The transport system in Rwanda operates with a degree of reliability that surprises many first-time visitors. Roads are paved, urban centres remain orderly, and intercity movement follows structured procedures. Understanding how to navigate between Kigali, national parks, and regional towns enables better itinerary planning and budget control. Transport for a tourist in Rwanda affects access,...Read More

Rwanda has become a focal point for global conservation through its successful protection of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif and Volcanoes National Park. The country’s achievements, from stabilising populations to integrating conservation into national identity, position it as an important reference point in Africa and beyond. This progress matters because the challenges shaping the...Read More

In the south-western hills of Uganda, where the borderlands of Kanungu District meet the edges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a quiet social project continues to grow in scale and relevance. Ride 4 a Woman, a community-based initiative based in Buhoma, exists to address the practical needs of women living near one of Uganda’s most...Read More

Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park stands as one of the foremost locations for observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The park shelters several habituated groups, each occupying distinct ranges within its volcanic slopes. Trek durations and physical demands vary significantly, shaped by factors such as altitude, distance from trailheads, and daily gorilla movements. These differences...Read More

Congo remains one of the few countries where mountain gorillas and eastern lowland gorillas live in protected reserves within their native habitat. That fact alone places it in a rare category of primate conservation destinations. But unlike its regional neighbours, the Democratic Republic of Congo carries an additional weight: history, complexity, and misperception. Virunga and...Read More

Uganda’s national parks form one of the most functionally significant conservation networks in East Africa. Each park was gazetted through legal instruments to preserve ecological processes that support biodiversity, water systems, carbon storage, and community adaptation. Their locations reflect strategic choices to safeguard species-rich zones, transitional ecosystems, and biologically sensitive corridors. They represent long-term investment...Read More

Gorilla trekking is one of the most controlled, time-sensitive wildlife activities permitted on the African continent. Permits in Uganda cost USD 800, in Rwanda USD 1,500, and the Democratic Republic of Congo USD 400, each tied to a fixed trekking date. These permits are location-locked, non-transferable, and issued in limited quantities to reduce ecological disturbance....Read More

Gorilla Trekking involves structured conduct, regulated access, and conservation-driven safety rules. These gorilla trekking safety measures are put in place to protect both trekkers and the critically endangered mountain gorillas of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Park authorities implement strict protocols to reduce stress on gorilla families, limit human-wildlife exposure, and prevent...Read More

Few wildlife moments evoke such primal fear as the sudden charge of a silverback gorilla. For many first-time trekkers, even the thought of it sends adrenaline rushing. But how much of that fear stems from fact, and how much from film and fiction? Understanding what truly happens during a gorilla charge helps separate sensation from...Read More

Rain defines the rhythm of equatorial life. In Uganda, Rwanda, and eastern DRC, gorilla trekking regions experience two primary rainy seasons: March to May and October to November. During these periods, forests receive short, heavy bursts of rainfall, often in the early morning or late afternoon, followed by hours of stillness. Despite this predictable pattern,...Read More