Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Driving in East African National Parks
Driving in East African national parks involves adhering to several special requirements to ensure both safety and environmental protection. Most parks require the purchase of entrance permits or fees, which may need to be arranged in advance. A 4×4 car rental is generally essential due to the challenging terrain, especially during the rainy season when…
-
Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hiking
No matter how many times you go gorilla safaris in Bwindi, every subsequent experience is as exciting as or even better than the first time. “Gorilla trekking is very intimate, more like entering a family sitting room as opposed to racing around in a vehicle while on safari”. After a long, sweaty and absorbing trek…
-
Go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda or Rwanda
Gorillas are extraordinary and essentially terminated animals that are very nearly adventure seeker must see. Fortunately these few living giants that live astride the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo are well protected in the gazetted national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the…
-
Planning Accessible Safaris for Travelers with Disabilities
Embarking on an African safari is often viewed as a journey of a lifetime. However, for people with disabilities, the question has often loomed: is this mesmerizing adventure accessible to all? The wonderful news is that many travel suppliers are now taking the necessary steps to ensure nobody misses out on the chance to see…
-
5 Reasons to Book Uganda Safaris Well in Advance
Also referred as the “Pearl of Africa”, Uganda is a real paradise that is endowed with fantastic attractions including more than 100 species of mammals such as the extraordinary mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, big five animals (lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants and buffaloes), breathtaking water bodies inform of lakes (Victoria, Bunyonyi, Kyoga, Mutanda and Katwe among others),…
-
Budgeting for an African safari
Budgeting for an African safari seems to be one of the hardest tasks in case one lacks some of the information about the continent. Africa is remarkably known as the world’s second largest continent after Asia protecting about 54 countries in different regions like south, east, west, north and central regions. While budgeting for a…
-
A Modern Time African Safari: What is It Like?
An African Safari is not what you see in the movies, wildlife here is seen in its natural state. Animals are dispersed in shrubs, open plains, valleys, trees and even sometimes in forests if they exist. These safaris are offered as a package and will usually include airfare to the destination country, but this is…
-
6 Less Known National Parks to Enjoy Wildlife Safaris in Africa
Travelers who have visited Africa already know some of the famous destinations. It is true many love places like Maasai-Mara, Serengeti, and Kruger due to their superb wildlife viewing opportunities. Thus, you’ll have to bear with many visitors and their vehicles which flock those places. If you want to get away from the crowds, you…
-
Best Places to See chimpanzees in Africa
Chimpanzees are a joy to watch. It is no wonder that seeing these incredible primates in the wild is on so many bucket lists. Spending an hour with a family of chimps can be a truly grounding and life altering experience. Africa is the best continent in the world to see chimpanzees in the wild…
-
Visit Rwanda for An Unforgettable Safari Experience
Rwanda offers a secure and welcoming environment for those seeking an unforgettable safari experience. From the dense, misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas, to the expansive savannahs of Akagera National Park, Rwanda promises an unparalleled safari adventure with peace of mind. In this detailed exploration, we will delve into…
Got any book recommendations?