If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to walk among the clouds, the Rwenzori Mountains can give you that experience. Found in western Uganda on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers 996 square kilometers of stunning mountain wilderness. The park was established in 1991 and became […]
Volcanoes National Park
Watching mountain gorillas in the wild is such an unforgettable experience. This is what visitors can expect at Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, which is home to the endangered mountain gorilla. With its volcanic peaks and misty landscape, the park stands out for its efforts in gorilla conservation and is considered one of Africa’s greatest wildlife […]
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
The 200-kilogram silverback looks at you from just ten feet away. His chest rises and falls as he strips bamboo leaves, calm and unbothered by your presence. Nearby, a playful infant tumbles through the undergrowth while its mother keeps a watchful eye. This isn’t something you see on a screen; you’re right there in Uganda’s […]
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
It’s amazing that a place just 33 square kilometers in size can hold three volcanoes, two primate species, and a rich human history. Set in the Virunga Mountains of southwestern Uganda, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a great example of conservation and cultural preservation. Although it is Uganda’s smallest national park at 33.7 square kilometers, […]
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is one of those rare places that makes you feel small but deeply connected to nature at the same time. Walking under its misty canopy, you sense the long history of this ancient forest. Nyungwe is a highlight of Rwanda and one of Africa’s most important montane rainforests. Nyungwe sits in southwestern […]
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park sits in Uganda’s Western Region, inside the Great Rift Valley. Covering 1,978 square kilometers across four districts, it has grown from colonial hunting grounds into one of Africa’s top conservation areas since it was named after Queen Elizabeth II in 1954. Each year, more than 150,000 people visit to see its […]
Kibale Forest National Park
Picture yourself walking among tall trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and the sounds of primates echoing around you. This is Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda’s top destination for primate viewing and one of Africa’s richest rainforests. Since 1993, this 776-square-kilometer park has protected one of the last pre-montane forests in East Africa, offering […]
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
In southwestern Uganda, mist hangs on ancient trees and primate calls echo through thick forests. Here you’ll find Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a conservation success story and a place where visitors can meet mountain gorillas up close. There’s a special feeling when you first see Bwindi’s forest canopy reaching toward the far-off mountains, with mist […]
Things to Do in Tanzania
Tanzania is Africa’s top wildlife destination. Here, you can witness the Great Migration on open plains, see Africa’s highest mountain, and relax on beautiful Indian Ocean islands. Many travelers say their first view of the Serengeti changes how they see nature. Tanzania set the standard for safaris, is home to the largest intact volcanic caldera, […]









