Hiking the Nyiragongo Volcano
September 16, 2011
Staring into the Nyiragongo volcano in the DR Congo has to be one of the most stunning sights in Africa. You’re looking into the edge
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Gisenyi
September 10, 2011
“I just needed to get out of Kigali for a bit” is a phrase you’ll hear often, usually from expats working too hard on projects
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
September 1, 2011
I’ll admit, it took me well over a year to actually make it up to Ruhengeri (Musanze) to do gorilla trekking, but if you are
Sorwathe Tea Plantation
August 22, 2011
Sowarthe is a couple of hours drive outside Kigali and a great place to come for a night or two of relaxation, tea drinking, and
Whitewater Rafting in Jinja, Uganda
July 9, 2011
Getting to Jinja to go whitewater rafting on the Nile is trickier and more expensive than other weekend options, but if you’re looking for action,
Nyungwe Forest National Park
June 18, 2011
Nyungwe Forest is a great option for a weekend trip from Kigali – easy to organize, beautiful scenery, and relatively affordable. The windy drive through