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Community Based Projects in Bwindi Forest National Park Community based projects in Bwindi Forest national park are non profit organizations that use their profits to benefit the surrounding communities they also promote tourism in that particular area where they operate. Some of the community based projects in Bwindi can be seen below: Bakiga lodge Bakiga lodge is a lodge situated in Bwindi national park and it partners with Bakiga community project which is a registered charity in the United Kingdom …

Chimpanzee Trekking in Rwanda is done in the remote, famous Nyungwe Forest National park. Rwanda is one of the three countries in the world gifted with the endangered mountain gorillas, the country is located in central Africa; it is landlocked and famously known as the land of a thousand hills. Chimpanzees are humans’ closest relatives, with 98.7 DNA. Chimpanzee trekking is not as easy as gorilla trekking, as chimpanzees are always on the move, so it might sometimes require running …

Bungee Jumping in Uganda Bungee jumping in Uganda is done in Jinja, located east of Kampala, the capital city. Jinja is a name derived from a local word meaning “place of rocks.” Jinja offers one of the best and most striking Bungee jumping sites in the whole world. The Bungee jumping encounter in Uganda is one of the things you might not easily experience anywhere in the world; it offers unforgettable memories of a lifetime. The jumping platform is 47 …

Best Time to See Gorillas in Uganda Gorillas in Uganda: Uganda was dubbed the pearl of Africa by Winston Churchill and it still bears the name to date. it’s a country of countless encounters all year round and it’s also among the three countries in the world where you can trek the endangered mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Uganda is a landlocked country located on the equator, so the temperatures and the rainfalls are moderate all year round, though it’s got …

Best Places to visit in Rwanda Rwanda is a landlocked country in central Africa and is one of the few places globally where mountain gorillas can be found and observed. Rwanda has spectacular landscapes with stunning rolling hills patched with green valleys. There are many reasons for visiting Rwanda, some of which can be seen below: Nyungwe forest Nyungwe forest boasts 25% of Africa’s primates and the magnificent canopy walk; there are about 400 habituated black and white colobus monkeys, …

Why are Mountain Gorillas Endangered Mountain gorillas can only be found in three African countries in the world; these countries are Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic republic of Congo. Some African counties boast a lot to showcase, while this country has got these unique great apes that will make your safari encounter in Africa complete. The mountain gorillas are critically endangered due to many reasons so it’s advisable for you to visit this country before they are pronounced extinct, though …

Uganda Gorilla Permit Gorilla permits are booked at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Center and each permit is issued according to the National park area where one will trek, there four sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National park such as Ruhija, Buhoma, Nkuringo and Rushaga, and another Gorilla family in Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Every trekker must obtain a Gorilla permit in advance, from 2 to 5 months before your visit. Rwanda and Uganda Permits are very scarce, especially during the peak …

Tips for Gorilla Tracking in Uganda are the key points one has to consider to make his dream Gorilla trekking safari successful. Mountain Gorillas are wildlife animals, endangered species inhabiting the areas of Africa in countries including Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda Gorillas are large primates inhabiting Bwindi impenetrable National park in Uganda. Mountain Gorilla trekking gives one an opportunity to spot  the Gorillas in the forest as they continue with their day-to-day activities, such as Grooming each …

Rwanda Gorilla Permit Rwanda Gorilla Permit is very necessary and a must to obtain for any Tourist who wants to go for Gorilla trekking. However one must book in advance for Gorilla trekking permits since they are scarce. Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda inhabit the Volcanoes National park. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is a governing body of Tourism sectors in Rwanda. The Rwanda Gorilla Permit costs $1500 USD for non-Residents, and a 30% discount for visitors who are visiting the …

Quad Biking Adventures in Uganda Quad biking is one of the beautiful ways to visit African villages or replace the usual nature walks for those who don’t fancy walking, Quad biking in jinja not only exposes you to the African grass thatched built villages but to some major attractions of jinja town like Bujjagali falls. One of the most interesting thing about Quad biking is that the age is not very limited and there is no minimum number of people …

The Nyungwe Canopy Walk Experience Nyungwe forest is found in Nyungwe forest national park in the southwestern part of Rwanda. The canopy walk was established in 2010 by the Green Hart NGO group supported by USAID. The canopy walk covers a distance of 2.1 kilometers of the treacherous rainforest; the walkway can be accessed at the Uwinka visitor’s center of Nyungwe national park. The Nyungwe canopy walkway is one of the greatest places you can take a nature walk from …

Minimum Age for Gorilla Tracking Minimum age for gorilla tracking / trekking? Mountain Gorilla trekking, is a very amazing activity to encounter for your lifetime safari.  The trekking of the Mountain Gorillas there is a strict age limit all in the National parks where Mountain Gorillas are inhabited. The Minimum age for gorilla tracking in any on the countries where Gorilla trekking is done is 15 years and above. Passport details are always requested before any Gorilla permit is issued …