How to Become a Millionaire Without Losing Too Much Money in the Process?
Which currencies can I use in Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo? In the Gorilla Highlands region, each country has its own banknotes and coins. The…
Tag: Frequently Asked Questions
A series of articles answering frequently asked questions about the Gorilla Highlands region of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo.
Is It Worth Getting a Local Sim Card? (Includes Amusing Facts)
SHORT ANSWER: YES, AND THIS IS WHY … If you want to make your trip to the Gorilla Highlands region of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR…
Can I Take Pictures of People?
100mm, f/5, 1/800, ISO125This is, understandably, a somewhat contentious issue. When we travel — and by we I mean absolutely anyone — we tend to…
Should I Be Cautious of Wildlife?
100mm, f/4, 1/250, ISO640 This is actually a well-worded question. Had it been whether you should be worried about wildlife, my answer would have been…
What Should I Expect in Terms of Cultural Shock?
Culture shock is expected, and even welcome, when you exchange a life in the West for a dive into African life. But your culture shock will inevitably…
Which National Park to Choose for Mountain Gorilla Tracking?
As we usually receive this question in the context of choosing between two Ugandan national parks, we shall begin here. Where to Track Gorillas in…
SABA Episode #4 — Driving in Queen Elizabeth NP & Why Is Africa Poor?
The fourth episode of our weekly SEE AFRICA BREATHE AFRICA podcast is, as always, preoccupied with the questions you send us. In the first…
Should I Expect Very Basic Accommodation Facilities?
120 mm, f/8.0, 1/250, ISO250 Hotels in the Gorilla Highlands region range from cheap and very, very basic — though rarely dirty — to the…
Is It Right to Come with Gifts for Children?
No and yes and no. On the one hand, there is some serious danger that you will contribute to the culture of begging that can…
What Photography Gear Should I Pack for Rwanda, Uganda or DR Congo?
There are a dozen ways to answer this question, and it is obviously very subjective. What kind of equipment do you own? How important is…