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Fun facts about Queen Elizabeth National Park One of the renowned safari parks in Uganda that attracts visitors due to the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and the cultural heritage is Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park is found in western Uganda and covers a stretch between the Rwenzori Mountains around Rwenzori Mountain National Park and the lakes of Edward and George, with the distinct combination of savannah, wetlands, forests and crater lakes. Other than the game drives and boat safaris, Queen …

Gorilla Trekking in Congo One of the most primitive and pure wildlife in Africa is the gorilla trekking in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Contrary to Rwanda and Uganda, which are more commercialised and expensive, Congo provides a less travelled adventure that will attract visitors who want exclusivity, cheap and pristine wilderness. Both the mountain gorillas and the eastern lowland gorillas are found in the country, making it one of the very few countries where a visitor has an …

Meru National Park Meru National Park (also referred to as Meru) is considered by many to be one of the most stunning and diverse wildlife landscapes in Kenya, a hidden gem among Kenya’s well-known park safari experiences. Meru Park is one of the best places for a true safari experience, avoiding the crowds, and experiencing one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya, located in eastern Kenya, northeast of Mount Kenya. Meru also offers a combination of wonderful flora/fauna, breathtaking …

Nairobi National Park Nairobi National Park is among the most unusual wildlife parks in the world. It is only a few kilometres away, yet the city centre of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, which can be called the bustling city with its skyscrapers, highways, and urban population, is a place where people can see the African safari. This amazing contrast between nature and civilisation turns Nairobi National Park into a necessary destination not only for foreigners travelling around the world but …

How Do Gorillas Sleep? The largest of great apes, gorillas are also fascinating animals, the behaviour of which has been the focus of scientists, conservationists, and other wildlife lovers ever since the first gorillas were seen. Gorilla trekking can be done in East Africa, mainly in Uganda in the national parks, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park, and in Rwanda, the activity can be done in Volcanoes National Park. Although they are recognised by most people on account of …

What Makes Cultural Tourism Special? Tourism can take many forms, including wildlife safaris, beach vacations, adventure trekking, or city breaks. However, of all the types of tourism, cultural tourism is arguably the most fascinating and rewarding travel experience. In contrast to more traditional, “touristy” travel, where the focus is primarily on relaxation or natural beauty, cultural tourism invites travellers into the heart of a community’s history and heritage, traditions and values, and onto their way of life. Cultural tourism is …

8 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Camping Safari This is a safari of 8 days in Tanzania that gives you a wonderful camping experience with views of wildlife in different national parks in Tanzania. The 8 days Tanzania Northern circuit camping safari will start and end at Kilimanjaro Airport. You will visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park on a Tanzania safari, where you will conduct several game drives to explore the wildlife …

3 Days Gishwati Mukura National Park Safari This is a 3 days Gishwati Mukura National Park that is about 3 to 4 hours from Kigali city. You will engage in 2 activities while at Gishwati Mukura National Park on a Rwanda safari, and these will be chimpanzee trekking and climbing Gishwati Mukura waterfall. Highlights Day 1: Pick up from Kigali Airport and transfer to Gishwati Mukura National Park Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and climbing Gishwati Mukura waterfall Day 3: Transfer …

Ethical And Authentic Animal Experiences In Africa Africa has been the dream destination of all travellers in search of a meeting with such iconic wild animals as lions, elephants, gorillas, and giraffes. However, as responsible tourism grows, tourists are increasingly raising pertinent questions: How can we get up close and personal with animals without hurting the animals that we are so enamoured with? The African travel industry is changing due to the need to have ethical and authentic animal experiences. …

Top Destinations For Primate Tracking In Tanzania The most famous thing about Tanzania to the world is that it has extensive savannahs, roaming herds, and dramatic predator-prey actions. Tanzania safari brochures are filled with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with the most common lions, elephants and the wildebeest migration. But above these plains, there is another world: wet rainforests, hazy mountains, and woodlands on the coast, which are the habitat of some of the most intriguing primates on the continent. …