The killer of one of Uganda's best known mountain gorillas, Rafiki, has been jailed for 11 years. Felix Byamukama pleaded guilty to illegally entering a protected area and killing a gorilla.

Travelers on a gorilla trek booked through the Uganda Wildlife Authority or licensed tour operator might even spy Dr. Ricky, ...

Uganda is turning into Africa's newest luxury 'it' destination, with new links, flights, and resources opening the doors to ...

Perhaps the world's greatest animal quest is trekking to visit the gorillas of Central Africa, the region of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Republic of the Congo. Experiencing these gentle giants in ...

When stability returned to Uganda after the National Resistance Movement (NRM) came to power in 1986, revitalising the tourism sector was high on the agenda. The progress achieved in this sector by ...

Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During this time I have become well acquainted with many of the gorillas, and they with me. They roam the mountain slopes and saddles in groups ...

The Pablo group hit 65 members in 2006; it’s now down to about 25—still almost three times as large as average gorilla groups in the Virunga Mountains in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of ...

Uganda's eco-tourism sector is set for a significant boost following a pledge by a delegation from Emirates Airlines and its partners to promote the country's unique attractions.