Mount Kilimanjaro-Umbwe Route Steep, short route with lower success rate Poor acclimatization because of rapid ascent Very remote and quiet Fully catered camping only Umbwe Route The Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct route. It is considered to be very difficult and is the most challenging way up Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to the…
Relax and refresh along Rwanda’s coastline. If you’re surprised that Rwanda has a beach – you’re not alone. Rubavu (also known as Gisenyi) is a waterfront town located on the shores of Lake Kivu, one Africa’s great bodies of water. At only an hour away from Volcanoes National Park, Rubavu is a great way to…
Mount Kilimanjaro-Shira Route High success rate. Good for acclimatization Remote and spectacular, dramatic gorges and views of west Kilimanjaro Converges with Machame on day 4 at Baranco Shira offers higher start point compared to Lemosho and poorer acclimatisation Fully catered camping only The Lemosho route is one of the newer and longest routes on Mount…
Have the water all to yourself at Rwanda’s ‘other’ lake. Even though it’s only slightly more than 40 kilometres east of Kigali, the winding shores of Lake Muhazi see few visitors (and of these, most tend to be locals and expats escaping the city for a weekend), but the region has a laid-back, subtle charm…
Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park lies 120 km south of Arusha, along The Great North Road highway. The Tarangire River has shrivelled to a shadow of its wet season self. But it is choked with wildlife. Thirsty nomads have wandered hundreds of parched kilometres knowing that here, always, there is water. Herds of up…
Located in the South West corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is an untouched natural rainforest that is filled with exciting biodiversity. Covering over 1000 square kilomtres, Nyungwe is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests. It’s believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, staying green even through the Ice…
This corner or northwestern Rwanda is a breath-taking unforgettable place where culture, adventure and conservation intersect.The “Parc National de Volcans” (or PNV as it’s known by locals) lies along the Virunga Mountains, with 8 ancient volcanoes, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a short two hour drive from…
The Rwenzoris – the fabled Mountains of the Moon – lie in western Uganda along the Uganda-Congo border. The equatorial snow peaks include the third highest point in Africa, while the lower slopes are blanketed in moorland, bamboo and rich, moist montane forest. Huge tree-heathers and colorful mosses are draped across the mountainside with giant…
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori…
Tanzania Visa Foreigners seeking to enter Tanzania should be in possession of valid passports or any other travel document. The passport or any other travel document is to be presented to the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point, such as Border station, Airport or Harbour. The travel documents must be presented along with a…