Gorilla permits are documents issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority OR Rwanda Development Board, permitting persons of age to trek and spend time with the habituated gorilla families in their respective gorilla habitats. In Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority issues 168 gorilla permits daily for 21 gorilla families (20 in Bwindi and 1 in Mgahinga Gorilla National...Read More
The Sipi Falls are a hidden gem within the eastern side of Uganda, and are characterized by three jaw-dropping waterfalls plunging along the beautiful lower slopes of Mount Elgon – the fourth highest mountain peak in Africa. Nestled within the district of Kapchorwa, the falls are a wonderful stopover point for visitors to Mount Elgon...Read More
Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills is not only a gorilla trekking destination, but also a birder’s Paradise. The country offers one of Africa’s best African montane birding experiences, with diverse habitats ranging from the savannah, grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, rivers, Lakes to forests, as well as more than 750 species of birds. Of the...Read More
Karisimbi Volcano, Hiking to the magnificent summit of Karisimbi Volcano on Rwanda safari in Volcanoes National Park is one of the best experiences any enthusiastic hiker shouldn’t miss to engage in. Mount Karisimbi is the tallest of all the 8 Virunga Volcanoes that are shared amongst 3 African states; Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic...Read More
Bisoke Volcano hiking, Need something adventurous and unusual to add on your mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park? Well, Bisoke Volcano hiking is one special adventure experience visitors on Rwanda safari to Volcanoes National Park should consider a must to include on their bucket list experiences this coming holiday. Mount Bisoke also is...Read More
Hiking Trails in Nyungwe Forest, Hiking is one of the most popular tourist activities within the 1000-square kilometer Nyungwe Forest National Park, offering visitors with endless views of the primate species-Chimpanzees (if lucky), vervet monkeys, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys and red-tailed monkeys among others, other mammals especially bushbucks,...Read More
Tourist activities to do in Lake Kivu, Lake Kivu is one of the treasures that Rwanda holds and is situated within the western side of the county bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. This Freshwater Lake is part of the Great Rift Valley region of Africa and represents beauty and tranquility, through its turquoise and...Read More
Gorilla Habituation Experience, Have you ever tracked the mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo? If yes, you are probably aware that after several hours of trekking in difficulty and anticipation for these giant apes you can only spend one hour. But do you know you can actually have the chance...Read More
Gorilla families in Volcanoes Park, Volcanoes National Park is the only gorilla trekking destination in Rwanda and is situated within the north-western side of the country. This 160-square kilometer National Park is part of the massive Virunga Conservation Area that also includes Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park as well as Virunga National Park of the...Read More
Golden monkey tracking in Uganda, Golden monkey tracking is one of the interesting tourist activities you can enjoy in Uganda and is only offered in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Golden monkeys are scientifically known as Cercopithecus Mitis kandti and are categorized by IUCN Red List as endangered species found in only three countries. Golden monkeys...Read More
