Rwandair To Launch Direct Flights To United States and China Ease of transport and direct connections with outside world countries is one the key factors that have made Rwanda a distinct district travel destination. Rwanda air has done it again by creating direct flights to United States of America and China the main origins of […]
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Discounted Chimpanzee Permits in Kibale during low season!
Did you know? You can save 50 USD by trekking chimpanzees on a discount. Not only does it apply to mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzees are also trekked at a discounted rate now days. The cost of a chimpanzee permit is always cut from 150usd to 100usd during the low season between the months of April, […]
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Rwanda Becomes Arsenal’s official Tourism partner
Just as Rwanda has been known for its endless surprises, the land of a thousand hills has done it again striking all news headlines all over the globe. The evening of 22nd May 2018 was full of celebrations and excitement in Rwanda having signed a three-year partnership with Arsenal “the football club for many”. The […]
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Is it Safe to Trek Mountain Gorillas in Virunga National Park
How safe is gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park Despite the negative history of Virunga national associated with insecurity, civil wars, and rapid poaching of the critically endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga national park, peace has been restored and Congo is very safe for Tourism. Presently, gorilla safaris to Congo are done peacefully and all […]
Continue readingTipping Advice On A Gorilla Safari
How much and when to tip on a gorilla safari. Tipping is part and partial of safaris in Africa. The act is one of the key things you cannot rule out on a gorilla safari to Uganda/ Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Much as tipping is not mandatory, appreciating someone for the service […]
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Gorilla tracking sectors in Bwindi
To trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, one must visit any of the four gorilla tracking sectors that make up the national park. Unlike other gorilla national parks, Bwindi comprise of 4 sectors in the south, north, and east. Each sector is different from the other in terms of location, accessibility, altitude and the trekking experience. […]
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Situated in southwestern Uganda in the borders of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is Uganda’s natural wonder. The national park covers a total land area of 331 square kilometers a home to countless wild animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, which make it worth visiting. The forest was initially inhabited […]
Continue readingNyakagezi Gorilla Group returns to Mgahinga national park
The only gorilla family habituated in Mgahinga national park which had migrated to Rwanda since last year is back in Uganda’s most scenic national park – the Mgahinga. It has been confirmed that the group looks very healthy. Nyakagezi Gorilla group keeps marauding amongst the 3 borders: – Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo seeking food. […]
Continue readingTrekking gorillas in Bwindi via Kigali
Kigali to Bwindi gorilla trekking tours are now popular and easily done. Here travelers fly into Kigali international airport and cross to trek gorillas in Uganda. Trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda has surely been challenging due to a full day of driving from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi or Mgahinga gorilla national park. This for the past […]
Continue readingSafety tips for gorilla trekking
How safe is gorilla trekking When for a gorilla tour, most travelers ask how safe it is to be with mountain gorillas in the jungle. This is a very important question especially for the first time travelers who have never been in the presence of wild animals in the jungle. It’s obvious that lots of […]
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