Rwanda is sometimes referred to as the ‘’Land of a Thousand Hills’’, it neighbors countries like Uganda in the north, Burundi in the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the West and Tanzania in the East. Rwanda is much known for its endangered mountain gorillas as its one of the three countries in
Choosing the Right Lodge for Your Rwanda Safari:
Embarking on a self-drive safari in Rwanda is a thrilling adventure, offering a unique blend of independence, intimacy with nature, and an unparalleled sense of exploration. The Land of a Thousand Hills is renowned for its pristine national parks, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. While the journey itself is integral to the experience, where
Meet Gorillas & Golden Monkeys in Rwanda
Planning an adventure that combines both mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda is one of the best experiences to encounter during your travel to the black land. Rwanda is among the leading destinations in East Africa and Africa at large for primate safaris. It protects over 10 primate species in different destinations including mountain
Best 5 Luxury Lodges in Rwanda
Spending a night in comfortable and safe accommodation is one of the keys to the successful and memorable safari in Rwanda. While planning a safari to the home of thousand hills – Rwanda, take a good time to choose the hotels or lodges as you are going for your desired adventure. The country has several
What Makes a Rwanda Gorilla Trek Exciting
A trip to Volcanoes National Park has become an area of debate among travelers today, given the fact that every one comes with his or her myths about gorilla trekking in Africa. Usually the following questions are unavoidable in life; how is gorilla trekking in Rwanda? Is it tough, rough or smooth? Which gorilla family
How Difficult is Gorilla Trekking?
Mountain Gorillas live in the parts of Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Mountains. These three countries are very thought of in terms of gorilla trekking. The fact is that gorilla trekking is relatively difficult depending on one’s fitness levels and it is relatively hard because it involves in walking through thick forests, valleys,
Experience Rwanda’s Gorillas and Lake Kivu
Imagine an experience out of the ordinary, into the tropical rain forests of Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, over powering waters and magnetic scenery. Come face to face with legendary beasts of the wild and live through their eyes watching every move they make. Enjoy an array of relaxing and winding activities after your gorilla trek
Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Rwanda Primate Safaris
Common mistakes tourists make on Rwanda primate safaris. Like other safaris, there are many common mistakes that tourists make while planning gorilla safaris. In Rwanda, there are 3 places to be visited for primate trekking in Rwanda. These include Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorillas & golden monkey safaris; two chimpanzee parks- Gishwati-Mukura National Park
Choosing a Gorilla Safari Company
Once you have finalized planning your gorilla safari and decided when to go, the next step is choosing among the many tour operators who to take on for a successful safari, below we give you a high light to guide you on choosing the very best out of the many. Choose from google by typing
Go Gorilla Trekking and Hiking in Virungas
Gorilla trekking and Mount Karisimbi trek safari, this is indeed one of the best short Rwanda safaris done in Volcanoes National Park. A hike on Mt. Karisimbi is considered as one of the leading tourist activities in Rwanda. A hike to the peak of Mount Karisimbi is commonly combined with a gorilla trekking Safari in