Rwanda hits 2024 Travel Trends
As travellers gear up to plan their holidays for 2024, projections suggest an evolution in travel preferences, with a focus on transformative experiences, sustainable practices, and exploration of off-the-beaten-path destinations. Travellers in 2024 are anticipated to approach travel as an opportunity for personal transformation and cultural enrichment. They're moving away from
Tongabezi Lodge gets sustainability right
Green Safaris is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking addition to its fleet of eco-friendly safari experiences – the world’s first electric dhow. This innovative vessel, named the eDhow, is a game-changer for sustainable tourism in Africa and a proud testament to their commitment to reducing our carbon footprint while offering unique
Tips for climbing Mt Kilimanjaro
Nestled majestically in Tanzania, East Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro stands as the continent's highest peak, a monumental invitation to adventurers and climbers seeking to conquer its legendary summit. Rising to an impressive elevation of 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) above sea level, Kilimanjaro isn't just a mountain; it's an emblem of nature's grandeur,
Meet the artists at Red Rocks Arts Centre
In the heart of Rwanda's verdant landscape lies a sanctuary of art, culture, and community, known as Red Rocks Rwanda. A part of the Red Rocks Initiatives, the Red Rocks Cultural Arts Centre emerges as a vibrant tapestry of heritage, creativity, and natural splendour. Walking through the vibrant compound, visitors are
8 Things to Do in Rwanda Beyond Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda is a country well-known for its gorilla trekking tours, but there is more to the country than just mountain gorillas. Red Rocks, an eco-tourism organization based in Musanze, Rwanda, offers a range of exciting and unique experiences for travellers looking to explore the country beyond the typical tourist routes. Rwanda
Conservation key at Rwanda’s Wilderness Bisate
Tucked within the heart of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Lodge stands as a beacon of eco-friendly luxury. This Wilderness property not only immerses you in the wonders of nature but also champions sustainability and conservation. Spanning a 160sq km area in the northern part of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is
Trekking Rwanda’s wilderness
Rwanda is known as the ‘land of a thousand hills’, and with that title comes a lot of trekking options. While gorilla trekking is the biggest draw card for visitors to Rwanda, there are many other treks and hikes around the country that are guaranteed to feed your wild side. Due to
Rwanda honours gorillas in conservation event Kwita Izina
The 18th Kwita Izina Baby Gorilla Naming ceremony has wrapped up in Rwanda, with 20 baby gorillas given a name and one new gorilla family named. Held in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, this year’s international conservation event is the first time in person since 2019 following the
Rwanda’s baby gorilla namers for Kwita Izina 2022
Rwanda is getting ready for its 18th edition of Kwita Izina, a ceremony that marks the naming of newborn baby gorillas, held in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park on 2 September 2022. Every year Rwanda celebrates their newborn baby gorillas by honouring them at a Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Roam Wild in Africa at these 6 Wilderness Camps
Situated in remote and pristine wilderness areas of Africa, Wilderness camps, are ideal for travellers seeking wide-open spaces to roam wild. At Wilderness, the term ‘Little’ refers to their smaller, more intimate camps – consisting of three to six tents only. These smaller camps are well suited to families or