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Bwindi National Park Uganda

Bwindi is located in south-western Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley covering 331 sq. kms.  It is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, supporting large number of plants and animals not found elsewhere in … Continue reading

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EMIRATES SIGNS DEAL WITH MAURITIUS (budget gorilla tours)

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has signed an extensive deal with Emirates, the national airline of Dubai, to globally promote Mauritius holidays and bring passengers to the island on one of the presently 11 flights the airline operates from Dubai. The … Continue reading

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BABOONS PRIMTAES ARE ENDANGERED ANIMALS (uganda safari)

Some time back, there was lots of wildlife wandering around the streets of Nairobi because there was minimum human development. But in the previous 100 years, there has been a tremendous growth and development within the cities and majority of … Continue reading

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Kigali Serena Hotel takes the only 5 star rating in the city of Rwanda -gorilla tours

(The Kigali Serena Hotel courtyard with gardens and swimming pool Simply the Best) The Kigali Serena was the first to receive the coveted 5 star rating for any Kigali business and city hotel, following an exhaustive and extensive grading and … Continue reading

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RWANDA CLASSIFIES 30 HOTELS for rwanda gorilla tours and safaris

The hotel grouping will come to an end in Rwanda on 29th December 2011. The hotel star awarding event has been organized by the Rwanda Development Board and 30 accommodation facilities will be given stars. The star system will show … Continue reading

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Rare pygmy hippo dies at Nairobi Safari Walk

A rare and secretive female pygmy hippo has died at the Nairobi Safari Walk. Elizabeth was part of a pair of pygmy hippos donated by the President of Liberia, the late William Tubman, as a gift to Kenyans through the … Continue reading

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TANZANIA USES WILDLIFE MEETING TO LOBBY FOR IVORY SALE

In a misguided but not entirely unexpected turn of events did host country Tanzania use the presence of experts in Dar es Salaam, discussing issues under the Lusaka Agreement on protection of wildlife, to lobby for permission to be given … Continue reading

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UWA sponsors two youths to track Mountain Gorillas

Charles Kikomeko, a second year Bachelor of Commerce university student and Simon Seruyange a self employed entrepreneur in construction industry, last week became the latest celebrities who joined international tourists in tracking the much coveted mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable … Continue reading

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Nyamulagira Volcano in Virunga Park DRC Congo Erupts

    A spectacular fire show started last night when Nyamulagira volcano (also known as Nyamuragira) began an eruption that happens about every two years. The eruption could be seen clearly from park headquarters – probably the best view you … Continue reading

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Seychelles to host ICTP launch at World Travel Market

The launch of the International Council of Tourism Partners when all signed up members will be revealed to the international media at the World Travel Market, is taking place on November 08th at the Seychelles stand AS550 at 16.00 hrs, … Continue reading

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