Primate trekking safaris in Rwanda

An Uganda Gorilla Safari After Serengeti is one of the most rewarding ways to extend a Tanzania wildlife holiday with an entirely different African experience. After watching lions, elephants, cheetahs and wildebeest across the Serengeti plains, travellers can continue to Uganda for intimate mountain gorilla trekking within the dense rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The combination works particularly well for travellers who want both traditional savannah wildlife and primates without repeating similar game-drive experiences. A short flight connection toward Uganda can lead into a carefully planned gorilla trekking safari, while Gorilla Travels Africa provides additional information for travellers comparing […]

What to do in Kigali at night as a tourist depends on the kind of evening you want. You can have dinner with a view, listen to live music, experience Rwanda’s food, look for a cultural event or simply enjoy a relaxed evening before your safari begins. Kigali offers options beyond going straight from the airport to your hotel room. Your first evening may be short, particularly if you arrive on a late flight. You might prefer a convenient restaurant and an early night. With a full evening available, you can explore more of the city’s dining and entertainment scene, […]

Gorilla trekking with Zanzibar combines one of Africa’s most emotional wildlife encounters with a relaxing Indian Ocean beach holiday. Travellers can trek mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda before flying to Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago for white-sand beaches, warm water, Swahili culture, seafood, snorkelling and well-earned relaxation. The combination works especially well because gorilla trekking is physically active, while Zanzibar provides a slower conclusion to the journey. After hiking through Bwindi, Mgahinga or Volcanoes National Park, visitors can exchange their trekking boots and rain jackets for sandals, light clothing and peaceful days beside the ocean. A specialist operator such as Wagatil […]

Lions enter a safari camp because many wilderness camps are built inside or close to the animals’ natural habitat. Although seeing a lion near your accommodation can be exciting, it is a serious wildlife encounter that requires calm behaviour, patience and strict attention to instructions from camp staff. In destinations such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, lions can move freely across the savannah. Some camps are deliberately unfenced to avoid blocking established wildlife routes. Consequently, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and other animals may occasionally walk near tents, dining areas or camp access roads. This article explains why lions visit safari […]