Family travels should be life changing, Interesting, exciting and engaging for all ages as they are designed to spark a passion, inspire a sense of wonder. When these experiences are shared with loved ones, they bring you closer together. Many book family safaris in Africa to different destinations year round during summer and winter but… Continue reading Best Destinations for Family Safaris in East Africa
5 Endemic Birds to See in DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) hosts over 1185 popular avian species. 21 of which are endemic, 3 unique ones and about 32 are threatened internationally. This is probably the highest population of birds on recorded in African states. It houses several of water birdlife, ground birds, preys, fruit eaters, hole nesters and passerines as… Continue reading 5 Endemic Birds to See in DR Congo
Why Go Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Africa
Wildlife, scenic Islands ,friendly people ,rich culture, landscape, lakes, rain forests, volcanoes, mountains-Uganda and Rwanda has all these to offer but gorilla trekking is more wrapped up as the top tourist attraction in the region regarded as the first welcoming trip to all visitors. Historical records confirm that Uganda and Rwanda are the leading gorilla… Continue reading Why Go Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Africa
Gorilla Trekking in the Virunga Mountains
National parks in Virunga region includes: Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Volcanoes National park (Rwanda) and Mgahinga national park in Uganda. The Virunga region is the best world’s mountain gorilla trekking centre because of the presence of the mountain ranges. Virunga region is composed of nine Virunga mountains namely; Mt. Mikeno,… Continue reading Gorilla Trekking in the Virunga Mountains
The Tree Climbing Lions of Uganda
Tree climbing lions are the highlights of most Uganda safaris to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Several tourists visit this East African country just to have a glance on these unique features of the pearl of Africa. The tree lions are the second most soughtafter wildlife after the mountain gorillas that are… Continue reading The Tree Climbing Lions of Uganda
Experiences From A Wildlife Volunteer
Written by Alma Wallin Hedén, Hanna Träff (both from Sweden) and Elise van der Heijden (The Netherlands). Ever since the first day on our project we have been feeding the elephants, Kidibone and Selati. It was a little bit scary at first, but it only took that first day and it had grown on us.… Continue reading Experiences From A Wildlife Volunteer
Interview With Douglas Groves ‘The Elephant Man’
When elephants are your best friends…. Douglas Groves Q: Doug, I have met you a couple of times in Botswana and from the way you live and handle your elephants I would say you have more with animals than with humans. Is that statement correct and how did you develop your deep love for nature… Continue reading Interview With Douglas Groves ‘The Elephant Man’
Giraffe- Circulatory System
Have you ever wonder how a giraffe pumps its blood all the way up its long neck? Think about a giraffe reaching up to 5meters high, its heart must be incredibly powerful to force the blood up their neck. There are a few ingenious ways that they can achieve this- Firstly- A giraffe heart is very… Continue reading Giraffe- Circulatory System
Go Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda
Uganda is the best country in East Africa for observing primates in the world. Though it is most known for hosting travelers looking for gorilla safaris, Uganda is the best known destination for visiting our closest relatives the chimpanzee – with just less than 5,000 Chimpanzees in various forests and National Park. Kibale Forest national park… Continue reading Go Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda
Kenyan Poachers go back to the future using spears and arrows
Modern technology is changing the way the poachers in Kenya go about their business killing elephants. Sadly this was shown on Sunday with the discovery of a still warm body of a 30-year-old tusker that had been killed by poachers and its tusks had been removed. The elephant had been killed by a poisoned spear.… Continue reading Kenyan Poachers go back to the future using spears and arrows