SABA Episode #13 — Rwenzori Trekking & Uganda’s Interventions in Congo (Plus John Hunwick’s Crazy Stories)
John Hunwick truly has a story to tell! During the first hour of our Zoom call all participants pretty much just listened to his African…
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SABA Episode #12 — Gorilla Tracking in a Local Helicopter & Other Questions
It wasn’t our original plan to have the 12th episode of SEE AFRICA BREATHE AFRICA limited to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. But then we ran…
Why is Akagera National Park So Expensive — And Where Does My Money Go?
OK, let’s talk about money … Safaris are probably not the cheapest holiday option. As well as your flights, accommodation, food and transport, you might…
Breathe Our Rainforests In Like a Child
Not many will argue with the fact that spending time outdoors is good for your mental health and wellbeing. There are those who are acutely…
A Decade of Successes (and Personal Milestones) in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Named for the Akagera river which winds from south to north — in and out of Rwanda and Tanzania along the eastern border of the…
Funny and Scary Anecdotes From Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park
Savannah greetings to you all! This time I am sharing as I have always shared — but not from my current post in the mountains…
We Were Ready for a Gorilla Battle
Members of the Gorilla Highlands Experts global community, something special happened in Uganda’s Bwindi today! Something that I really need to share with you ……
How Working in Kahuzi-Biega National Park Works
In yesterday’s photography moment Marcus called my place of work, Kahuzi-Beiga National Park, the most “off-the-beaten-track” place to do gorilla tracking … He is not…
Mt Gahinga, Virungas’ Neglected Child
How are you, my readers? Last month I took you to the peak of Mt Muhavura (it was my tenth time to climb it) and…
What Can a Lady Marketeer Do for Congolese Wildlife?
Hello everyone! I’m Gloria Mwenge Bitomwa and I am a tourism officer at Kahuzi-Biega National Park, home to the endangered eastern lowland gorillas also known as…