Author: Gorilla Highlands Experts
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Who Holds the Speed Record on Mount Karisimbi?
The gorilla national parks of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo are superb hiking destinations, with the Virunga volcanoes as the centrepiece. The highest peak is Mt Karisimbi (4,507m/14,787ft), usually conquered over two days. But some exceptionally fit people manage the climb in a single day. Rangers at Volcanoes National Park whisper about seven hours being…
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We Are Together: The Congo Boy of Lake Bunyonyi
🇺🇬❤️🇨🇩 Hear a voice that unites, straight from the shores of Lake Bunyonyi! Abraham Otebwa, a young Ugandan with a big heart, shares a powerful and sincere testimony: his unwavering love for DR Congo. 💗 His message reminds us of an essential truth: we — Rwandans 🇷🇼, Congolese 🇨🇩 and Ugandans 🇺🇬 — are one…
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Counting Down from Mt Karembe: They Hiked in 2025, They Canoed in 2026
“Zdravo, kako si?” guide Owen surprised a group of Slovenians at the end of December with this greeting. He freelances for us thanks to a volunteer from Slovenia who found him as a kid — giving him what he jokingly calls his “Slovenian roots”. Moreover, he has been working with Seba, the team leader, for…
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Mama Nelly Is Cooking at Nkora Again
We have some big news to share: Hadidja Nyirababikira, better known as Mama Nelly, is back in Nkora on the Congo Nile Trail! Six months ago we shared her life story and her decision to relocate to a more urban area. What has changed? “I found a new business opportunity,” Hadidja explains. “I now buy…
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Booklet Launched, Then Daylight Hit
We launched our Pocket Treasure at Kigali’s Kamahwa-Tsobe last night! Quizzed by Fred Murwanashyaka, ML Rwebandira guided the cheerful audience through the project philosophy, hiccups and successes. Anticipation grew until, following the serving of delectable snacks, the box from Kampala was opened in front of everyone. Among the excited first readers of the publication was…
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Happy 2026! (Better Late Than Never, Right?)
Guilty as charged! We’re sharing these wishes a little late, our team of course meaning “this year” when they say “next year” 😜 — but straight from The Heart, the historical name of Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi. Created by Elie Cirhuza from Congo, our volunteer who has plenty more brewing. Can’t wait to show you!…
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Your Trailblazer Takes You to Congo (And Kampala!)
Quarterly newsletter for Gorilla Highlands lovers I only like Kampala on Sundays. This awesomely crazy city is much more relaxed, quieter and enjoyable on weekends. So being stuck alone in Uganda’s capital during the holiday season does come with a benefit: it feels like some kind of Sunday again and again and again! But why?…
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The People Who Will Put It in Your Pocket
The Pocket Treasure booklet means very little without distribution partners, without the people who will help it actually get into visitors’ pockets. That’s why we’re reaching out to hotels, craft shops, duty-free stores, bookstores, organisations, … — you name it. We’ve been there, or we’ll be there soon (suggestions most welcome!). The good news is…
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First 100 Pocket Treasures
Merry Christmas 🎁! The first 100 copies of the Pocket Treasure were ready in Uganda’s Kampala last night, neatly packed in box. Meanwhile in Rwanda’s Kigali, we have been checking on potential venues for the launch. As you wait for the place information, save the date and time: Thursday, 8 January 2026, 5pm. Join us…
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