Will Cultural Experiences Feel Commercialised?
11mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO400 Quite some years ago I guided a group of tourists to Rwanda and Uganda for a Swedish tour company. They had…
Frequently Asked Questions
A series of articles answering frequently asked questions about the Gorilla Highlands region of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo.
Which Nations are Most Common Among Visitors to Uganda and Rwanda?
Top 10 Countries Among Our Tourists in Uganda and Rwanda To answer the title question we of course tried to obtain national statistics — but…
SABA Episode #7 — Congo Nile Trail & Staring at the Muzungu
That photo above, that’s something I can totally get behind! Miha took a picture of Cesar Niyonkuru before they embarked on a lovely chat about…
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…
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…
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…
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 segment,…
Should I Expect Very Basic Accommodation Facilities?
120mm, f/8.0, 1/250s, ISO250 Hotels in the Gorilla Highlands region range from cheap and very, very basic — though rarely dirty — to the kind…
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…
