
Covid19 Latest Updates in Rwanda
Covid19 pandemic has continued to spread in Rwanda and all over the world despite the efforts to contain it. The deadly disease is still roaming around with new positive cases and death registered each day.
Covid19 pandemic has continued to spread in Rwanda and all over the world despite the efforts to contain it. The deadly disease is still roaming around with new positive cases and death registered each day.
Over the past few decades, gorilla safaris especially in Uganda and Rwanda have become the travelers’ favorite wildlife experience and consequently gorilla trekking has gone on to become the highest tourism foreign exchange earner for
Travel to Kahuzi Biega National Park and discover Congo’s hidden gem. Located in Eastern Congo, Kahuzi Biega National Park is a not miss. Whereas most Congo safaris involve Virunga Park and Nyiragongo Volcano, Kahuzi Biega
Join a guided 4 hours golden monkey habituation experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National park with Africa Adventure Safaris. Similar to other habituation experiences (mountain gorillas and chimpanzees) Golden monkey habituation experience is the practice of
Rwanda holds a gorilla naming ceremony each year locally known as “Kwita Izina” which is aimed at giving names to baby gorillas born within the year. This year the gorilla naming ceremony was held on
The baby gorilla boom in Uganda is still ongoing! This time round, Uganda Wildlife Authority is celebrating a new baby gorilla in Ruhija Sector East of Bwindi Forest National Park. The baby gorilla was born
24 baby gorillas were named in a virtual gorilla naming ceremony on 20th September 2020 in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. For the first time in fifteen years, Rwanda Development Board held a successful Virtual Kwita
Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake in southwestern Uganda is in the final stages of becoming a ramser site. YES, this natural lake is yet to be considered a ramser site by the ramser Convention.
Even after increasing the cost of Uganda gorilla permits, travelers can still visit gorillas in Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga gorilla national parks on budget. YES, you still have a chance to trek Uganda gorillas at
Uganda is one of the best tourist destinations in Africa and this is due to her amazing attractions including her rich wildlife diversity which is composed of a number of amazing species including those that
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwest Uganda is home to more than half of the global population of mountain gorillas. The park protects several gorilla groups that have been habituated which means that they have
In a bid to combat the diverse effects of Covid-19 on the economy and to continue promoting tourism, Rwanda has already announced reopening of her airport for foreign tourists starting with charter flights while general
Gorilla groups occasionally interact with one another but the process can unfold in various ways with some peaceful and friendly while others can be very hostile and brutal. Male gorillas in particular are always in
Rwanda tourism Board has slashed the cost of gorilla permits by between 60% and 80% till 31st December 2020. Apparently, travelers going o to visit mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park can now pay $200
It is very sad news for the tourism community especially the lovers of gorilla safaris after Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) reported that silverback Rafiki, the leader of the famous Nkuringo group in Bwindi Impenetrable National
Gorilla habituation experience is one of the most done primate safari experiences in Africa. The exceptional experience of training wild gorillas to make them familiar with man’s presence is only done in Rushaga sector, south
As we continue to wait for the opening of national parks to embark on our favorite wildlife encounters like gorilla safaris, it is comforting to learn about how gorillas live together in their families all
A hike to the summit of mount Karisimbi is a magical experience you should not miss on your Rwanda safari. YES, whereas most travelers to Rwanda opt to trek gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, hiking
While all gorilla national parks are in lockdown for COVID19, Uganda has welcomed 2 baby gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The good news for the birth of baby gorillas was shared on 10th
The outbreak of Coronavirus has not only affected human life but wildlife too with animals in both protected and unprotected areas facing several life-threatening challenges. Following the spread of Coronavirus worldwide, like in other parts
The deadly corona Virus that has shaken the whole world is not only a threat to people but also primates. Yes, the world’s great apes are at great risk of infecting this deadly disease. The
Experts have warned that great apes including mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains face a lethal threat from Coronavirus which is currently killing thousands of people across the world. Mountain gorillas which are already endangered
The grauer’s gorilla also known as Gorilla beringei grauer or the eastern lowland gorilla is a subspecies of the eastern gorilla found in the mountainous forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Majority of
Do you want to discover and explore something new? Visit the hidden Bamungwe cave located in Nyakagyera parish, Kyanamira sub country, Ndorwa county, Kabale district in southwestern Uganda. Among all tourist attractions in Uganda, the
Also known as group R, Rushegura is one of the four habituated gorilla families living in Buhoma sector north of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Rushegura gorilla group was initially part of the great Habinyanja
Record-breaking gorilla group Pablo gorilla group lives in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda where it has existed for more than 25 years. In 2006, the group reached a record-breaking size of 65 gorillas, the highest
In the wake of Coronavirus spreading across the world, conservationists are warning that Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas in could be at risk from the virus. Gorillas, which share about 98 percent of the human DNA,
Dwelling on the slopes of Mount Bisoke, Amahoro gorilla group is the most peaceful and calm gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park. Amahoro is locally translated as “peaceful” in Kinyarwanda meaning that the gorilla family
Yes, even after the increase of Uganda gorilla permits to $700, the pearl of Africa still ranks as the best and leading gorilla tour destination in Africa and the whole world. Uganda is one of
Mountain gorillas, exclusively found in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo and in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Southwestern Uganda were recently regarded as critically endangered species. However, in 2018,
Gorillas and humans do share about 98 percent of their DNA in common and this explains why almost everything these gentle giants do has got some resemblance of their human counterparts behavior. Of all primates,
In most cases, when we talk about great apes, many people tend to think about gorillas and maybe chimps, but in total there are 5 different types of great apes in the world. What are
Uganda Wildlife Authority has started an initiative to build water dams for wild animals in Uganda’s national parks and other protected areas. The new initiative of building dams is aimed at preventing wild animals from
Gorillas are one of the most playful primates and this has been witnessed by trekkers who have got a chance to watch them in their joyous moods. Just like among other animals including humans, play
Boat cruise/riding is one of the exciting safari activities in Uganda. The experience gives travelers a fresh feeling of cool breezes and air with admirations of the beautiful surroundings. Over time, the interest in boat
The world has an endless list of travel destinations that offer memorable travel experiences. These destinations offer exceptional attractions and travel activities, which never leave travelers the same again. However, some places are undeniably unusual
30 amazing facts about gorillas There are many wonders surrounding gorillas and research has continued to provide us with many amazing facts that are mind-blowing about these elusive and giant primates. As we begin the
Whereas the Democratic Republic of Congo has been widely known for mountain gorillas in Virunga Park, Lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega and the active Nyiragongo Volcano, tourism in Congo is much more than that. Travelers
The long-awaited 2018 gorilla census results in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park are finally out! Interestingly, Bwindi Forest has achieved an increase in the population of gorilla numbers, which calls for a celebration. The good
Are you wondering where you can celebrate the upcoming festive season holidays? As we count down to Christmas and New Year celebrations, it’s pretty good to know which best places to celebrate these big days