A hot air balloon safari in Akagera National Park is one of the most memorable ways to experience Rwanda’s only savannah national park. The flight gives travellers a peaceful aerial view of Akagera’s open plains, lakes, wetlands, rolling hills and…
When COVID-19 affected global travel, tourism operations across East Africa were temporarily suspended as countries introduced travel restrictions and health measures. Rwanda later reopened tourism gradually with health and safety guidelines designed to protect both travellers and wildlife, especially mountain…
Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is fully open for safari travel through Entebbe International Airport. Travellers can now plan gorilla trekking safaris, wildlife tours, and adventure holidays with ease. While Uganda initially enforced a strict lockdown during the…
Rwanda to open airport for Tourism after Covid-19 Lockdown Rwanda to open airport for tourism after covid-19 lockdown. As the world comes to terms with COVID-19 and tries to figure out how to live with the Coronavirus, and as the…
Before comparing gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, it is important to understand what gorilla trekking involves. Gorilla trekking is the activity of hiking through forest terrain in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, visitors…
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is one of the most rewarding wildlife and conservation experiences near Entebbe. Located on Lake Victoria, the sanctuary provides a safe home for rescued orphaned chimpanzees that were saved from illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction and…
When travel and daily routines slowed during the COVID-19 period, many people found themselves spending more time at home than ever before. Although the period was challenging, it also gave people an opportunity to learn new skills, reorganise their lives,…
Gisenyi, also known as Rubavu, is one of Rwanda’s most relaxing lakeside destinations. Located on the shores of Lake Kivu near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the city combines beaches, boat trips, hot springs, tea plantations and…
Countries close Borders and Flights Stop operations. East Africa had not recorded any cases of the COVID_19 by the 10th of March. However as we moved to the late March countries started registering cases and Kenya was the first in…
The coronavirus outbreak first emerged in Wuhan, China, before spreading to many countries worldwide. As international travel restrictions increased, the World Health Organization later declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The outbreak affected tourism, international flights, national park operations and safari…