2 Days Tchegera Island Safari 2 Days Tchegera Island Safari is just what you need in case you are looking to take a short vacation to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The island is situated off the northern shore of Lake Kivu in Congo’s Virunga National Park. The island is just thirty minutes away from Goma city by boat thus making it a perfect retreat after a gorilla trekking safari in Virunga national park or hiking Mount Nyiragongo. Highlights for …
Hike Mount Gahinga Hiking Mount Gahinga in Rwanda is one of those adventure thrilling activities that you don’t want to miss out on especially if you are a passionate hiker. Mountain enthusiasts can also climb Gahinga Mountain from Uganda. The mountain is one of the dormant volcanoes situated within the Virunga ranges. It lies on the border between Uganda and Rwanda. Mount Gahinga is also referred to as Mount Mgahinga on the Ugandan side. This mountain lies between two other …
Mount Nyiragongo Mount Nyiragongo is an active volcano located in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is also among the top active volcanoes in the world. The mountain stands at a height of 3,470 meters above sea level and is part of the volcanic mountains in the Virunga Massif. It is situated 20km north of Goma town and Lake Kivu. The mountain can easily be accessed by tourists travelling from Kigali city since it borders Rwanda …
Haller Park Kenya Haller Park in Kenya is formerly known as Bamburi nature trail hill in Kenya. The park is a sanctuary that is located in south of the Bamburi cement plant along the Mombasa-Malindi highway. Haller Park is located in Mombasa and was named in honor of Dr. Rene Haller who was its founder. He managed to transform the park from barren limestone quarries into an ecosystem of forest, grasslands, fish farm areas, small demonstrations, giraffe viewing platform, Reptile …
Attractions in Kidepo National Valley Park Attractions in Kidepo National Valley Park: Also known as the “Masai Mara of Uganda“, Kidepo Valley national park is truly a jewel in the wilderness that is worth exploring. The national park is the third largest national park located in Kaabong district north eastern Uganda. Kidepo Valley national park in Uganda covers a total land area of 1,442 square kilometers and is the best park for landscape and wildlife viewing in that it harbors …
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge | Queen Elizabeth National Park Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can also be done from Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park. Also known as the Valley of Apes, the Kyambura Gorge is an amazing destination located in the north eastern part of Queen Elizabeth national park. Queen Elizabeth national park is the second biggest and most visited national park in the south western part of Uganda. The Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park is …
Wildlife Safaris in Uganda Wildlife safaris in Uganda are the best safaris that visitors can take while visiting the country. It is blessed with unique wildlife including wild animals like elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards zebras, waterbucks, hippos, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest, bushbucks, elands, topi, oribis, primates like gorillas, chimpanzees, olive baboons, red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, bird species like the elusive shoebill stork, great blue Turaco, saddle-billed stork, black crake, handsome francolin, …
Gorilla Trekking Prices in Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Prices in Rwanda: Although gorilla trekking prices in Rwanda are quite expensive compared to other gorilla destinations in the world that has not stop so many visitors from trekking the habituated mountain gorillas in the ‘Land of a thousand hills’. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is an exciting activity and it is conducted in Volcanoes national park. The activity involves visitors moving into the forest in search of the mountain gorillas and once found …
Best Time to Visit Gorillas Best Time to Visit Gorillas: The best time to visit gorillas is said to be during the dry season; however, gorillas can be tracked at any time of the year. Most trekkers prefer to track gorillas during the dry season because it is much easier to hike through the dense vegetation in most of the forests where these gorillas live. Gorilla trekking is an activity that involves visitors moving in the dense tropical forests in …
Giraffe Centre in Nairobi Giraffe Centre in Nairobi: While on your safari in Kenya, you cannot miss visiting the Giraffe Centre located in Nairobi city. The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi city in Kenya started as a rehabilitation project to rescue the endangered Rothschild giraffe which are only found in the grasslands of Kenya and also in Murchison falls national park in Uganda. It is located in Langata and was founded in 1979 as a breeding Centre for the endangered Rothschild …
Why Gorillas are an Endangered Species Why Gorillas are an Endangered Species: Despite the fact that gorillas are highly sought after by tourists on a safari in Africa, they are some of the most endangered species in the world today according to the ICUN Red List. Gorillas are categorized into two distinct species namely; the western gorillas and the eastern gorillas. Under the western gorilla, we have two gorilla subspecies which are; the western lowland gorilla and the cross river gorilla. …
Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park: Gorilla Trekking has been one of the world’s most exclusive and highly sought-after wildlife encounters on the African continent. It is a very unique experience that can only be done in Africa; with countries like Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo being the top destinations in the world for gorilla trekking safaris. Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega national park offers tourists a unique primate experience as you will …
