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Mountain Gorillas – the Tale of Endangered Apes
Categorized among the most endangered apes on the entire planet, mountain gorillas are very unique primates. They prefer living along the slopes of the forested mountains and today they can only be found in three countries that are Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic Of Congo. Being primates, mountain gorillas are among the wild animals…
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Rwanda Gorilla Eco Tourism Adventure
The most famous destination in Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park has become synonymous with mountain gorilla tracking safaris and no visit to the country would be complete without visiting these majestic primates. The town of Musanze (more commonly known by its former name Ruhengeri) is the hub of gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda, with plenty of…
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Visiting Rwanda for an Ecotour
Having a vacation away from a sophisticated city that is an area with skyscrapers, shopping malls, offices, lots of traffic and a market is very awesome. A holiday upcountry is really relaxing and wonderful as you will be relieved from car horns and fumes and people shouting and also rubbing shoulders as you walk along…
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A Safari in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
Though Uganda is a land locked country,this has not deterred it from receiving tourists all year around. Uganda has a comparative advantage over other countries especially in the East African region on various grounds. There are various reasons at to why very many tourists choose Uganda as their dream destination each year, finding it one…
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50 Off The Beaten Path Places to Visit and Do in Kenya
Sometime back, Mark Wiens of Migrationology.com wrote a very comprehensive post on 101 things to do in Nairobi. It was a great post, and I thought I could write something similar, focusing on the less known yet interesting destinations to visit and things to do in Kenya. I hope you’ll find this post useful and…
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How to Plan Your Rwenzori Mountain Hike
A hiking safari in Rwenzori Mountain ranges like it is a case with most leading mountaineering destinations such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya etc requires you to be adequately prepared. This is what guarantees you a successful Rwenzori Mountain hike while on Uganda safari. Mount Rwenzori shelters Africa’s third highest peak “Margherita” and sits suitably…
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How to Book a Gorilla Safari in Congo
Are you planning to visit Virunga National Park for an adventure in the Democratic Republic of Congo? For many travelers, a gorilla safari in this park is a once-in-a-time experience. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, it pays one to plan and research for a safari experience to ensure that you get the very best…
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Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Africa
This ultimate guide is intended to help you choose where to go gorilla trekking, where to stay, what to pack and also explain how the entire trek will support the mountain gorillas as well as the local people. I will also share some thoughts on the other activities you can do in Rwanda and Uganda…
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7 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip In Uganda
Every year, thousands of travelers hop into vehicles and trade the boredom of their daily routine for the thrill and pleasure of the open road. These adventures have become extraordinary experiences where visitors even elevate the road trips from simple drives down the secluded highways to soul-seeking journeys. However, the unpredictability, bad weather, traffic jam,…
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10 Reasons to Go Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Rwanda is one of the growing tourist destinations that attracts travelers interested in adventure travel. Among other tourist activities, Rwanda is famous for gorilla trekking which takes place in Volcanoes National Park. Gorilla trekking is the top tourist activities in Rwanda. Most visitors travel to the Volcanoes National Park to see the mountain gorillas in…
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