Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s leading gorilla trekking destination and one of the best places in Africa for high-end primate safaris. The area around Kinigi, Musanze and the Virunga foothills has some of East Africa’s finest luxury lodges, offering private…
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is widely known for gorilla trekking, but it is also a rich tropical forest that supports a wide range of wildlife and conservation experiences. Beyond gorillas, the forest is home to mammals, primates, birds, butterflies, and…
Uganda gorilla permit fees increased under the Uganda Wildlife Authority conservation tariff running from July 2024 to June 2026. The standard gorilla trekking permit now costs USD 800 for foreign non-residents, USD 700 for foreign residents, USD 500 for citizens…
Kasubi Tombs are one of Uganda’s most important cultural and historical sites. Located in Kampala, they serve as a royal burial ground for former Kabakas of Buganda and remain a sacred place for the Baganda people. The site is recognised…
Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru is one of the best cultural and natural attractions to visit around Fort Portal in western Uganda. The site is known for its limestone caves, dripping stalactites, rising stalagmites, waterfalls, forest setting and the traditional story…
Kigali is one of the cleanest and most organised capital cities in Africa, making it a good place to explore before or after a Rwanda safari, business meeting, conference, or gorilla trekking trip. The city offers a mix of history,…
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…
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,…
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…