Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony - Rwanda Safaris

It is one of its kind in the world and Kwita Izina has come out to be the most outstanding tourism ceremony in the world especially Africa. You may be wondering what this event is all about but every 1^st of July every year, all the young mountain gorillas in Rwanda are gathered and named. It is one of the most interesting ceremonies in Rwanda because of the unique adventures that come with it

Many tourists from different corners of the world visit this East African country to grace the ceremony and this year, an estimate of 5oo visitors is expected. This will help the country to market its tourism fraternities and also promote the sector to different countries. Delegates from various countries will be driven to numerous tourism sites including the national parks where they will enjoy a thrilling moment with some of the rare wild animals. This according to the Rwandan government will market the country in the outside world leading to an increase in safaris.

 Rwanda is mainly known for mountain gorilla tracking and it has over 300 gorillas all found in Volcanoes National Park. These rare primates have greatly contributed to the tourism development in Rwanda and they have put the country on the world scene. If you have ever seen a gorilla in zoo, then you have never seen a mountain gorilla because these apes cannot e kept in captivity. The only way you can see them is by trekking them in their natural habitats.

Apart from Rwanda, gorillas can be trekked from Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. However, for a best gorilla trekking experience, you are advised to visit Uganda and Rwanda because gorillas of DRC are hard to find since they keep on moving crossing the borders.

Kwita Izina event will enable the country to know the actual number of young mountain gorillas and this will aid planning for better conservation. It will also help the tourism industry of Rwanda to gain competitive advantage over its neighbors as a result of increased marketing.

More than 20 young mountain gorillas are expected to be named during this year’s Kwita Izina ceremony and many delegates from different parts of the world are expected to attend.

3 days Murchison Falls National Park

Overview
On this trip to Murchison Falls National Park will enable you experience some of the lifetime tourism activities like game drives,boat cruise,a visit to the top of Murchison falls and touring the rhino sanctuary at low costs.

Day 1:Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park via Rhino Sanctuary

Day2:Game drive at Murchison Falls and boat cruise

Day3:Top of the Falls,Murchison to Kampala

Full Itenerary:

Day 1:Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park via Rhino Sanctuary
After break fast at your hotel in Kampala,you will be picked by our experienced drivers and you will travel to the southwest of Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park.The journey is quite long,about 300km,and it takes approximately 5 hours by road.
Stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and get a chance of viewing the elegant rhinos at a closer range.You will have you lunch in Masindi Town before continuing with the journey reaching and checking in at any of your selected lodge.Dinner and overnight at Paara Safari Lodge or Sambiya River Lodge

Day2:Game drive at Murchison Falls and boat cruise
Wake up in the morning and have a cup of tea before going for another adventurous activity.At around 8:00 am,you will start driving through the park and while on the game drive,you will see different wild animals like the amazing giraffes,lions,large herds of buffalos,waterbucks,elephants and Kobs.Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon,you will go for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel at the bottom of the falls and stand a chance of viewing the giraffes,crocodiles and elephants on the shores. Shoebill stork viewing is also guaranteed as you sail on the water making your safari to Uganda a blast.
Return to the lodge for overnight and dinner.

Day3:Top of the Falls,Murchison to Kampala
After your breakfast,with your packed lunch,you will depart to the top of the falls where you will enjoy the spectacular views of the water as it funnels into 7 meter wide gorge.
Depart from Murchison Falls National Park for Kmapala stopping in Masindi for Lunch.You will be taken to your hotel in Kampala.
That is the end of our 3 days Murchison Falls National Park tour.

To enjoy this tour,please contact us and we shall respond immediately

Uganda and Rwanda Safari tour wonders

Uganda and Rwanda combined i must say are the best tourism destination in Africa because of the presence of various attractions that are worth viewing.With the presence of the hard-to find mountain gorillas in these two countries,many tourists have been attracted to East Africa simply to look at the rare primates.Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda are the leading tourism activities and this explains why 70% of the visitor specifically come to trek the elegant apes.

A mountain gorilla

A lot has been written about these great nations for example the Rwanda genocide but less is known about the tourism treasure that can spice up a safari tour.Some people visit these countries on different missions but as they spend some couple of days,they get attracted to the beauty that surround the whole place.In doing this,they end up spending more days enjoying some thrilling lifetime activities like hiking on the mountains,gorilla trekking,chimpanzee tracking,cultural tours,nature walks,game viewing,bird watching,boat rides and many more.These experiences change their lives because of the guaranteed adventure and this prompts them to come back almost every year.

I know if you have never traveled to Uganda and Rwanda you cant believe this but once you take your first step in any of these East African countries,you will be amazed by what you will see. It is not all about going the the national parks to view the wild animals,but in any part of Uganda and Rwanda,you can have a wonderful moment.

Uganda has about 10 national park which you can visit and get a chance of seeing some of the rare wild animals in their natural habitats.Rwanda has 3 national parks which are easily accessed on a safari tour.While in the parks,you will get a chance of viewing different wild animals including the lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hippos,gorillas, baboons, crocodiles, red-tailed monkeys, giraffes, zebras, elands, snakes, and many more.These animals are easily see on a game drive especially during the afternoon hours because they come out of the forests and gather around the different water bodies to sip some water.

A combined safari tour itinerary to Uganda and Rwanda is possible since these countries are neighbors and we can arrange this for you at a low cost.All you need to do is to inquire with us and we shall prepare a suitable combined itinerary which will be sent to you for adjustments.We shall cater for all your movements while on your Uganda and Rwanda safari tour.

However,if you are interested in gorilla trekking,you are required to book as early as possible because we have to obtain a mountain gorilla trekking permit before yo are allowed to view the primates in their natural habitats.The main reason why you should do book as early as possible is because it is too competitive

to obtain a gorilla trekking permit especially during a peak season.

Go gorilla trekking to Uganda and Rwanda

Am sure whenever you here this name,Gorilla,your mind drifts straight to Africa where these rare primates are found.Forget about the common experience that comes with a Uganda and Rwanda Safari.This is a different feel of a tour that you will live to tell even when you get back to your home country.
Though its a magnificent tourism activity,gorilla trekking can only be done from a few destinations in Africa and these include;Uganda,Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.It is estimated that the total population of gorillas in the world is about 1,000 and these are only found in Africa.

What types of gorillas are in Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo is known for harboring the lowland gorillas while as Uganda and Rwanda have the mountain Gorillas.Uganda has the highest number of mountain gorillas (over 400) making it the leading trekking safari destination in the whole world.These elegant apes are found in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks while as in Rwanda,they are only found in Volcanoes National Park.

What is so special with gorilla trekking
Though there are many tourism activities that a visitor is exposed to while on a tour to these East African countries, gorilla trekking stands out as a one-life experience that you will live to tell.The adventure that comes with this safari is hard to forget because of the numerous things that you encounter.
Get a chance of penetrating through the dense rainforests in search for the great apes and enjoy the thrilling views of the wild.It is quite a tough journey since it involves moving through thick forests and a muddy humid conditions.You need to be fit enough because this activity is physical.

what to carry
Don't forget to carry some of the key equipments on your gorilla trekking safari.Some of the things include;double styled socks,long strong trousers,waterproof boots,a camera and many more.
You are also advised to be healthy before going trekking because the activity is tiresome.Sick people are not allowed to enjoy the adventure because gorillas can contract human diseases.

What to do when trekking



















Always make sure that you follow your guide and make sure that you are equipped with the necessary equipments.Follow the designated paths and don't make a lot of noise which can irritate other creatures in the forest.
When you have met a gorilla family,drop your bags somewhere(as told by your guide) and only move closer with your camera.Keep more than 6 meters from the gorillas and avoid any irritating behavior that can scare away the primates.Take some clear photos with gorillas.
You can sit at short distance from the gorillas and observe their human-like behaviors.
Note that the maximum time allowed to spend with gorillas is one hour therefore you need to portion your time well.Spend more time viewing and the rest taking photographs.

What is the best time fore gorilla trekking
The activity is best done during the 2 dry seasons in the year since the parks are not too muddy.Uganda and Rwanda have the same weather changes and the 2 dry seasons are;mid-December-February and June to September.


Note:You  are required to obtain a gorilla trekking permit before being allowed to meet the elegant primates of Africa.We highly recommend that you book for the permits in time because it is too competitive to acquire one.

Spend your Easter holiday on a Uganda & Rwanda Safari

When it comes to festive seasons, many people prefer staying home and spend some time with their loved ones.However,many have not tried to find out why life is more interesting  when on a safari to Uganda or Rwanda. Instead of staying home,its better  you tour a place that you have never been to or one that is adventurous and breathtaking.

In Uganda or Rwanda,whenever the Easter period clocks,many people move from towns to villages simply because they want to enjoy these holy days with their loved ones who have taken long without meeting.This is why traffic jam on the streets of Kampala and Kigali is less during this period compared to other days.
However, some people stay in towns trying to make their holiday as colourfull as possible with their families.Some families move to the beaches for relaxation.All happening places in these EastAfrican countries are overcrowded during Easter period because everyone goes out to have fun.

Night life in Kampala and Kigali is one of the experiences that you cannot afford to miss.People stay awake all night having fun and most of them go to clubs,churches,bars and many more.The streets are busy when it comes to night as people look for where to have their fun from.Perhaps this was the main reason behind Ugandans' ranking as the happiest people in Africa by the United Nations.

However,tourism in Uganda and Rwanda during this period is one of those sectors that boom.Many tourists travel from different parts of the world and they visit these countries.The two countries are blessed with both magnificent flora and fauna which are hard to find elsewhere in the world.One of the special attractions found in these countries include the rare mountain gorillas.

Uganda & Rwanda Safaris have increased simply because of the availability of gorilla trekking opportunities.Many tourists travel to these countries with an aim of looking at these rare primates.The strong reason why this activity is at its peak during Easter period is that the price of gorilla tracking permits is reduced.

Other tourism activities that you should not miss during this Easter period include; chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, game viewing, cultural tours, Dian Fossey tomb hiking, nature walks, and many more.

This time don't stay home with your family, make a Safari to Uganda and Rwanda at low costs with our company and your life will never be the same.

Why Baboons are still an attraction in East Africa

In East Africa, there are basically two types of baboons that is the yellow baboon and the olive baboon. The olive baboon is larger and darker than the yellow baboon and they are only found in Uganda, west and central Kenya, and northern Tanzania.Smaller, slender, lighter in color-yellow baboon are found in the southern and coastal Kenya and Tanzania.There existence in Uganda has greatly led to increase in safaris which extend to other countries like Rwanda.

A mature Baboon weighs between 50 to 100 pounds and its 14 to 25 inches at the shoulder. They are omnivorous animals and they feed mainly on grass along with seeds, berries, pods, blossoms, leaves.roots, bark and sap from a variety of plants. Baboons also eat insects and small quantities of meat such as; young- small antelopes, fish, hares and birds. One special feeding aspect of baboons is that they are selective feeders that carefully choose their food.

Giving birth and caring for the infant

A baboon’s gestation period is six months and after giving birth, the mother baboon keeps the infant in very close contact. This is done to protect them from humans, leopards and cheetahs which are the main predators to them. The mother travels while holding its infant on its stomach with one hand. When the young baboon makes 5 weeks, the mother starts carrying it at the back. Between 5-7 months, the young baboon is left to join other baboons and look for its own food. When they begin to mature, males leave their natal troops and move in and out of different other groups until when they find one that is suitable for them. Males are easily accepted in other groups usually by developing friendship with the females.

Characteristics

Baboons have a calm lifestyle and if not disturbed, they cannot attack their neighbours.They sleep, travel and socialize together in groups of about 60 individuals consisting of both males and females. These groups are always on family basis .At around 8:00 am, baboons leave their sleeping places and adults sit in small groups grooming each other while the young ones play the morning sunlight. They then form units and move around the forest searching for food. They feed while traveling and they move for about six miles. They forage for about four hours and rest during the heat of the day after which they continue feeding. In the evening just before returning to their sleeping places, they spend some time grooming each other and playing. Grooming is a way of making friends and cleaning their bodies so that parasites are kept off their bodies.

Our company can help you experience this enchanting lifestyle of baboons by picking you at the airport,take your to your preferred hotel for relaxation.You will be picked by our experienced drivers and guides who will brief you before you continue with your safari to Uganda. Spend days in different lodges near the baboons and camp.

Just like chimpanzees,baboons are also tracked and one might have the same experience just like a person tracking the gorillas.

How to fly to Rwanda on your Safari

It’s obvious that a visitor from Europe, America or Asia can’t use ground transport on his Rwanda Safari.This the same case with visits to Uganda because of the long distances involved.l

The only mode of transport to use is by air and therefore one should know the various issues involved in planning a Safari to Rwanda. Our Company with its experience can organize a trip for you which include air ticketing and even cater for your ground movements while in Rwanda.

From London

In case a visitor is based in London and he/she is interested in making a Rwanda Safari, the most direct and convenient way is by flying from London to Nairobi (Kenya), and then connect to Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. You can use Kenya Airways which has overnight flights to Nairobi departing London Heathrow in the evening. Normally, this flight reaches Nairobi between 6:00am and 7:00am.From here, it connects directly to an onward Kenya Airways flight to Kigali reaching there at around 10:30am.

Alternatively, tourists can decide to use British Airways to fly from London to Nairobi and later connect to Kigali. This plane(British Airways) usually departs from London Heathrow in the morning and lands in Nairobi in the evening at around 20:33.Due to fatigue which you experience while travelling, you cant be able to travel to Kigali this same day but having an overnight at one of Nairobi’s finest hotels can make you relaxed. Wake up in the morning (at around 7:45am) and depart for Kigali reaching at around 8:15am.

While at Kigali Airport, you will be met by our experienced guide who will brief you about the Safari and also stay with you throughout your Rwanda stay. You can ask these guides any questions about Rwanda since they are equipped with all the necessary information about tourism. We can book for you where to stay in advance so as to make you Safari a success.

As a tourist is planning for a Rwanda Safari, he/she may use any of the following flights to Rwanda; Entebbe- Kigali, Johannesburg – Kigali, Nairobi - Kigali and London – Kigali

Some of the airlines that can be used include;

·         Air Burundi (8Y)

·         British Airways (BA)

·         Ethiopian Airlines (EA)

·         Kenya Airways (KQ)

·         Rwandair Express (WB)

·         South African Airways (SA)

·         SN Brussels Airlines (SN)

·         Air France

·         Emirates

Embrace a Rwanda Safari with a unique experience

Most people call it "a land of a thousand hills" due to its escalating topology and beautiful plains,Rwanda has more than that because of its magnificent volcanoes and dense tropical forests which dominate the northern part.Its beauty has increased Rwanda safaris for the past years and today these occur concurrently with Uganda Safaris.While in the country,tourists enjoy great views of gentle valleys and hills,turbulent rivers and calm lakes, all found in both the dense tropical vegetation and the scenic savannah.

One of the great attractions that this country boosts of include the Rwanda gorilla tracking which attracts safaris from different corners of the world.Many visitors enjoy the company of these elegant primates found in Volcanoes National Park. Though its quite more expensive to track gorillas in Rwanda (at US$700) than in Uganda,there is an additional adventure to the activity as you are able to enjoy a Dian Fossey Grave hiking.
Apart from the above tourist attractions,a visitor can also enjoy other activities like Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park plus views of the 5 volcanoes,lakes and Rivers.

Rwanda is also termed as the leading safari destination for Eco-tourism due to its authentic African culture,unique nature and weather.The country also boosts a wide collection of wild animals among which include rare species that cannot be found in other places.

A tourists can also visit Rwanda's Akagera National Park found in the east which is blessed with a wide variety of wild animals.These mammals include:Elephants,lions,giraffes,hippopotamus,impala,gazelle,hyenas and many more.Bird watching is also guaranteed while in this great nation because of the presence of a rich variety of bird species.

Enjoy a different experience of interesting activities as you take a boat ride on some of Rwanda's water bodies which is accompanied by sport fishing.These activities can be carried out on lake Kivu ) found in the western part) and Lake Muhazi found in the east.

A safari to Rwanda is more simplified if you use our company to plan  the trip.We are a registered company with skilled staff and we are committed to give our clients the best of their money.Starting this adventurous trip is as easy as contacting us on this website and we shall contact you back.We also arrange Uganda Safaris at fair prices.

"Why stay at home yet you can see what you have never imagined on a Rwanda Safari" 

Why poaching has increased in Uganda? - Uganda Safari News

Uganda is one of the leading tourist destinations in Africa blessed with a number of wild animals that are magnificent to look at.This explains why there has been a rapid increase in Uganda Safaris for the past few years.Many visitor are attracted to this "Pearl of Africa" simply because of its nature and kind people.

Some of the leading tourism activities that visitor enjoy while on a Safari to Uganda include:-Gorilla tracking,mountain hiking,cultural tours,
white water rafting,chimpanzee tracking,bird watching,and many more.These tourism packages are so unique compared to those that a visitors enjoys while on other trips like a Rwanda Safari.This is simply because Uganda is blessed with a higher number of wild animals compared to other countries and it has the highest number of gorillas in the whole world.

However,Uganda is faced with a challenge of poaching that has led to a complete reduction in the number of wild animals in the national parks.The most affected mammal are elephants and Rhinos which are hunted for Ivory and meet respectively.According to the report from the minister of Tourism,Maria Mutagamba,the sector has been affected and the country has lost a lot of money.

This has caused an alarming situation in Uganda and the government was forced to come up with strong measures that can help to stop the vice.Few days ago,while celebrating 50 years of Kidepo Valley National Park,the president ordered the game rangers to shoot the poachers if found in action.He even said that more penalties will be setup to see that the vice is put to an end.He even promised to promote training of more game ranger and also provide the necessary equipments used to guard the animals.
With his order,poaching is expected to reduce with effect from this year and Uganda Safaris shall increase.

Apart from poaching,Uganda has also experienced a low in the tourism sector as a result of the death of 2 gorillas within just two months.This has reduced the number of these elegant primates in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.The Uganda Wildlife Authority has sent some of its doctors to go and investigate what could be the cause of these death as a way of overcoming the problem.

Uganda and Rwanda are blessed with mountain gorillas and they are the leading countries when it comes to gorilla tracking.

Tour operators want Dr.Edward Seguya to retire - Uganda Safari News

Last weekend,the tour operators convened a meeting in Kampala to discuss the way forward for the association.This came after the executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA),Dr Edward Seguya made angering comments that the Uganda's minister of Tourism,Maria Mutagamba took a bribe to stop the online mountain gorilla trekking permits.

UWA had proposed that tourists should be given a chance of obtaining the gorilla permits online instead of following a long bureaucratic path that discourages them.The leader of Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO),Boniface Byamukama,they advised the government to deal with the vital issues that are affecting tourism like infrastructure development instead of finding ways of denying them business in their own country.They advised the government to pick a leaf from other countries like Rwanda and Kenya where the governments promote the marketing of Tourism.This is the reason why there are more Rwanda Safaris compared to those of Uganda.

This meeting ended up with a conclusion that Dr Edward Seguya should be impeached as the executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority because he is incompetent.The different tour operators are planning to collect signatures from different authorities to show their seriousness.

It is now a few months to the peak season where Uganda receives a high number of tourists from different countries and this leads to increase in Uganda Safaris.During the peak season,the various parks in the country become busy as they are flocked with visistors and about 65% of the visitor are gorilla trackers.
A peak season in Uganda leads to and increase in Rwanda Safaris too because some visitors while Uganda decide to extend their trip to " the land of a thousand hills".

One of the leading attractions that both Uganda and Rwanda boast of are the mountain gorillas that are hard to find in other countries.These magnificent primates are good to look at and they have led to an increase in the National Income of both countries.

BREAKING NEWS:
Mwirima (darkness) the popular dominant silver
back for Rushegura Mountain Gorilla Family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,breathed his last yesterday March 3.

Why you must make a Rwanda Safari this year

Rwanda is found in East Africa in the west of Uganda in the Eastern rim of the Albertine rift valley and this makes it the smallest landlocked country in East Africa.Due to its peace and culture, it has become one of the rapidly growing countries in terms of both cultural safaris and gorilla tracking. This is happening after Rwanda experiencing genocide in 1994 which disorganized its tourism industry. Sometimes Rwanda is referred to as a ‘land of a thousand hills’ simply because of its beautiful numerous hills that leave visitors wondering whether it’s the highest point in the world.

 

Today the country receives more than  500 international tourists on a daily basis and it’s regarded as a safe place for adventure. Having a Rwanda Safari is very easy because the distances are relatively small and the paved roads are generally in good condition.

You will never regret having made a  Rwanda safari since your warmly welcomed by the local people and you get to visit the following places; five volcanoes in a row and the biggest concentration of mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe forest –a tropical rainforest with chimpanzees, Red-tailed monkey, large troops of Angolan Colobus, blue monkeys and Patas monkeys.

Visit the western and central Rwanda where there are steep mountains lying at evolutions between 1500 and 2500 meters above sea level. Lot of hiking opportunities through the beautiful sceneries is given by the Virunga volcanoes. In the Eastern parts of the country (boarder with Tanzania), lies the steep mountains. The lower lying terrain is part of the Lake Victoria basin, with the Kagera River. This wonderful Ecosystem is much protected by Akagere National Park.

Apart from being the cleanest country in East Africa, Rwanda is a tropical country and much of it lies in the African plateau. Therefore Rwanda has a tropical climate, with temperatures between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius during the day and between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius at night. Rain in Rwanda is experienced from March to May, and October to December.This known-calm climate favours tourism throughout the year.

Kinyarwandais and French are the mostly used languages in Rwanda, but English is also widely spoken. The currency is the Rwandan French (RFr). Beautiful things about Rwanda can’t be exhausted but making a Safari to the country is more ideal.