekking in Uganda
Rob’s boys are prepping. At the end of May they will be doing the Ultimate Hike, the special combination of the Volcano Quest and Parks…
The Secrets of Our Most Popular Ugandan Hiking Route
People people, it’s Owen again! I’m here to give you a personal take on our most popular trekking direction that goes through my home area.…
What I Learned from Hikers on the Gorilla Highlands Trails
One must say that the world is changing! As a guide leading trekkers across our region for over 10 years, I have learned a lot…