Katuna Border

Katuna Border

Katuna Border Katuna border is located in Katuna town which is found in the district of Kabale in the southwest of Uganda. Katuna border sets the boundary line between two nations that is Uganda and Rwanda. Katuna border is the entry and exit point of exports and imports of Rwandan goods. Katuna  is always open 24/7 to enable smooth business running at the border. Katuna border town is on the Mombasa Kigali High Way; about 500km from Kampala City and …

Source of the Nile

Source of the Nile

Source of the Nile Source of the Nile is located in Jinja and is known as the longest river in the whole world and the largest River in Africa with the source starting from Jinja in Uganda. River Nile covers about 6,695 kilometres long with two tributes namely the White Nile which is the longest and flows north to Khartoum and converges with the Blue Nile which flows into Sudan and these two rivers meet in Khartoum. River Nile starts …

Muhabura Hotel Rwanda

Hotel Muhabura Rwanda

Muhabura Hotel Rwanda Muhabura hotel is a budget accommodation found in the north of Kigali musanze in Kinigi just a 15 minutes walk from Volcanoes National Park and 6 miles from Mgahinga national park. It is 1.5 km from the centre of the town.  The Hotel is found close to the home of endangered mountain gorillas. Hotel Muhabura is friendly and convenient for the guests doing budget safaris. It is situated near the economy sourcing facilities like resources and produces …

Singita Kwitonda Lodge Rwanda

Singita Kwitoda Lodge

Singita Kwitonda Lodge Rwanda Singita Kwitonda Lodge Rwanda is a luxury Rwanda accommodation facility found in the eastern part of the country at the edge of Volcanoes National Park.  Its just 25 minutes drive from Musanze town in Kinigi Rwanda. The lodge is away from the busy city. Singita Kwitonda Lodge covers 178 acres of land at the edge of Volcanoes national park Rwanda. Singita Kwitonda Hotel is one of the luxury hotels in Rwanda.  The lodge has different branches in …

Tchegera  Island Tented Camp

Tchegera  Island Tented Camp

Tchegera  Island Tented Camp Tchegera  Island Tented Camp is a mid-range accommodation in Congo found in northern shores of Lake Kivu that is shared between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  The camp sits in the middle of Lake Kivu. You can either be at the camp by either road or water transport. It takes just a 15 minutes boat ride from the harbor of Goma to the camp. It is among the best camps but the least known …

Maiko National Park

Maiko National Park

Maiko National Park Maiko National Park is one of the ecologically richest habitats in Africa located in the most remote forests of the democratic republic of Congo in the eastern region. the park covering the area of 10,885 square kilometers stretching in states of Nord kivu, Maniema and oriental. Congo is Known mostly for Mount Nyiragongo and Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi biega national Park though Maiko  is yet another wildlife beauty in the democratic Republic of …

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is done in Volcanoes National Park which is situated in Musanze village, two hours from Kigali international airport. Volcanoes National Park borders Mgahinga National Park in south western Uganda and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is also known as the oldest national park in  Africa that was established in 1925. Volcanoes National Park is one of the best destinations for gorilla trekking in Africa whereby it receives …

Lulimbi  Tented Camp

Lulimbi Tented Camp

Lulimbi  Tented Camp Lulimbi  Tented Camp is a mid-range accommodation found in Goma in the heart of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the newest camp in the park and it is situated near the shoreline of the Ishasha  River in the Eastern Park’s central sector. You can either access the camp by road or air transport. The camp overlooks the savannah plains that cut through the Ishasha River. It is the home of large …

Mountain Gorillas in Uganda

Mountain Gorillas in Uganda

Mountain Gorillas in Uganda Mountain Gorillas in Uganda are an amazing tourist attraction that has managed to pull quite a number of travelers from across the world to view the primates. Mountain gorillas belong to the Ape family, subspecies of Eastern lowland gorillas and are the strongest and largest primate species in the world. There are over 1000 mountain gorillas in the world and half of these gorillas are found in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national …

Rwanda VISA

Rwanda VISA

Rwanda VISA Rwanda VISA is one of the most important documents that one needs to have before they are allowed access into the country for any given reason. Rwanda is a landlocked country located in East Africa bordering Uganda in the north, Burundi in the south, Tanzania in the east and Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. Rwanda receives many visitors who travel for various reasons including Business, Holidays, Family visits, Tourism among others hence they are required to …

Source of the Nile

Source of the Nile

Source of the Nile Source of the Nile is one of Uganda’s top visited tourist destinations that marks the beginning of River Nile which happens to be the longest river in Africa. River Nile flows to the north of northeastern Africa, and it is recorded as the longest river in Africa and the second-longest river in the world, after the Amazon river which is the longest in the world than the Nile. The River Nile is 6,750 km long and …

Nkuringo Sector

Nkuringo Sector

Nkuringo Sector Nkuringo sector is found in the southern region of Bwindi impenetrable forest in the northern part of Kisoro town. Nkuringo sector is also one of the four sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable national park where gorilla trekking is carried out. This sector is located on a high altitude of about 6800 feet hence making trekking gorillas strenuous for the visitors to hike and therefore gorilla trekking in Nkuringo sector is recommended for the energetic, physically fit and young travelers who …

Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation in Bwindi

Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is plenty and a traveler that engages in Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tours ought not to worry. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in south western Uganda, Kanungu district and on the edge of the Albertine Rift valley, next to Virunga National Park along the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Bwindi national park is composed of both montane and lowland forest which covers about 321 square kilometers and ranges …

Bukima Tented Camp

Bukima tented camp

Bukima Tented Camp Bukima tented camp is a mid-range accommodation found outside Virunga national park and near one of the starting points of gorilla trekking in the park. The camp was built for researchers. You can either be at the camp by road or by air transport. The camp is situated in Bukima. Its a 10 minutes walk from the park to the camp and just 2 hours from Goma and 1.5 hr from Mikeno lodge. The camp is convenient …

Kibumba Tented camp

Kibumba Tented Camp

Kibumba Tented camp Kibumba Tented Camp is a budget camp found in Virunga National Park, just 1-hours drive from Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  The camp is near the trailhead or starting point of the Nyiragongo mountain and gorilla trekking point. The camp is inside Virunga National Park and close to the Rwanda–Congo border. Kibumba Tented Camp is the budget and friendly accommodation for those who want to experience mountain gorillas in Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcano. The climate …