As we welcome the new year, why not consider ticking off a once in a lifetime experience in 2020 - gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Located in East Africa, Rwanda is one of the smallest countries on the African mainland. Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this country
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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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Travellers who are looking for a unique tour where they can get hands on involved in wildlife conservation can now choose from a selection of destinations with Where Wild Things Roam Travel. Where Wild Things Roam have launched a Travel platform offering unique tours that provide travellers with an opportunity to
Read MoreIt is safe to say the mountain gorilla encounter, a wanderlist experience, has lured most visitors to the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ over the years, but Rwanda is a country on the verge of a tourism boom, for reasons beyond the gorillas. In a short 10 year, Rwanda has increased
Read MoreAkagera Game Lodge stands on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the savannah with exceptional views of the forest-fringed Lake Ihema. One of the original and only lodges in Akagera National Park, the lodge is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the
Read MoreAfter a week of conservation-related activities, Rwanda’s annual gorilla-naming ceremony, Kwita Izina wrapped up in Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park on 7 September. Organised by the Rwanda Development Board, the ceremony of giving a name to a newborn baby has been part of Rwandan culture for centuries. It is named after the
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