2023 Activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo: The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is located on the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, near Bukavu town, on the western bank of Lake Kivu, near the Rwanda border. The park was founded in 1970 by Adrien Deschryver, a Belgian conservationist and photographer, and takes its name from two dormant volcanoes, Mount Kahuzi elevated at 3,308 meters and Mount Biega standing at 2,790 meters, and covers an area of 6,000 …
Rwenzori Mountains Hiking Tours in Uganda: The Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda are one of the world’s most exciting and difficult mountain ranges to trek. A unique and mystical world of 996 square kilometres of fantastical vegetation, lakes, rocky outcrops, cliffs, high glaciers, and snow-capped peaks exists. The summits may not be as tall as larger mountains elsewhere in the globe; the highest point – Mount Stanley’s Margherita Peak – is 5,109 metres (but this is still Africa’s 4th highest peak!). However, …
Spectacular Wildlife of Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of Africa’s most significant biodiversity protection countries. It boasts the most species in practically every type of creatures, with the exception of plants, where it is second only to South Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo also has a variety of remarkable unique species, including the okapi, Grauer’s gorilla, bonobo, and Congo peacock. It is home to more than half of Africa’s tropical forests. Dense forests and …
Visiting Okapi Wildlife Reserve in Congo: The Okapi Wildlife Reserve is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site and one of DRC’s greatest wildlife protection sites. It is located in the north-eastern section of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along the borders with Uganda and South Sudan. The reserve is just 13,700 square kilometers in size, accounting for one-fifth of the vast Ituri forest. Mount Mbiya and rivers like Ituri, Epulu, and Nepoko are among the park’s most notable features. …
