Brains, Sand, and Coffee: Our Day at Cyimbili Guesthouse
The journey towards better days for Cymbili Guesthouse has begun! Yesterday our squad travelled to the cream-coloured coast of Lake Kivu in guide Enock Musabyimana’s…
Tummy Troubles? There’s a Boat for That!
A dodgy tummy or surprise sniffles don’t have to ruin your Bunyonyi adventure. There’s solid local medical know-how nearby to sort most things out quickly,…
Blending Hiking and Motorcycle Rides on the Congo Nile Trail
The Congo Nile Trail is one of the most beautiful walking routes you may ever have the chance to hike. But not everyone has the…
Rwandafully Classy: 40 Baby Gorillas Named
The 20th edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s celebrated baby gorilla naming ceremony, was held in Kinigi yesterday. 40 mountain gorilla kiddos born since 2023 received…
Kabale, the Almost-City That’s Ready for You!
Lying in the hills east of Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale is not officially a “city” yet … but the word is, it’s happening. In June 2025…
Illumineers to Transform the Gorilla Highlands Region
One of the gifts Gorilla Highlands Experts (GHE) — specialists from a variety of fields — bring to our region is the annual Friendship Camp.…
Ambrose’s Lake Bunyonyi Quickie — For Lifetime Impact!
The absolute star of the first full GHE Friendship Camp day at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi was Ambrose Kibuuka. He’s our co-founder, education and careers…
Cyimbili: A Congo Nile Trail Gem Poised to Shine Brighter
It’s no secret that we’ve long had our eyes on Cyimbili Guesthouse, arguably the most scenic overnight stop along the Congo Nile Trail. Ever since…
Nyabingi? The One Whose Divination You Seek …
Dig beneath the spiritual surface anywhere in the Virungas and quite quickly you will come upon Nyabingi. From Rwanda to Uganda to the eastern Democratic…
[Link] Step Into Life in Goma
Powerful: current life in Goma (eastern Congo) through the medium of the comic book: “The city is stuck. It is a purgatory that leaves its…