Author Archive for Kalitta Belinda
Why is Dian Fossey a key icon for gorilla tourism and conservation?
By Kalitta Belinda on Sep 16, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel
Not long after arriving in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, your guides will likely be telling you plenty of stories about an American woman by the name of Dian Fossey. A researcher, activist, and advocate for the mountain gorilla, her actions played a big role in ensuring this species survival to this point in history. 
5 of the most romantic places to propose on a Rwanda tour
By Kalitta Belinda on Aug 14, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel
Plan on proposing to your partner on your upcoming tour in Rwanda, but have no idea how to work it into your schedule? In this article, we’ll talk about five places that would make perfect venues for a marriage proposal while in Rwanda. Top of Mount Bisoke crater If you and your significant other are 
The best places for biking and hiking in Rwanda
By Kalitta Belinda on Jul 10, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel
Plan on travelling to Rwanda soon? If you are an active person, know that there are plenty of options available to you if you are an avid cyclist or hiker. With plenty of mountainous terrain, lovely lakes, and country roads which take you from one authentic village to the next, there are plenty of excellent 
The best ways to explore the real face of Rwanda
By Kalitta Belinda on Aug 31, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Congo, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel
With a tremendous recovery from the 1994 genocide based on forgiveness and reconciliation of past historical, religious, geographic or ethnic identity, Rwanda has won admiration of the entire world and is perhaps the safest country in the world today. Rwanda was the first country worldwide to ban plastic bags in 2008 and Kigali the capital 
How to see the lava flow of Mount Nyiragongo in Democratic Republic of Congo
By Kalitta Belinda on Jun 14, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel
Venturing into the Democratic Republic of Congo is certainly not what most travelers would add to their bucket list when visiting Africa. Congo offers a modern traveler some of the most phenomena landscapes and breathtaking nature; indeed Africa at its wildest. My favorite is mount Nyiragongo with its summit at 3,468m (11,380ft), is one of 
How to plan a gorilla trek in Africa
By Kalitta Belinda on May 17, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Uganda
There is something special about trekking to see mountain gorillas in the remote rain forests in Uganda Rwanda & Democratic Republic of Congo. That unique feeling and realization that they are just like us, living in closely attached family groups, evidently headed by a “parent”, the dominant silverback serving as their protector and defender. Though 
