Lodges in Volcanoes National Park

Singita Lodge in Rwanda to open in August 2019

A new luxury lodge is yet to be opened in Volcanoes national park home to 10 habituated gorilla families. Singita lodge located along the kwitonda trail will be open for accommodation services in August 2019. The lodge adds up to the 12 luxury accommodation facilities in Volcanoes national park Rwanda. The lodge will have eight […]

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What to see and do

Why Visit Volcanoes National park Rwanda

Volcanoes national park is one of the must-visit travel destinations on every Rwanda Safari. An addition of this isolated park to your African travel bucket list offers you an incredible experience that lasts for a lifetime. Those who have been there before review volcanoes national park as the most adventurous, and convenient destination with fantastic […]

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Rwanda gorilla tours

Gorillas in Rwanda Figure out Where to find sodium fix

The survival and steady increase of mountain gorilla population is a true success story in the Virunga conservation area. The world has seen the number of the once critically endangered mountain gorillas grow higher day by day which gives hope for sustainable gorilla tourism. Volcanoes national park is one of the four African parks to […]

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Rwanda gorilla tours

Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage

A visit to see and track mountain gorillas is arguably a magical experience that brings thousands of travelers from all over the world. A face-to-face encounter with gorillas in their natural habitat is so far the best wildlife experience every traveler to Africa should do. Mountain gorillas are one the endangered species that only reside […]

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Rwanda's 25th Kwibuka celebration

Over 40,000 Genocide Victims to be Reburied in Rukumberi

Today 26th March 2019, Rwanda is commemorating the 1994 genocide incident at the district level in Goma. The Kwibuka in 2019 is Rwanda’s 25th year of commemorating and paying respect for the innocent lives that were lost in the genocide. The remains of over 40,000 genocide victims collected from the old dilapidated site and one […]

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canopy wlak in Rwanda

Budget Rwanda Safaris

Did you know that you could explore Rwanda on a budget? Despite the high cost of Rwanda gorilla permits, travelers can actually do budget Rwanda safaris. The land of a thousand hills is widely known as a luxury tourist destination given her expensive gorilla permits that make Rwanda luxury gorilla destination. Talking of mountain gorilla […]

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Rwanda & Tanzania to jointly promote tourism

Rwanda Join Forces with Tanzania to Promote Tourism

It’s now possible to book a Rwanda Tanzania combined a safari with no difficulty. The two countries formed a joint effort to promote tourism products in Rwanda and Tanzania as a one safari package. The partnership was signed on 5th March 2019 between the Rwanda Tours and Travel Associations (RTTA) and the Tanzania Association of […]

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Virunga masiif

The Virunga Conservation Area – Virunga Massif

There is a lot to know about the Virunga Conservation Area one of the most famous tourist areas in the world, away from its popular mountain gorillas. Everything within and around this tourist-rich area is worth discovering and knowing given the presence of a variety of breathtaking sceneries ranging from wildlife to summits for hiking, […]

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How fit should i be to trek gorillas

How Fit Should I be to Trek Mountain Gorillas

Physical fitness is one of the things that guarantee successful gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo. How physically fit one should be to be able to see mountain gorillas is one of the frequently asked questions about gorilla trekking. While booking for gorilla tours, potential travelers are advised to ensure physical fitness prior […]

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Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park To Re-Open For Tourism

After seven months of non-operating, Virunga national park is yet to be reopened for tourists. The world’s oldest national park was closed in June 2018 owing to the increased insecurity fears especially in the eastern province of Congo. The latest incident that led to the closure of gorilla-watching tours in Congo was the kidnap of […]

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Virunga national park

DRC To Ship Gorillas to Zimbabwe

Following the closure of Virunga national park for Congo gorilla safaris and Mt Nyiragongo hiking tours, Congo is in pending deals to donate mountain gorillas to Zimbabwe. The gorilla transfer idea was introduced in September 2018 when Zimbabwe parks and Wildlife management Authority (Zimparks) disclosed that Zimbabwe would soon receive a donation of mountain gorillas […]

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Mountain gorilla safaris

Mountain Gorillas Nolonger Critically Endangered

The steady increase of the mountain gorilla population has made gorillas no longer critically endangered. Despite in the past when mountain gorillas were facing extinction, the rare species have slowly but steadily rebounded counting to over 1000 species at present. The change of status came after the release of 2018 gorilla census, which indicated an […]

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ONOMO hotels in Kigali

ONOMO Hotel Chain Opens In Kigali

The Pan-African hotel group ONOMO has opened its doors in Rwanda’s capital Kigali to boost business tourism in Rwanda and in the region at large. The hotel premises are located in Kiyovu, Kigali city with easy access to the city center and Kigali International Airport. The hotel is a US $20million investment project seeking to […]

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