Gorilla tourism is still going on in Rwanda and Uganda despite both countries currently going through the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The two countries have reinstated nationwide lockdowns to control the spread of Covid-19 but have both left tourism open with international tourists still welcomed to visit. However, unlike before, this time tourists […]

On Saturday 22 May at about 18:30 UTC, Nyiragongo volcano, in the north of Goma city – North Kivu province had an effusive eruption that caused masses of people self-evacuating themselves, retreating to Rwanda. The Goma city authorities responded quickly with an evacuation plan despite the blockage of the main north road (N2) by the […]

Over 400,000 people have fled and others evacuated the battered Goma city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over fears of another volcanic eruption. This followed warnings from local authorities that Mount Nyiragongo could erupt again anytime after killing 32 people and leaving thousands homeless during when the volcano spewed lava over the surrounding […]

Virunga National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the 3 parks within the Virunga Mountains that protect the endangered mountain gorillas and many other wildlife species. The other two parks include Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. Unlike Volcanoes and Mgahinga where the […]

Prince Harry, the duke of Sussex joined African Parks to mark Earth Day and issued a strong message on the importance of conservation. Harry, who is the president of African Parks since 2017, highlighted the importance of national parks and protected areas in delivering essential services like clean water and air, food security, carbon control, […]

Mountain gorillas are one of the four gorilla subspecies and they live in only two locations, that is in the Virunga Mountains that straddle the borders of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo and in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwest Uganda. The global population of mountain gorillas is estimated to be around 1,063 individuals according […]

It is finally official that gorilla trekking and other wildlife safaris in Uganda and Rwanda are back on track following the reopening of the airports and national parks for tourism in both countries. Uganda is the latest country to announce the reopening of the airports for normal flights with effect from 1 October and declaring […]

The Virunga Mountain also known as the Virunga Conservation Area or the Virunga Massif is a protected ecological area that straddles the borders of 3 countries; Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda. The area is protected for its unique wildlife diversity with both fauna and flora species including endangered species like mountain gorillas […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority has recorded a double increase in the rate of wildlife poaching during the copvid19 lockdown. 367 poaching cases have been registered in Uganda between February and June 2020, a double hike compared to 163 cases that were registered in a similar period of 2019. The unfortunate news was shared to the public […]

Travelers on Rwanda safarisRwanda safaris to Nyungwe Forest National Park have a long list of top lodges and accommodation facilities for overnight stays. YES, a variety budget, midrange and luxury lodges have been established in and around Nyungwe Forest National Park to serve travelers with first class food and sleeping services. All lodge are located […]

Escape reality and visit Rwanda mountain gorillas in the cinematic Victual reality film. YES, even when gorilla safaris gorilla safaris to Volcanoes National park are currently on suspension due to Covid19, Travelers have a chance to trekking Rwanda gorilla’s beautiful and curious mountain gorillas online. Rwanda Development Board has unveiled virtual tours to see mountain […]

The Hirwa gorilla family that had crossed from Rwanda to Uganda in August 2019 has reportedly returned home. The gorilla group had migrated from Rwanda’s gorilla home of Volcanoes National Park to the Ugandan side in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. On Saturday, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) reported that the family had returned home after […]

Located in the slopes of mount Bisoke, Ugenda is one of the habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National park. The name “Ugenda” is derived from the continuous movements of this gorilla family which makes its trekking quite difficult and challenging compared to other gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park. “Ugenda” is a Rwanda local word […]

Initially called group “13 family”, Agashya is one of the habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park. This gorilla family was called group 13 due to the 13 members which the gorilla family started with on its time of habituation. The family was first led by Nyakaiima silverback who strived to expand and increase the […]