Chimpanzees live in rainforest and wet savannah across several countries in central and East Africa, and Aardvark Safaris offers guests the opportunity to witness these charismatic animals in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Generally active during the day, chimpanzees spend much of their time on the forest floor foraging for food ... Read more
After months of hard work and dedication, your teenager has completed their GCSEs and deserves to unwind in the most memorable way possible – and possibly so do you! Africa is a perfect holiday choice for families and experiencing a safari with teenagers is among the most rewarding. From exploring ... Read more
Choosing between gorilla trekking in Rwanda or Uganda is a big decision, and it often comes down to your personal travel style, fitness level, and budget. While both countries offer the incredible, life-affirming experience of seeing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, they each present a unique journey. I spent ... Read more
Africa’s often been seen as a destination for a grand adventure, one that requires at least a fortnight away to explore the diverse natural beauty. A year-round destination with minimal time-zone difference, Africa lends itself to a long weekend escape or short break away. Vibrant Cape Town, the picturesque Winelands, gorilla ... Read more
Tucked in the southwest corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is 1,019 sq km of pristine tropical rainforest, stretching from the bottom of Lake Albert down to the border of Burundi. A mosaic of towering mountains, great lakes, dappled savannahs, misty marshlands and deep valleys, Nyungwe is one of Africa’s ... Read more
We organised a holiday for Lizzy and Ian to Rwanda in January. Here they share their incredible journey of discovery. Beyond gorilla trekking: exploring Rwanda's rich culture and wildlife “Visit Rwanda” the adverts encouraged - many of our friends questioned why we were even thinking of travelling to this tiny ... Read more
A round up of Gorilla Trekking FAQ's in Rwanda Gorilla treking in Rwanda is extremely easy going for safari beginners, you can accomplish it in a long weekend. Our clients have gorilla trekked on honeymoon, as a graduation holiday, an add on to a classic family safari, a long weekend ... Read more
Everyone loves mountain gorillas. They live in a landscape akin to Eden, along the Western, or Albertine Rift, in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. In this haven of rainforest endemism the most celebrated wild mammal is the iconic mountain gorilla of the Virunga Massif. Spending half of the day ... Read more
The Gorilla Countries There are many more things to see and do in these two countries than gorillas, but they share a border and national parks that are home to this incredible primate. The two countries have incredibly lush landscapes with rich black soil that nourishes plenty of fruit and ... Read more
This is certainly one of the questions we are often asked about gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda. It’s closely followed by “How long are the gorilla treks?” While we cannot give a definitive answer, we’ve set out our expert opinion below to give you a good idea as to ... Read more
