TIA - Africa at its best

TIA! This Is Africa! Usually you get a beautiful smile on top and you are able to nothing else than smile. So forget about the annoyance that bubbles up as the truck again falls silent, the showers are cold, the grass of the 'bush toilets' is not high enough and every passing car honks, the 'african massage' roads and the associated turbulence .. . The first words you learn in Swahili are also matata (no problem) and pole pole (slowly) and they are not ashamed, on the contrary ... TIA is something they are proud of.

A chance meeting, a twist of fate or predestination? 12 white people on a stark white truck constantly being addressed or earlier angeroepen by locals with the words "Mzungu (white man) how are you?" Mzungu This truck is on its way to the chimpanzees in Uganda (pearl of Africa) and the gorillas in Rwanda (the land of 1000 hills) with Nairobi as a starting point (with the nickname Nai-robbery).

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It is impossible to enumerate everything and what I opsom is impossible to perfectly articulate what it actually was. But anyway here some impressions ...
The gorillas visit was of course a unique experience. After getting a briefing on the behavior of the gorillas, like who the dominant silverback and the importance of preserving the 7 meters between the gorilla and get yourself assigned everyone a family. The Amahoro our being, which means peace. The chance to see gorillas is virtually 100%, since trackers morning to look for the different families. After 2 hours of hiking through the rainforest, we were by the king-kong-on-the-chest-pounding sound welcomed. Then the my gorilla safari the silverback came closer to see who these monkeys were shaved. It is clearly stated that at the briefing as a gorilla gets closer, you must remain calm and certainly should not cry or run away. In theory this all sounds good ... but in reality it is something else. We were 1 hour at the family stay, after which we began the descent back to a sense of euphoria and a fantastic story.

Who says Rwanda, says (unfortunately) the Rwandan genocide in a rwanda safari. This is a very emotional experience because everything is gedocumeteerd photos and images. Disbelief that this happened so recently and the name Belgium is also several times in the museum. Then we drove to the Hotel Milles Collines (also known as Hotel Rwanda). In Uganda is the source of the Nile (where some of the ashes of Gandhi were scattered) and is also a great place for rafting. The day ended with a delicious barbecue, fresh Nile pint, burnt thighs, bruises on my wrists and an incredibly happy feeling.
In short, the first 16 days of my overland trip through were incredibly interesting people on the truck, the beautiful landscape, the trips and of course the heartwarming Africans ...

What Jason Russell Did not Tell the world

Kony 2012 is an awareness aid not aimed at painting Uganda black but to sensitize for the capture of Joseph Kony. This is made clear by the co producer of Invisible Children Jason Russell when he adds to his film ‘KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice.

He further goes on and says, “If I’d ask you, who is Joseph Kony, you wouldn’t know. You should. And that’s why I’m going to tell you about him.”

Fine, Some Ugandans are happy that such a campaign is going on and this will increase chances for Kony’s arrest. However we would have been happier if the produce had done a bit more research and reported the right information to avoid misinforming his audience.

Firstly, the film falls short of giving the right geographical sense of where Uganda is. In the film, the narrator claims that Uganda is located in Central Africa. This is a very awful precedent that does not help a case for Uganda. Mindful of the fact that many people in Europe and America do not even know where Uganda is, the producer of the film should have considered and addressed this fact by providing the actual facts about Uganda. Uganda is found in East Africa and never has it ever been part of Central Africa.

Another thing that Jason did not tell the world was that, Uganda is at peace and not a war zone, and that Joseph Kony was defeated by the Uganda People’s Defence Force in mid 2006. Six year back, Kony ran to the Central African Bushes and the Uganda Peoples Defence Force together with the Uganda Government took it upon them to help the people of Central Africa to fight him.

Another fact is that even when Kony was still fighting in Northern Uganda, all other parts of the country where safe and all businesses carried on as the Government and other International bodies tried to restore peace in Northern Uganda.

We therefore urge the friends of Uganda to continue visiting our Beautiful country and appreciating nature as Kony gets sorted out in neighboring Central Africa.

For visiting uganda we offer unbeatable gorilla trekking trips to the Bwindi national park.Other great national parks include Queen Elizabeth national park , Kidepo national park , Kibale national park and many more.

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Way of Life of the Mountain gorilla Africa

Mountain Gorillas are more like humans even when it comes to grooming. As a matter of fact, it’s what they do all day long. They clean each others hair, remove lice and other small insects stuck with in.
The female gorilla is the most hardworking as it grooms its offspring’s and the silver back which is the male gorilla.
The silver back is the only one that does not groom others. It’s the most superior of all the gorillas in its family and often fights to protect them. The easiest way to identify one is that it has a silver lining in the back differentiated from the other’s which have no silver lining at all.
Even though gorillas are strong and have big bodies, they tend to stay out of trouble and often will make a lot of noise when disturbed instead of getting aggressive.All this can be discovered in any of our gorilla tours to bwindi national park
African Secrets limited is a registered safari company which is a member of AUTO and widely recognized and appreciated. We have pioneered in offering the best gorilla safaris in east Africa and surrounding countries. Our mission is to help you have a magical gorilla trekking that you will not be offered by any other tour company. Interact with us for any tour packages that you are interested in and we shall not hesitate to get back to you. Gorillas are shy and quiet. They communicate to each other by hooting, growling, chest beating, sticking out their tongue and so much more actions.

This communication is used to teach the young survival skills like how to hunt for food and get along with other gorillas in the jungle.
When gorillas retire for the night, they make nests made out of leaves and other plant materials. It is for that reason that when researchers are estimating a gorilla population, they do it by counting the nests.

At African Secrets, Our passion driven tour consultants are there for you from the planning stages of your fascinating gorilla tour until your departure. We’ll meet you at the airport help you check in to your hotel, and give you an expert introduction to the impenetrable gorilla park. While there, we ensure that you see more than you expected with the safety of our guides and porters and will be satisfied.

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Uganda trips , a destination to Recon with..

Shortly after we arrived in Uganda in 2005, was the Bellamy family who first ventured an attempt to look for us in Africa. Now, six years later, they once again that our stay in Uganda to visit a close.

This time we take them to a relatively unknown territory: the land of the Karamojong. Through Murchison Falls National Park - with a delicious Wine & Cheese Sunset Cruise on the Nile and overnight at the luxurious Chobe Safari Lodge - drive to Kitgum. This is the last stop for one of the most remote but most beautiful parks in Africa: Kidepo Valley National Park .
The extreme rainfall of the past month, especially the roads in the north very badly affected. Trucks that get stuck and block the passage, spontaneous and rivers are not uncommon. Also in the park, the trails passable poorly or completely flooded, causing sliding and dancing sometimes we try to follow the path. And the long grass on either side also makes the vision did not improve.More information on Murchison falls national park.

Nevertheless, the breathtaking scenery and we know a great game drive. Even the swollen river Narus does not stop us, though we forced our way on a different route because the water level has risen by now so that we do not would keep feet dry. More information on Queen Elizabeth national park.

By Lira, we continue our journey south to Sipi Falls, we come out. The otherwise rather narrow waterfall is now twice as wide and with a tremendous force of the water thunders down between the rocks. From Lacam Lodge in the afternoon we walk to the other two Sipi Falls, where we have small houses, many children and lush fields pass by in the background the always stunning views across the valley Karamojong.

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Safari tours in Uganda at its best !!

Welcome to Uganda the nation which has so a great deal to present that you can challenging feel of in the dream. It is surprisingly gorgeous gifted with scintillating splendor of nature, contemporary and magnificent sights, enigmatic sightseeing spots, wealthy culture and traditions, throbbing nightlife and a great deal far more. Uganda is a sheer wonderment and is certain to make your holiday an encounter that one will really like to treasure and cherish for a lengthy time.

Uganda tour packages offer superb chance to see and discover some of the enchanting tourism attractions that by no means fails to impress the heart of the tourists and nature lovers. Some of the tourist points of interest which are worth to pay a look at to and discover are detailed beneath:

Bujagali Falls
Bujagali Falls is a spectacular series of rapids than a waterfall. They lie close to the Source of the Nile and are about 2 hours driving east of Kampala near the town of Jinja.

The Equator Line
The Equator line is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface. In Uganda, it's located in the district of Masaka. It is a great spot, the draws countless tourists to Uganda to get a glimpse of the mark that divides up the earth in its half. It a place worth visiting and many opt to take photographs at the spot.

Ssese Islands
If you are the kind who prefers to have a quiet and peaceful vacation away from the bustle of cities then Ssese islands is your destination. You get to relax and lie at the beach and have a stress free vacation far away from the every day world.

Lake Mburo National Park
This park is popular for its richness in biodiversity mainly known for antelopes like the Impala from which Kampala the capital city was named. A boat trip on Lake Mburo from which the park gets its name greatly rewards you with a view of birds and wildlife.

Bwindi national park
The Bwindi impenetrable forest is home to Uganda's Mountain gorillas. The endangered specis of Gorillas are available for tracking in the wild , a gorilla trekking permit can be acquired at 500 USD per permit.

Visiting Uganda can give your African vacation an extra-special memory. Exploring and discovering the best side of this pearl of Africa, may be what your lifestyle needs. So you have never visited Uganda or you are in Uganda but have never traveled to know what Uganda is all about as far as Uganda safari attractions is concerned, it is time to do so.

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Safari tours in Uganda at its best !!

Welcome to Uganda the nation which has so a great deal to present that you can challenging feel of in the dream. It is surprisingly gorgeous gifted with scintillating splendor of nature, contemporary and magnificent sights, enigmatic sightseeing spots, wealthy culture and traditions, throbbing nightlife and a great deal far more. Uganda is a sheer wonderment and is certain to make your holiday an encounter that one will really like to treasure and cherish for a lengthy time.

Uganda tour packages offer superb chance to see and discover some of the enchanting tourism attractions that by no means fails to impress the heart of the tourists and nature lovers. Some of the tourist points of interest which are worth to pay a look at to and discover are detailed beneath:

Bujagali Falls
Bujagali Falls is a spectacular series of rapids than a waterfall. They lie close to the Source of the Nile and are about 2 hours driving east of Kampala near the town of Jinja.

The Equator Line
The Equator line is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface. In Uganda, it's located in the district of Masaka. It is a great spot, the draws countless tourists to Uganda to get a glimpse of the mark that divides up the earth in its half. It a place worth visiting and many opt to take photographs at the spot.

Ssese Islands
If you are the kind who prefers to have a quiet and peaceful vacation away from the bustle of cities then Ssese islands is your destination. You get to relax and lie at the beach and have a stress free vacation far away from the every day world.

Lake Mburo National Park
This park is popular for its richness in biodiversity mainly known for antelopes like the Impala from which Kampala the capital city was named. A boat trip on Lake Mburo from which the park gets its name greatly rewards you with a view of birds and wildlife.

Bwindi national park
The Bwindi impenetrable forest is home to Uganda's Mountain gorillas. The endangered specis of Gorillas are available for tracking in the wild , a gorilla trekking permit can be acquired at 500 USD per permit.

Visiting Uganda can give your African vacation an extra-special memory. Exploring and discovering the best side of this pearl of Africa, may be what your lifestyle needs. So you have never visited Uganda or you are in Uganda but have never traveled to know what Uganda is all about as far as Uganda safari attractions is concerned, it is time to do so.

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Wine tourism to boast tourism in South Africa in 2020.: Safari Uganda , Kenya , Rwanda

It’s too amazing to see that many countries the have the kenya safari are pouring large amount of money in wine projects yet this is just one example of the growth that is being seen around the world in wine tourism. Wine tourism is expanding in most major wine growing regions, including France, Spain, Germany, Italy, the U.S., South Africa, and Australia.

Besides, South Africa is working towards positioning itself as one of the world's top 20 travel destinations by 2020, the local wine and tourism industry are uniting to present the country's first specialist wine tourism exhibition, Vindaba and the Kenya tour.This resulted from the backing effort of national and provincial government, and Vindaba will be showcasing the best in South African wine-related tourism when it is held in Cape Town in September 2012, targeting the local and international travel trade as well as wine, travel and lifestyle media.

Wine Tourism is known world wide that very most travellers in any Namibia safaris prefer taking wine while on there vacation holidays and also many scholars have written different books with different definitions. According to an Australian researchers Hall and Macionis. They define wine tourism as "visitation to vineyards, wineries, wine festivals, and wine shows for which grape wine tasting and/or experiencing the attributes of a grape wine region are the prime motivating factors for visitors." we have the rwanda gorilla trekking This definition is useful because it encompasses the various venues most frequently sought by wine tourists, and highlights the fact that there are different reasons visitors go to a wine region.

Also the South Africa Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk identified wine tourism as one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative sectors of the global tourism market. Get to visit the gorillas in Africa as the Vindaba, which marks a new spirit of collaboration among tourism bodies, is intended as a launching pad to position South Africa on the world map of wine tourism.

Currently, Cape Wine is considered the most successful international wine trade show in the Southern Hemisphere, the masai mara safari and has been held every alternate year since 2000 with the exception of last year, given South Africa's hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.Next year's Cape Wine will be the first in four years and will thus provide an important opportunity for the industry to update its markets on new developments.Such as the It is expected that some 320 wineries will exhibit.

Although cape wine 2012 is conceived as a stand-alone event, it will be staged simultaneously at the Cape Town Convention Centre. Cape Wine also as we get ready for the masai mara tour , hosted biennially by Wosa, exhibits a wide spectrum of South Africa's wines and wine styles to the international wine trade, from buyers to importers and sommeliers in important export markets. It also attracts wine, travel and lifestyle media.

More so, both events will be staged as eco-friendly exhibitions, making use exclusively of recycled and recyclable materials. South Africa is already recognized as a world leader in eco-sustainable wine production. Now it plans to establish a similar reputation for wine tourism by marketing Vindaba as a "green" initiative.

Van Schalkwyk has identified South Africa's wine tourism as central to marketing the country as an attractive long-haul destination. Speaking at a tourism stakeholder workshop in April, he said: along with gorillas and Chimpanzees we have "Wine tourism is a vital product offering in South Africa's tourism product as it helps improve the country's competitiveness against destinations like Brazil, Australia, Kenya and Thailand.” Though Australia has a highly developed wine tourism industry, many of its wine regions are located far apart, unlike South Africa where production is concentrated mostly in the Western Cape.3 day gorilla safari tour

Not only will the two exhibitions feature many of the same producers, but there are other common links. Queen Elizabeth national park , South Africa has been steadily building a domestic and global awareness for the range and excellence of its wines and is now considered a significant wine-producing country. With provenance playing such a strategic role in wine marketing, it makes sense to advance wine-related tourism, so wine lovers are actively encouraged to visit the source of the products they enjoy.Murchison falls national park