On Arrival from South Africa to Rwanda, the imported lions were locked away in a 1,000-sqm constructed perimeter in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park for a period of 26 days user study and observation after which would be released into the wilderness of the park. The kings of the jungle reached Rwanda early this month, with … Read moreRwanda Finally Releases Lions to Akagera National Park
We are glad to announce that the land of a thousand hills has imported seven lions from South Africa. This move is intended to boost Rwanda’s tourism potential since the country’s economy largely depends on its tourism exchange earnings. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) together with the African Parks plan to relocate them and introduce … Read moreRwanda finally receiving lions to Akagera National Park
The staff at Volcanoes National Park is always prepared to handle your gorilla tracking needs because they have been doing this for several years and run a very smooth operation, hence treks to the mountain gorillas are well-organized and it is likely to be once-in-a-lifetime experience for you.What It’s like on a Gorilla Trekking SafariEnglish … Read moreThe Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National Park
Diane Fossey is remembered in the history of Rwanda for founding the Karisoke Research Center which was her residence until the time of her violent death in 1985. In 1967, Dian Fossey arrived in Rwanda to study and protect her beloved Mountain Gorillas from poachers found in the Virunga ranges of Rwanda commonly known as … Read moreDian Fossey Karisoke Research Camp – Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Most parts of Rwanda can be safely visited by travelers, provided they take common sense safety precautions, much as recommended in most countries and big cities. Here is some good Rwanda safety advice: – Avoid deserted areas in Rwanda at night, stick to busy and well-lit streets. – Don’t wear flashy jewellery while in Rwanda … Read moreRwanda Safety Precautions
In a survey which will be conducted to analyze the usage of the Single Tourist Visa, the Kenya Tourism Federation has contracted Strathmore University’s Centre for Tourism and Hospitality to conduct a regional survey on the level of its awareness and usage. The single tourist visa was adopted by East African Community member states – … Read moreAn Analysis of single tourist visa usage
The actual day of your gorilla trekking requires the clients to report at the Volcanoes national park headquarters as early as 7:30 am with your gorilla permit, equipped with your backpack containing water and packed lunch . You will be split into groups of 8 people for 10 different gorilla groups. On the day of … Read moreThe Actual day of your gorilla trekking Excursion
This community model involves local communities surrounding the different tourists sites to benefit from the tourism activity within their vicinity . This is through encouraging the locales to participate in the different tourism activities like cultural dances, drama, folklore or teaching tourists how to prepare local dishes, and traditional medicine. This method of communal development … Read moreThe Community tourism model in Rwanda is admired
At sight lake Kivu looks like an innocent beautiful small lake. Located along Rwanda’s western border, it is both a prominent food and water source in the country, and is increasingly a tourist hotspot. Business men have rushed to set up hotels along the lake coast to build accommodation for visitors, no doubt lured in … Read moreLake Kivu could Power Rwanda
Primates in Uganda are among the most social animals, forming pairs or family groups. Uganda has a diversity of primates, unlike any other East African country e.g. gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys. These primates have slower rates of development than other mammals since infants are breastfed by their mothers and rely on them for grooming and … Read morePrimates in Uganda