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When is the best time to book a Gorilla safari permit for Uganda or Rwanda? For Rwanda or Uganda, it is best to reserve a gorilla safari permit at least six months to a year in advance. Demand is tight in Rwanda and Uganda during the busiest travel seasons. This saves you from panicking at the last minute as you try to find availability of the gorilla permit which gets harder as the season unfolds. The high tourism season for …

Is Ngorongoro crater worth visiting? Of course! In addition to being one of Africa’s seven natural wonders, Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is an extraordinary crater that is unlike anything else you will ever see. You will be rewarded with stunning views that stretch across the horizon from the crater bottom to the summit of the towering crater walls. With an incredible amount of animals that live within the crater, it will make it easy to spot the iconic Big 5. If …

Top birding destination in Rwanda : Are you interested in birdwatching in Rwanda? If so, keep reading! When people think of Rwanda, they usually picture the mountain gorillas, picturesque hills, or the country’s incredible recovery from the 1994 genocide. Birdwatching isn’t something that often comes to mind. This might be because the focus has been mostly on gorilla tourism, leaving little attention for birdwatching or activities like sport fishing. The fame of the mountain gorillas tends to overshadow other attractions …

Things to do in Mbarara : Mbarara is the second largest city in Uganda that is urbanised. Mbarara is located in western Uganda, Mbarara offers a comforting stay and the city that a feel to the travellers and it is lying close to the boarders like Tanzaniaa and Rwanda. The city gives an opportunity to visit lake mburo national park because it is the closest attractions, then go for cultural visits. Places to visit in Mbarara Lake mburo Lake mburo …

How To Get to Mahale Mountain National Park Mahale Mountains National Park lies on the eastern side of Lake Tanganyika in the secluded western part of Tanzania. Lake Tanganyika, the world’s second-deepest lake, offers opportunities for snorkeling, swimming, and wildlife viewing. it’s known for its stunning beauty, featuring the majestic Mahale Mountains and lush, tropical flora.  The park covers approximately 1,613 sq km in the Kigoma region. If you’re wondering how to get to Mahale Mountains National Park, here’s what …

Shoebill stork in Uganda : Shoebill is a large specie among the birds that has a distinctive bill shape unlike any other bird , this bird can be found in Africa, and it mainly lives in swamps. Shoebill birds are ancient and have been recognised by humans all the way back in time. Shoebills use their massive, powerful bills to kill and eat their prey which is usually fish and some rodents and smaller birds. What makes the shoebill stork …

When to visit Arusha National Park? Arusha National Park is located in the Northern part of Tanzania standing at an elevated area of about 4566 meters above the sea level in the Arusha Region. This national park was established in 1960 with the main purpose of protecting and conserving the area because of its wildlife. The park covers an area of approximately 137 square kilometers and the Tanzania National Park Authority is managing it, which is a government organization that …

Bakiga Tribe In Uganda : The Bakiga are under Bantu ethnic group, they are as well known as Abakiga which means mountain climbing people. These are believed to be descendants of Kashyiga who was as well known as Kakiga son of Mbogo from a small kingdom of Bumbogo in Rwanda, they were a one family based on clans, lineages, and households not a kingdom. The Bakiga are said to have migrated from Rwanda and settled in the fertile hills of …