Gorilla trekking in Africa is by far an unusual wildlife experience, something we consider a bucket-list adventure. Africa is home to endangered mountain gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas, and the ...

I am a freelance writer and live in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya on the shores of Lake Naivasha. I grew up in South Africa and have had the privilege of travelling extensively in sub–Saharan Africa.

My southern Tanzania night safari had began with a scene straight from Sherlock Holmes: We spent half an hour searching for animal eyes in the pitch-dark forest when the Jeep screeched to a halt. Our ...

The history of gorilla tourism in Africa can be traced back to 1902 when Robert Von Beringe a Germany Capt. and the first European to observe mountain gorillas along Mount Sabyinyo. In 1903, they were ...

Why does travel always feel like a dream once it’s over? It took until we touched down on the tarmac at LAX for it to hit me: my short time in Rwanda — “The Heart of Africa” — had come and gone. The ...

Are you planning and interested in visiting Uganda for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest, these answers to frequently asked questions on Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest will help you plan well your ...

Just three months after celebrating her 60th birthday, Vila, one of the world’s oldest gorillas, died Thursday at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Said to be the second oldest gorilla in the world, Vila ...

If you want to plan an African safari but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in the right place. Andrew Howard Photo Ask most habitual travelers to rattle off their bucket-list adventures, and an ...

Thanks to decades of gorilla conservation and responsible eco-tourism, mountain gorilla populations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania have reached a record high, making mountain gorilla trekking, ...

With his machine gun, machete, and green army fatigues, our tour guide is more soldier than scientist. He’s leading us up the steep slopes of Mt. Mikeno, a 14,500-foot-tall dormant volcano in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. Most African safaris are fairly lazy vacations, but they don't ...

Gorilla trekking in Africa is undoubtedly an adventure of a lifetime. This makes Africa the most preferred destination, not only for viewing the Big Five game but also for nature lovers to enjoy ...