Category: African National parks

Where is Murchison Falls in Uganda? A Complete Location Guide Dreaming of the thunderous roar of the Nile, vast savannahs teeming with wildlife, and an unforgettable African adventure? Your journey likely leads to Murchison Falls, Uganda’s most iconic national park. But before you can witness its raw beauty, one crucial question needs an answer: exactly […]

Why the Hamerkop Builds the Biggest Nest: behaviour, feeding, voice, breeding season, and African distribution The hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) is famous across Africa not because it’s the flashiest bird, but because of its monumental architecture. Pairs build dome-shaped nests up to about 1.5 metres across, using thousands of sticks and other materials nests that can […]

Solo Travel in Zambia: Ultimate Budget Safari Adventure If you’re dreaming of a real African safari that Solo Travel in Zambia, Zambia is one of the best-kept secrets on the continent. Often overshadowed by its neighbours Tanzania and Botswana, Zambia offers some of the wildest, most authentic, and affordable safari experiences in Africa and it’s […]

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda: The Ultimate Gorilla Trekking Experience Nestled in the misty Virunga Mountains of northwestern Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is more than a nature reserve it is one of the last sanctuaries of the endangered mountain gorilla. For many travellers, a gorilla trek here is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Below is everything you need […]