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Uganda is a country whose beauty is in abundance throughout the year, ranging from fascinating landscapes to Africa’s heritage cast across the 241,038 square Kilometers of land. The country’s location along the equator gives a conducive humid climate which is favorable for tourism. Far south of the country experiences fair tropical climate given its closeness […]

Rhino trekking is done at Ziwa rhino sanctuary, the sanctuary is located 150km west of capital kampala on way to famous Murchison fall national park and its accessible by car or motorcycle however hiring a tour guide/driver to take you there is a good thought. Uganda as a country had lost rhino in the early […]

Every tourist is cautious about his or her life and this calls for security and good health while at a visited destination. Uganda as a tourism destination is among the safest place in Africa and is known for its long-time peace since 1986 when HE president YK Museveni came to power. This country has diverse […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo is an African jewel of adventure, found in the Central African region and spreads towards the Atlantic Ocean. Its vastness of strolling hills, mountains, tropical forests and a network of rivers serenade tourists from all over the world. The country covers over 905,355 square kilometers of land, making it the […]

The Republic of Uganda is located in East Africa. Its geographical location establishes it as a land-locked country. It is bordered by South Sudan in the North, Republic of Tanzania in the south, Republic of Rwanda in the southwest, Kenya in east and Democratic Republic of Congo in West. Uganda, just like its counterparts Kenya […]

Mountain gorillas are from kingdom ‘Animalia’– Phylum ‘Chordata’ – Class ‘Mammalia’. Order ‘Primates’. Family ‘Hominidae’. Genus ‘Gorilla’. The scientific name of mountain gorilla is ‘Gorilla Berengei Berengei’. According to UNESCO world heritage center, these creatures are classified as endangered species. They are located in Africa and specifically Central and Eastern Africa. Facts about mountain gorillas. […]

Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C) is located in located in Central Africa where its bordered by the Republic of Congo in the Northwest, Uganda in the East together with Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania, Zambia to the South, Angola to the South-west and then the South Atlantic Ocean to the West. The country is known for […]

Rwanda is a country of immense beauty and anyone seeking an East African Safari often considers Rwanda as a top destination. The country has numerous places to visit and here is a countdown of the top five places to Visit in Rwanda. Kigali City Kigali city is the capital of Rwanda as well as being […]

A safari to Rwanda is considered epic if the tourist reaches the glorious Virungas as theparent range with all the other 8 peaks with the highest being Karisimbi. The mountainobtains its name from a Kinyarwanda word called ‘Amasimbi’ which means snow.The summit of Karisimbi volcano is usually topped with snow especially in the dryseasons of […]

Uganda didn’t get the title Pearl of Africa through gambling or bribing Winston Churchill,but he was sold by the hair rising flora and fauna sighted in its parks, breathtakinglandscapes, the adrenaline spike activities that can be engaged in while on the safarisin this beautiful country and among other fascinating enchantresses that can be seenwhile in […]

An electrifying experience on the bright clear and glinting waters in Uganda is whatwhite-water rafting is all about. Visitors are pleased about exploring the source of R.Nile but feeling the power of the Nile while in the middle of its flawless rapids willincrease the adrenaline of the travelers in a beguiling way. 2 Days Uganda […]

Uganda culture is Diversely grouped into 50 ethnic groups, tourists definitely have a lot to learn from thedifferent art and craft, norms, fishing technique among others. A visit in the central willintroduce the tourists to the fascinating culture of the Bantu whose are mainly farmers, asafari to the North exposes the tourists to the Nilotics […]

The Virunga mountains are a real treasure for Uganda, DR Congo and Rwanda but Rwandareaps more benefits of these volcanoes because while it straddles between these two countries,the apogee is found in the cleanest country in Africa. Mother and daughter got on very wellindeed because just like Virunga the parent range, 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas […]

No doubt apes have their DNA 98% similar to humans because other than the close physicalappearance, these enormous gorillas adopt into leaving collectively together as a family. It isbeguiling the way these gorillas prefer having families with average of about ten members butsome prestigious families can have up to forty members.The dominant and oldest male […]

Mountain gorillas are from kingdom ‘Animalia’– Phylum ‘Chordata’ – Class ‘Mammalia’. Order ‘Primates’. Family ‘Hominidae’. Genus ‘Gorilla’. The scientific name of mountain gorilla is ‘Gorilla Berengei Berengei’. According to UNESCO world heritage center, these creatures are classified as endangered species. They are located in Africa and specifically Central and Eastern Africa. Facts about mountain gorillas. […]

Have you ever dreamt about trekking gorillas in Rwanda? Would you wish to take a luxury gorilla safari in the land of a thousand hills? Rwanda is a landlocked country located in the Eastern part of Africa bordered by Uganda in the North, Burundi in the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the east […]

One of the few places in the world containing these unique animals—the gorillas, which are the closest living cousins of humans and share more than 98 percent of their DNA—is the Democratic Republic of Congo. The republic of Uganda, Rwanda, and other nations are neighbors of the nation, which is located in central Africa. Travel […]

Standing at a height of 4,127 meters above sea level, Mount. Muhabura also known as “Muhavura” is an inactive volcano and its last eruption is dated back to sometime in the Holocene. Part of the Virunga Mountain ranges, it is located at the Uganda Rwanda Border with part of the mountain in Volcanoes National Park […]

Kahuzi-Biega national park is one of the largest and most protected area in Democratic Republic of Congo. Situated in the South Kivu province and lies west of Bukavu town near the western bank of Lake Kivu and the Rwandan border. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site with an area cover of 6,000 square kilometers. The […]

Don’t pass a group safari organized in Uganda. You can be proud of connecting with others and networking as a group when you visit national parks, lakes, rivers, mountains, beaches, and more as friends, family, coworkers, classmates, and more. As laughter gets louder, more is felt. Those with good cameras should sit on the window […]

A safari to Rwanda is considered epic if the tourist reaches the glorious Virungas as the parent range with all the other 8 peaks with the highest being Karisimbi. The mountain obtains its name from a Kinyarwanda word called ‘Amasimbi’ which means snow. The summit of Karisimbi volcano is usually topped with snow especially in […]

Found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is 4,437 meters above sea level. Mount. Mikeno is part of the Virunga Conservation Area that has a total of eight mountains with only three currently active. Mount Mikeno is one of the dormant ones. Located in Virunga National Park together with Mt Bisoke, Nyamuragira, Nyiragongo and […]

Virunga national park stands out as the oldest national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a containment zone and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to protect the endangered mountain gorillas. It has a vast composition of tropical rainforests which also have a mixture of bamboo on which these awesome […]

Mountain gorillas are from kingdom ‘Animalia’– Phylum ‘Chordata’ – Class ‘Mammalia’. Order ‘Primates’. Family ‘Hominidae’. Genus ‘Gorilla’. The scientific name of mountain gorilla is ‘Gorilla Berengei Berengei’. According to UNESCO world heritage center, these creatures are classified as endangered species. They are located in Africa and specifically Central and Eastern Africa. Facts about mountain gorillas. […]

No doubt apes have their DNA 98% similar to humans because other than the close physical appearance, these enormous gorillas adopt into leaving collectively together as a family. It is beguiling the way these gorillas prefer having families with average of about ten members but some prestigious families can have up to forty members. The […]

Rwanda is one of the best destinations for anyone interested in gorilla trekking. In its Volcanoes National Park, there are 10 gorilla families which are grouped into those for research – Shida family and Beetsme family and these can only be accessed by scientists and researchers while others are available for gorilla trekking tours daily. […]

Uganda is one of the few blessed countries to possess the famous mountain gorillas. The species is enlisted among the most critically endangered species existing on earth right now. Statistics show that just above 1000 mountain gorillas exist in the wild and Uganda shelters almost half of the surviving gorillas in its designated gorilla destinations […]

What are group safaris? What do you need to know or to have while on group safaris in D.R.Congo? What are the best destinations in D.R. Congo to visit while on a group safari? More than what is above are the most questions asked by the tourist as they are planning to visit Congo in […]

Uganda, being one of the destinations for mountain gorilla trekking, provides luxurious safaris to travelers that may be in need of these services. These services range from accommodation, to airlines, road transportation and more alike. As the word goes, these services are of standard comfort and superb quality compared to ordinary services provided for the […]

Tourism may look expensive though this must not be a reason as to why you shouldn’t experience the gorilla trekking adventures in Rwanda. Have a memorable experience without having to spend all of your life savings. There are actually ways on how you can spend less on gorilla trekking and still have fun Gorilla trekking […]

What an amazing, memorable and interesting experience gorilla trekking is!Gorillas are herbivore animals which normally inhabit the tropical rain forests of equatorialAfrica. They are large apes and it is believed that they share 95-99percent of the DNA like thatof human beings hence making them the closest relative of man after the chimpanzees andbonobos. These animals […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the 3 only destinations to harbour mountain gorillas in the whole world. This makes the country more blessed on top of all the natural mineral resources it possesses in form of gold, diamonds, tungsten etcetera. DR Congo safeguards its mountain gorillas in the eastern part of its […]

Did you know that there are other species or subspecies of gorillas apart from the famous mountain gorillas (Gorilla Beringei)? Did you know that these subspecies of gorillas are the largest primates on planet earth? These are found in the subspecies of the eastern gorillas which can only be found in the rainforest of Dr […]

Take a shoebill tour in Mabamba wetland; Mabamba is one of the must-see locations in Uganda if you want to see the Shoebill stork, is located along the edge of Lake Victoria, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world, in a marsh to the north-west of the Entebbe peninsula. One of the nation’s Ramsar sites, […]

Bird watching in kidepo valley national park; Kidepo valley national park is 1,442 km2 with altitude ranges from between 914m and 2750m above sea level. The best birding sport in Northern Uganda. The park was then gazeted as a national park in 1962, it’s found in semi-arid area in the northern corridor Uganda bordering south […]

In the event where all countries around the world are fighting very hard with all means  possible to prevent the deadly  covid-19. Rwanda has managed it very well, Why? Because gorilla trips in the volcanoes N.park are open as usual and Rwanda has changed its usual tricks to new technical pandemic fights and that’s a […]

Bwindi impenetrable national park was declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1994 because of its natural wonders and is known for mountain gorilla tracking  worldwide but there is so much more! Bird watching in bwindi records a 360 bird species, Notably  a birding haven because of its 23 rare albertine endemic  species living […]

As you go gorilla tracking, Gorilla trekking rules and regulations has to be observed and a maximum of 8 visitors may trek to visit a group of habituated mountain gorillas per day. This minimizes behavioral disturbance to the gorillas and the risk of their exposure to human-borne diseases. Always wash your hands before you go […]

Is it primates? The big five cats? Birds? Nature or plants? Uganda is the answer to your wildlife quest Once described as the Pearl of Africa by the renowned Winston Churchill, Uganda offers a variety of wildlife for its visitors from all over the world. This landlocked country is located in east Africa and crossed […]

Do you desire to know how life on water/ river is from a new opinion? Visit Uganda for white water rafting in the mighty running rapids of the River Nile, as you partake the pair of fins strapped to your feet and a body-board to hold onto!! Uganda’s white-water rafting industry is still new with […]

Gorilla tracking permits need to be purchased in advance, that is six months or even a year in advance if you’re travelling during peak season or if you are in a large group. The earlier you book, the more choice you have on where you track and where you stay. Last minute bookings may be […]

Tea and coffee are provided from around 7.00 am for gorilla tracking visitors assembled in Kinigi. In 2018 entertainment is provided by a large TV screen showing daily experiences and happy trackers. In Rwanda, your gorilla family will be assigned to you at the early morning briefing. The fitter (and more willing!) you are, the more […]

Gorilla tracking registration and briefing take place at the Uganda Wildlife Authority park offices from 7.45 am, briefing starts at exactly 8:00am and tracking usually starts at 8.30 am. It is here that you will be given the name of the specific gorilla family you are tracking. And While briefing is going on your guide will register and […]

Volcanoes national park also known as Parc national de Volcans is situated in northwestern part Rwanda and covering an area approximately 160km2 of rainforest.  Its part of the five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga ranges namely Bisoke, Karisimbi, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo. This amazing destination is bordered by Mgahinga national park in Uganda and Virunga […]

Passports:Passports valid for at least six months from date of entry are required by all tourists to Enter Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.Entry may be refused to one not holding sufficient funds, return or onward tickets, and other necessary travel documents Visas; Visas can be obtained at the Entry points of Uganda, Kenya, Congo, Rwanda, and […]

Located in Albertine Rift Valley in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo is the oldest national park in Africa, Virunga National park. In 1925, the park was created among the first protected areas in Africa. Its altitude ranges from 2,230 ft in the Semliki River valley to16, 762ft in the Rwenzori Mountains. […]

Mountain gorilla tracking is a professionally organized and well-developed ecotourism experience. It is the number one tourist attraction in both Uganda and Rwanda. Wherever you stay, there is a good range of accommodation options available to you. Gorilla tracking in the DRC is now back on the bucket list, but offers fewer tracking and accommodation […]

If there is something so magical that anyone will ever see, it’s the magnificence in Tanzania’s northern circuit. Probably when Richard Mullin said, “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – For he has so much to look forward to.” with Africa he meant northern Tanzania in […]

John Hemingway said, “If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.” Magic that overwhelms the soul with the fresh breath, ever changing landscapes, varied vegetation types, people so kind and hospitable, yet all this found in one package dubbed the African Safari. African safaris are not far from South African safaris, as […]