An encounter with the mountain gorillas in the wild deep in African rain forests is quite ultimate and magical. This experience with the astonishing human like creatures normally lasts for an hour. Mountain gorilla tracking in Africa is only done in three countries inclusive of Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Only an approximate… Continue reading How To Go Gorilla Trekking In Africa On Budget
Month: August 2018
4 Beautiful But Hidden Safari Parks Not to Miss in Uganda
Uganda has 10 national parks in the different regions. All the parks have the unique features that you cannot find in the other. Though the most notable visited national parks are Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth national park and Murchison Falls National Park, there are some beautiful but hidden national parks that you should not miss in… Continue reading 4 Beautiful But Hidden Safari Parks Not to Miss in Uganda
Fundraising For Your Africa Trip
Traveling to Africa can get expensive. One way around that is to create a fundraising page. Many people have raised thousands with online fundraising and it could be your solution to make that trip of a lifetime happen. However, money isn’t just going to fall from the sky. You need to make donors want to… Continue reading Fundraising For Your Africa Trip
Complete Guide to Hiking Mount Nyiragongo
To the Far East of the war prone Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa’s oldest National Park, Virunga. It is at Virunga National Park that the world’s largest lava lake and the Nyiragongo volcano can be found. Mount Nyiragongo is located about 20 km away from Lake Kivu and Goma town. As an active volcano,… Continue reading Complete Guide to Hiking Mount Nyiragongo
The Pyramid and the Sphinx
Egypt has long been the source of countless conspiracies, ranging from ancient lost civilizations to extraterrestrial markers. The reason for this focus is likely because Egypt is the most romanticized ancient civilization, and also because it is home to the mystical Great Pyramid of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. This article… Continue reading The Pyramid and the Sphinx
Enjoy Your Uganda with Stays at Inns of Uganda
For the discerning tourist, a trip to Inns of Uganda would be ideal to discover the Pearl of Africa’s best-kept open secret. Inns of Uganda, with two camps – Nile Safari Camp and Jacana Safari Lodge – offer the ideal setting. The two camps are accessible by road but guests can fly to Pakuba where… Continue reading Enjoy Your Uganda with Stays at Inns of Uganda
Chobe National Park – An African Wonder
You will be delighted to hear that Chobe National Park is not only the second largest national park in Botswana but also has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. The Park is divided into four sections, the Serondela area, the Savuti Marsh area, the Nogatsaa and Tchinga, and the… Continue reading Chobe National Park – An African Wonder
The Deserts of Africa – Unimaginable Beauty
Africa – the second largest continent in the world is also home to the largest desert in the world—the Sahara. In fact there are three deserts on the continent—The Sahara, the Namib and the Kalahari. Together these three amazingly vast and diverse land masses cover a large portion of Africa. Beautiful, yet treacherous, these areas… Continue reading The Deserts of Africa – Unimaginable Beauty
Big Five Animals in South Africa
The term ‘Big Five’ originated among the hunters of a bygone era to describe not the largest of the animals that they hunted, but the most dangerous. These are lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Every one of these animals has a reputation for pursuing its attacker with intent to kill. Perhaps the most persistent… Continue reading Big Five Animals in South Africa
10 African Safari Tips That You Must Know Before You Go
A little bit of pre-knowledge can go a long way on an African safari trip. Here are ten indispensable tips that will improve your own safari experience greatly. 1. Take the early morning drives on safari even thought that often means getting up while it’s still dark. You’ll be very glad you did because your… Continue reading 10 African Safari Tips That You Must Know Before You Go