NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK, Rwanda — It’s a cool morning in the montane rainforest of western Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park. Sunbeams stream down from the canopy, glowing in the mist. Birdsong pierces the still air. Jacques Habimana, a baby-faced 23-year-old trail guide, stops abruptly, pressing a finger to his lips. He points toward the treetops. A […]
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The Joys and Challenges of Self-Drive Travel: Exploring the Open Road
Embracing the Adventure of Self-Drive Travel Experience the thrill and freedom of self-drive travel by taking on exciting road trips, exploring stunning national parks, and enjoying the beauty of coastal drives. Each journey offers its own unique adventure and unforgettable memories. The Thrill of Road Trips Setting out on a road trip gives you the […]
Pickup Truck Tours: Exploring Nature’s Hidden Gems
Embarking on Your Pickup Truck Adventure Pickup truck tours offer exciting ways to explore the wilderness. Whether you’re drawn to overlanding or seeking unique vistas, these adventures transform every road into a potential path for discovery. Why Choose a Pickup Truck Tour? Pickup trucks are perfect for adventure and exploration. They allow you to carry […]
Historic $100 Million Grant Revealed to Revolutionize US National Parks
In a groundbreaking move, the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the US National Park Service, has received a transformative $100 million donation from Lilly Endowment Inc. This gift marks the largest grant in the foundation’s history and is poised to significantly enhance the Conservation and enjoyment of over 400 national park sites […]
Cable car proposal is Nepal’s latest plan to commercialize national parks
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s Ministry of Forest and Environment is preparing to allow the construction of ropeways inside protected areas of the country, a draft of a proposed regulation seen by Mongabay suggests. Ropeways, which carry cable cars, are not permitted in protected areas such as national parks under current laws. But the proposed National Parks […]
Guest Blog on SouthAfrica.Net
I was recently asked to do a guest blog post on some of our National Parks and Game Reserves for the official South African Tourism Blog (located at www.southafrica.net). You can read the short essay (with images) here Cheers Morkel Erasmus