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Okay,
the tour started in Kinshasa, the capital city of Congo, where Yves, Kennedy's
cousin would meet us. Yves drove us to the hotel for some needed rest. The next
day, he picked and dropped us to the airport. The flight took us to the eastern
part of Congo where the tour is supposed to start. Honestly,
I felt worried not to mention this is my first tour outside Europe. But, when
Kennedy, the boss of Hakuna Matata Tours Company, appeared right in front of us
at the Goma airport, his assurance was soothing enough to keep us from
worrying. He drove us to the hotel, helped us checked-in, and there we are in
this new, exciting adventure ahead of us. Nathalie Leiba
I
got in touch with Kennedy of Hakuna Matata Tours. This tour company takes
people through Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, and most importantly,
Democratic Republic of Congo. There are very few tour operators in DRC at the
moment, so I was relieved to come across Hakuna Matata. A native of Congo,
Kennedy is extremely familiar with Goma and its surroundings. His most popular
trip in Congo is up the impressive Nyiragongo Volcano, which is exactly what I
was looking for. The company runs so many types of tours that are appealing to
the adventurous spirit. Not only does Hakuna Matata have popular tours posted
on their website, but they will also put together a custom tour. If you request
it, Hakuna Matata can arrange it. I also find the company appealing as a budget
traveler- they can work with all budget types and make off-the-beaten-path
trips accessible on a backpacker budget. They have an office in Bunugana, DR
Congo, just across the Ugandan border. Most people visit this office for
gorilla tracking in Congo (after all it is $100 cheaper than Uganda or Rwanda) Laura West
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| In Bunagana after Gorillas treking |
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| Cruise on the river congo |
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| in our tente at Nyiragongo volcano |
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| LAVA IN NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO CRATER. THIS CAN BE SEEN UP TO NOW |
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| MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN VIRUNGA |
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Track Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda or Congo in 2 days
In the space of just two days there is a great tour option available
to you if you are interested in African wildlife. A great way to end a longer tour of Africa, or a great way to extend you
trip, this two day visit will undoubtedly leave you wanting more!
Tracking gorillas in their natural habitat requires a permit and this is included in the price of this two day tour. The price
is also inclusive of the driver, tour guide, and transport for your car whilst on safari. In addition to this, the price also
covers your accommodation for the night at a quaint hotel or guest house.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your guide who will take you to the Volcanoes
National Park ‘Parc National Des Volcans’ which is located in the north-western region of Rwanda and known for
its volcanic terrain and its famous mountain gorillas. For clients travelling with low budget they can reach the national
park with public bus.
Highlights of the second day will include a morning dedicated to the region’s legendary primates. After breakfast, you
will trek through the forests towards the border of the Virunga mountain range in the Volcanoes National Park to seek out
one of the only remaining mountain gorilla families in the world (mountain gorillas are the most endangered species of all
gorillas).
The park was the first
of its kind in Africa and was created to protect the gorillas back in the 1920s.
In the afternoon you will travel to Kigali to visit the Kigali Genocide memorial centre for an educational yet poignant experience.
The rest of the afternoon can be spent at your leisure – shopping and relaxing before your transfer back to the airport
ready for your departure. A short and sweet trip, you’ll be surprised at how much you can fit into just two action packed
days!
More Details about the Tours here
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| THE LION IN RWINDI NATIONAL PARK |
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| HERE IS ME |
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| HIPPOPOTAME IN RWINDI |
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I m a tour Operator in Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania and Kenya. I and my parterners owns a reputable and successful
Travel tour company employing a team of professional local tour guides across the region, called Hakuna Matata Tours LMTD.
I view myself as a citizen of the Great Lakes Region of Africa being born in Congo/ Bunagana city, just 500 metres from the
Ugandan and 10 km from the Rwandan borders, providing me with an international perspective from a very early age. I completed
my secondary education in Goma. Goma is the administrative and business centre of east Congo, nestled on the Rwandan border.
Here, I benefited from further cultural exchanges, forging yet more international community ties, this time with Rwanda, adding
to my sense of being an international citizen while gaining the prized Diploma in Accountancy and Finance. I then moved to
Kenya to spend two intensive years studying English, returning to Congo in 2003 as peace began to flourish.
A growing number of adventure tourists began arriving in Goma hoping to explore the wildlife especially within Virunga National
park and the stunning landscapes around and on Nyiragongo Volcano. I became a well-known guide and translator, one of the
few with fluent English in addition to Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Swahili and French.
As my reputation grew among tourists and journalists who had began to specifically look for me, I established an association
bringing together local tour guides, fixers and a range of service providers, and finally establishing the first tour company
operating in Eastern Congo, Hakuna Matata Tours in 2004 with my wife, a graduate in Computer Science. Offering tours in Congo,
Rwanda and Uganda, Hakuna Matata Tours, now offering tours in six of the African Great Lake countries, has experienced steady
growth over the past four years with branch offices now open in Burundi, and Uganda.
IN ADDITION, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST THE ALLMIGHT GOD, AMEN
HAKUNA MATATA TOURS
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MY BELIEF
I believe that Jesus Christ is The might God according to (Es 9:5-6 Rom 9:5)
he is the Father (Jn 14:7 Es9:5-6) he is the Son(Mat 16:16 ) he is the Holy spirit () he is the King( Mat 27:11 ) he
is the Lord( Rev 19:16 ) he is the Roc ( 1Cor 10:4 )
Infact he is all in all, Emanuel God with us (Math 1:21-23).
And i believe that William M Branham is the Prophete of God.
In conclusion i m a Christian, a believer of the end time message. |
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CLIENTS FEEDBACKS
hey Kennedy!hope you are
well.wanted to let you know that last
month I did some radio programs about my travels - one popular station
in Moscow invited me to speak about some countries. And one program I
did on Congo :) and my experience with
you - though short it was very nice. I think everyone like...d it :). I
send you the link - it is all in Russian so you cannot understand but
if you scroll down you will see some photos - also one with you - they
published about this program. The audio version (about 30 min) is also
in Russian, so I am not sending it :). check it here
"After successfully making it down the volcano without killing
ourselves, Kennedy took us into Goma for lunch and then to the Green
LakeKennedy, owner of Hakuna Matata Tours, saved our trip about 10,000
times. Great, great person. Go to DRC, and go with Kennedy". Kline Check
out below our stylish matching shirts. They say "Hakunah Matata Tours"!
Gifts from Kennedy. Heather Kline/
hey there Kennedy! just wanted to say hi. it was great to meet you and
thanks for making my stay in Congo very nice. i will always remember it!
how is your family? and what did you decide to name your little girl? i
know you are a proud father- congrats! i'm currently in ethiopia-and
then soon to egypt. take care and hi to alex! thanks again for
everythign! - Texys Morris/
Hi Kennedy, How are you? Nicholai told me about your email. How is
everything going there? Anyway I wanted to say thanks for all your help
in Bunagana and with the gorilla trip. We had a wonderful time and it
was great meeting you. This is my email - stay in touch! Kate Laura Grace Thomas/
Hi Kennedy,I saw you in the video. Very well done! You are a movie star
now!I could see that the lava has gotten higher in the crater, since I
was there. Be careful, it could irrupt again I think?You can see part of
my docuemntary on my facebook page and at the URL below: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=37459114
dear mr kennedy - wonderful to hear from you and we hope you are doing
well. we remember our trip with you with great fondness and thank you
again for making it so memorable for us. do convey our best to mr
january as well! best wishes to you and your family. Purnima Chaurushiya Suresh Chaurushiya
Hi Kennedy, How are you doing? I hope you are well and doing that
wonderful thing you did for us. Showing us the way in congo to the
gorillas. You are a wonderful and intelligent person and I hope that a
lot of people will find you and make use of your services. You deserve
it. Paul Van Urk
I met a Congolese named Kennedy, who spoke fairly good English and was a
mine of information. After an hour of chatting it transpired that not
only was he a member of VirtualTourist.com, but he had replied to a
question I had posted on the Congo just a couple of weeks previous. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/7a2d2/#TL
My dear friend Kennedy, sorry for no writting before.first of all, i
really would like to thank you one more time for what you did for me
when i visited your country.you are one of those people that always be
in my life because you did a lot.hope you and your family are well, and
please know that here you have a friend. Javier Kabir
Kennedy
Ndayisenga Nari, the founder of Hakuna Mata Tours, was my tour guide
while in Goma, DRC. Not only was Kennedy and his other employees,
gentle souls and trustworthy, but they also made sure we were completely
safe as we drove through the city. He
did not candy-coat life in Goma. Instead, he drove us around, speaking
about the city’s past and the people as a means to better understand
the difficulties the Congalise people must face day in and day out. In
order to really “see” a country, one must experience it with locals.
Therefore, I would have wanted no one other than Kennedy and his crew
to show us Goma that day. Sabrina Must
I got in touch with Kennedy of Hakuna Matata Tours.
This tour company takes people through Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi,
Tanzania, Kenya, and most importantly, Democratic Republic of Congo.
There are very few tour operators in DRC at the moment, so I was
relieved to come across Hakuna Matata. A native of Congo, Kennedy is
extremely familiar with Goma and its surroundings. His most popular trip
in Congo is up the impressive Nyiragongo Volcano, which is exactly what
I was looking for. The company runs so many types of tours that are
appealing to the adventurous spirit. Not only does Hakuna Matata have
popular tours posted on their website, but they will also put together a
custom tour. If you request it, Hakuna Matata can arrange it. I also
find the company appealing as a budget traveler- they can work with all
budget types and make off-the-beaten-path trips accessible on a backpacker budget.
They have an office in Bunugana, DR Congo, just across the Ugandan
border. Most people visit this office for gorilla tracking in Congo
(after all it is $100 cheaper than Uganda or Rwanda) For more about this story Go to Laura's Blog.
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