Last July, I had the pleasure of assisting a group of high school graduates with their trip to Rwanda. During my daily communication with the group leader, I found out that the students were members of Richard Rwanda IMPUHWE and had been raising funds through their bake sales, car washes and various other fund raising activities to go and visit the school that they had financially supported since the first grade.

Reading their story brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. It gave me a great joy to know that, despite all the negative sentiments towards the younger generation’s careless and indifferent attitude, that social consciousness is still alive. Young kids do care for the well being of their community, and their charitable hands could reach even to the furthest points of the globe. (Read More…)

In October, 2011, I was quite fortunate to be able to take a safari to Zambia and Malawi with African Travel, Inc. This entry is one of several that I will post about that unforgettable trip.

Friday, 21 October – Chongwe River Camp, Zambia

At 5am the camp staff woke everyone for the first morning game drive.  Following the continental breakfast our group was assisted into the covered boat for a morning cruise down the Zambezi River to Tsika River Camp.  This small camp located on the shores of the Zambezi has 3 chalets and a main lodge.  In July 2010, Chongwe River Camp opened a purpose-built exclusive bush camp on the incredibly beautiful Tsika Island, allowing guests the option of a two- to five-day canoe safari along the lower Zambezi.

Located about 35 kilometers upstream from Chongwe, close to the village of Mugurumeno, Tsika Island Bush Camp can accommodate six guests in three bush rooms, each with en-suite facilities. (Read More…)