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Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda—with a number of new rules in place.

A&K Sanctuary’s Gorilla Forest Lodge takes the gorilla-trekking experience up a notch.

The new Ellen DeGeneres Campus will allow the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to continue to protect mountain gorillas, accelerate scientific research, and train the next generation of conservationists.

A visit to Uganda’s wild spaces may include encounters with hulking gorillas, cruises along the Nile River, and treks through snow-capped mountains.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

On a mountain gorilla trek with Volcanoes Safaris in Rwanda and Uganda, one traveler learns about the human side of great ape conservation.

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

The world’s highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in to help keep it pristine and preserve it for generations to come.

The Avenue of the Volcanoes in Ecuador takes hikers from ancient village to ancient village.

The new Caminhos da Ibiapaba Trail is among a growing network of long-distance treks throughout Brazil.

For those who make it to Dzanga Bai, a reward awaits: This elephant stronghold remains one of Africa’s least visited spectacles.

Wildland Trekking has just announced four new trips on the beloved John Muir Trail, all of which come with permits. Here’s what to know.

Entrepreneur Sheila Kyarisiima explains how her new nine-room luxury hotel in Rwanda’s capital celebrates African artistry, reimagines hospitality, and encourages travelers to spend more time in Kigali.

Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.