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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

Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda

Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda Rwanda is one of the very beautiful Africa safari destinations and undoubtedly one place to visit. The scenery, rare wildlife species and unique activities make this beautiful land of a thousand hills worth visiting. Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda is one of the amazing primate tracking experiences searching for the rare golden monkeys that are only restricted to the Virunga volcanoes of Africa. Golden monkeys are restricted to the Virunga Volcanoes that stretch through the boundaries of Rwanda, Uganda and Congo. They scientifically referred to as Cercopithecus mitis kandti which is a species of the [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-15T11:13:38+00:00October 15th, 2020|Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda|0 Comments

Congo Gorilla Tours Frequently Asked Questions

Congo Gorilla Tours Frequently Asked Questions Congo gorilla tours are part of the popular Africa gorilla trekking activities and therefore to know more about the destination, there are frequently asked questions. These have to do with where to go gorilla trekking in Congo, best time, safety, permit costs and many more. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the last wild frontiers remaining in Africa and home to part of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. With the largest expanse of true rainforests coupled with limited human intervention, it is a pristine Africa tour destination. Congo is found in Central [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-11T13:53:23+00:00October 11th, 2020|Congo Gorilla Tours|0 Comments

Best time for Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale National Park

Best time for Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale National Park Kibale National Park also named the World’s primate capital because of the high population of primates in the park chimpanzees being the most dominant. The best time of the year for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park is December to February and June to July. These are the two dry season therefore the driest months and best time for Kibale National Park chimpanzee trekking. The chimpanzee tracking trails are drier making chimpanzee tracking easier and offering a general enjoyable experience. Best Time: December to February and June to July (least rain) Generally, [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-07T14:43:11+00:00October 7th, 2020|Chimpanzee trekking Uganda|0 Comments

Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania

Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania Lake Manyara National Park is one of the top Tanzania safari destinations in the northern safari circuit. The park is situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley in the Arusha and Manyara regions. Lake Manyara National Park covers an area of 325 square kilometers (125 sq mi) with 230 square kilometers of Lake Surface. Lake Manyara where the park borrows its name is a shallow alkaline lake at an altitude of 960m (3,150 ft) formed in a depression in the Rift Valley system. When full the lake is a maximum of 10 ft [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-03T15:44:50+00:00October 3rd, 2020|Tanzania Safaris|0 Comments

Best time to go Gorilla Trekking Uganda

Best time to go Gorilla Trekking Uganda Though gorilla trekking in Uganda is an all year round activity and tourists can visit when they are able to, however, the best time to go gorilla trekking in Uganda in some specific months. These are the months that form the dry seasons in the country and are much more favorable seasons to go gorilla trekking in Uganda rather than during the rainy season. The two seasons that form the best time to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking are the short dry season in the months of December to February and the long [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-10-01T13:41:39+00:00October 1st, 2020|Uganda gorilla safaris|0 Comments

How safe is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?

How safe is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda? Wondering, how safe is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda? Rwanda is safe for gorilla trekking for tourists from all over the world. For over 20 years now, there are no rebel attacks in the Volcanoes National Park with a lot of security within the park. Rwanda as a country is generally safe with traveler safety guaranteed. When it comes to gorilla trekking in Rwanda many tourists ask about the safety of tourists which is understandable. This is because during gorilla trekking, tourists visit the Volcanoes National Park which was over 20 years ago a [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-09-25T20:07:54+00:00September 25th, 2020|Rwanda gorilla tour|0 Comments

Uganda International Airport, land borders reopen

Uganda International Airport, land borders reopen Uganda airport reopening; One of the top questions for those interested in taking Uganda safari holidays is, is the airport open? Yes, Uganda’s international airport has been reopened for commercial flights and therefore tourists can visit the country now. On September 19th 2020, the president of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced that Entebbe International Airport and land borders are now open for those coming in or going out of Uganda. In his full statement, the president stated that; “The international airport and land borders will now be opened for tourists, coming in and [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-09-22T14:15:26+00:00September 22nd, 2020|Uganda safari|0 Comments

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge – Queen Elizabeth National Park Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a magical valley for chimpanzee trekking with a few chimpanzees that can be trekked during Uganda safaris. The Kyambura Gorge experience is much more fascinating as tourists go trekking in search of the chimpanzees within the gorge which is also referred to as “valley of apes”. This is because the Kyambura Gorge is the only valley or depression that is home to chimpanzees in Uganda which makes the atmosphere amazing. The underground rainforest is amazing including the vegetation types, birds, chimpanzees and [...]

By Jewel Safaris|2020-09-20T19:48:55+00:00September 20th, 2020|Chimpanzee trekking Uganda|0 Comments