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5 tips for a memorable gorilla trekking experience

By Javier Luque on Oct 14, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Uganda

For most people, a trip to Uganda, Rwanda or DR Congo to trek the endangered mountain gorilla is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unlike most safaris, gorilla trekking is done completely outside of the safari vehicle and often requires you to scramble through wet and slippery stinging nettles. But, the rewards far outweigh the inconveniences and, especially

Ballooning over the Masai Mara from Governors Camp

5 micro-adventures from Kenya to Botswana

By Richard Smith on Jul 03, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Botswana, Going Out, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Safari is full of surprises. Whether it’s the noise a hippo makes, or spotting a leopard hiding in the canopy of a tree, days are always filled with new experiences. In addition to the ‘standard’ wildlife viewing activities, micro-adventures can be built into a safari holiday, to make a great trip even better. Here are

Rwanda: home to Africa's second best coffee

By Javier Luque on Aug 15, 2015 in Africa, Food and Drink, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany

We all have our own stories of how we slipped into severe coffee addiction. For many people, it all begins in Africa. After all, Karen Blixen had a coffee farm in Africa, not some Danish potato farm. The continent is one of the biggest exporters of coffee into Europe and Americas, however, African countries do

5 must-see gems of Rwanda

By Javier Luque on Jul 03, 2015 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Rwanda

While the name Rwanda resonates for many with images of the 1994 genocide, the last 20 years have seen this landlocked country transform into one of Africa’s best-kept travel secrets. The ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ may not boast the big-game wildlife safaris of its East African neighbours, but the astounding natural beauty of its

Experiences worth bragging rights!

By Celine Renaud on Feb 05, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Canada, Europe, France, Hawaii, Italy, Kenya, Monaco, Mozambique, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

It’s all about the experience. That’s what we are told. With reports coming from BCG and American Express, consumers are spending their money on luxury experiences instead of premium goods. The UK has recently looked into Britain’s ‘Super Rich’ where Jacques Peretti investigates how the super-rich are transforming Britain and where they spend their money.

Top 5 extreme African safaris

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 02, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

Africa is a more exciting destination than any other at the moment, yes we know that’s a very bold statement but there is so much happening in this amazing continent that we cannot imagine wanting to go anywhere else. Luxury safaris are leading the way when it comes to luxury travel and this is all

Top 10 African adventures

By Ash Sofat on Nov 30, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Those seeking adrenaline inducing fun on their next holiday should turn their eyes to Africa, a continent renowned for the marvels and mysteries it still hides. From some of the most memorable wildlife encounters, to adrenalin fuelled activities at Victoria Falls, the below activities are ones every thrillseeker should try. Walk with the cheetahs in

Rwanda’s top 5 luxury stays

By Javier Luque on Jun 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda

For many years, Rwanda has been overlooked as an African tourism-must. But now, Rwanda has earned its rightful place in the African tourism front and nothing confirms this more pronouncedly than its top luxury stays. Rwanda is one of Africa’s leading eco-tourism destinations, so it comes as no surprise that three of its top luxury

Top 7 most unusual treks across Africa

By Alison Crabb on Dec 11, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Morocco, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Whether you’ve visited this great continent before, or are thinking of heading there for the first time, the vastness and variety of Africa has something for everyone. Its many mountain ranges, villages and national parks offer enough trekking experiences to last a lifetime. Here is a selection of the most unique. Otter Trail, South Africa

The 4 best eco-lodges to go gorilla watching

By Andrew Loyd on Aug 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Uganda

The mountain gorilla has become an icon of eco-tourism and of conservation. In the last 30 years since we saw David Attenborough being surrounded by our giant cousins, many documentaries have told their story. Silverbacks have even knuckle-walked across the silver screen in Gorillas in the Mist . These are four great eco-lodges from where you can experience them

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe

Sick of the humdrum tourist destinations? Online travel agency ZUJI.com.au has searched the globe to come up with a list of the top 10 life-changing travel experiences, guaranteed to give you a new appreciation for planet Earth (and bragging rights). So, without further ado, here’s the list: Admire the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala Once

Interview with Jake Grieves-Cook, Founder of Porini Safari Camps

By Paul Johnson on Oct 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, India, Interviews, Kenya, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey

Jake Grieves Cook has been involved in the Kenyan tourism industry for more than 35 years. He founded Porini Safari Camps back in 1989, is a former Chairman of the Kenya Tourist Board and is a passionate advocate of sustainable and responsible tourism. These camps operate under a unique community conservancy concept to allow the Maasai

Experience the sensual adventure of a luxury African safari

By Tom Cleveland on May 15, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

Are you tired of the predictable kind of getaway where each moment is a copy of somewhere else and truly forgettable? Are you aching for a “once in a lifetime” experience that stays with you for years? Then stop looking at brochures for Bermuda or some Greek isle, and consider something on the adventurous side

Interview with Will Bolsover, Managing Director of World Safaris

By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Australia, Botswana, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Going Out, Interviews, Madagascar, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Will Bolsover has worked in travel and Africa for the past 15 years. Starting out as a teacher in the remotewestern region of Kenya, he went on to study French and African and Asian Studies at Sussex University then worked as a safari guide in numerous African destinations. Six years ago, he set up the

Serena Hotels expands into Rwanda

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Rwanda

Following a long-term lease agreement with the Government of Rwanda, Serena Hotels is to take over two hotels in Rwanda – the 104-room, five-star Kigali InterContinental Hotel and the 72-room, four-star Kivu Sun Hotel – from 1st February 2007. They will be renovated and be known respectively as the Kigali Serena Hotel and Lake Kivu

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