It is very understandable to be concerned about the safety of going into the Bwindi impenetrable forest.  Some of the concern stems from the thickness of the forest, and for others it is because part of forest borders the DR Congo. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the world’s endangered Mountain gorillas....Read More

Uganda wildlife Authority is the government agency mandated with conserving the wildlife in the country. UWA as is commonly known is charged with conservation of wildlife both inside and outside the protected areas. It is currently running the 10 national parks, 13 game parks and some community conservation areas. With the Covid19 outbreak, Uganda was...Read More

Uganda is by the far the best place for a gorilla trekking safari. The country is home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas which are found in two national parks. The two parks where you can  see these massive creatures is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, each having unique...Read More

In July the government of Rwanda and announced that it would be reopening national parks for residents. This went on well and locals started visiting the national parks for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and game drives. Later it was announced that the airport would open on 1st August 2020 information was provided on the expectations...Read More

Okapi wildlife reserve was established in 1992 and listed as a World Heritage in 1996. The reserve located in Ituri forest near the border with Uganda and South Sudan and helps protect the endemic Okapi population which is the reserves iconic animal and several rare plant and animal life. The reserve is inhabited by traditional...Read More

The Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary was created in 2002 to rehabilitate chimpanzees that had been orphaned by illegal hunting for wildlife pet trade and on some occasions for bush meat. The center is home to over 92 chimpanzees and 108 monkeys of 13 different species of monkeys. The orphaned chimps or those rescued from illegal wildlife...Read More

The orphanage was named after the dominant silverback of the Rugendo groups who was murdered alongside 3 of his family members – Senkwekwe. The center is home to orphaned mountain gorillas located in Rumangabo at the Virunga national park headquarters. Most of the gorillas at the centre were found after their mothers were murdered, some...Read More

Lake Kivu is shared between Congo and Rwanda, It is one among the African Great lakes. The lake is home to various activities you can have while there. You can choose to take a boat cruise and enjoy the sights and sounds of the neighboring towns and villages. You can join the local fishermen on...Read More

Kahuzi-Biega national park is located in the south east of DR Congo which covers an area of about 6000km2. Mt Kahuzi lies at 3308 m and Biega at 2790m. The park is mostly of dense lowland rainforests, Afromontane forests, bamboo forests and small areas of sub-alpine prairies.  The park is a UNESCO World heritage Site...Read More

Virunga national park located in eastern DR Congo borders with Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi covers 7900km2, is one of Africa’s most biodiverse conservation areas. The park located in the Albertine Rift of the great rift valley was established in 1925 making it among some of the oldest parks in Africa. The park is home to...Read More