A Guidebook to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by David Bygott and Jeannette Hanby

A Guidebook to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an increasingly scarce Uganda Wildlife Authority publication documenting two of East Africa’s most celebrated protected wilderness areas and the endangered mountain gorillas that inhabit them. Written by David Bygott and Jeannette Hanby and published in 1998, this attractive illustrated guidebook combines wildlife information, conservation history, ecology, tourism guidance, maps, and gorilla behavioural studies into a compact yet highly informative reference work.

A Guidebook to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers the unique ecology and biodiversity of both Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, including sections on plant life, animal life, conservation challenges, gorilla ecology, social organisation, communication, tracking, and visitor information. Richly illustrated throughout, the publication captures an important period in the development of Uganda’s eco-tourism and gorilla conservation initiatives during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

What makes this particular copy of A Guidebook to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park especially desirable is the inclusion of an original Uganda Wildlife Authority Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Permit dated 19 June 2001. The permit records a visit to the Mukaze gorilla group and provides fascinating insight into the early days of organised gorilla tourism in Uganda. Ephemera of this nature is seldom encountered alongside the original guidebook and substantially enhances the collectible appeal of the set.

An excellent addition for collectors of African wildlife literature, conservation history, Uganda travel memorabilia, primatology, gorilla-related material, and East African national park publications. Ideal for enthusiasts of mountain gorillas, eco-tourism history, and African conservation efforts.

Condition – Very Good 

96 page softcover in very good condition overall. Covers show light general shelf wear and some rubbing marks to the rear cover. Internally clean and well preserved. Accompanied by an original 2001 Uganda Wildlife Authority Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Permit which remains present and legible.