Tag: Staying Safe and Healthy
A series of articles advising you on how to stay safe and healthy in the Gorilla Highlands region of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo.
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Congo Nile Trail Update 2025-05
Whether you’re cycling or hiking, the Congo Nile Trail offers unmatched beauty and local encounters. Just remember to plan with care and stay informed: 1. Mama Nelly’s Relocation Mama Nelly’s cooking can now only be enjoyed if you make prior arrangements. See our previous post for the details to learn about her relocation. 2. Trail…
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How Safe Are Rwanda and Uganda in 2025?
Do you believe Rwanda and Uganda are a danger zone right now? They’re not. At all. Yes, the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fuelled by the M23 insurrection, has raised concerns. And recent reports of Ebola in Uganda’s capital have added to the fear. But despite the headlines, life in…
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This Magnetic Doctor Isn’t Your Typical Healer
Whenever you are visiting Gisenyi or embarking on the Thriving Countryside trek, stop by at Mr Neza’s. This is a man who wanted to heal, so he opened a clinic after a 30-year secondary school career in all the three countries of our region. “I got tired of teaching languages but not of playing a…