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The Uwera Blog

Honest advice from people who live and work on the continent: when to go, what it costs, how the permits work and which parks to pair.

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Honest, practical advice

Permits and costs explained

Eleven African countries

Notes from the field

We love answering the questions travellers ask us most, from how gorilla permits work to when the migration crosses the Mara and where a family will be happiest. Here is everything we would tell a friend before they go.

Planning

Uganda or Rwanda for gorillas: how we help you choose

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Planning

When to go to Uganda and Rwanda: season by season

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