M23 Rebellion and Its Impact on Kahuzi – Biega National Park, DRC M23 Kahuzi-Biega.Kahuzi-Biega National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is home to the world’s last remaining populations of Grauer’s gorillas. Over the past few years, however, the park has faced mounting threats—not from poachers or […]
Tea Plantations to Boost Tourism in Rwanda Tea tourism Rwanda. Rwanda is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” and many of those hills are covered in lush, green tea plantations. While tea has long been a key export, it’s now becoming a major part of Rwanda’s tourism strategy. From guided plantation tours to […]
Kamiranzovu Swamp. Deep in the heart of Nyungwe Forest National Park lies a lesser-known treasure—Kamiranzovu Swamp. This vast, high-altitude wetland forms a striking contrast to the surrounding montane forest. It is wild, quiet, and rich in biodiversity. For adventurous travelers, Kamiranzovu offers a scenic and rewarding hiking experience. The swamp is named from local expressions […]
Current Status of Virunga National Park, Congo – June 2025 Update Virunga National Park status. Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse national park, remains at the center of both remarkable conservation success and ongoing armed conflict. As of June 2025, large parts of the park are inaccessible due to insecurity, but conservation and […]
Kamiranzovu Waterfall Hike Nestled within the dense greenery of Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kamiranzovu Waterfall offers a rewarding hiking experience. The trail leads deep into Rwanda’s largest montane rainforest, through swamps, orchids, and forest-covered slopes. Hikers enjoy rare plant species, birds, and a final destination marked by the roar and spray of a stunning waterfall. […]
Musanze Caves in Rwanda – Open for Year-Round Guided Tours Rwanda’s Musanze Caves are open for tours. The Rwanda Development Board officially opened them to tourism between 2013 and 2014. These caves are located near Musanze Town, just outside Volcanoes National Park. They are some of the most accessible caves in the country. Formed more […]
Habituated Primates in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda is a biodiversity hotspot. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa. The park stretches over 1,000 square kilometers and forms part of the Albertine Rift. Nyungwe is home to 13 species of primates, including some that have been […]
The 5 European Black Rhinos Saving Rwanda’s Tourism Black rhino translocation Akagera. Rwanda revived its black rhino population in a bold conservation move. In 2019, teams relocated five critically endangered eastern black rhinos from European zoos to Akagera National Park. This marked the first time Europe sent rhinos back to Africa in such a major […]
Local Communities Around Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda Local communities around Nyungwe. Nyungwe Forest National Park lies in southwestern Rwanda, near the borders with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the park is rich in biodiversity, its success in conservation depends heavily on the people who live nearby. The local communities around Nyungwe play […]
Causes of Wildlife Loss in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Wildlife loss in Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park holds some of Africa’s richest biodiversity. It shelters mountain gorillas, forest elephants, and hundreds of bird species. Despite its protected status, the park faces serious threats. These threats continue to reduce wildlife populations. Habitat Loss and Encroachment People […]
