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Nature. Culture. Together.
Nature. Culture. Together. That’s our slogan from now on. Nature and culture have always been central to what we do, but it’s the third word, together, that carries the most weight. It’s rich with meaning. It speaks to our interdependence with nature. It reflects the need for the three countries of our region to grow…
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Eggs! Eggs!! Eggs!!!
Let’s rewind to Christmas 2024 for a sec — remember what you were doing? Eating too much and dodging awkward family convos? Meanwhile, at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi we were on the edge of our seats. Because on 23 December, drumroll please, 300 fluffy little layer chicks landed — all alive (imagine that!!!), all peeping,…
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Self-Declared Nomad With a Cam
Guess who’s been camping at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi for a week? Jonathan Fontaine – winner of a 2023 World Press award for documentary photography! He popped by for “just a couple of nights” (famous last words), and ended up sticking around much longer, bewitched by the calm charm of our village haven. Have a…
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Chillin’ on the Trail, Thanks to Mansuet
A good trekking guide can elevate your hiking experience no matter where you are. Here’s an example involving a group of British students on the Congo Nile Trail (CNT) … Amri, Amy, Georgie, Kitty, Matthew and Ryan were guided by Mansuet Umugwaneza — simply because Ryan thought it was important to have an expert at…
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Cyimbili on the Congo Nile Trail: Now & 50 Years Ago
Cyimbili may well be the most peculiar overnight stay on the Congo Nile Trail. It’s staggeringly picturesque, lying right on the sandy Kivu waterfront and with an iconic island just off shore — yet it does not feature on everybody’s itinerary! Cyclists skip it because it’s a bit too close to Gisenyi/Rubavu while some hikers…
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Virungas vs Bwindi: Where to Track Gorillas in 2025?
If you’re not a huge fan of crowds, wrestling through dense bushes or sweaty hikes, you may find that the Virunga volcanoes offer a more enjoyable gorilla tracking experience than the better-known Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is Uganda’s go-to spot for seeing gorillas, but the Virungas — linking DR Congo, Rwanda and Uganda —…
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5 Historical and Cultural Curiosities of Lake Mutanda
Lying in between Uganda’s Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks, Lake Mutanda is a handy spot to relax after your gorilla tracking. There is much more on offer here, however, than its awesome views of the Virungas and many water sports … 1. Island of the Dead, Kyangushu The island was traditionally used as a burial…
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Volcanoes That Connect Old Friends
“Slowly by slowly,” as people say here, we’ve been building a library of tales from the Virunga volcanoes, of the lakes that cradle them, and the towns that breathe beneath their gaze. Years into this journey, the time has come to shine a deeper light on this sacred spine of the Gorilla Highlands region. Here,…
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Mondays Used to Suck
Can we be real for a sec? Mondays used to suck! Like, the actual worst! The weekend would vanish in a puff of regret and suddenly you were catapulted back into that other life — the one with alarm clocks and responsibilities. But guess what? Those bleak Mondays? Over. We’re flipping the script, my dears.…
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