Alex’s Full African Menu (He Loved Every Serving!)
Our October was distinguished by a visit from Washington — no, it wasn’t Biden just yet, but Alex Wilson ticked many boxes too. From the…
Category: Our People
Proud of Grace — Plus Cedric, Maani & Yvelise!
We can never express our heartfelt pride enough for our teammate Grace Neema who graduated today from Computer Networking at INES Ruhengeri! She enthusiastically applied…
First Time to Leave Rwanda, First Time to Canoe & Camp
The training period of the four candidates for our office staff ended with an adventure in Uganda, joining our guest Alex from Washington on three…
Meet Allen, Our Guest Happiness and Reservations Specialist
Wanna know who is arranging Gorilla Highlands bookings these days, and taking care of clients? I’m Allen Arinda and I grew up in Tanzania, Uganda…
How Does a Ugandan Village Work?
The LC Pyramid of Uganda For a remote village on the edge of Uganda it is as important as it is for any town to…
This Magnetic Doctor Isn’t Your Typical Healer
Whenever you are visiting Gisenyi or embarking on the Thriving Countryside trek, stop by at Mr Neza’s. This is a man who wanted to heal,…
Lost Co-Founder Climbs Back in the Window (Kampala 2010)
This is the tenth instalment of a weekly series that marks 20 years of Edirisa and 10 years of the Gorilla Highlands Initiative. Click here…
A Month in the Life of a Rural Hospital
After we covered the tourism aspects of Kisiizi Falls and discussed staying healthy in general, allow me to give you some practical examples of how…
The Many Surprises of Lwiro in Eastern DR Congo
Ladies and gentlemen, Greetings from Lwiro, a village on the edge of Kahuzi-Biega National Park that routinely surprises visitors to eastern Congo. I have been…
Exciting Lake Options on the Congo Nile Trail
The 227km/141mi Congo Nile Trail traverses the Western Province of Rwanda, following the shores of Lake Kivu. It was established in 2010 by the Rwanda…
