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Know these before traveling to Rwanda
Posted on Oct 18, 2008, 01:44:46 by kennedyrw
... have absorbed traces of Christianity. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Good Friday and Easter Monday, which fall on variable dates, are recognized in Rwanda. Other public holidays are : 1 January (New Year's Day); 1 February (National Heroes Day); 7 April (Genocide ...
 
Destination Rwanda: Kigali Travel & Vacations
Posted on Mar 30, 2009, 04:51:54 by tourman
... Rwanda are now living in harmony and working hard to make their country one of the foremost travel destinations in Africa. Rwanda is an interesting travel destination owing to the fact that Parc National des Volcans, its main tourist attraction, hosts ...
 
Destination Rwanda: Kigali Travel & Vacations
Posted on Aug 14, 2009, 09:27:32 by imeldansubuga24
... That sounds awesome. Can you see gorillas there? It just says "primates"? It happens that Uganda shares gorillas with Rwanda. Over 700 Mountain Gorillas are found in Bwindi National park. A gorilla permit is USD 500 and payable in advance. We ...
 
Know these before traveling to Rwanda
Posted on Jan 19, 2009, 03:46:24 by tourman
If you only do three things in Rwanda..... 1). Look a gorilla in the eye in the Parc National des Volcans; 2). Learn about the 1994 genocide at Kigali Memorial Centre; 3). Watch acrobatic Colobus monkeys on a walking trail around Nyungwe National Park. ...
 
Uganda vs Rwanda - Gorilla Tracking
Posted on Mar 24, 2009, 13:01:21 by safastan
... progressed enormously, and with approximately half of the world's mountain gorillas accessible through the Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda's tourism is booming. Tracking gorillas in Rwanda is a highlight of the country, but as far as other main ...
 
Gorillas in the mist
Posted on Nov 4, 2006, 08:36:44 by irax
... website then you'll find ORTPN's phone number and address..... Office Rwandaise du Tourisme et des Parcs Nationaux (ORTPN) The Rwanda Tourism Board Boulevard de la Révolution n° 1 PO Box 905 Kigali, Rwanda Tel (250) 576514 or 573396 Fax (250) ...
 
Mountain Gorillas
Posted on Aug 20, 2009, 07:10:20 by imeldansubuga24
... See Mountain Gorillas? About 300 mountain gorillas inhabit an extinct volcanic region called the Virunga Range along the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in East Africa. The other 350 or so mountain gorillas inhabit a ...
 
Tanzania Starter Kit
Posted on Jul 6, 2008, 07:16:50 by zanzibarmagic
... can't always negotiate the poor road conditions in most of Tanzania's national parks. Navigation ˇ Nelles Maps of Tanzania, Rwanda & Burundi is the best map. They've taken the time to locate the smallest of villages along the routes, ...
 
Gorilla Tracking in Uganda or Rwanda, then Zanzibar Film Festival
Posted on May 3, 2007, 18:25:11 by hdh
... less, but the roads up around the national park are REALLY bad, so you'll probably regret it. Its worth learning a few words of French for getting around in Rwanda - people in tourism generally speak English but most of the everyday folks don't.
 
Kigali or Phnom Pen?
Posted on Sep 26, 2008, 10:59:26 by starlagurl
... 's awesome. I've never been to either of those places, but from a journalistic standpoint, I'd go with Rwanda, because I think the political situation would probably make for a more interesting video that would get more attention in the media ...
 
Uganda starter kit
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 05:46:23 by imeldansubuga24
... Many visitors have driven amongst craters where Buffaloes can be seen below at the waters edge, I have seen the terrace farming near Rwanda where the hills shine forth in the brightest green, Uganda is waiting to be discovered by you...in your way and in ...
 
Gifted by nature
Posted on Aug 26, 2009, 08:57:03 by imeldansubuga24
... Many visitors have driven amongst craters where Buffaloes can be seen below at the waters edge, I have seen the terrace farming near Rwanda where the hills shine forth in the brightest green, Uganda is waiting to be discovered by you...in your way and in ...
 
The Adventure Company launches two new brochures for 2009/2010
Posted on Oct 9, 2008, 07:12:37 by surfpr
... continents with a variety of trips. Highlights of each brochure are outlined below. Worldwide Adventures: ˇ Discover Rwanda's incredible wildlife, including mountain gorillas and chimps, on new trip Rwandan Encounters ˇ New hiking trips ...
 
Gorilla Tracking in Uganda or Rwanda, then Zanzibar Film Festival
Posted on Apr 30, 2007, 01:11:27 by gplex
... As of now I will probably book a guided tour with a Ugandan operator who will take me from Jinja, Uganda to a Gorilla site in Rwanda. However, I'd like to avoid paying the high tour fees (on top of the $500 park entry fees). Can anyone suggest a ...
 
Gorilla Tracking in Uganda or Rwanda
Posted on Apr 30, 2007, 01:05:46 by gplex
... As of now I will probably book a guided tour with a Ugandan operator who will take me from Jinja, Uganda to a Gorilla site in Rwanda. However, I'd like to avoid paying the high tour fees (on top of the $500 park entry fees). Can anyone suggest a ...
 
9 Week South and East Africa Expedition
Posted on Nov 2, 2006, 05:18:46 by dcm
... long! I am leaving in 3 weeks on an expedition from Cape Town to Uganda and back via Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia. I plan to take 9 weeks and spend R9000 ($20 per day). I am doing it as cheap as ...
 
10 Surprisingly Good Destinations
Posted on Oct 13, 2009, 01:49:52 by purplebuggy
I agree with Namibia for sure - very surprising. I hear Rwanda is taking over Uganda in the tourism populatity stakes now though because no-one in Uganda seems to be able to answer the question of "where is my money going to?" My other surprising ...
 
Experience a safari in Uganda - Africa
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 05:36:58 by imeldansubuga24
... lake dotted with islands, Volcanoes around it - the nearby Mgahinga Gorilla Park awaits you to climb its peaks, look into Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The Bamboo Forest with its golden monkey are fantastic, the forest gorillas, the birds ...
 
Frequently asked questions
Posted on Aug 29, 2009, 05:00:23 by imeldansubuga24
"Why should I go on a Mountain Gorilla tracking (trekking) Safari Tour in Uganda?" Why not Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo? You can easily combine Mountain Gorilla Viewing with the fabulous Ugandan Wildlife and or go Birding. ...
 
Where to go in Africa, in October?
Posted on Jun 8, 2009, 06:27:23 by richardcarlos
... infested Mara River. Good season for trekking in Kenya & Tanzania and quite suitable for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda. Wind on the coast of Kenya and Tanzania calms down, hence good for diving, sailing and snorkelling. Humpback Whales can ...
 
Favorite travel movie of all time
Posted on Apr 24, 2009, 17:10:22 by sianeth
... , and taking something from a film that personally connects with me. In that case Blood Diamond, Constant Gardener and Hotel Rwanda/Shooting Dogs are my faves because they still manage to portray Africa in a beautiful light despite the tragedy that goes on ...
 
an african safari
Posted on Feb 23, 2009, 04:32:29 by shubhranshu
Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safaris, Botswana Camping and Adventure Safaris, Namibia - Safaris and Tanzania Safari are some popular safari packages. Financial details will vary according to your personal parameters. For more information, you may visit or ...
 
From: Hi from Winchester, UK
Posted on Feb 4, 2009, 02:34:31 by 1100
Hellooooooooo there, from Ottawa, Canada. What are your travel plans? hi, Iam planning to extend my visit to Rwanda for gorilla tracking i have booked a tour with www.atlassafarisuganda.com. Do u wanna join me
 
Gorilla safari and Hotel booking
Posted on Jan 2, 2009, 03:52:01 by 1100
I do recommend to anyone wishing to take a gorilla safari and any other activity in or
 
Kigali or Phnom Pen?
Posted on Sep 26, 2008, 09:54:46 by flewthecoop
My daughter has to choose between a job placement in Kigali, Rwanda, or Phnom Pen, Cambodia. What do you know about either that might help her decision?
 
Reggae in Africa
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 15:19:39 by zanzibarmagic
... events. Karibu Zanzibar- Welcome to Zanzibar!! Anybody know of any Reggae showsbars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, or Zimbabwe that's a must see? I'm heavily into Reggae music and would love to ...
 
Reggae in Africa
Posted on Jul 8, 2008, 13:54:41 by j.heaven
Anybody know of any Reggae showsbars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, or Zimbabwe that's a must see? I'm heavily into Reggae music and would love to check out any underground/authentic spots. Thanks!
 
Zanzibar Island Tanzania Starter Kit
Posted on Jul 4, 2008, 03:52:08 by zanzibarmagic
... , Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, United Republic of Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somali, Sudan and Equatorial Guinea. Yellow Fever Endemic Zone in America includes Panama, Venezuela, ...
 
Welcome to the TravelPod forums!
Posted on May 28, 2008, 09:45:31 by travelmonster
... across Canada coast to coast. Going to India for a month including seeing Tigers, probably Canada again to see Polar Bears and Rwanda to see Gorillas. Philosophy Learn to laugh at life and learn to laugh at yourself - you'll not go far wrong once you ...
 
Which movies inspire you to travel?
Posted on Apr 26, 2008, 06:43:25 by sianeth
Blood Diamond Hotel Rwanda Shooting Dogs Constant Gardener Tsotsi I think I have a thing for Africa...
 

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