Tag: Gorilla National Parks /Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo/
National parks protecting mountain gorillas consist of the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, plus three parks in the Virungas, the chain of eight volcanoes straddling the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The home of Grauer’s gorillas is Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern DR Congo.
For our main Gorilla National Parks page with travel advice please click here.
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Best Little Guide to Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo?
Made with love.Sung into being.Carried through the journey. Pocket Treasure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gorilla Highlands Experts (@gorillahighlands) in the featured photo by Miha Logar: Steven Bizimana, 21-year-old barista at Crema (Musanze); his big dream is to become a cybersecurity expert one day You may also like: 20 Kilometres of…
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Listening to the Batwa, Not the Noise Around Them
With the imposing Virunga volcanoes on the horizon, the tapestry of Echuya Central Forest Reserve becomes even more striking. Once upon a time, this was all one uninterrupted woodland expanse, but some 400 years ago Bantu farmers split what is now Mgahinga Gorilla National Park from Echuya. Our partners, the Batwa “Pygmies” of Rwamahano, invite…
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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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How to Shop Smart in Bukavu (Rebels Love to Dress Well Too)
Eight months after M23 rebels took Bukavu, the city is as warm and dynamic as always. The national parks and banks are closed, the border with Rwanda is more user-friendly than ever, there’s a weekly community cleanup activity — but outside of that our Congo remains Congo! We can’t take you to Kahuzi-Biega to admire…
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Jane Goodall, World’s Leading Expert on Chimpanzees (1934-2025)
One hero fewer on this endangered planet … RIP. Don’t miss the article linked by The New Yorker — in not too many words, it paints a cool picture of Jane. You may also like: Have You Heard?! We Won a Global Responsible Tourism Award!The Joys & Trials of Visiting 14 Kisoro AccommodationsKatie’s Last-Minute Gorillas…
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Pedalling Uganda: From Lakes and Gorillas to Lions in Trees (Part 2)
… So, our three cyclists had crashed at Ruhija, a village on the rainforest edge. (If you’ve missed the start of their shenanigans, swing by Part 1). They woke up full of hope … and, being British, managed to size up the situation with a wry grin: here they were, in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,…
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Four Days of Trekking to Gorillas, Upgraded
Claudia and Ralf Bonmann, a lively German couple, dreamed of an authentic and active cultural experience in the southwest of Uganda — a hike that would nicely blend with tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Bonmanns talked to Shadows of Africa, a Tanzania-based tour operator, and they contracted the Gorilla Highlands team.…
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Rwandafully Classy: 40 Baby Gorillas Named
The 20th edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s celebrated baby gorilla naming ceremony, was held in Kinigi yesterday. 40 mountain gorilla kiddos born since 2023 received their names, bringing the two-decades total of baby gorillas named to 438. The ceremony welcomed many distinguished guests, including the First Lady Jeannette Kagame and the Prime Minister, Dr. Justin…
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Fresh Fruit, Fresh Look: Welcome to Musanze!
Experienced travellers often say that visiting a market offers an unmatched plunge into local culture: a glimpse into the daily rhythms and the very feel of a country. In the lively atmosphere of the Musanze Agri Market, filled with chatter and laughter, you can sense Rwanda’s passion for rapid urbanisation and order. In 2023–2024, the…