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Javan rhino are on the brink of extinction! Currently, the number of surviving rhino is thought to be around 70. This depleted population is largely to do with poaching, as these animals do not do badly in the wild.
Continue reading “One gang of poachers have killed 10% of Javan rhino in 5 years”
Lake Malawi is the southernmost of Africa’s great lakes and goes across 3 countries. These are Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. Now the lake contains all sorts of wildlife, including otters, crocodiles and hippos.
The lake splits at the bottom into two short fingers, and tucked between the two, lies lake Malawi national park. While this is a relatively small park, the park is also home to a range of mammals including chacma baboons, vervet monkeys, hippopotamuses, leopards, common duikers, bushbucks, greater kudus, and klipspringers. Also to be seen are crocodiles, African fish eagles, and white-breasted cormorants as well as wading birds, kingfishers, hornbills, nightjars, kestrels, swallow-tailed bee-eaters, and many other species of birds.
Kwitonda Lodge is a fantastic base for mountain gorilla trekking within the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. Sharing a 1.2km border with the park, the lodge is within the ecosystem and there are monkeys and other forest animals that live around the lodge.
Set up to be a luxurious retreat before and after your gorilla trek into the forest.Â
Within the property there is also a childcare facility, allowing you to visit the gorillas even if you have children too young to accompany you on the trek. There are a range of activities that children can take part in while you are on your gorilla trek, one notable possibility is visiting the wild golden monkeys living nearby.
The accommodation consists of seven 1 bedroom suites with 270-degree views of the volcanoes and boasts floor-to-ceiling glass
doors.
There is also one 2 bedroom suite, perfect for friends travelling together or families.
If you are interested in this property and would like to know more, or would like to enquire as to availability please fill in the form below.
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE NO OF UNITS BASIS RACK (USD)
 PEAK SEASON 1 Jun – 31 Oct 2022 & 15 Dec 2022 – 5 Jan 2023
 Suite 7 per adult per night 2 800 Double/Twin per child per night 1 400 Two-Bedroom Suite 1 per suite per night (1-3 guests) 8 400 2 Doubles/Twins per additional adult per night 2 800 Maximum 4 guests per additional child per night 1 400 OFF-PEAK SEASON 6 Jan – 31 May 2022 & 1 Nov – 14 Dec 2022 Suite 7 per adult per night 2 100 Double/Twin per child per night 1 050 Two-Bedroom Suite 1 per suite per night (1-3 guests) 6 300 2 Doubles/Twins per additional adult per night 2 100 Maximum 4 guests per additional child per night 1 050 FEES & LEVIES 6 Jan 2022 – 5 Jan 2023 Singita Conservation & Community Partnership Levy per guest per night 2% of accommodationÂ
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