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Tourism in the Serengeti: The Problems and Solutions

The Serengeti. The name alone conjures up an image of vast herds thundering across boundless savannas under the beating African sun. In fact, in the Maasai language, Serengeti means “endless plains”. But those savannas are…

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Learn About The Maasai

The Maasai are one of Africa’s most iconic tribes. Dive into who the Maasai are,…

Safest Places To Go On Safari In Africa

An African Safari is a bucket-list experience for a reason, and the thrill of the…

Gorilla Trekking Q&A

Gorilla trekking is one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world. Sitting meters away…

Great Migration Q&A

The Great Migration is a true spectacle to witness and a wildlife viewing experience that…

Tanzania Safari Tours

Tanzania is famous for its wildlife, which is no surprise since the country has designated…

Safe African Safaris

An African Safari is a bucket-list experience for almost everyone. African wildlife includes some of…

How to Plan An Affordable African Safari

There is nowhere in the world to view large animals quite like Africa. Home to…

What’s The Best Time of Year to Visit Tanzania?

As you plan your safari to Tanzania, you have to take many things into consideration.…

Tanzania – Great Migration Camping Safari

There is nothing quite like waking up in the morning to see a sunrise over…

Game Drives?

Millions of travelers flock to Africa’s savannas and nature preserves every year to catch a…

What are Black Rhinos?

The black rhino is a creature that is a familiar sight on TV and in…

 Tanzania’s Top 5 National Parks

Tanzania is home to some of the most unique and beautiful places on Earth. Over…

Camping Safari?

A traditional African safari conjures up images of traveling across the vast grasslands of Tanzania…

Using Cultural Exchange to Build Authentic Tour Experiences

Customizing Unique Local Activities for Our Guests As an international eco-tour operator with a brand…

Adventure Travel is the New Normal

Changing the Travel Game Big changes are happening within the travel community. From the popularity…

Ecotourism Works: Travel to Rwanda Sustainably

Travel Rwanda, Sustainably! Gondwana has been practicing sustainable travel since our beginning, and now the…

Adventure & Activities: Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Once again, Gondwana has been featured on two “best of” lists! This time, i-on Magazine…

Visit Tanzania to Escape the Winter Blues

Changing the Game Big changes are happening within the travel community. From the popularity of…

Sustainable Travel Growing: Double Feature

Ecotourism Grows Reporting on the ecotourism industry, “…the Center for Responsible Travel revealed that sustainable…

Vacations & Travel Magazine Feature

Destination: Rwanda, Africa Vacations & Travel Magazine has featured our Rwanda ecotour in their Destination:…

Epicure & Culture Feature: Ecotourism & Rwanda

The True Meaning of Ecotourism Delivering advice on food, wine and culture for the ethical…

Africa’s Little Big Five

The Other “Big Five Animals” of Africa For anyone that has ever dreamed of (or…

What is it Like to See Mountain Gorillas in the Wild?

Seeing Gorillas in the Wild: A First-Hand Experience The first thing is the colour green.…

The Boston Globe Features Gondwana’s Rwanda Ecotour

Gondwana is Featured in The Boston Globe! Gondwana’s Rwanda Ecotour has been featured in The…

Waterbores For Africa

In Africa, water bores play a vital role in addressing water scarcity, particularly in arid…

How Fit Do I Need to be for a Gorilla Trekking Tour?

How Fit Do You Need To Be For Gorilla Trekking/Hiking Tours Once you’ve booked your…

Wedding Magazines Feature

Honeymoon in Rwanda by UK Wedding Magazines UK Wedding Magazines has featured Gondwana’s gorilla trek…

Are Gorillas Dangerous?

Before mountain gorilla trekking, many first-timers ask, “Are Gorillas Dangerous?” Recently there has been a…

Gondwana Press Release: Essential Journeys

Gondwana’s Rwanda Gorilla Trek has been recommended by Essential Journeys, an online resource for travellers…

Gorilla Trekking: Rwanda vs. Uganda

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda vs. Uganda Less than 900 mountain gorillas exist, and they are…

The New York Times: A Tour of Rwanda

The New York Times: A Tour of Rwanda, From Jungle to City Gondwana’s Gorilla Trekking…

A Safe Trip To Rwanda

Is Rwanda safe for tourists? If you’re planning a trip to Rwanda, you’ve probably wondered,…

What Are Popular Gorilla Trekking Locations?

Go Gorilla Trekking! If you were inspired by the documentary Virunga or the film Gorillas…

Best & Safest Places to Safari in Africa

Top 5 Safest Places to Safari in Africa Africa is a vast continent full of…

Gondwana Featured In Forbes

Forbes Includes Gondwana’s Rwanda tour in The Top Ten Travel Adventures for 2016 Forbes contributor…

Is Kenya or Tanzania Better for a Safari?

Is Kenya or Tanzania Better for a Safari? East Africa is where the notion of…

Chicago Tribune Features Gondwana’s Rwanda Trip

Chicago Tribune Features Gondwana’s Rwanda Gorilla Trek The Chicago Tribune has recommended Gondwana’s Gorilla Trekking…

Culture Teeming Maasai

Who Are the Maasai? A culture teeming with history, tradition and controversy, the Maasai are…

Gondwana Featured in LA Times

Rwanda Gorilla Trek by Gondwana Ecotours Featured in LA Times Gondwana Ecotours has been featured…

Where can I meet the Maasai?

Where can I meet the Maasai? One of Africa’s most iconic tribes, the Maasai live…

What to Pack for a Safari

What to Pack for a Safari? When deciding what to pack for a safari, our…

When is the Great Migration?

On the Quest To See The Great Migration “When is the Great Migration?” is a…

Where to see the Great Migration

Where To See the Great Migration For those who have seeing 7 Natural Wonders of…

Great Migration?

What Is The Great Migration? If you’ve heard of the Great Migration, it may have…

How to Make Isombe

While tried-and-true favorites like Italian pastas and Indian curries are well-established and well-loved in the…

The Best Safari Spots in Africa

If a Safari is on your to-do list, Africa is wide-open with options for the…

Gorilla Trekking?

In the last several years, “ecotourism” as an industry has grown exponentially, and Gorilla trekking…

East Africa’s Best Experiences

East Africa: Lions, Gorillas, and Wildebeests, Oh My! Africa, close to twice the size of…