Category: Destinations
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Best 8 Places to Visit in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC and formerly Zaire) has a history that’s difficult to take in. From the mismanagement of Belgium’s King Leopold, to the corrupt leader Mobutu Sese Seko, to the battlegrounds of Africa’s horrific “world war,” the country has experienced long periods of instability. But the second largest African nation is staging…
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Explore Kahuzi Biega National Park of DR Congo
When it comes to safaris in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), most people are left to think that it is gorilla trekking in the Virunga National Park but the latter isn’t true as there is a lot more for you to explore. For any plans to pay a visit to DRC for safari, Kahuzi…
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Rwanda: The future of African Ecotourism
“A lush green world filled by dramatic mountains that tumble and twist as they roll across Central Africa…a land where the colours seem brighter than other places. It’s true. Rwanda is beautiful. You should go there.” Travel writer James Bowyer in Footprint magazine, June 2000. In Colonial times, Rwanda was dubbed the Land of a…
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Top Chimpanzee Watching Destinations in Uganda
Chimpanzee tracking is a favourite activity for many tourists that visit Uganda. They are easier to track than gorillas and are a lot friendlier too. Here are the best places to track chimpanzees in Uganda. There are safari companies to offer assistance to plan a chimpanzee tracking safari upon request. Kibale Forest National Park The…
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50 Off The Beaten Path Places to Visit and Do in Kenya
Sometime back, Mark Wiens of Migrationology.com wrote a very comprehensive post on 101 things to do in Nairobi. It was a great post, and I thought I could write something similar, focusing on the less known yet interesting destinations to visit and things to do in Kenya. I hope you’ll find this post useful and…
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Visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda
Are you looking for a new destination that offers unique nature-based tours in Africa? Look no further? Pack your bags and get ready for a thrilling adventure through Bwindi Forest National Park, the most famous and most visited gorilla safari park in Africa. Located in South Western Uganda, Bwindi hosts the highest population of mountain…
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Exploring Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of the tourist attractions enjoyed in Kisoro district, southwestern Uganda, this park is a part of the great Virunga Conservation Area, which is 434km. Although it is the smallest national park in the country covering about 33.7km, it is very important given that it is one of the only…