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What is Gorilla Trekking
Over the last 27 years, the Buutu Safaris team has trekked mountain gorillas with hundreds of our guests. We have...
How much does a gorilla safari cost?
Gorilla trekking is a once in a lifetime activity and remains on top of many bucket lists. Gorilla trekking permits...
Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking?
Uganda and Rwanda are two of three countries (DR Congo is the third) in the world where mountain gorilla trekking...
Trekking the Kahungye Gorilla Family in Bwindi
Gorilla trekking in Uganda finally resumed in an effort to reopen tourism. This was after the complete shutdown of tourism...
A Uganda Bwindi Gorilla trekking experience
Very few things in life can be compared to a gorilla trekking experience. From the hike through the thick undergrowth...
The Elusive Shoe Bill stork
On our way to Murchison Falls National Park, we normally stop by the road side and search the swampy marshes...
Save Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls is one of the most iconic sights of Uganda ‘’The Pearl of Africa.” It is said to be...
The beautiful Long Horned Ankole Cows of Uganda
Any visitor to Uganda will tell you one of the most exciting animals you will see outside the national parks...
Is Gorilla Trekking Ethical?
By Daudi Mutalya Balye – Chief Exploring Officer Buutu Safaris Yes, a resounding yes. Gorilla trekking based conservation was created...
A Conversation with Dr Gladys Zikusooka -Kalema on her new book “Walking With Gorillas”
By Daudi Mutalya Balye – Chief Exploring Officer Buutu Safaris Our Chief Exploring Officer Daudi Mutalya Balye had the good...
How do you differentiate Chimpanzees from Gorillas
By Daudi Mutalya Balye – Chief Exploring Officer Buutu Safaris Many times people will come visit Uganda and Rwanda to...
What You Need To Know When Planning For A Gorilla Trekking Safari.
By Daudi Mutalya Balye – Chief Exploring Officer Buutu Safaris Gorilla Trekking is a thrilling and once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows...