Update on the situation in Eastern DRC and Rwanda 4 December 2012 Concerted regional efforts to bring stability to the city of Goma and North Kivu province in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo are proceeding and there is optimism that these efforts will slowly help to restore order. There have been […]
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ATTA Signs ‘The Code’ in Lucerne
ATTA President Shannon Stowell has signed a formal agreement that sees ATTA support ‘The Code’, with the backing of the advisory board and in front of the gathered associates at the 2012 Summit in Lucerne, Switzerland. The formal agreement was in support of the ECPAT initiative to prevent and mitigate exploitation of children known as […]
Didas’ Mount Gahinga Adventure!
Volcanoes Safaris recently planned a special adventure weekend for residents of Kampala at Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge in Kisoro, Uganda, which I was put in charge of organizing on the ground! Co-ordinating such a trip is always great fun and a very fulfilling experience as it is a chance to directly interact with our guests, […]
An Evening with Dr Jane Goodall, DBE
Dr Jane Goodall, world renowned expert on chimpanzees, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute is delivering a talk at the Royal Institution on Monday 3rd December hosted by Steppes Travel. Jane Goodall is an alumnus of University of Cambridge and is recognised as an authority on chimpanzees as a result […]
Update: Goma 28 November 2012
Update on the situation in Goma in Eastern DRC 28 November 2012 There have been continuing reports of instability in recent days near the city of Goma and North Kivu province in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and with some reports of isolated incidents near the DRC/Rwanda border. The situation in […]