A full moon hung in the night sky over Kampala, Uganda’s capital. As the city’s bustle began to quiet, I made my way to the Mash Poa bus terminal. I was about to board an overnight express bus to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. Waiting for the bus’s arrival, I felt both excitement and slight apprehension about […]
The Hôtel des Milles Collines, which gained worldwide fame through the film “Hotel Rwanda,” is a historic site where protagonist Paul Rusesabagina sheltered numerous Tutsi people during the Rwandan genocide. This hotel is an essential landmark for understanding Rwanda’s history. During my visit to Rwanda, I had the opportunity to stay at the Hôtel des
If you think of Kenya or Tanzania’s national parks when it comes to safari in Africa, you’re absolutely right! But you’ve probably been surprised to find that “Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania’s national parks are incredibly expensive!” while researching your travel plans. While participating in large group tours or package tours can reduce costs somewhat,