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D.R. Congo: African Tourism Board is a place to be according World Heritage Kahuzi-Biega National Park

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The African Tourism Board welcomes Kahuzi Biega National Park as a new member. The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a protected area near Bukavu town in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is situated near the western bank of Lake Kivu and the Rwandan border.


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“The African Tourism Board is a place to be, we have been undercover for long. When you search for Congo tourism, all you hear is information about Virunga or news about poacher. We want to make a difference. Let’s unite our efforts to promote the African tourism industry.”

These are the word by De Dieu Bya’Ombe, director of the Kahuzi Biega National Park.

He explains on his membership information:

Kahuzi-Biega National Park is home to more species of mammals than Any Other Site Albertine Rift. It is the second major MOST website in the area for Both endemic species and in terms of species richness. The park HAS 136 species of mammals, Including the eastern lowland gorilla is the star and 13 other primates like chimpanzees Including endangered species, red colobus monkey, and monkeys L’Hoest and Hamlyn.

• Other extremely uncommon species of the forests of eastern DRC are present aussi Such As the giant genet ( Genetta victoriae ) and aquatic genet ( Genetta piscivora ). Characteristic mammals of the central African forests aussi live in the park as the forest elephant, forest buffalo, giant forest hog and the bongo.

• The KBNP Is located in significant year endemism zone (Endemic Bird Area) for birds APPROBATION by Birdlife International. The Wildlife Conservation Society HAS compiled a list of birds to the park in 2003 with 349 species Including 42 endemic.
• Similarly, the park aussi Was Recognized As a diversity center for plants by IUCN and WWF in 1994 with at least 1,178 species listed in the high altitude area, the lower portion still remaining in inventory.

• The park is one of The Few sub-Saharan African websites Where flora and fauna transition from low to high altitude is observable. It included courses, in fact, all of the forest vegetation from 600 m to more than 2600 m, bass Moist Forest and medium altitude forest sub mountain up montane forest and bamboo. Above 2600 m to the top of Kahuzi Biega and mountains, Has Developed montane vegetation heather harboring endemic plant Senecio kahuzicus.

• The park houses aussi Generally, not Widespread vegetation Such As swamps and altitude bogs and swamp forests and riparian areas are waterlogged at all altitudes.
Due to all above specificities of the Kahuzi – Biega national park, we are looking forwards to develop eco-tourism activities and sustainable conservancy concept which are going to inspire the next generation.

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Kahuzi Biega is a world heritage site created in 1970 for the main purpose of protecting low land gorillas. Kahuzi-Biega National Park is divided into two zones connected by a narrow corridor: Rainforest Mountain (Afro-montane forest gold) on one hand, and the lowland rainforest (Guinea-Congo Relatively wet) on the other hand.

It is a scarce African region where the transition entre thesis two kinds of rain forests remained largely intact. So far, over 1178 plant species have been recorded at high altitude, making it the third Albertine Rift website in terms of species richness partner after the Virunga National Park in DRC and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. For cons, the lowland flora is still little known. The inventory of species endemic to the Kahuzi-Biega National Park is far from full, and we Even Discovered Many new species Belonging Mainly to the families of Balsam Orchidaceae & Purple Spurge, Araliaceae, Anacardiaceae, and many others families with one Particular species ( Fischer, 1995).

Conservation targets are the wildlife and communities at risk, and critical habitats and declining to protect. The subsidiary or auxiliary targets are a more detailed level of the target to which they are attached (parts of habitat, landscapes, media, etc.). The term key ecological attributes of the main natural characteristics of species, populations or ecosystems developed over time or as a result of natural disturbances and allow maintaining the range of conditions under which species are adapted. Furthermore, the exceptional forest cover KBNP an important carbon sink to contribute to the fight against climate change.

Talking about tourism, we offer gorilla trekking as our main attraction. Hiking, mountain accession and birds watching are complementary to the main attraction. We are proudly the only site where visitors can trek low land gorillas in the wild. We put our efforts to maintain all our tourism activities sustainable and ecological.

More information: www.kahuzibiega.org

More information on African Tourism Board:www.africantourismboard.com

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5 places to visit on your bucket list

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While everyone’s ultimate travel bucket list is different, there are certain destinations that really shouldn’t be missed, from American and Canadian destinations to places around the world, including these.

Ireland

The Emerald Isle is truly magical, even if leprechauns aren’t real, or are they? You can visit the Leprechaun Museum in Dublin to find out, but the highlight here is the scenery, and the castles, the music, the people. Visit ancient sites like Newgrange, even older than Stonehenge, constructed in 3200 BC, making it older than even the Great Pyramids of Giza too. Haunting castles and castle ruins dot the lush, green landscape, and there are beautiful beaches along the rugged coasts. Some of your favorite times might be found in the pubs, many of which host live music almost every night of the week, along with plenty of Guinness and craic.

Nashville, Tennessee

Music lovers especially should visit Nashville. Known as the “Music City,” it’s home to hundreds of live music venues that draw well-known names as well as up-and-coming artists. And, while you’ll find plenty of country, that’s not all. Its most famous venue is Grand Ole Opry, and at the historic Ryman Auditorium, visitors can even attend a live recording. The city also boasts a booming rock scene, with venues big and small, including The Basement, an intimate venue hosting everything from metal to acoustic shows.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

America’s top attraction with foreign visitors, the Grand Canyon is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Up to 18 miles wide, a mile deep and 227 miles long, the canyon walls are made up of a stunning array of colors and erosional forms, made even more impressive at sunrise and sunset. You’ll want to do more than peer over the edge, though. You can enjoy an unforgettable adventure by riding a mule to the bottom, or head out to explore one of its more remote regions, making the long but rewarding trek to gaze at one of the world’s most breathtaking sights, Havasu Falls.

Antarctica

The ultimate bucket list destination, when your vessel gets through the waters of Orne Harbor, you’ll be welcomed by hundreds of squawking penguins tending their young in a desolate frozen landscape where iceberg peaks soar as much as 300 feet from of the sea. Minke and humpback whales, fur and leopard seals, are just a few of the other creatures you’re likely to encounter in one of the world’s last true frontiers.

Iceland

While its name might lead you to believe that it’s all about icy landscapes here, it’s anything but. The winters are similar to what you’d experience in major cities on America’s east coast, and the summer months are incredible with countless roaring waterfalls and hot springs in an otherworldly place of epic fairytale proportions. Soak in the legendary Blue Lagoon with its milky blue mineral-rich waters, or head to one of the more remote hot springs where you can soak in seclusion.

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Short Treks in the Himalayas

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Short and Easy Trekking in Nepal is intended for those with no encounters of trekking previously and for occupied individuals who need to have a Himalayan climbing background amid their short occasion or the individuals who need to appreciate with lovely mou,ntain situations in a comfortable stroll with their companions or families additionally those individuals who don’t have physical wellness to go to high height mountains.

Everest View Trek

Everest View Trek is six days moderate excursion begins and finishes at Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla (2860 m). The strolling trail goes through the UNESCO world legacy site, Sagarmatha National Park, and Dudh Kosi River Valley. The Mount Everest (8848 m) can see past Hillary Bridge, Army encampment of Namche Bazaar (3441 m), and Tengboche Village (3860 m). A differing scene, vegetation, fauna, Sherpa way of life, Buddhist culture, dialect, sustenance propensity, dress, mountain celebration, and natural air are very fascinating in the Everest Mini Trek.

Annapurna Panorama Trek

The Annapurna Panorama Trek is reasonable for voyagers who need to watch the great Annapurna region, yet don’t have sufficient energy or experience for testing month long treks. Other than an extraordinary landscape, including all encompassing perspectives of the Annapurna I and Annapurna South, and a wonderful climbing knowledge, this trek additionally gives you understanding into the nearby individuals’ lives and culture.

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

Nagarkot Chisapani Trekking is a simple trek taking you along the edges of the Kathmandu Valley, offering removed perspectives of frigid mountains and gives you a thought of normal Nepali wide open life and ethnic culture. Nagarkot Chisapani Trekking is most appropriate to families with youngsters or for understudies who appreciate open air camping, however who don’t possess enough energy for longer treks into the high mountains. Nagarkot Chisapani Trekking is a standout amongst the best trekking goal who doesn’t have time and who likes to family happiness they can complete two days trek.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Jomsom Muktinath Trek are two of the most well known and Trekked regions in Nepal. At Team Himalaya, we have cautiously handmade a trekking agenda to offer you the best of the two universes. The 14-day-long Jomsom Muktinath Trek includes around northwestern Nepal’s Mustang and Myagdi locale. Horse – otherwise called the Land past the Himalayas misleads the north of entrancing Himalayan extents like Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Jomsom – Mustangs headquarter lies at a rise of 2,700m, while, the holy place of worship of Muktinath lies a height of 3,710m. Another principle feature of the trek is the climb to Pun Hill (3,210m), a renowned perspective in the Annapurna region that will concede you the entrancing perspectives of more than 20 taking off excellent mountains.

Balthali Village Trek

Balthali village visit is quite prevalent visit around Kathmandu valley, which is found east of Kathmandu. It is one of the rich social and little yet delightful settlement village named Balthali village simply outside Kopasi and Panauti town, 40km a long way from Kathmandu. The village is encompassing by thickly forested with abundant verdures, brilliant sprouting rhododendron and Sal trees cover the hill.The Balthali Village Tour offers a dawn in the east, the guessing Himalayan scope of Manaslu, Langtang and Everest in the north, and incalculable rice patios in the west and immense streaming green woodland of the Mahabharata go in the South. You will inspire an odds to know culture, custom and ways of life of nearby individuals.

Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Jomsom-Muktinath trek is one of the holiest trekking courses in Nepal that prompts the critical and verifiable place which conveys indispensable parts of Hindu and Buddhist culture and custom. Jomsom-Muktinath trek lies in the middle of the Annapurna and Mustang regions of Nepal. Both the place offers with the unmistakable assortment of scene and way of life of individuals. Jomsom-Muktinath trekking bundle will likewise be the ideal decision for the general population hunting down the family excursion or trekking.

Mera Peak Climbing

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Mera peak climbing is continuously getting to be famous among trekkers and learner climbers to have the sentiment of climbing and climbing on snow and encountering trekking in remote piece of Khumbu region. The Peak itself ascends toward the south of Everest. The rising of the peak is in fact direct, in any case, the overwhelming snow and the labyrinth of precipices can make the route longer to the summit. Other than the enchanting of climbing Mera Peak , the trek to its base camp from Lukla is compensating for encountering little-visited but then un-spoilt region of Nepal with thickly forested slope sides. Mera Peak trek and climbing servers a passage for high height trekking to go over Amphulaptcha Pass or Mingbo La and furthermore to get on Baruntse, Chamlang and different Himalayas climbing.

Mera Peak (6476m) is situated in the Lower Solu, south of Mt. Everest. There are three summits of Mera Peak: North (6,476 m), Central (6,461 m), and south (6,065 m). This trip will absolutely be extraordinary, as we will go through Phaplu, which lies in Makalu Barun National Park. You can appreciate the rich Sherpa culture and way of life at towns like Phaplu, Taksindu, Nunthala, and Kharikhola. The effortlessness and satisfaction of individuals living in these towns will absolutely influence you to consider upon your life. There are numerous Gumbas all through the course, the significant one being Chiwang Monastery, where you can get great vibes and positive vitality from. The trek will likewise take you through passes like Zatra Pass, Mera La Pass, and Taksindu Pass.

Mera peak climbing schedule to take into consideration continuous rise and appropriate acclimatization. Walk to May and September to December known as the best season to climb. Mera peak climbing masterminds camping fundamental as it were. Whenever given schedule sometimes falls short for your require then we make another to cover your longing and term of occasions. We make Mera peak climbing schedule short and long as per your interest. On the off chance that you intrigued to climb Mera peak or intrigued to know more data about Mera peak endeavor summit fell allowed to get in touch with us. Mera peak climbing likewise join with such an experience travel exercises known as trekking, peak climbing, safari, bungee hopping, paragliding, and helicopter visit, etc in Nepal.

Best Time

Autumn time and spring are the best time for the Mera Peak climbing. The Mera Peak move among October and November or among March and May is flawless.

These occasions mean significant lots of stable climate. Regardless of what time you decide for the trip, temperatures at the best are still fantastically cool, yet endurable.

The climate in higher heights is temperamental. An awful climate and the frigid temperature adds excite and experience to the Mera Peak climb.

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Annapurna Panorama Trek

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Annapurna Panorama Trek agenda is uncommonly intended for the trekkers who lean towards short trekking done under the shadows of Annapurna.And excellent trek, particularly with their family and children in the country mountainside with very close Himalayan perspectives. This trek is otherwise called Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, is a moderately simple walk wandering through towns and rhododendron forests.Annapurna Panorama Trek; a basic and simple trek circumvents the bold Gurung towns around Annapurnas. Dhampus, Landruk, Chomrong and Ghorepani are the principle attractions of this straightforward trek. Around Annapurna Trek is perfect for little youngsters and matured individuals.

This trek is a magnificent chance to observe the excellence of the Annapurna region with a shorter trek. A difference in pace will discover you high a best and an elephant in the Chitwan National Park, as you utilize numerous moves of film catching the wilderness rich of untamed life including Rhino and Tigers. Amid your this trek, we will appreciate staggering mountain view through beguiling towns possessed by the Gurungs, thick rhododendron backwoods loaded with winged creatures, profound subtropical valleys and lovely scene. You additionally have extra time to investigate Kathmandu for deal shopping and touring without anyone else. The generally delicate preliminaries (greatest rise 3210m.) lead you back to Pokhara and affectionate goodbye from your trekking team. You will watch the Annapuran South, Himchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountains close from the Chhomrong. A drive to Trishuli River places you in the master hands of our boating guide, who will lead you through one day of Himalayan white water fun. Trek begin only north of the Pokhara city and winds through the Poon Hill territory and then passes. In the last stretch of the trek we go through Landruk and Pothana at last trek end in Phedi.

Best Time

Fall (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for this trek. The climate is bright and warm with remarkable perspectives. On the off chance that you wish to stay away from groups and appreciate some alone time with nature, at that point taking this outing amid winter (Dec., Jan., Feb.) could likewise be a choice.

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