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Kigali International Airport Kigali International Airport in Kigali, Rwanda is one of the five airports in Rwanda currently and it’s the country’s main airport; formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda international airport it was renamed Kigali International Airport in 1999; though in some communities it’s known as Kanombe international airport.  The airport is located south east of Kigali city on the outskirts of Kanombe, about 10 km from the Rwandan central business district. It covers an area of 730 sq. km …

Getting to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Getting to Bwindi impenetrable national park is essential since it is the one-stop center for gorilla trekking in the whole of Africa. Bwindi forest national park is found in the south western region of Uganda; near to the Uganda- DRC border. Bwindi forest national park is part and partial fo the vast Virunga conservation area which includes Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Virunga National Park in the democratic republic of congo, mgahinga national park …

Difference between Gorillas in Volcanoes and Bwindi National Parks Difference between Gorillas in Volcanoes and Bwindi National Parks is a simple comparison that will guide a Traveler on which park to choose for their tour. Mountain gorillas in Africa are found in four national park which includes Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park in Uganda, Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mountain gorillas in Bwindi national park differ from those of …

How to Get to Virunga National Park How to Get to Virunga National Park, this is something that can easily be handled by someone who is conversant with the dynamics of Congo. This article explains the easiest way to get access to the Virunga National Park of Congo. Virunga national park is a gorilla destination in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Africa there are only four gorilla destinations apart from Virunga national park and others include Bwindi impenetrable …

How to Get to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda? How to Get to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda? This is a question that can be answered by the travelers who have visited Rwanda on the amazing Rwanda Safari Packages that are organized by different tour operators. Volcanoes National Park is one of the most visited destinations in Rwanda because of its famous mountain gorillas. Volcanoes national park is located in the north western part of Rwanda in Musanze village and …

How to get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park? How to get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park? This is a question that might fascinate you if you do not know much about the country Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable national park is one of the most visited gorilla destinations in south western Uganda. In Africa, mountain gorillas are only found in four destinations namely Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo, Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi national …

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali is one of its kind in the world whereby the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda will change your life. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is carried out in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park, which are located in southwestern Uganda. From Kigali international airport, you can reach Bwindi impenetrable national park with ease. Unlike, from Kampala or Entebbe international airport, the gorilla trekking safari might be tiresome because of …

Accommodation in Kampala City Accommodation in Kampala City is not an issue since the hotel business has grown to a whole different level whereby one can have many options ranging from Luxury accommodation to Mid-Range and Budget accommodation facilities. As the capital city of Uganda, Kampala City has numerous accommodation places, since, it is one of the busiest cities in Uganda, and it is flocked by a great number of travelers and tourists that always need to feel the hospitality …

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park is an adventurous and exciting activity where visitors move on foot in the tropical forests in search of the chimpanzees in their habitat. Kibale National Park has the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda and is therefore known as the primate capital. Kibale National Park is situated in western Uganda in Fort Portal district. Kibale national park is a home of 13 primate species including over 1,500 chimpanzees …

Gorillas in Congo Gorillas in Congo are one of the biggest attractions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gorilla Trekking is one of the biggest selling activity. Mountain gorillas are also known as Gorilla Beringei Beringei and in Congo are found in two national parks namely Virunga National Park which is located in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo harbours mountain gorillas and Kahuzi Biega national park which is situated in the eastern part of Congo, located …

Ngamba Island Ngamba Island is located on Lake Victoria, and it is known for the population of traumatized chimpanzees that dwell on it. Ngamba spans on an area of about 100 acres and it is an isolated island in the largest lake in Africa, lake victoria. The Island is found at a distance of about 24km from Entebbe and can only be reached by boat. The boat from Entebbe takes about 30minutes to reach the island. Alternatively you can also …

Lake Victoria Lake Victoria is one of the most famous features in Uganda and the entire world at large. The Lake is the largest lake in Africa covering a surface area of 59947 sq.km. It happens to be the world’s largest tropical lake and the world’s second-largest fresh water lake by surface area and shared among three East African countries including Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The Victoria features a lot of interesting attractions like the fishing village, the source of …

Uganda VISA Uganda VISA is one of the documents a foreigner should not forget to possess before they decide to come to the country for any activity. A VISA is an official document that allows visitors from other countries to legally enter a specific foreign country for example Uganda for various reasons including tourism, holidays, business, family visits, study purposes among others. Uganda is located in Africa within the East African region and is a popular destination with unique features …