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What You Need to Know: Gorilla Trekking Guide to Rwanda

June 12, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the planet's highlights is arguably a trek to see gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, however there are a number of details and expenses one needs to be aware of when planning a trip to Rwanda. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is located only about 20 minutes outside of Kigali, the country's capital city. This airport is the hub for RwandAir and services other international airlines including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, KLM and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, California, Culture, Hiking, Jet lag, Kenya, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Rainforest, Trekking, Visa

5 ways to support Mountain Gorilla Conservation

June 9, 2022 by Pete BasuddeLeave a Comment

According to IUCN, there are close to 8410 critically endangered species in the whole world. These include but not limited to African savannah elephant, African wild dog, western lowland gorillas, and Eastern lowland gorilla among several other species. The mountain gorillas have recently made it off the critically endangered species to the category of endangered species because there is hope in the efforts of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Farming, Food and Wine, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking, Volunteer, Wildlife

Gorilla Trekking With Minors in Uganda

June 7, 2022 by Paul BasuddeLeave a Comment

Imagine you have a friend that has just come back from Uganda after successfully completing their gorilla trek in either Mgahinga gorilla national park or Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Even before you ask them about their trip, with excitement they go ahead and share their gorilla trekking experience with you. They tell you about the landscapes, the greenness of the country, the weather, the people and everything that made their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking, Wildlife

Uganda is more than Idi Amin – The best safari destination in Africa

April 4, 2022 by Mateega BrendaLeave a Comment

This is what makes her the Pearl of Africa Uganda, 59 years independent, is a developing land locked country in the Eastern region of Africa. In the same region, she is surrounded by Kenya in the east, DR. Congo in the west, Tanzania in the south, South Sudan in the North and Rwanda in the south-west. With a growing population of 44 million people, 56 tribes, the former British colony boasts of immense diversity in culture, norms and ways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Caves, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, England, Europe, Far East, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Harvest, History, Journey, Kenya

Adventures with Lions in Tanzania

February 5, 2022 by Kate K.FLeave a Comment

Africa has always been a special place to me. It's the salt of the earth, an untouched land and a place that is so rare from anywhere else in the world. Not many travellers have come to Africa and not been melted by the beauty and magnificence of this place.  Mesmerising golden sunsets, incredible wild animals, the good will of people and monumental vast landscapes. There’s no denying that Africa is a huge continent and if you are thinking of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, National Park, Tanzania, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Bush Truck in Madagascar

June 12, 2021 by Charles Barrett2 Comments

Even before setting foot on the red soil of Madagascar I knew one of my greatest adventures would be taking a trip on a camion brousse. These beasts of transport are like normal trucks but instead of carrying goods they are fitted out to hold passengers. Long steel seats with padding to make them more comfortable are lined up in rows in the body of the truck. This is not a one person one seat job but more of slide along the bench and make room … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Drinking, Festival, Journey, Madagascar, Sand, Walking tour

Getting Around Aswan Without Getting Fleeced

January 12, 2020 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

My trip to Aswan, Egypt to see the ancient Temple of Isis at Philae was a good reminder to always look on the positive side, even when you feel like you are being taken advantage of by locals. The temple itself is magnificent and dramatically situated on an island in the middle of a lake. Because the vast majority of visitors to Aswan go as part of an organized and guided tour, there is scant information available for the independent, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Airport, Cruising, Desert, Egypt, Journey, Luxor, Museum, Nile River, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Sahara Desert, Sand, Taxi, Traffic, Walking tour

Everything You Need to Know About Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

June 20, 2019 by Mateega BrendaLeave a Comment

Although the main attraction that brings people to the wilderness of Rwanda is the majestic silverback gorilla, there is plenty more wildlife and things to see in this beautiful country of a countless hills. Talk about climbing the numerous volcanos, spotting the big 5 at the Akagera National Park or biking though the famous Congo Nile Trail. Rwanda has a lot to offer for those planning on experiencing Africa’s natural beauty and wildlife. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Bridges, Food and Wine, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking, Wildlife, Zoo

A Wild Ride in West Africa

June 13, 2019 by Alissa BellLeave a Comment

Even the driver seemed surprised! Bad sign, these guys have seen it all. In the center of the brightly painted wheel, where the hub should have attached to the axle, was a jagged gaping hole. We’d already used our spare wheel and our jack wasn’t working anyway, so we did what anyone in West Africa would do in this situation: we settled in to wait for help. The merciless sun bullied most passengers into the shade of a nearby tree. They sat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, America, Bus Travel, California, Culture, Europe, Freeways, Ghana, Journey, Paradise, Traffic, Walking tour, Wedding

Shamanic Shenanigans in São Tomé

September 27, 2018 by Pete MartinLeave a Comment

As we grind up the mountainside, a makeshift road block has been left meaning we have to halt. It looks like our journey is done. Three women and a small child arrive and laugh. They put down their huge buckets of bananas from their heads and inform us that local kids have created the temporary barrier to be able to charge a toll to use the road. They remove the obstruction so we can continue. The road is black volcanic rock, no more tarmac, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Beer, Bridges, Drinking, Garden, Journey, Massage, Naked, Rainforest, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wine Tasting

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