Mountain gorilla conservation is a key concept in protecting both the gorillas and other species that live within their habitats. The surrounding local communities are now also benefiting directly from the initiative through employment and more. It is through gorilla conservation that amazing tourist experiences like gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation have been made possible. … Read more
Rwanda is a popular gorilla safari destination in Africa. The small country of a thousand hills receives high number of travelers coming to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. The land locked country is of the three destinations where mountain gorillas live. The other two destinations to see gorillas are Uganda and … Read more
Rwanda Development Board has finally inaugurated the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda located in Volcanoes National Park. The campus Chief Executive Officer and founder Ellen DeGeneres in the company of her wife Portia de Rossi with whom they have been married for the past 13 years graced the Inauguration … Read more
Safaris can be private of group depending on what the traveler wants. Group safaris entail joining a team of other travelers (10 and above) some of whom you will meet for the first time in your travel life. Whereas some people especially the introverts love private tours, group safaris are best for extroverts. If you … Read more
Planning a gorilla trekking safari to Africa is an extensive task for most first time travelers. YES, the process entails booking permits, accommodation, transport, guides and many more, which is normally challenging. Have you stared on the gorilla safari booking process? Well, ensure to avoid common mistakes which previous travelers made. Gorilla Trek Africa, the … Read more
Rwanda is getting ready for the 2022 CHOGM conference scheduled for June 2022. The small land of a Thousand Hills expects to host thousands of delegates/heads of States from all over the world who will come to attend the CHOGM meeting. Are you coming for CHOGM and would want to explore more of Rwanda? The … Read more
Uganda has put an end on the PCR test mandate for all travelers coming in and going out of the country. All fully vaccinated travelers are no longer subjected to mandatory covid19 testing at Entebbe International Airport. Honorable Ruth Achieng, the minister of Health in Uganda, made this announcement.This relief comes after Uganda registered a … Read more
Anybody planning a safari to the Pearl of Africa must be aware of safari etiquettes for a Uganda Tour. The exhilaration of visiting Uganda on an African safari is second to none for anyone who wants to explore the true wilderness and its beauties. Travel etiquettes for Uganda safaris are highly recommended to ensure peaceful … Read more
Most travelers visiting Uganda are concerned with how on how to travel safely to Uganda. Well, safety travel is a broad topic that comprises health, life, belongings and money safeguarding and security. In a third world country like Uganda, tourists are always sceptical about their safety and security while travelling. This is why “is it … Read more
The Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) is located in Kisoro district in far South Western Uganda. It was gazzeted as a National Park in 1991 by the Ugandan government through the Uganda Wildlife Authority to preserve wildlife in the park especially the endangered Mountain gorilla, this has made gorilla trekking activities in the Park to … Read more