Toro Semliki wildlife reserve (TSWR) is located at the southern tip of the Albertine graben in Ntoroko and Kabarole districts, western Uganda. The protected area is surrounded by Kibale forest to the south, Semliki and Rwenzori mountains national parks to the west along the border with DR Congo. The area covers 542 sq.km and was […]
Continue readingExplore Virunga national park, the gem of biodiversity in Congo
Virunga national park was established in 1925 by King Albert of Belgium who ruled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a colony. Situated in North Kivu province in the eastern part of Congo, Virunga is the oldest protected area in Africa. Goma, the capital city of the province on the northern shores of Lake Kivu […]
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Congo Safari: What to do and see
Have you considered visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a safari? A Congo safari has got so much to offer including visiting some of the country’s 9 national parks. These parks protect some of the richest biodiversity in the world with a variety of endemic wildlife species. DR Congo is a unique destination […]
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Rwanda listed among best destinations to visit in 2023
Rwanda, the Land of A Thousand Hills has been listed among the best destinations to visit in 2023 by popular magazine, CNN Travel. Each year, the publication comes up with a list of several destinations around the world to guide tourists and travellers to easily pick where they may want to go. In this year’s […]
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Uganda to strengthen rhino conservation
Uganda was once home to two African rhino species which included the southern white rhino and the eastern black rhino. Unfortunately, since the civil wars of 1970s and 80s, rhino conservation has been a big challenge. Uganda’s last rhino in any protected area was seen in 1983 in Narus Valley Kidepo National Park. Widespread poaching […]
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Explore Uganda’s new tourist experiences
Uganda’s tourism industry is overly nature-based with with amazing experiences like gorilla trekking, game viewing, bird watching, chimpanzee tracking and more purely enjoyed in almost virgin jungles. However, the need to diversify the tourist product offers in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic has led to creation of new experiences and destinations in the Pearl of […]
Continue readingRewarding Uganda safari around Kasese area
A Uganda safari around the tourism-rich Kasese area is one of the most rewarding in terms of wildlife, adventure and cultural experiences. The area is popularly known for its outstanding attractions including several national parks which are full of amazing wildlife and adventure experiences, cultural and historical experiences. These include a visit to the amazing […]
Continue readingGorilla Naming in Rwanda 2022
Gorilla naming ceremony 2022 attracted great personalities including former football stars, musicians, actors among others. The promotion went a long way in promoting gorilla tourism in Rwanda. So we are yet to see numbers for gorilla trekking swelling for the years to come. The significance of gorilla naming to Rwanda Gorilla naming ceremony (Kwita Izina) […]
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Gorilla Families in Rwanda
Having wide knowledge about gorilla families in Rwanda is essential for anyone planning to visit this small country for gorilla trekking experience. Since the time of Dian Fossey, gorilla tourism in Rwanda has become popular attraction a high number of travelers from different parts of the world. Rwanda is a premier gorilla tour destination sheltering […]
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How other species and the community are benefiting from mountain gorilla conservation
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. […]
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