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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]