Which National Park to Choose for Mountain Gorilla Tracking?
As we usually receive this question in the context of choosing between two Ugandan national parks, we shall begin here. Where to Track Gorillas in…
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As we usually receive this question in the context of choosing between two Ugandan national parks, we shall begin here. Where to Track Gorillas in…
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)…
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…
70mm, f/5, 1/250s, ISO400 As much as we try to focus on highlights, attractions and activities other than gorilla tracking, this remains — undeniably and deservedly…
Where else to start our Attractions theme but in the dense rainforests and bamboo thickets that are home to gorillas?! The dream of tracking mountain…
200mm, f/2,8, 1/400s, ISO1600 Though gorillas (and chimpanzees) understandably receive most of the spotlight, the Virungas have some other interesting primate inhabitants too. Among these…
The first scientist to study mountain gorillas full time in the wild was George Schaller. When he reviewed the literature he could find few verifiable facts, largely…
The sad story of the Batwa “Pygmies” of the Gorilla Highlands reached its dramatic peak when they were kicked out of national parks. This was in line with the…
While there were sporadic non-scientific expeditions to mountain gorillas before, real tourism began with the arrival of Walter Baumgartel. Baumgartel was a German who had…
Hello, my dears? Are you still there? For me, I am still with you, trust me! The reason why you haven’t heard from me for…