# Nandi Adventures > by people.for you.with locals ## Posts - [World Giraffe Day: Celebrating Uganda’s Nubian Giraffes](https://www.nandiadventures.com/world-giraffe-day-celebrating-ugandas-nubian-giraffes/): Every June 21st we celebrate World Giraffe Day. Uganda is home to the Nubian giraffe —one of the rarest and most endangered giraffe species in the world. - [Mandatory Travel Insurance Now Required for Visitors to Tanzania](https://www.nandiadventures.com/mandatory-travel-insurance-now-required-for-visitors-to-tanzania/): Starting from mid-2025, visitors to Tanzania will be required to pay a mandatory travel insurance fee of USD 44 per person. This new policy will be applied at the point of entry and is intended to provide basic emergency coverage during your stay. - [Double Joy: Two Newborn Gorillas in Bwindi!](https://www.nandiadventures.com/double-joy-two-newborn-gorillas-in-bwindi/): We’re celebrating some heartwarming news from Uganda —two baby mountain gorillas have been born in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park! One newborn arrived in the Nkuringo family, born to the experienced mother Kwitonda, bringing this group’s size to 16 individuals. Not far off, the Busingye family also celebrated a birth, with proud mother Bizulu bringing her newborn into a group that now numbers 15. - [Direct Flight London to Uganda – A Game-Changer for Safari Travel](https://www.nandiadventures.com/direct-flight-london-to-uganda-a-game-changer-for-safari-travel/): The direct flight from London to Uganda, operated four times a week, opens up easier, faster access to Uganda’s gorilla trekking adventures, national parks, wildlife, and warm hospitality for travelers from the UK and beyond. It's indeed a game changer for safari travel. - [How to Prepare for Gorilla Trekking](https://www.nandiadventures.com/how-to-prepare-for-gorilla-trekking/): Gorilla trekking is one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences on Earth. Discover how to prepare for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda with Nandi Adventures. From permits to packing tips, get ready for an unforgettable jungle encounter with wild mountain gorillas. - [Updated Elena Camp in Rwenzori Mountains](https://www.nandiadventures.com/updated-elena-camp-in-rwenzori-mountains/): At 4,500 meters above sea level, the updated Elena Camp in the Rwenzori Mountains offers a unique base for climbers preparing to conquer Margherita Peak, the highest point in Uganda at 5,109 meters. This camp is not only a refuge from the extreme cold but also a stepping stone for adventurers tackling the final ascent. - [Why Uganda is Africa’s Premier Birding Destination](https://www.nandiadventures.com/why-uganda-is-africas-premier-birding-destination/): With over 1,080 bird species—representing about 50% of Africa's total bird species and 10% of the world’s species—Uganda stands as Africa's premier birding destination. - [Gorilla Trekking Just Got Better: 24 Gorilla Families Await You in Uganda](https://www.nandiadventures.com/gorilla-trekking-just-got-better-24-gorilla-families-await-you-in-uganda/): Experience gorilla trekking like never before with 24 gorilla families in Uganda's Bwindi forest perfect for your dream safari with Nandi Adventures - [Why Uganda is Perfect for Gorilla Trekking](https://www.nandiadventures.com/why-uganda-is-perfect-for-gorilla-trekking/): Uganda is one of only three places on Earth where you can go on a gorilla safari and encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are home to about half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. These parks provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe these gentle giants up close. - [About the Mountain Gorilla](https://www.nandiadventures.com/about-the-mountain-gorilla/): A juvenile gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Steady growth in the mountain gorilla population is a conservation success story in Uganda - Nandi Adventures ## Pages - [Your Mountain Gorilla Trekking Guide](https://www.nandiadventures.com/your-mountain-gorilla-trekking-guide/) - [Our Safaris](https://www.nandiadventures.com/our-safaris/) - [Get In Touch](https://www.nandiadventures.com/contact-us/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.nandiadventures.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.nandiadventures.com/privacy-policy/) - [Newsletter](https://www.nandiadventures.com/newsletter-3/): [newsletter] - [About Us](https://www.nandiadventures.com/about-us/) - [Safari Destinations](https://www.nandiadventures.com/safari-destinations/) - [Nandi Adventures](https://www.nandiadventures.com/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.nandiadventures.com/faqs/) - [About Our Team](https://www.nandiadventures.com/about-our-team/) - [Travel Guides by Safari Experts](https://www.nandiadventures.com/blog/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)