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Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda is one of Africa’s most densely populated countries and sits just south of Uganda. After finishing my Uganda trip, it felt natural to continue onward by road, the Rwandan border is less than an hour’s drive from Kabale, making the transition between the two countries remarkably easy. The land border at Katuna has a small but efficient immigration post, and the entire process took less than fifteen minutes, thanks to my East Afri

More than fifteen years ago, a friend returned from Uganda raving about her encounter with mountain gorillas, and ever since, that experience has lived quietly but firmly on my bucket list. This year, the stars finally aligned. Once I decided to make the trip happen, I dove into the planning: researching routes, permits, and tour companies. I eventually found Encounter Africa through a simple web search; they offered a five‑day chimpanzee and gorilla itinerary priced at $5,40

Leaving behind the gleaming salt plains of Lake Assale, after witnessing the sunrise, we begun the drive toward the heart of the Danakil...

Lake Assale which is also known as Lake Karum lies in the heart of Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, a region known for its otherworldly landscapes and extreme climate. Its surface, often reflecting the sky in pale hues, creates a visual calm in an otherwise harsh environment despite temperatures that can soar above 50°C, Situated at approximately 120 meters or 400 feet below the sea level, this hypersaline lake is surrounded by vast salt flats that stretch across the horizon. A