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Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Dec 1st, 2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

A bit off topic as this is on Virunga and the...

A bit off topic as this is on Virunga and the Gorilla families there- most much less habituated to humans than in VNP Rwanda. But some incredible footage and a poignant reminder of the challenges for...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 29th, 2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

I had seen this a few years ago- it’s about the...

I had seen this a few years ago- it’s about the DRC not Uganda as I recall. The park itself is in the DRC and has been through significant conflict and as you said greed and bravery. Emmanuel de...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 29th, 2022, 05:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/rwanda-mountain-g...

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/rwanda-mountain-gorillas-60-minutes-2022-07-17/#app
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 28th, 2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

Thanks much! Very helpful information/ advice. ...

Thanks much! Very helpful information/ advice.
To answer your question we will have a car and driver/ guide for the trip.
Am getting more familiar with Diane Fossey and have seen the movie. We...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 27th, 2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

Thanks. I also have an Rx- 10 IV and a full frame...

Thanks. I also have an Rx- 10 IV and a full frame camera. Find the tiny sensor in the RX can result in very high ISOs in low light/ fast aperture conditions but it’s unbeatable as a simple bridge...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 27th, 2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

Thanks for your kind response. While I have...

Thanks for your kind response.
While I have your attention let me ask a few more questions:

1. How were the driving times in Rwanda. Was what you were told generally accurate or were actual...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 27th, 2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

Thanks Amy. We definitely plan to/will hire...

Thanks Amy.

We definitely plan to/will hire porters for each of us. Have heard precisely what you said from others regarding use of porters for the gorillas. Are there porters on the Nyungwe chimp...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Nov 27th, 2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,160
Posted By AKR1

Excellent trip report. We are headed to Rwanda...

Excellent trip report. We are headed to Rwanda next year and this has been most helpful. We are also doing both Akagera and Nyungwe along of course with the main event Volcanoes national park. So two...
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