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Best time to go Chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda – Nyungwe National Park

Best time to go Chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda – Nyungwe National Park Nyungwe National Park is open for chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda all year round, however, there is always the best time to go tracking. The best time is especially the most preferable time to choose chimpanzee trekking for better experiences like spotting the chimps. Generally, hiking and spotting other primates in Nyungwe forest is best during the dry season when the trails are drier and can offer easy hiking experiences. These are the months of June to September. However, the best time to go chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda’s Nyungwe [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-11-24T15:15:47+00:00November 24th, 2020|Rwanda chimpanzee trekking|0 Comments

Selous Game Reserve Tanzania

Selous Game Reserve Tanzania The Selous Game Reserve is one of the protected areas in Tanzania situated in the southern region of the country. Selous covers a total area of 50,000 square kilometers (19,000 sq. mi) with additional buffer zones. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 because of its wildlife diversity and undisturbed nature. Covering over 50,000 square kilometers, Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected game reserve on the African continent comprised of a vast wilderness with forests, grassy plains, mountains and open woodlands. This reserve is twice the size of the popular Serengeti National [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-11-16T14:43:07+00:00November 16th, 2020|Tanzania Safaris|0 Comments

Gorilla Trekking Uganda vs Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking Uganda versus Rwanda Gorilla trekking is undeniably becoming a top tour activity in Africa because of the unique experience. As many travelers plan to take safaris, the popular safari game drives come on top of the list and gorilla trekking surely is coming on top of the lists too. Uganda and Rwanda are two of the gorilla habitats that host the mountain gorillas that tourists trek with high safety surety. This is why many wonder which country is better and the need to understand the frequently asked questions about gorilla trekking Uganda versus Rwanda. Within Uganda and Rwanda, [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-11-11T18:59:19+00:00November 11th, 2020|Gorilla tours|0 Comments

Best time to visit Kenya – Best months for Kenya safaris

Best time to visit Kenya – Best months for Kenya safaris Are you planning to visit Kenya and wondering when the best time is? The best months of the year to visit Kenya is from July to September which is the dry season. The months of July to September are great for wildlife viewing and coincide with the great wildebeest migration. However, the country has two dry seasons and the other is in the months of December – February which is also a good time to visit Kenya for safaris. In December the rains are short and there are great [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-11-08T15:22:11+00:00November 8th, 2020|Kenya Safari|0 Comments

Best time for Congo Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Best time for Congo Gorilla Trekking Safaris Crossed by the equator line, the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the less visited countries having a variety of fauna to explore for pristine jungle memories. The country is one of those that have a population of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas living in the Virunga National Park. The park is open for gorilla trekking all year round, however, It is very important for intending travelers to know when the best time for Congo gorilla trekking safaris is most appropriate. The best time to go gorilla trekking in Congo is during [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-11-06T14:17:56+00:00November 6th, 2020|Congo Gorilla Tours|0 Comments

Best Time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe

Best Time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park Rwanda Nyungwe National Park is open for chimpanzee trekking all year round, However, just like any other Rwanda tour activity there is always a preferable time mostly known as the best time. The best time for chimpanzee trekking is during the rainy or wet season in the months from October to May. The months of October to February are excellent for chimpanzee trekking as there are no heavy rains. June to September are also good months for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe, however, these are the busier months of the year as [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-11-01T15:32:23+00:00November 1st, 2020|Rwanda chimpanzee trekking|0 Comments

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda is a gorilla trekking destination hosting half of the remaining mountain gorilla groups. The other population is in the Virunga volcanoes shared among Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a large primeval forest. About 459 mountain gorillas are found in Bwindi forest most of them habituated in gorilla families. Bwindi forest is the only habitat out of the four national parks that have mountain gorillas in Africa which has both gorilla trekking. Just like its name, there is hardly any other habitat like this. Composed of both [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-28T14:12:35+00:00October 28th, 2020|Uganda gorilla safaris|0 Comments

Unique Places to Visit & Things to do in Tanzania

Unique Places to Visit & Things to do in Tanzania Tanzania is a major Africa tour destination popular for great wildlife viewing experiences with unique places to visit & things to do. The country covers an area of 945,087 square kilometers. It is the largest in East Africa with 16 national parks. These parks cover an area more than 42,000 square kilometers administered by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). When it comes to wildlife tours in Africa, names like the Serengeti National Park with its annual wildebeest migration and the Ngorongoro crater are usually apart of the top picks. [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-25T15:23:10+00:00October 25th, 2020|Tanzania Safaris|0 Comments

Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – Where to see Chimps

Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – Where to see Chimps Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is the second popular primate tracking activity after gorilla trekking. Chimp tracking is a very amazing primate walk experience. The chimpanzees are the world’s man’s closest relatives after the bonobos that offer thrilling encounters in the jungle. Though chimpanzees can be seen in zoos, having an experience of seeing them in their natural habitat is a unique treat. There are three top destinations for a Uganda chimpanzee trekking experience and these are; Kibale National Park Kibale National Park is Africa’s top primate habitat also referred to as [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-22T05:20:00+00:00October 22nd, 2020|Chimpanzee trekking Uganda|0 Comments

Best Things to do for Kenya Safaris

Best Things to do for Kenya Safaris Kenya is one of the famous Africa tour destinations where many travelers visit each single year. The country is referred to as magical because of the amazing attractions in the country that tourists can undertake any time of the year. Kenya is one of the countries in the East African region with a coastline of the Indian Ocean. The country encompasses savannah, lake lands, the Great Rift Valley and mountains. Kenya is home to numerous wildlife species including the wildebeest that migrate annually, lions, Rhinos, elephants and many more. From the Nairobi capital [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-18T14:39:56+00:00October 18th, 2020|Kenya Safari|0 Comments