Established in 1925, Volcanoes National Park is one of Africa’s oldest conservation areas. It was created to protect the endangered mountain gorillas. Today, the park covers over 160 square kilometres and is part of the larger Virunga Massif, which extends across Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Volcanoes National Park is primarily famous
Combining Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda
Are you a primate lover and planning on having a Rwanda safari? The combination of the endangered mountain gorillas of the Volcanoes Park and chimps of Nyungwe forest national is remarkably known as the best encounter. The safari involves exploring the two main destinations of Rwanda which protect incredible attractions like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden
Gorilla Trekking vs Golden Monkey Tracking
Gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking are the two key tourist activities that are conducted in Mgahinga National Park and Volcanoes National park. There are currently 880 mountain gorillas surviving within Bwindi Forests of Uganda and the Virunga region (comprising of Mgahinga National Park of Uganda, Virunga National Park in DRC and Volcanoes National Park
Experience Primates Tours in Rwanda
Primates Safaris are growing in popularity to tourists looking for safaris in Africa. There are several East African and Central African countries that host several primates in Africa. Thousands of visitors come to Rwanda to view the great mountain gorillas. These are found in the Volcanoes National Park located in the northern part of the
Self Drive in Rwanda Across Uganda, a Unique Experience Like No Other
Self Drive in Rwanda Across Uganda, a Unique Experience Like No Other
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Self-driving across Rwanda and Uganda is an unforgettable experience that is truly like no other. This region is full of vibrant culture, stunning natural scenery, and fascinating wildlife, making it the perfect destination for any adventurous traveler. Whether you’re an experienced explorer or just looking for a new adventure, self-driving through Rwanda and Uganda is
Experience the Great Congo Nile Trail in Rwanda
This Congo Nile trail is along the famous Lake Kivu that extends from Rubavu and then goes through the Rustiro via the Karongi, the Nyamasheke districts and the end of Rusizi district. The trail is 227km and is filled with landscape that includes the clear water as well as the rolling hills. This trek can
Visiting the Umubano Gorilla Family
Just recently, I travelled to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to track mountain gorillas located there. On my tour I came across the Umubano family, which consists of 14 members and is led by the awesome alpha silverback Charles. The name Umubano is Kinyarwandan, which translated means neighborliness, and is the name of the
ORTPN in Eco-tourism Drive
Born in its current form in the late 1980s, Eco-tourism came of age in 2002, when the United Nations celebrated the “International Year of Ecotourism”. It essentially means ecological tourism; where ecological has both environmental and social connotations. Though it may vary with different countries, it is both a concept and movement in the tourism