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Why is Uganda Called the Pearl of Africa
The British Prime Minister Winston Churchill stated that Uganda was the “pearl of Africa” because of its magnificence, variety of forms and colors, and abundance of vivid life, flora, and animals. East Africa’s smaller interior covers an area of 241,038 sq km. Uganda is located in eastern Africa, bordered to the east by Kenya, to…
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Top 10 World Heritage Sites in Africa
There certainly are many things to divide us, but there is one aspect of Africa that can’t be argued over our natural heritage. Proof of that can be found in the amount of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that we have spread out around our continent. Here are a few top World Heritage sites around Africa that will allow a moment to appreciate…
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Nairobi National Park: A Green Oasis in the City
The Nairobi National Park is an exceptional preserved region of savannah stretching by the side of the metropolitan capital Nairobi. Renowned for being the solitary reserve all across the world that borders a capital city, this park is regarded as one of the main attractions in Kenya designed for the tourists as well as the…
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Why Rwanda Remains the Best Gorilla Safari Destination
Gorilla trekking through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Virunga Mountains is one of the world’s most sought after wildlife experiences. It’s also one of the greatest, and responsible tours here have contributed to the growing numbers of mountain gorillas. Africa’s easiest and most accessible gorilla trekking is the main draw card of a Rwandan safari.…
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A Gorilla Trekking Expedition in Africa
If you want to do something different this summer, you should consider going to Rwanda or Uganda and spending some time with the mountain gorillas on some awesome gorilla trekking tour, into Africa. Trekking the mountain gorillas in the wild impenetrable forest of Bwindi in southwestern Uganda can be a great experience for anyone who…
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7 Reasons Why Travel to Rwanda
While considering a visit to any African country this year – Rwanda should be the first country to click your mind as it is regarded as one of Africa’s most beautiful, most peaceful, cleanest and one of the most stable and smallest countries in all of Africa. Rwanda is known for its Volcanoes, Montane Forests,…
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Explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Thinking about going for gorilla trekking in Africa? Uganda is the best destination where visitors can meet the endangered mountain gorillas face to face in their natural home. With two national parks gazetted by the Uganda government to protect the mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable national Park is the most known and here is Why you…
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Visit Rwanda and Experience Mother Nature
A thousand years ago, the world was virgin in that it was covered with natural features from flowing rivers, serene lakes, fertile bare land, flora and fauna, mountain painted with green cover to glaciers all white but it is a pity this is no more. Human settlements have ruined the environment everything is manmade as…
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5 Tips for Packing Lighter
Packing light is never easy, but with these five packing tips, you can breeze through security AND save baggage fees. We all want to take half our closet with us when we go on vacation in case we might need something. Guess what? You probably won’t need it. Just remember: the less you bring, the…
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Hand Luggage Restrictions At South African Airports
The South African Airport Authorities have updated the Hand luggage restrictions as of 1 February 2015. Here is a press release; As of the beginning of February 2015, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has implemented tighter hand luggage restrictions. Economy class passengers entering a commercial aircraft are now restricted to: 1 bag + 1 slim-line…