Africa Safari Guide

Mountain Gorilla Families in Congo - Congo Safari News Congo is luckily one of the three countries of the world with Mountain gorillas alongside Rwanda and Uganda. Virunga National Park is the only Congo gorilla safari for both short gorilla safari Congo and long Congo gorilla tours situated within the Virunga massif. The park is home to several Mountain Gorillas that live in different families. The gorillas are social and live in groups / families with a social structure almost similar to that of human beings. Every morning a total of 8 tourists go on a Congo gorilla trekking safari in search of a single Mountain Gorilla family. There several Mountain gorilla families in Congo Virunga National Park and here is a detailed explanation on the formation on each of the family; Rugendo Mountain Gorilla Family in Virunga National Park Rugendo Mountain Gorilla family was one of the gorilla families that were habituated first in 1985. It was initially led by a silverback named...

AIRKENYA Launches Masai Mara– Bwindi Flights – Uganda Safari News   AIRKENYA launches their new Masai Mara - Bwindi flights. AIRKENYA, a Nairobi based airline is commencing flights from Kenya’s popular Masai Mara Game Reserve and the popular Uganda gorilla trekking safari destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park . On 3 rd January 2019, the Nairobi based Air Kenya wrote a statement on their website that read; “ AIRKENYA Express meanwhile is gearing up for the Maasai Mara - Entebbe service wef 1st June 2019. The service routes via Kisumu, meaning you can enjoy your Kenya safari and cross over to Uganda and enjoy Gorilla trekking and the best of what Uganda has to offer on their tourist circuit. Airkenya's subsidiary in Uganda, AeroLink Uganda will take passengers into B windi, Kihihi, Semliki, Murchison Falls are just some of the game parks you can connect to.” The airline will fly passengers from the Masai Mara to Kisumu for customs and immigration clearanc...

Best Places to see the Albertine Rift Endemic bird species – Uganda Safari News Uganda, the pearl of Africa is home to about 1080 bird species. This makes Uganda one of the best bird watching places in Africa with almost half of the continents bird species. Uganda has an equatorial climate and has the Albertine Rift Valley in the Western part of the country which is host to several bird species. Popularly known as the Albertine rift endemics, this is a top hot spot for birding safaris in Uganda for avid birders to Africa. There several Uganda birding safari spots in the western region of the country but these are the best places to see the Albertine rift endemic bird species; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Second on the list of the 10 best birding safari Uganda destinations is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park . Bwindi Impenetrable has been voted as Africa’s best birding spot by the African Bird Club. Out of the 24 Albertine rift bird species, 23 of them are f...

What is the Best Time for a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari? – Uganda Safari News Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda or Uganda gorilla tours are an all year round activity though just like any other activity there’s always the best time to travel to Uganda . The best time for a Uganda gorilla trekking safari is determined by the weather and climate of the country. The fact is that, gorilla trekking in Uganda is an all year activity and clients get almost the same satisfaction. However the dry season with less time is the most recommendable best time for a Uganda gorilla trekking safari by travel guide Uganda and many other travelers. The south Western region or of the country where the gorilla safari Uganda destinations of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are situated have two dry / low rain seasons which are; June – September The months of June, July August and September form the long dry season in Uganda. The rains are low and therefore...

Rare Specie Alert; White Eared Kob Spotted at Pian-UPe Wildlife Reserve – Uganda Safari News   Pian-Upe wildlife reserve is one of the best kept secret safari destinations in Uganda. On 23 rd May 2019 a rare White Eared Kob was spotted at Pian-Upe wildlife reserve, one of Uganda’s wildlife reserves in north Eastern Uganda filled with endemics and rare wildlife species. The White Eared Kob is an antelope of the few rare species that habits in Pian-Upe and was sighted by a ranger and Uganda wildlife safari tourists during a game drive. Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve is one of the less visited Uganda safari destinations and therefore less crowded and stunning place to visit on a wildlife safari in Uganda . The White Eared Kob is popular to be found in the neighboring South Sudan where they migrate from the wetlands of Boma National Park to Kidepo valley Game reserve in South Sudan in large numbers offer spectacular migration sightings just as beautiful as those of Serengeti Na...

Tarangire National Park - Tanzania Safari News Tarangire National Park is one of the beautiful Tanzania safari wildlife parks located in northern Tanzania bordered by lake Burungi and Lake Manyara National Park in the north. Tarangire National Park was created in 1970 and covers a stretch of about 2850sqkm (1100sqmi) which makes it come out as number 6 th in terms of size of all the Tanzania safari parks in Tanzania. The park lies in the in the tropical savannah area hence it experiences a tropical savanna climate which is characterized by short wet seasons in which Tarangire receives about 900mm or 35in-1400mm or 85in of rainfall which comes in the 2 seasons from October-December and between March- May and long dry spells. The dry season is experienced in the months of January- late February or early March and June- September and most probably the best time for a wildlife tour in Tanzania . The average minimum temperatures here are between 14-16 o C or 57-61 o F while the maximu...

Frequently asked questions about tipping in Rwanda - Rwanda Safari News Tipping in Rwanda is not mandatory but a traveler can tip anyone during their Rwanda safaris tour according to their will. Whether a Rwanda safari especially Rwanda gorilla safaris , wildlife safari Rwanda and birding safari Rwanda , a traveler meets several people who help them have a memorable safari in Rwanda . Most probably your Rwanda tour guide will always be with you, you will meet park rangers in the safari parks, you meet several porters and community members. Many ask, who, When, and how much should I offer as a tip to someone when i safari Rwanda ? For all gratuities, here we give you a guide on what can be useful when you need to tip during a tour in Rwanda . How much can i offer as a tip on Rwanda safaris? Before you tip measure the potential impact of the tip to the community. The tips received by the people who help around could create a great positive impact since their earnings inc...

Activities and Attractions in Lake Manyara National Park - Tanzania Safari News Lake Manyara National park is one of the popular Tanzania safari wildlife parks situated 126 km (78 mi) south west of Arusha. The majority of this Tanzania safari destination is a narrow strip running between the Gregory Rift wall to the west and Lake Manyara an alkaline or Soda lake in the East. Many travelers to Tanzania today the park is frequently by passed by Tanzania safaris goers in their quest to reach the world's renowned Ngorongoro Crater National Park and Serengeti National Park . The fact is that those who choose to visit Lake Manyara National Park when on a safari to Tanzania are wise and will have a lot more to enjoy in Tanzania. Here are the activities and attractions in Lake Manyara National Park a tourist can see and do on a trip in the park; Attractions in Lake Manyara National Park Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park The park hosts a variety of animals including a high...

Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala – Uganda Safari News Set in Kampala at about 200 metres from the French Embassy, Prestige Hotel Suites is one of the most affordable hotels in Kampala suitable for your stay while on your safari in Uganda. Prestige Hotel Suites hosts families, single travelers, business travelers, group travelers and many more. This is a modern hotel in the city center with clean and classic suites comprising of both a bedroom and extended lounge. For tourists who would wish to undertake a 1 day Kampala city tour , Gaddafi Mosque is about 25 minutes away while Kasubi Royal Tombs are about 20 minutes away from the hotel. Prestige Hotel Suites features accommodation with a garden, an outdoor swimming pool, secure private parking and free WiFi access. All rooms at the hotel feature an extended living area with a flat screen TV, telephone and balcony. The modern rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, an electric kettle, a mini fridge and complimentary tea/coffee maki...

Useful Tanzania Travel Tips for Travelers - Tanzania Safari News From the white sand shores of Pemba to the iconic game reserves Tanzania safaris tours are a top pick for many Africa safari travelers because of the numerous treasures in the vast country. With the increasing need for Tanzania safaris so is the need for knowledge on how to enjoy holiday trips within the country. Just like any other nation, Tanzania too has its own cut of problems that make the tourist vulnerable to any kind of crime. Apart from crime, to enjoy a Tanzania safari, travelers also need to know of several tips and here are useful Tanzania travel tips for travelers to the country; Travel tips for Mountain hikers to Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania is home to Africa's highest point which is on Mount Kilimanjaro. alongside the several Tanzania wildlife safaris or birding safaris in Tanzania , to the vast Serengeti National Park or any other destination Mountaineering is a top activity and here are tips...

The Rare Golden Monkeys seen in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda Safari News Golden monkeys at volcanoes National Park[/caption] The Golden Monkey ( Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti ) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the “Blue Monkey” and is endemic to the high-altitude forests of the Virunga massif of Rwanda and Uganda. Golden monkeys are a beautiful sub species of monkeys from their golden coat, long tail to the playful and intrusive character. They spend most of their time leaping from bamboo branches or skipping on the forest floor in a manner that offers lasting memories to tourists who safari Rwanda or tour Uganda for golden monkey trekking. Their amazing and impressive character has made golden monkey trekking one of the popular Rwanda safari activities done at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo. Golden Monkeys are found in Volcanoes National Park where Mountain Gorillas are found and the only gorilla safari Rwanda destination for both short and long Rwa...

Tubing on the Nile River is such an Exciting Activity - Uganda Safari News Uganda has for decades been known as the source of the Nile River - the world's longest river. The Nile River is one of the amazing features in the country and a Uganda safari destination that offers great adventure memories. The Nile is famous for water activities like white water rafting with its source known to be in Eastern Uganda famous for Jinja source of the Nile tours . The adventure continues with the flow of the water north and you then meet this again at Murchison Falls National Park a popular Uganda wildlife safari where the Nile makes the world’s most powerful waterfall as the Nile water squeezes through a 7-meter-wide gorge pouring 45m down into what is known as the devil’s cauldron. With the good ambience for Uganda tour activities, an adventurous activity you haven’t probably heard of but would be amazed doing is tubing on the Nile River. What is Tubing on the Nile River?  You woul...

Where to See Zebras in Uganda – Uganda Safari News The Pearl of Africa is far much more a great wildlife safari destination with several wild animals sighted on Uganda safaris like Uganda wildlife safaris to Murchison Falls National Park , Kidepo Valley National Park , Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park . Zebras are part of the beautiful wildlife seen by Uganda safari tourists and here is what you need to know about Zebras. About Zebras Zebras are white and black striped coat animals that belong to hoofed animals such as horses. They have thick bodies, thin legs, tufted tail, a long head and neck with a short mane. In some cases, the black is browner in color. Zebras are social animals and live together in large groups, called herds. As they migrate to new feeding grounds, ‘super herds’ may form consisting of hundreds of individuals. Within a herd, zebras tend to stay together in smaller family groups, made up of a dominant male, several females an...