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Rent a Rooftop Tent Car in Arusha

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Rooftop Tent Hire Africa

Check out our best 4×4 rooftop tents safari vehicles and enjoy the trip visiting all tourist places in Tanzania. Take camping safari holidays in Arusha with our 4×4 Land Cruisers with rooftop tents designed to fit on the roof racks of our cars set up. Rooftop tents are exactly that tent in which the sleeping area rests on top of a vehicle roof.

Arusha is one place you would not love to miss visiting if really your priority in Tanzania is to have an extraordinary vacation. Arusha National Park is a very popular and the most recommended national park to go to if you are a true wildlife lover and nature lover.

Arusha is in fact far ahead from being just a wildlife sanctuary but its aesthetically pleasing landscape and the various bird species are among the other things that make the Park an extraordinary one.

Rooftop tents are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to ground tents. Particularly among road trippers, this guide outlines the merits of using a rooftop tent.

Comfortable

With a rooftop tent, you don’t have to worry about any of these scenarios. You will set the tent up on a smooth and flat surface, ensuring that you have a comfortable and level sleeping surface. Nothing will poke you in your sleep, and you won’t be slipping into a cramped corner

Rooftop tents have a thick foam mattress built-in that keeps you warm and comfortable. The entire floor of the tent is foam too, so roll around all you like! You won’t find that you’ve inadvertently rolled off your mattress in the night.

Tents are generally built to be lightweight. With a RTT, this isn’t as big of a concern, because the vehicle will be doing all of the carrying. Because of this, a much thicker material can be used for the walls and ceiling, keeping more warmth in.

Secure

Have you ever woken up with a snake in your sleeping bag when you were camping? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky. Trust us it’s no fun waking up to find any kind of critter in your tent, whether slithery or cuddly. Yet bears, raccoons, snakes, squirrels, and all kinds of bugs and other pests are real threats when you are camping.

Putting your tent on the roof of your vehicle isn’t going to save you from bears, but it will definitely keep you free of snakes, raccoons, and a lot of other pests. You can sleep soundly knowing that you are free of disturbances.

Cleaner

Because rooftop tents are elevated off the ground, they tend to stay cleaner than ground tents. You can set a doormat at the base of your ladder so you can wipe your feet before you climb in. This way, you don’t track as much mud, sand, water, or dirt into your tent. Because the tent is elevated, it is less likely for the wind to blow dirt in.

The inside tends to stay cleaner. Also, rain can’t splash mud onto the sides of the tent. In addition, you don’t have to deal with debris getting stuck to the bottom of the tent. Another benefit is that your car interior will stay cleaner because you’re never storing a wet and dirty tent inside. The rooftop tent always stays outside.

There will be more Room on the Drive

A tent and other camping gear takes up a lot of room in your vehicle while you’re traveling. The last thing you want on a long drive is to be cramped in close quarters. By using a rooftop tent, you’ll free up a lot of space in your vehicle and have room to stretch out. Everything will be on the roof, and tourists can have more room to get comfortable.

Sleeping outside is roughing it enough when you’re camping. You don’t have to make the situation more challenging on yourself by dealing with a traditional tent that’s a pain to set up and that will inevitably end up on some rock or stick and will become flooded with rain or invaded by pests. Get a rooftop tent rental car and enjoy a safe, dry, and comfortable sleep wherever you decide to camp.

Set-up

With a RTT, you just pull up, take off the cover, open your tent and extend the ladder, boom. Done, you are completely off the ground, so there’s no need to move any sticks or stones. There are no guy lines to close-line you at night either, which is nice.

If you do find that there is no level place to park, the easiest way to flatten out is to drive 1 or 2 tires up on a rock or a piece of wood and pull the parking brake. It’s really no hassle at all. Once you’ve set up a tent once or twice, you should be able to park, and be ready to sleep in minutes. Plus you can leave those sleeping bags in there when it’s time to pack up.

Security

Now there’s no sense in lying and telling you that a Roof Top Tent is bear-proof, but there is a certain security in being 5-7 feet off the ground. That curious deer or bear won’t be nearly as inclined to bother you. (Please practice safe camping techniques). Besides, who doesn’t love that feeling of being in a tree fort?

Weather

As mentioned earlier, with a thicker material used for the tent, RTT’s are also more weatherproof. The rain, wind, snow, or whatever kind of precipitation won’t be reaching you easily. And when the rain does start to fly, you won’t wind up bailing water out of your sinking tent either.

Better view

Rooftop tents put you 5-6 feet off the ground, depending on the height of your vehicle. This allows you to enjoy an unobstructed view of your surroundings while you’re in your tent. There is nothing better than laying back and taking in the view of a towering mountain or beautiful beach. When you’re sleeping in a ground tent, even a small hump, shrub, or boulder can block your view of the landscape.

Warmer/Better Insulated

Rooftop tents are generally warmer than ground tents. There are several reasons for this. First, rooftop tents use higher denier (thicker) fabric for the walls. Some rooftop tent models offer a quilted insulating insert as an optional accessory. With the extra insulation, less heat escapes in the night and the interior stays warmer. Next, you’re not sleeping on the cold ground in a rooftop tent. The floor is thicker so it provides some insulation from the outside. You don’t lose as much heat to the cold ground. Finally, rooftop tent heaters are available for extremely cold nights.

Rooftop Tent Camping Tips

  • Keep your sleeping bags in the rooftop tent in case you are driving on a dusty road
  • Avoid speeding, the car stability does not remain the same towards the end of your trip because of a few wheel-related issues that might arise during your trip.
  • Make sure you close off your rooftop tent very well to avoid dust or getting affected by rain during your drive
  • Always make sure that the ladder is locked before climbing into your tent
  • Do not smoke in the tent

Included in a full Camping Gear

A water proof tent, Camper chairs, Camper tables, Pair of Pillows, Sleeping bags, Mattress, Kitchenware, Cutlery, Gas cylinder/stove among others.

Conclusion, although car rental is mobile, at the end of each day, you will still have to look for a place to spend a night. Whether you are an adventurer or nature lover, Car Rental Tanzania will offer the most comfortable and efficient economical way to discover yourself drive safari with Roof top tented cars.

Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

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Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking is one of the best wildlife safari experiences  in the world and while in Uganda, you can get to experience the thrill of a walk through the jungle in search of giant apes in their natural home. Just organize a gorilla safari and let the jungles show you the best of what they can offer in terms of unforgettable encounters.

Where is Gorilla Trekking done in Uganda?

Two sensational destinations in Uganda offer unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences and they are; the iconic Bwindi National Park and the tiny Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The former is so far the better choice for meeting face to face with Giant Apes in their natural habitat, given the fact that it shelters the higher population of these magnificent creatures in addition to offering numerous sleeping options.

The destination you choose for achieving your lifetime dream of seeing mountain gorillas in the wild largely depends on your general travel itinerary as well as the available time at hand. However, permit costs and chances of sighting gorillas don’t vary across these two Gorilla Parks. It is possible to combine these two places, given their location within the south-western side of Uganda, close to the Democratic Republic of Cong border to the extreme west as well as Rwanda to the far south.

The beauty about gorilla trekking in Uganda is done majority of safari destinations are found in the west and south-west, hence making it possible to combine gorilla and wildlife safaris and spicing your trip with once-in-a-lifetime-experiences.

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park

Bwindi National Park is the country’s pre-eminent destination where habituated gorilla groups can be visited in four wonderful sectors/regions that include Nkuringo, Buhoma, Rushaga and Ruhija, each offering unique terrains, exceptional groups and levels of trekking difficulty.

Bwindi Gorillas

Leaving from trailheads of one of the four sectors/regions within the boundaries of the Impenetrable Forest, trekkers join a group of 7 other visitors for a guided walk through the forest in search of one of the 21 habituated gorilla groups. Treks depart early in the morning and usually include up to 60 minutes watching the Giant Apes from a reasonable distance of 7 meters.

Guided by expert Ranger guides attached to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), visitors are introduced to the remarkable ecosystem of Bwindi as well as the varying landscapes while trekking the Giant Apes. These guides will be in constant communication and updating with the team of Trackers who move ahead to locate the gorilla group. It is with the guidance of trackers that treks won’t take an entire day, otherwise they are always on the move.

Once gorilla nests are located, you will receive notification from the ranger guides and later walking for a short time before a silent wait is noticed from the heart of the thick vegetation as Great Apes come closer. When the Giant Apes finally emerge from the dense vegetation, make sure that your camera is ready to start capturing pictures, as you have one hour in the presence of these creatures.

One hour is allocated to spend with the mountain gorillas after making contacts and travellers who wish to spend more time can book for the Gorilla Habituation Experience to spend up to four hours with these Gentle Apes. Gorilla treks are quite strenuous and participants have to be prepared for up to half a day in the jungle, much as most adventures last only 2-4 hours.

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga National Park

Just a stone throw from the border with Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, the beautiful Mgahinga National Park is a renowned option for cross-border safaris with Volcanoes or Virunga National Parks. Not only that, it is a famous option for visitors who wish to combine with gorilla treks in Bwindi, especially the sector of Nkuringo.

There are many other reasons for choosing this destination. It is undeniably more isolated than the popular Bwindi National Park in addition to treks being less strenuous. However, only 8 gorilla permits are available each day because only one habituated gorilla group is found in the 34-square kilometer Mgahinga. Named Nyakagezi, the group has 10 members that include 5 silverback, 2 adult females and 3 infants.

Best time to Go Gorilla Trekking

The beautiful Tropical climate of Uganda implies temperatures are favorable throughout the year. Seasons are separated/marked by rainfall levels whereby the long rainy season from March to May and short from October to November is marked by heavy downpours. This makes Park roads very muddy and therefore pose great challenged for accessing the destinations, which are even worsened by the muddy/slippery forest trails but treks still go on as planned. The two advantages of gorilla trekking in wet season are the fact that treks tend to be shorter and low-season discounts provided by some Lodges.

The long dry season from June to September and shorter season from December to February is when most gorilla treks in Uganda are conducted. This is because Park roads are dry and forest trails not muddy or even slippery. The only challenge of this season is the difficulty in booking gorilla permits at short notice, given the high demand. All in all, the endangered Mountain gorillas can be trekked at any time of the year.

Acquiring Permits for trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda

Permits for trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda cost US$800 per person for foreign non-resident tourists, US$700 per person for foreign tourists and Shs. 250,000 per person for East African tourists for the standard treks (one hour).

The Gorilla Habituation Experience with four hours in the presence of Giant Apes goes for US$1500 per person. Given the fact that the number of gorilla permits is usually limited, visitors are advised to plan in advance and remember that permits are non-refundable or non-transferable.

Difficulty of Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Travelers planning to undertake gorilla trekking in Uganda should expect hiking through difficult terrains with steep Valleys and slopes while following trails created through thick undergrowth for over 6 hours while sometimes are as short as 30 minutes to 3 hours. Treks conducted during wet months involve maneuvering through slippery trails that are even more challenging.

What to wear and carry for Gorilla Trekking Tours

Gorilla trekking involves walking through thick forests of Bwindi or Mgahinga for 1-6 hours. You will therefore require wearing lightweight, comfortable and breathable clothing.

Sturdy and good quality rainproof hiking boots, long sleeved shirt, lightweight rain jacket, breathable and well-fitting trekking pants, gardening gloves for protection from thorns, long cotton socks to pull-over trekking pants, wide brim hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Carry camera, pair of binoculars, backpack, enough drinking water, healthy snacks, insect repellants and so much more.

Some Ground Rules to follow during Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

  • Visitors are allocated one hour to spend with the mountain gorilla once located.
  • Flash photography is prohibited during photography.
  • The limit of 8 persons per habituated gorilla group has to be maintained and avoid joining other groups.
  • A distance of 7 meters has to be kept under all circumstances.
  • Visitors shouldn’t trek mountain gorillas if feeling unwell.
  • Making noise while trekking scares other residents of the Park and in the presence of mountain gorillas irritates them.

Accommodation Options

Accommodation options for Bwindi gorilla trekkers are Gorilla Safari Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Ruhija Safari Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Bwindi View Bandas, Bakiga Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Nkuringo Safari Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Lake Kitandara Camp among others.

Mount Gahinga Lodge is the sole Safari Lodge within Mgahinga National Park but Camping is available at Amajambere Iwacu Camp and exquisite Lodges/Hotels in the nearby areas (in Kisoro) include Travellers Rest Hotel, Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Lake Bunyonyi (such as Arcadia Cottages, Lake Bunyonyi Safari Lodge and so much more.

Find Your Next Vacation with these Travel Magazines

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Travel Magazines

August means travel for many of us, and the newsstand has almost as many magazines telling us where to go as there are destinations.

Conde Nast Traveler

We begin with the July/August issue of Conde Nast Traveler, whose bikini-clad and Kaminski-chapeaued cover girl captures the essence of summer vacay in a single still. The content gets more exotic between the covers, however, as a six-page spread devoted to debunking safari myths attests. Too expensive, too time-consuming, too dangerous, you think? The average per-person price is $600 a night, Traveler tells us. As for danger, the so-called Big 5 of lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards and Cape buffalo are enough for us to trade our sleeping bags for a hotel room. But, yikes, editors remind us terrorists and Ebola are part of Africa, too. “The best way to protect yourself? Book through a specialist,” the magazine advises. Even better? Just leaf through the magazine.

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure celebrates the 20th anniversary of its “World’s Best Awards” in its August issue, wherein readers rank everything from airports to islands. Kyoto takes “World’s Best City” — testament to how its readers are increasingly adventurous. “Only two of the top 10 cities (Florence and Rome) appeared on the inaugural list,” T+L reports. Kyoto shares this year’s top 10 city designation with such exotic locales as Cambodia’s Siem Reap, Poland’s Krakow and South Africa’s Cape Town. Throw in awards to the Galapagos for best island and to India’s Oberoi Udaivilas for top hotel, and it’s obvious we need to get out more.

National Geographic Traveler

National Geographic Traveler has an enticing shot of St. Peter’s Basilica on its August/September cover, but its “Inside Vatican City” cover line overpromises. Turns out the two pages devoted to the Vatican are part of a much lengthier section about “Europe’s Rising Stars.” The Vatican ranks only 12th among these up-and-comers, midway between Munich at No. 1 and Norway’s Vega Island at No. 24. That’s OK, though, because NG Traveler’s recommendations of places to visit off the beaten path will make you want to renew your Eurail pass. Who knew that “tiny Slovenia may well be Europe’s prettiest place” or that Moldova, “Europe’s least-visited country,” produces the best wines east of Italy?

Afar

San Francisco-based Afar delivers its “Ultimate Guide to Experiential Travel” (hipster talk for immersion travel) in its August-September issue. And despite mixed reviews — from “worst magazine ever!” to “best-kept secret among travel magazines,” according to customer posts on Amazon.com — it’s loaded with useful tips. Writer Howie Kahn re-examines the adage about never taking a spouse before traveling together in “Is She the One?” His first-person account has him upgrading from a girlfriend who “preferred the rush of narrowly making it through [an airplane’s] boarding doors” to a wife who, like himself, would rather wait at the airport than be late to the gate. Afar also endorses a gap year — a pre-college year off to gain life experiences, often through travel. It recommends the same for old-timers, too, and even sets up a discussion with the hashtag #graygapyear.

Time

One can only wonder what Hillary Clinton must make of the bizarre friendship between her husband, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. The two ex-presidents are celebrated on Time’s cover. Bush tells Time the cozy photo shoot feels like attending a prom, to which Bill Clinton quips, “I’d have gone to the prom with you.” Ewww.

New Yorker

Only the New Yorker could deliver a 14-page dissection of the career of Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister and motorcycle enthusiast. By writer Ian Parker’s account, he’s something of a cool rock star, with a who-gives-a-fig attitude.

New York

This week’s New York deserves a Pulitzer for two reasons. First, it gathered all the women who’ve accused Bill Cosby, and it makes for an astounding and disturbing piece of journalism. Second? It goes about finding ways to be alone in our busy, hot city. For instance, if you just need 30 minutes in an empty office in Rockefeller Center, it will cost you $13.50.

Best Parks for Gorilla Trekking in Africa

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Uganda, DR. Congo and Rwanda in Africa are the best destinations and only three countries where you will find the last mountain gorillas in the wild. When planning your gorilla safari in Africa, you need to first know which country that can fit your budget. You need to know the costs that are standard, costs that cannot be negotiated but standard. This will help you to plan your best budget tour based on facts.

Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

In Uganda mountain gorillas are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. In these areas tracking takes place at 5 locations; Buhoma Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo in Bwindi and Ntebeko in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. All locations combined give a total of over 18 gorilla groups, however the permit number are limited because only 8 people are allowed to visit a gorilla family per day for only one hour.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is undoubtedly the best point in the entire world to enjoy the ultimate gorilla experience.  Bwindi Impenetrable is a World Heritage Site located south- western Uganda, a sanctuary for chimpanzees, bird species, and butterfly species but most famous for its mountain gorilla population, more than half of the world’s gorillas permanently live here.

Uganda’s dense forests are home to over half of the world’s 1004 or so mountain gorillas as of May 2018, the rest live in the neighboring Rwanda and the Democratic Republic if the Congo. As they do not survive in captivity, preservation of these fragile habitats is essential for their survival.

Accessibility to the Park

By road; Bwindi impenetrable National Park can be reached from Queen Elizabeth National Park to the north (2-3 hours), from Kabale to the south (1-2 hours), or from Kampala via Mbarara (6-8 hours). The roads meet at Butogota, 17km from the Buhoma entrance gate. A 4WD vehicle is necessary during the rainy season.

By Air; Guests can fly from Entebbe or Kampala (Kajjansi airfield) to the modern tarmac airstrip at Kisoro. Planes can also be chartered to the grass Kayonza or Savannah airstrips. Bwindi is well served by three airfields at Kayonza and Kihihi for the northern sector and Nyakabande in Kisoro for those going to track gorillas in the southern sector (Nkuringo, Nshongi and Mishaya).

Sectors for tracking mountain gorillas

There are 4 locations for trekking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and these are Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. The 4 locations have a total of about 18 families as of December 2018. Tracking permits need to be bought prior to tracking by booking directly with the reservations office at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Headquarters or through a reputable tour agent. Permits can be paid for up to two years in advance.

Number of people to track and how old

According to the number of people allowed trekking the gorillas, only 8 visitors are allowed to view the gorillas for one hour per day, participants must be aged 15 or over. And they will be accompanied by trained armed guides while with the gorillas.

The Gorilla Experience

Tracking commences every morning from the park headquarters at 8:00am. Your guide will then lead you along generally clear paths up into the forest, in radio communication with the trackers that stay with the group so that they can be located. The mountain gorillas cover large distances throughout the day and they rarely do stay in one area. The guides will use their knowledge of the gorilla’s habits and information from the previous day to locate the group’s whereabouts.

Climate

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is chilly in the morning and at night with average temperatures ranging from 77⁰C – 20⁰C. The coldest period in Bwindi is June and July, while wet seasons are March- May and September-November with total annual rainfall of up to 2390mm. Rains in March-May are short. They are heavier in September-November but can just be long hours of soft drizzle.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Covering an area of about 33.7 sq. kilometres, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the south-western park of Uganda bordering Congo and Rwanda. The Park is a habitat for man’s closest mountain gorillas which roam about the whole forest in search for food.

This Park is one of the few places in the world where the endangered mountain gorillas live and it attracts people from different countries to come to Uganda for gorilla safari tours.

Accessibility to the park

By road; Mgahinga Gorilla National Park can be accessed by use of a car from Kampala via Kabale to Kisoro. This journey takes about 8 hours.

By air; one can board a plane from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip which is near the park. This is the quickest mode of access and it takes about 1 hour. There are daily scheduled flights which must be booked long in advance with your local Uganda safari operator.

On a daily basis, the moment you visit the park, the welcoming atmosphere is an evidence of adventure filled of natural beauty. A day’ trek through the forests of Mgahinga with a well-trained guide explains the gorillas’ behaviors along the way is a lifetime experience.

Usually, gorilla trekking tour starts from Ntebeko entrance gate around 8:00am in the morning daily taking 2-4 hours. A visitor is expected to budget for his/her time well while with a gorilla family since the maximum time allowed to spend with them is one hour.

Gorilla Permit Price

You need to know the cost of a gorilla permit before booking your safari trip. A gorilla permit in Uganda costs US$800 USD per person, while Gorilla Habituation Experience costs US$1500 USD per person spending 01 and 4 hours with gorillas respectively.

Other places that provide an opportunity for gorilla trekking are Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda as well as Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. So, before you decide to book a gorilla tour in Uganda, you need to convince yourself that you have made the right decision on where to trek these gorillas.

Where Will Travelers Go First After the Corona Virus

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Covid Travel

With some countries opening up and loosening travel restrictions around the world. People just want out of there. This will mean a lot of movement though most countries have got restrictions on how when to travel inside out.

Travel companies are all trying to benefit from this as they have been struggling to make ends meet as well as lying off some workers. The travel system we all know has been affected directly as it is travel and there is no travel.

For now we do not expect a lot of international travels , this is due to many factors and the thinking if covid-19 stayed in a certain part and I get it there. People will want to move regardless of the corona virus pandemic.

In Africa however the Uganda safaris and East Africa are much pampered and in gear to get moving. We are eagerly waiting for visitors to come around. The government and travel agencies like the UTB are advocating for local tourism. They are aging people to support tour operators in this move.

The road trips offer a sense of both freedom and personal control of travels. This would be a much cheaper way to start the travelling. But where will they go first.  Will people travel internationally or local?

 1. You’ll need more than a passport

International travel will need more than a passport to go through. Some countries will go ahead a d force you into quarantine and testing you again at the border even if you have a negative certificate.

Entrance will be refused unless you have a certificate of immunity due to the fact that you’ve recovered from an infection or because you’ve been vaccinated in case the vaccine is available.

This means that sort term travels will be because of you must, not because you want to travel. When you thing about the business side validation of travel documents. Countries will likely only open their borders where there is merit and it’s safe to let travelers through. This may mean temporary visas and more documentation that you’ll need to take with you when traveling.

2. Travel will have different expensive seasons

Governments will need to turn lockdown measures on and off in order to keep demands on healthcare systems at a manageable level.  This means there will be closing and opening in short short times around until the covid-19 is no more. Travellers will use this short limited time to travel around the world but not for long.

This will also not be confirmed because of the changes on plain, limited sits and dramatic increase in prices for the last minute bookings as well as availability.

3. Recovery will be uneven

A lot of things are changing and we have starts seeing the real factors that are affecting not only the travel world but everything around us. There are big chances that things may not be normal anytime soon.

Things to do with the health care systems, travel, food, daily life of gatherings and social behaviors may be set apart. The word is moving to social distancing error.

The fact that all fingers don’t have the same size, countries recovery will also vary according to their capability in terms of money and people’s response to the stringent measures put in place. The government officials and the ministry of health guidelines form the world health organization.

Honeymoon Vacation at Nam Hai Resort In Vietnam

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Nam Hai Resort

Why you should stay at Nam Hai in Vietnam if you choose it as a honeymoon destination.

Picking a Honeymoon Vacation Resort is one of the big decisions of your life. Where to go that is different, and not where everyone else goes. It is worth examining Vietnam where you can certainly find more than one romantic luxury hotel for your honeymoon vacation. It is exotic, it is different, and it has a history and a culture as well as beautiful beaches and it is tropical as well.

Why not consider the Nam Hai Hotel which is one the best Vietnamese Hotels, and it is certainly developing a reputation as the best Beach Resort in Vietnam, and would be a great choice for your Romantic Honeymoon vacation Resort.

It sits on the east coast on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach known as Ha My beach close to the historic city of Hoi Nam and it is south of Danang.

This Spa Resort consists of 60 elegant one bedroom villas, each with indoor and outdoor sitting areas, and a lavish bathroom opening onto a private garden with an outdoor shower. There are 40 one, two, three, four and five bedroomed villas all with almost unobstructed views over the South China Sea, each with its own kitchen and a private pool.Add to this iPods, free hardwire internet, and surround sound TV and entertainment system.

As a hotel you will find the Nam Hai has so much space that it never seems at all busy, even when it is full, which is ideal for a honeymoon vacation resort. It is also very much on its own with no other hotels nearby which is nice. For a honeymoon vacation a pool villa is the ideal choice but honeymooners need to ensure their villa are not on a hill but close to the sea. You’ll find the private garden is large with a large pool and a number of sitting areas. The best bit of the pool villas is that you get your own private personal butler and it is little touches like this that makes the Nam Hai Hotel the perfect honeymoon vacation resort.

Outside the villa, there are three infinity pools which have amazing views of the ocean, and the staff around the pool bring you towels, water, cloths, body mist, if you need it they bring it, but they remain unobtrusive, always a sign of a great luxury hotel. The beach is long, deserted, but no chairs on the beach itself.

In terms of the meals at the Nam Hai Hotel, starting with the breakfasts which is a very good buffet, and also food cooked for you including eggs, Vietnamese pancakes an waffles. Lunch by the pool with the likes of Caesar salad, chicken pita, pizzas are uniformly good, and just what is needed in the middle of the day.

Dinner in the main restaurant has plenty of choices and good quality of food, and it looked good on the plate which is important. The Vietnamese and Thai specialties are particularly good.

If you want to go to Hoi Nam, where there a number of very good restaurants. there is free transport, but taxis are pretty cheap anyway.

Nam Hai hotel is quite unique and close enough to the culture of Vietnam, that if you get bored of your honeymoon resort you can soon immerse yourself in the culture. Finally everyone on the staff of the Nam Hai hotel are very anxious to please, always polite, enthusiastic, especially to practice their English.

Nam Hai is a romantic luxury hotel, very suitable for a honeymoon vacation, and a great base for exploring the culture of Vietnam.

Gorilla Watching in Volcanoes National Park

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Gorilla Watching

What’s cooler than scouting for mountain gorillas in their natural habitat? Nothing if you ask us! Just plan a trip to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda to catch a glimpse of these gentle creatures.

The Volcanoes National Park covers almost 40 million acres of lush wilderness and it’s also Africa’s oldest national park. The park’s grounds used to be less immense but it has fortunately expanded significantly over the years.

It was only a few decades ago that gorillas were seriously threatened with extinction from poaching and habitat encroachment, and it’s partially through the conservation efforts of Dian Fossey that many are still around today. Dian studied mountain gorillas in their natural habitat for 18 years and spearheaded many campaigns against poachers. Her research improved the gorillas’ reputation considerably; instead of being thought of as dangerous wild beasts, gorillas are now known to be remarkably gentle and intelligent animals.

The easiest way to observe them in the wild is to book a gorilla tour—but be sure to arrive early! Head to the village of Musanze, and remember to arrive by 7 a.m. to get a gorilla trekking permit. They’re US$1500 each, and only 96 permits in total are available each day as the park tries to keep tourist numbers down to ensure that the gorillas remain relatively undisturbed. Almost a dozen different groups of gorillas make their home in the park, so there are good chances you’ll spot some.

When is the Best Time to Go?

It’s possible to go gorilla trekking year-round, but try to visit between December-March to avoid the rainy season. To learn more about your safari options in Rwanda, click here.

Gorilla Trekking in Africa’s Forested Mountains

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Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla tracking in Africa is carried out in three countries including; Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Viewing the mountain gorillas within the wild is one of the most fascinating wildlife safari encounters on earth. Mountain gorillas are endangered species that make the life experience of viewing these primates in their natural habitats extraordinary and so beautiful.

The gorillas are about 1000 individuals that are remaining in the world and according to the national geographic. The world Wildlife Fund estimates that the number of gorillas remaining is 1060 individuals. The opportunity to trek the mountain gorillas in these rain forests is once a lifetime adventure and is one of the greatest wildlife experiences in Africa.

Where to Go Gorilla Trekking?

The best places to trek the mountain gorillas in Africa are the three countries that offer gorilla trekking in Africa and they include; Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are all found within central Africa.

These are naturally found within the dense rain forest s and are also found within the moist tropical as well as the sub-tropical forests of the Albertine Rift in central Africa. These places are two forested mountainous areas that are occupied by the African mountain gorillas.

These national parks where tracking is carried out include; Mgahinga Gorilla National park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is carried out in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as well as Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi has got 24 habituated gorilla groups. Located in southern Uganda, Bwindi is the most popular touristic place in Uganda. Most Uganda safaris feature gorilla tracking in this impenetrable forest as one of the major highlights that you should not miss. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park has got one gorilla family, the gorilla families that are found in the southern part of the park include; Mubare, Rushegura, Habinyanja, are found in the Buhoma area, Rushaga has got Mishaya, Nsongi, Kahungwe, Bisingye, and the Bweza. Nkuringo family has one group in Nkuringo Area and Ruhija area has got three families including; Kyaguriro, Buitukura, and Oruzogo.

Mgahinga has got one gorilla family and it’s called Nyakagezi and it moves between Rwanda and Uganda, and in the past two years have been staying in Uganda and it consists of ten individuals which include; four silverbacks.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is known as a UNESCO World Heritage site and also lies in southwestern Uganda, it has half of the wild remaining mountain gorillas totaling 480 which is half that remaining in the whole world. This national park covers an area of 331km of this thick montane as well as the low land rain forest.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is also located in the east western part of the country and it borders Rwanda just near Volcanoes national park and also near the Democratic Republic of Congo around the Virunga National Park. It’s also a gorilla territory that is in the Virunga Volcanoes region and spans three main central African countries. This national park is the smallest of all the parks and it covers 34km forming part of the large Virunga Conservation Area, which is also 434km of the volcanic mountains. More so, the park is home to one gorilla family that moves between Uganda and Rwanda and this has made it hard to trek.

The national parks are managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority and it takes over 12 hours to drive to both the national parks. The drive will give the tourists a real picture of what a rural area looks like and also goes through the beautiful scenery that is so fantastic to the eyes of the viewer. There is also an alternative way of reaching these two national parks, this is by taking a domestic flight from Entebbe International Airport by a charter to Kayonza Airstrip which is also near Bwindi and the guests can be driven for a short distance to the park headquarters.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

The Volcanoes Park Rwanda also covers an area of 125km and it’s a unique scenic forest that is covered with mountains as well as six volcanoes. The park has got over 480 mountain gorillas and is found along the border of the Virunga Conservation Area which is known as the Virunga Mountains.

This conservation area includes the volcanoes national park which is also managed by Rwanda. This park is where the great primatologist Dian Fossy lived and also carried her research about the mountain gorillas. The main gorilla groups that are found here include; Amahoro, Agashya, Karisimbi, Sabyinyo, Umubano, Kwitonda, Bwenge, and Ugenda family.

On a gorilla safari in Rwanda, you can also witness the Kwita Izina, a big event where the naming ceremony of mountain gorillas is carried out in Rwanda. This activity attracts many people and this has brought in lots of revenue to the country. If you are looking for such an experience, you should consider booking a safari in the first week of Sep

Gorilla Trekking in Congo

Gorilla trekking in Congo is carried out from Virunga National Park, this park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it’s located in the eastern Democratic of Congo and borders both Uganda and Rwanda. The park covers an area of about 7800km and is home to over 200 gorillas that are mostly located in the southern part of the park.

When is the Best Time to Go?

The best months to go are the months that fall in the dry season: June to October and December to March.

What are the Essential Things to Pack?

Here are the essential things to pack for a gorilla safari in Uganda, Rwanda, or DR Congo.

Great Deals for Travelers

Looking for a discounted gorilla safari? Why not take advantage of the promotional offers for both Uganda and DR Congo? The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) offers discounted gorilla permits at US$400 per person (per trek) during the months of April, May, and November. The Virunga National Park also offers discounted gorilla permits from mid-March to Mid May at just US$200 per person (per trek).

Why it’s Worth it to Keep a Cash Rewards and Travel Credit Card after COVID

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Travel Credit Card

If you’re eager to travel after spending much of the past year at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to consider opening a travel credit card, if you don’t already have one.

A cash rewards credit card can certainly have benefits when traveling—after all, putting extra money back in your pocket is helpful no matter what you decide to spend it on—but a travel credit card might give you a better bang for your buck depending on how you plan to travel and how frequent of a flyer you are.

However, picking up a travel credit card doesn’t mean you should drop your cashback card. In fact, you may be able to maximize your rewards by keeping them both in your wallet — and improve your credit score at the same time. Read on to learn how.

Balancing rewards

Many travel credit cards offer great value when points or miles are used for travel expenses, but not as good of a return when points are used for retail purchases or as statement credits. What’s more, it can take a while to build up enough rewards for a round-trip flight or a hotel stay. Even if you’re still wary of traveling now, you can build up your rewards for trips down the road as most travel cards don’t have blackout dates.

While you’re playing the long game with your travel card, cashback rewards can reward you with some extra spending cash right now. In particular, cashback cards can provide better value when used for statement credits. If both your travel and cashback cards have distinct bonus categories, such as a bonus for dining out on your travel card and a bonus for online shopping on your cashback card, you can get the best of both worlds by shopping smart.

Credit score benefits

In addition to maximizing rewards between great cashback and travel credit cards, keeping both a cashback and travel credit card open will also help your credit score stay glowing.

There are two factors in particular that can affect your credit score when you open an account: your average account age and your credit utilization ratio. Credit bureaus want to see an older average account age, so maintaining current accounts will help ease the minor ding of opening a new credit card.

If you have a revolving balance, opening a new card can also improve your credit utilization ratio. This ratio is the amount of your total credit that you’re using — so if you currently have a $2,000 debt on a card with a $5,000 limit, you’re using 40% of your available credit. However, if your new credit card has a limit of $4,000, you’re now using about 22% of your available credit. Generally, you want to keep this number below 30% — but keep in mind this only works if you don’t build up revolving debt on your new travel credit card.

Why Travelers Love the Hewanorra International Airport

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Hewanorra International Airport

Are you going on vacation, and flying in or out of Hewanorra International Airport? Here’s what travelers love most about this Saint Lucia airport.

  • The Hewanorra International Airport is the largest airport in St. Lucia.
  • Its vision is to become the gateway to the Caribbean to the rest of the world.
  • Traveling to the Hewanorra International Airport?

Here’s what you need to know about this emerging airport.

Getting Around Hewanorra International Airport

There are dozens of different options when it comes to navigating from the Hewanorra International Airport around St. Lucia. From affordable to luxury, there’s something for everyone. Some of the most popular transportation services include ferries, cars for hire, business, helicopters, and taxis.

Unsurprisingly buses are the most affordable option for getting from the airport around the island. Bus rides anywhere can cost less than $10. But, the bus scheduled is “flexible” to say the least. If you choose to take the bus, allow yourself extra time.

Taxis and cars for hire are other popular transportation options. Everything from standard sedans to limousines, luxury sedans, and even more VIP services are available.

Travelers who aren’t into planning can find taxis and cars for hire services at the airport when they land. But, planners who aren’t into waiting around can also coordinate taxis and cars for hire beforehand.

Ferries and helicopters offer travelers airport VIP services. These services are available at the airport, so no complicated coordination is required.

So Many Airlines!

Nearly every major airline flies to the Hewanorra International Airport. There are also a handful of international cities that fly directly to St. Lucia. Here are some of the airlines that currently fly to the Hewanorra International Airport.

  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • US Airways
  • British Airways
  • Air Canada
  • Caribbean Airlines
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • Jet Blue
  • Air Caraibe
  • United Airlines

In addition to the range of airlines that fly to the airport, there are direct flights from multiple cities in Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Canadians can fly direct from Montreal or Toronto. In the United Kingdom, there are direct flights from London and Manchester. There are also many cities scattered all over the Caribbean that fly direct to the airport.

Hewanorra International Airport Location

Wherever your destination is in St. Lucia, you can get there from the Hewanorra International Airport. This airport is a longstanding gateway to VIP cruises throughout the Caribbean.

The airport is located within minutes from dozens of destinations. Sandy and Anse Des Sables Beaches are nearby. Along with Coconut Bay Resort and Spa, St. James Club Morgan Bay, Rendezvous, and Sandals’ Halcyon Beach. The airport is also near Rodney Bay, Gros Isle and Pigeon Island.

Travel services from the airport will take you to Soufriere. This destination city is just over an hour away. Hummingbird Beach, Diamond Falls, and Sugar Beach are all located in Soufriere.

Food Options

The Hewanorra International Airport isn’t s food destination by any means. But, compared to some of the other island airports in the Caribbean, it’s got some options.

The Tarmac Lounge and Island Deli both offer quick eats like burgers, fries, other fast food items, beverages, and snacks. Tangees is a small kiosk know for ice cream and other sweet treats. Rituals Coffee House is known as the “Caribbean’s premier coffee house.” It serves all your favorite coffee specialties in addition to small sandwiches and small bites.

A Fresh Design

Beautiful airports are long overdue in the Caribbean. The Hewanorra International Airport is undergoing a $175 million upgrade. This means more space and upgraded technology like check-in, passport control, and security.

The airport aims to offer a more extensive range of concierge services. Expect to see changes like more efficient check-in, passport control, and security. Most importantly, expect to feel an increased level of comfort in a customer-friendly and aesthetically pleasing environment.

The goal is that soon the Hewanorra International Airport will be the Caribbean’s leading air transportation hub. The “HIA Project” is a 30-year master plan to innovate the airport. The growth of this airport is aimed to create more opportunities with airlines for direct flights to more places.

Aside from functionality, the design of the airport will be modern yet beautiful. The architecture of the airport was inspired by the Calabash plant, the Saint Lucia national plant.

A Colorful History

Hewanorra or “Iouanalao”  is Carib for “Island of the Iguanas.”

The indigenous people of St. Lucia were the Arawak. But, they were overrun by the Caribs near 800AD. The island didn’t become “St. Lucia” until the late 16th century.

The discovery of St. Lucia by westerners is uncertain. But, the first Europeans to frequently visit the island were pirates. Peg Leg and Blackbeard were just some of the infamous pirates that used the island as a base for 100 years.

In the 1600s Dutch, British and French settlements started to form on the island. Eventually taking the island from the native Caribs. Europeans fought for dominance over the island throughout the next couple of centuries.

European rule brought slavery and industry to the island. It wasn’t until the mid-1800s, after slavery was abolished, that St. Lucia began to organize a government.

The Hewanorra International Airport was originally the Beane Army Airfield. It was an active United States military airfield during World War II. The former military base was simply repurposed for commercial use in the 1960s.

The Gateway to Adventure

The Hewanorra International Airport is the world’s gateway to the Caribbean now and in the future. All travelers will be welcomed by an array of services and options that fit their travel needs.

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