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Mountain Gorillas, a trekking experience

Watching a gorilla in its particular habitat is a rare experience, not so many people will do in their life. If you are in Uganda, though, you will have this chance. Plus the incredible privilege of admiring one of the most beautiful species in the world, Mountain Gorillas. These animals live in high plateaus amongContinue reading "Mountain Gorillas, a trekking experience"

Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda

Entebbe is the second city of Uganda, but it used to be the first one. Set on the northern coast of Lake Victoria, at the end of a small peninsula, it was the capital city of the Ugandese colony before being replaced by Kampala after the independence. Though it has lost its role, Entebbe isContinue reading "Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda"

Uganda

Sometimes they call it "the Garden State" but this name does not tell the truth. Uganda is famous for its forests, yes, and especially for the mountain forests where the wonderful silver gorillas live. But its territory is mainly a wide, flat and often dry plateau. The greenest part is collected in the southern regions,Continue reading "Uganda"

Kilimanjaro Itineraries 5: the Rongai Route

When you want to climb Kilimanjaro you have a large choice among many itineraries. Most of them are on the south-eastern side of the volcano. Only Rongai takes a different way, and maybe this is the reason why you should decide for this one.  Rongai is the route you do not expect, an adventure toContinue reading "Kilimanjaro Itineraries 5: the Rongai Route"

Kilimanjaro Itineraries 4: Shira Plateau

Shira Route used to be the only road to climb Kilimanjaro, in the past. It was then replaced by Lemosho and Mweka, but recovered in recent years. Today, this is one of the most charming routes to the great volcano, though not so many people choose it as their safari. The main problem with thisContinue reading "Kilimanjaro Itineraries 4: Shira Plateau"