Rwanda is an Ultimate Gorilla Safari destination in Africa-Rwanda Safari News

  Rwanda dubbed the land of a thousand hills is one of the Countries in Africa offering life time gorilla safari experiences that can never be got anywhere else in the world. Naturally gifted with the super natural sceneries of the rolling winding hills as well as the lush green country side occupied by the beautiful and hospitable Rwanda citizens, Rwanda’s endangered Mountain Gorillas thrive in the Volcanoes national which is dotted with the Virunga massifs .
Gorilla safaris in Rwanda come with an outstanding experience that is not only got from trekking gorillas but also a tour to various wildlife safari destination of Akagera National Park, undertaking an ultimate primate trekking encounter and the most adventurous Nyungwe canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park or visiting the Rwanda genocide memorial centers that are distributed in different parts of the country .Among the genocide Center’s include Gisozi memorial Centre , Nyamata and Murambi not leaving out the exceptional cultural heritage sites of Nyanza in Butare Rwanda’s southern province where the former palace of the traditional Rwanda monarchy with exceptional architectural buildings and traditional Inyambo cows with incredible beauty are located .These together with their unique cavalcade amalgamate to trigger or offer an utmost Rwanda Gorilla safari experience.
Taking a gorilla trekking safari to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park spanning on the north west of the country offers an explainable adventure attempt in the shadows of the fascinating Virunga Mountains. The land of thousand hills-Rwanda has for so long strategized herself as less arduous gorilla trekking destination where visitors on gorilla safaris to Rwanda can even track world endangered Mountain gorillas in one day and retire back home. Rwanda gorilla trekking safari involves driving through the most unexplored and scenic landscapes of the rolling picturesque hills that have earned the country nick name the land of a thousand hills.
Booking Gorilla safaris to Rwanda with wild gorilla Safaris and Tours Ltd is among the best decisions that you can ever take while seeking for memorable ultimate gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. The experienced professional guides and the vast knowledge that is possessed by its staff is enough to organize any gorilla trekking safari package both in Rwanda and Uganda. The fleet of comfortable safari vehicles and the broad selection of all categories of lodges ranging from Budget/Basic, Mid-range/Standard to Luxury/ Upmarket amalgamate to offer ultimate gorilla safari experience to all our lovely travelers.
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A tale of two brothers’ rwansigazi and mwirima – Uganda gorilla safari news

  Once upon a time in the forested Buhoma province of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park there lived a family called the Habinyanja mountain gorilla family. From a river called “Nyanja” (which in a local language means a water source), that flowed through their homeland, the group received its name Habinyanja. In 1997 this family was habituated and received its first visitors on a Uganda Gorilla Safari in 1999.
With an extended family that stretched to a record 30 individuals Mugurusi meaning “old man” cleverly led the Habinyanja family. Mugurusi had a number of sons among which 1 (one) was the most popular, and Rwansigazi was his name. It was not a surprise at all that the bigger number of the family expected him to take on the leadership of the mountain gorilla group after his father. Like the meaning in his name, Rwansigazi (youthful) was very adventurous and made occasional voyages to the forests around his home which today can be seen during a Gorilla Safari and Tour in Uganda.
Mwirima, Rwansigazi’s younger brother was however becoming stronger and quickly maturing by the day. Mwirima (which means Dark in a local dialect) was reserved in nature and spent the bigger part of his day relaxing with the rest of the family.
Although in the past there had been an ultimate guarantee of the heir, at the unfortunate death of Mugurusi, Mwirima had also grown to a size and strength relative to that of his older brother Rwansigazi. The decision on who was to lead the Habinyanja mountain gorilla family was stiff, but after a period of family discussion, the gorilla group agreed to split power between the two brothers. However because of the difference in leadership styles some members heeded to the directions of one brother and paid a deaf ear to what the other brother had to say.
In 2002, the group peaceably split into 2 (two) with one group following Rwansigazi, and the other staying with Mwirima. The group which trailed behind Rwansigazi maintained the name Habinyanja, while the others who preferred to stay with Mwirima formed today’s Rushegura family and can both be visited during a Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda. Today the groups still maintain close ties, evidenced by their periodic visits to each other.
The Rushegura mountain gorilla family has 19 individuals and is still led by their 25 year old alpha silverback Mwirima. The Habinyaja mountain gorilla family has a total of 17 folks with 2 (two) silverbacks and their alpha silverback is called Makara. Makara did not wait for Rwansigazi to die before taking over the leadership of this mountain gorilla group.
While on a Safari in Uganda, make it an effort to journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you can visit these two legendary mountain gorilla families along the Buhoma Gorilla Safari trail head.
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Exploring the sabyinyo gorilla family in rwanda – rwanda safari news

  Volcanoes National Park located in the north west of Rwanda that is usually encountered on gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda has ten (10) gorilla families that are habituated. These gorilla groups thrive on the rolling slopes of the Virunga massif which is a thread of the eight volcanic mountains stretching from the south western tip of Uganda through North West of Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sabyinyo gorilla family is noted to be one of the impressive gorilla families in Volcanoes that comprises of eight (8) members led by the powerful silver back Guhonda a remarkable creature that is always sought for by travelers whole on the or gorilla safari in Rwanda. Guhonda is noted to be the largest of all the Silver-backs in the Volcanoes National Park and has managed to keep Ryango his main rival outside the group thus prompting him to live a lonely lifestyle.
Though the Sabyinyo gorilla family has few members as compared to other gorilla groups in the park, the impression and the experience is equally rewarding. The Sabyinyo Gorilla family is named after the Sabyinyo Volcano that loosely translates into Old man’s teeth due to its rugged volcanic top that was bestowed upon it following series of denudation.
The Sabyinyo Gorilla Family is closer to the park’s edge thus making it easier to trek than some of other gorilla families like Susa and as a result elderly and travelers that do not wish to do a lot of hiking while on Rwanda gorilla safaris and tours are allocated this gorilla family.
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One year down the road; air Uganda cannot be traced – Uganda safari news

Transport is noted to be among the vital components of the tourism package included in a Uganda safari package thus talking about Air Uganda is of particular interest to every industry player. It can be noted that it would be around this time that Air Uganda would be jubilating its existence in Uganda but following its folding last year, the airline is no more.
The clipping of Air Uganda’s wings by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority following the audit by the international Civil Aviation Organization was to mark the end of Air Uganda operations in Uganda since August 2014. The withdraw of an operating license curtailed the airline flights both within the country and the outside which affected travelers that tended to use its service including the travelers on safaris in Uganda.
The communication from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority shown that International Civil Aviation Authority Organization had ascertained that airlines certification process was irregular and yet in industry where surveillance
was low international set standards. Therefore, Air Uganda like other local airlines had not passed the audit and as thus could not proceed with operations unless it passes through the process of re-certification. This was welcomed by mixed feelings especially in a country like Uganda where the aviation sector is not well developed meaning that the flights had to reduce affecting the travel of passengers that wished to undertake safaris to Uganda.
The carrier which was noted by the Transport Minister Ibrahim Byandala as towing to the dangerous line with close misses to accidents ad crash landing not forgetting the failure to present the fleet maintenance documentation could not escape closure as there existed a huge gap in its quality operations.
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mark takes over the leadership of nyakagyezi gorilla family – uganda gorilla safari news

  The Uganda gorilla  trekking safari destination of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is gifted with the habituated gorilla family that thrives on the slopes of the three Virunga Volcanoes namely Muhabura, Sabyinyo and Gahinga.
The Nyakagyezi gorilla family which is always encountered in gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda has ten (10) members which are identified by their names including Baby Rukundo, Nshuti, Nvuyekure, Mutagamba, Bugingo, Mathew and Mark and has been under the leadership of Bugingo for the past years but surprisingly, Mark is noted to have taken over his leadership.
Bugingo Silver back which is estimated to be 53 years old is still thriving with the family which is not a common case with the gorillas as the overthrown silverbacks tend to resort to a lonely life abandoning the group for example what happened in Mubare gorilla family in the Buhoma north of Bwindi gorilla National Park where gorilla safaris in Uganda are also carried out.
Though the Nyakagyenzi gorilla group has been noted to have frequent crossing to Democratic Republic of Congo, it has settled now for some time on the Uganda side presenting an assurance for travelers who would wish to visit Mgahinga on their gorilla trekking safari to Uganda.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the second park in Uganda with mountain gorilla population and is part of the great Virunga massif where counts of 480 mountain gorillas park known to be thriving. It is 519km from Kampala about 10 hours’ drive. The presence of the three volcanic peaks, the gorge and the remarkable flora make the Uganda gorilla safari tour to Mgahinga Park memorable.
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Uganda’s Cultural and Prehistorical Sites-Uganda Safari News

 Uganda is not only rich in nature and wildlife,but also has unexploited, enchanting, cultural heritage and Historical sites well distributed in different parts of country. Predominantly, these cultural and prehistorical sites are perfectly situated in towns, kingdoms, chiefdom's as well as some rural places of Uganda. This makes the whole country to be unique safari destination because each corner of the country has unique attractions to satisfy visitors on Uganda safari tours.
Below are some of the most charming historical sites in Uganda that deserve a visit by all visitors on holiday safaris in Uganda just to have a wonderful view of the past or ancient history of Uganda’s communities as well as cultures. The Uganda safari sites below will give you an opportunity to imagine the diversity of culture in Uganda.
Bulange building is the ancient or traditional seat of the Buganda Parliament. Straddling on the south side of Natete road, it is one of the most fascinating colonial era buildings in Uganda. Visit to this place will expose you to the history of the Kingdom and one can also enjoy the views of the exotic giant tortoises dawdling around the gardens of fascinating blue building.
Described as the biggest or largest man made lake in Africa, Kabaka Mwanga’s Lake is one of the most charming cultural or historical sites situated in the heat of Uganda. The lake that was made in 1888 by Kabaka Mwanga is an elusive wonder that deserves visit by any cultural interested visitor on safari tour to Uganda. The lake acts as natural harbor to different birds and these can be viewed by bird lovers on Uganda safari tour to the lake.
Constructed in traditional or ancient architecture, Kasubi tombs positioned on Kasubi Hill is an outstanding cultural site in Uganda .The round grass-thatched dome has the tombs and power symbols of the Buganda Kings. The site denoted as world heritage site contains a huge traditional reed and bark cloth building of the Kabakas kings of the Buganda people and its most visited by visitors on Uganda safari tour.
Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine is a significant religious as well as historical site nearly connected to Buganda kingdom. This is fascinating site where 22 Christian converts were mercilessly killed on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II in the year 1886. The site is must visit to all religious as well as cultural tourists on safari tour in Uganda.
The Uganda National Museum located out of the town center on the Kira Road is the only national Museum displaying cultural of items from archaeological sites from around the country, it has a collection of musical instruments including many drums and a large and fantastic canoe. It’s also perfect place to enjoy the cultural performances in Kampala-Uganda’s capital city.
Katereke prison is yet another non ordinary cultural site in Uganda. It’s an extensive prison ditch at Katereke characterized Buganda during the late 1880s. It was established by the late Ssekabaka Kalema who was an Islamic sympathizer.
In addition to the above is Sseziwa falls. These falls lie 35km east of Kampala in the Vanilla growing district of Mukono district. The splendid waterfalls are believed to have been born by humans many hundred years ago. The worthwhile falls are one of the most spiritual and cultural centers where many natives flock for blessings, fortunes and wealth, A traditional healer performs traditional ceremonies for both local and non-locals seeking for blessings inform of love, a successful business deal, children or a good harvest.
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Exploring the Susa a gorilla family in Rwanda – Rwanda safari news

 The Rwanda gorilla safari destination of Volcanoes National Park has ten (10) habituated gorilla families that thrive on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes where they have survived for centuries past.
Previously studied by the legendary Dian Fossey, the Susa A gorilla family is one of the most sought after gorilla families by travelers on gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda because of its special touch to the famous gorilla conservationist and its long time existence.
Deriving its name from the local river named Susa that flows through their place of abode, the Susa A gorilla family presents itself as the hardest gorilla family to trek considering the fact that it dwells in the highest slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes However, to neutralize this challenging hike, the trackers from the Rwanda Development Board would ascertain where the group is the evening of the previous day so as to provide smooth trek to the next trekkers on gorilla safari in Rwanda. Because of its distant and yet challenging movements, gorilla trekkers have been stopped at times to explore it.
With a family size of twenty eight (28) gorillas, Susa A is gifted with three (3) silverbacks. Amazingly, the group was even larger with 42 members before splitting to form the Susa B. During that time, when one encountered it during his/her gorilla safari in Rwanda, the eyes could only land on gorillas everywhere.
Apparently, the joyous moods in the group are brought up by the two playful twins Impano and Byishimo and poppy which is among the oldest habituated gorillas. Poppy is known to have been born in 1976 and is among the first gorillas to be habituated by Dian Fossey. Exploring the Susa A gorilla group while on a gorilla safari in Rwanda is one of the memorable encounters that one can have in Rwanda.
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