In Africa today, tourism has become one of the major sources of income in the East African countries (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi for example) and many other African countries. Because of its contribution to the countries’ economies, they have turned great focus on its further development and management through their Tourism boards / ministries.

Do Not Visit the Gorillas When You Are Sick
In the world today, there remains only about 1060 mountain gorillas (Gorilla BeringeiBeringei) surviving in the wild. This population still stands at a risk of extinction due to the ongoing human activities like; deforestation and increasing human population, hunting,civil wars ( The war in DRC that has lasted for quite some time now and has

Experience the Culture of Rwanda
For long, Rwanda has been well known for gorilla trekking, an adventure activity taken in the Volcanoes National Park with a third of mountain gorillas in the whole world. However, in addition to the rare endangered mountain gorillas and other wildlife, the culture of the Rwandan people is an attraction and a great experience that

Does Gorilla Trekking Protect Mountain Gorillas?
Are you a certified animal lover? Do you enjoy communing with nature and contributing to the preservation and conservation of them? Do you love travelling and taking pictures? Do you enjoy going on safaris and bearing witness to the beauty of nature and its other inhabitants? Which kind of safari animals are you most fond

Planning a Family Safari in Rwanda
If you are very interested in animals, or you have family members who are very interested in animals, then you need to think seriously about going on a Rwanda safari as part of a family vacation. There are many great companies who will set you up on a Rwanda safari as a part of a

Rwanda Gorilla Treks for the Physically Challenged
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a long day adventure requiring you to have level of fitness level. But what is interesting is that there is an option for persons physically challenged or persons with disability to also immerse into the wild and see a family of mountain gorillas. Rwanda gorilla treks are done only in

How to Tell Gorillas Apart?
Have you actually ever asked yourself how gorillas are distinguished? Do you know that the mountain gorillas have different faces just like the way humans are? Well, there are two distinct differences every gorilla has. The first one is their fingerprint. Just like humans every gorilla has a unique fingerprint, that tells their identity. However,

Mistakes to Avoid on your Rwanda Gorilla Safari
Achieving a successful Rwanda gorilla safari requires adequate preparation, and the process is though challenging. Rwanda is one of the 3 destinations in the world where mountain gorillas survive in their natural habitats. Mountain gorillas are a few mammal species that can’t be found at the zoo and viewing them involves trekking through the tropical