Good News from Tambopata, Peru

August 28, 2018

A few weeks ago we had some R2R travelers return from a two-night stay at Refugio Amazonas Lodge in Tambopata, Peru.  Refugio Amazonas is the newest lodge in Rainforest Expeditions’ portfolio.  The other two properties are Posada Amazonas and Tambopata Research Center.  As expected, we received rave reviews about their stay.  But we didn’t expect […]

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Good News for Mountain Gorillas and Gorilla Trekking

August 26, 2018

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the increase in the number of mountain gorilla families for tracking from 15 to 17 following the successful habituation of the Katwe group in Buhoma and the Christmas group in Nkuringo. For enthusiasts looking for more time with gorillas, it’s still possible to embark on a habituation trek […]

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Belize Barrier Reef System Out of Danger?

August 2, 2018

In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef Reserve System was inscribed to UNESCO’s list of sites in danger due to the destruction of mangroves and marine ecosystems, offshore oil extraction, and the development of non-sustainable building projects. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world, second to the Great Barrier Reef in […]

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