Posts

Showing posts with the label gorilla trekking

8 Amazing Hippo Facts To Know Before Your African Safari

Image
  An African safari promises one of the most thrilling encounters with wildlife you can have safely. Among the continent's diverse encounters, one of the most iconic is the African hippo. They are one of the most interesting creatures to know about and the fascination gets deeper as you learn more.  Here are 8 amazing hippo facts to know about before your African safari Kenya or Tanzania.  The hippopotamus is the second largest animal on the African subcontinent. Even the lions and crocodiles can only prey on baby hippos, as an adult hippo has no known predators. Being the deadliest animals in Africa, they kill more than 450 people every year. Hippos can run faster than an average human and underestimating them might be a deadly blunder.  Hippos are vegetarians and can eat up to 50 kg of grass every night to keep fueling their huge bodies. These large mammals are more closely associated with dolphins and whales than with any other land animal.  A hippo open...

5 Amazing Things You Should Do in Kenya on Your Next Trip in 2024

Image
  Kenya, being a diverse and vibrant country, offers a wealth of experience to travellers. From its stunning wildlife and beautiful landscape to its rich culture and history, Kenya has a plethora of opportunities and an abundance of amazing things to do. Whether you enjoy nature, adventure, or culture, there is something for everyone. In this blog, we'll look at five incredible experiences you shouldn't miss during your next trip to Kenya in 2024: Witnessing the Thrilling Great Migration From A Hot Air Balloon: Each year, from July to October, more than two million wildebeests, zebra and other herbivores move from Tanzania's Serengeti to the lush green grasses of Maasai Mara. Witnessing this once-in-a-lifetime experience in hot air balloon rides over the Maasai Mara National Reserve gives you a unique vantage point of the abundant wildlife living below. The view also includes an exciting mixture of riverine forests, savannahs, towering escarpments, and rugged rivers, which ...

Experience the real Gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris & cultural tours in Rwanda

Image
  Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," is quietly nestled beside the expansive plains of the Serengeti. The thick bush-covered hills offer a unique and unforgettable safari experience in contrast to the flat grazing grounds surrounding them. The main attraction in Rwanda is gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Hidden in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, the park is the backdrop for encounters with the Great Apes. It also serves as a sanctuary for the endangered silverback mountain gorillas and a beacon of Rwanda's commitment to conservation and cultural tourism. Primate Exploration- Gorilla trekking excursions in Rwanda start at 08:00 am, irrespective of the date or weather. Visitors must gather at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi at 7 a.m., where they are allocated a family group on the day and are briefed on protocols and rules for visiting the gorillas. The journey begins with a muddy trek into the heart of the rainforest, guided b...