If you haven’t yet included gorilla trekking in your wanderlist, then it is high time you added it as it is definitely one of a few dramatic wildlife experiences you definitely shouldn’t miss. It is a rare experience that will bring you up close with endangered mountain gorillas in the wild.
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Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest lake, and the sixth largest lake in Africa, something that is quite noticeable when driving around the hills of Western Rwanda. Lake Kivu, one of a string of huge freshwater lakes which lie along Africa's Great Rift Valley, dominates the border between Rwanda and the DRC (Democratic
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Along the shores of Lake Kivu in Rwanda there are number of fantastic hotel and lodge offerings. However, sometimes you want to choose an option that feels more like home. This is exactly what Karongi Lake View Retreat offers. A private residence set on the hills of Kibuye, this retreat is a
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Rwanda is located in Central and East Africa and one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda is in the African Great Lakes region and is highly elevated; its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna to the
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Magashi Camp is a part of Wilderness Safaris, a company with over 40 camps in seven countries that exist to protect wilderness areas and the fauna and flora they support. You get a sense of this responsibility the moment you enter the camp. Magashi is nestled in the north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park in
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On a boulevard in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, in a secure location just a five-minute walk from the CBD, lies Kigali Serena Hotel. The 5-star property boast features you have come to expect from the Serena Hotels Group mixed with a rich blend of Rwandan heritage, art and culture. The 148 sophisticated rooms and
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Classic Lodge is located in Musanze in the Northern part of Rwanda, with easy access to the gorilla trekking base at Volcanoes National Park. It is only 50 minutes away from Rubavu and 2 hours drive from Kigali, making it an ideal choice of stay for those just arriving to explore the Virunga Volcano
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Many travellers visit the East African country of Rwanda to participate in what is arguably one of the most incredible wildlife experiences, gorilla trekking. Time your visit right, and you can also be there to witness Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s baby gorilla naming ceremony. Kwita Izina, or ‘to give a name’ in
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South Africa is a beautiful country known as the ‘Rainbow Nation’ and the expanse of what you can do and experience there is just as colourful. It’s a mix of African culture and urban cities with a turbulent past and is teeming with the Big Five and an abundance of wildlife.
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Located in South Africa’s Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Simbavati River Lodge is a family-friendly camp that is built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River. This backdrop is a beautiful watercourse in the summer months when rain is plentiful, and a dry riverbed in the drier winter months. The lodge is built around old Jackalberry
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A South African safari experience has long lured travellers to the country to catch a glimpse of the iconic wildlife. While most companies practice ethical safari experiences, there are a few out there that don’t do it by the book. This dark side to wildlife tourism comes as more people are
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Sabi Sabi’s Selati Camp is a lodge where turn of the century elegance meshes with personalised safari luxury. The camp is located in Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, situated in the world-renowned 60,000-hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. To access the area, you take a
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With so much on offer in South Africa, it can get a little daunting when deciding what to do and what is right for you. Safaris in South Africa have something to offer to everyone – experience the adventure of budget camping or the opulence of luxury camping safaris. When
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Wild Dogs Safari Lodge is a small-scale bush lodge with 10 chalets situated in the heart of the Greater Kruger Area. You can access the lodge by flying into Hoedspruit Airport and taking an hour drive, or if you are up for it, a 5.5 hour drive from Johannesburg. The travel is worth it,
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While you can drive from Johannesburg out to Kruger National Park, it will take around 6 hours. A flight with Airlink from Johannesburg to Skukuza (one of the gateways to Kruger National Park) is just one hour, allowing more time for your African safari experience. Airlink has a network of 37
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