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ROYAL | A cow is just a cow until you visit the King’s Palace Museum located in Rukari, Nyanza district, home to Inyambo- the traditional cows.These magnificent creatures are marked by their very long horns and dignified appearance; but their historical and cultural importance is even more impressive. Under the traditional Rwanda monarchy, Inyambo were during important ceremonies in honour of the king. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #africa #canon #canonau #canoneosr #wherewildthingsroam #Rwanda #RwandaDevelopmentBoard #RDB #VisitRwanda @capturedtravel @thewildthingsroam @travelmonitorau @visitrwanda_now @astw_inc
WORLD GORILLA DAY 🦍🦍⁣ ⁣ Nothing will ever prepare you for the emotions you feel when spending time around these rare mountain gorillas. It is heartbreaking to think that these gorillas were once on the edge of extinction and could have been lost forever.There are just over 1000 mountain gorillas in the wild (counted at last census). They are slowly coming back, thanks to dedicated hard work and conservation efforts. Let's keep the pressure on to ensure these special animals continue to thrive. #WorldGorillaDay #VisitRwanda #ConservationIsLife #WildlifeConservation #KwitaIzina #KwitaIzina2022 #visitrwanda #rwanda #babyanimals #babygorilla #gorillas #diannefossey #diannefosseygorillafundinternational #gorilladoctors #gorilla #wherewildthingsroam #wildthingsroam #roammagazine #travel #wild #roam #travelphotography #nature #adventure #travel #wildandfree #astw_inc
FIGHT | Today is World Rhino Day and I have a little bit to say. I have had the most extraordinary experiences with rhinos and anyone who knows me knows they hold a very special place in my heart. From my first glimpse of a rhino in the wilds of South Africa to then engage in my first conservation experience near Madikwe where we microchipped a rhino's horn, these critically endangered animals set me on a path of using my voice as a travel journalist to create awareness and educate people in conservation. I was fortunate enough to meet the last remaining male northern white rhino, Sudan, in Ol Peteja, Kenya, before he died. I have spent time with counter-poaching teams across Africa and dehorned rhinos for their protection. I visited the black rhinos in their boma in Akagera National Park, Rwanda, before they were reintroduce back into the wild. I reported on the 30 white rhinos that also were released into Akagera NP and just last week saw a crash of 5 of those very rhino on my visit to the park. It has been an amazing journey so far and I am honoured to meet such incredible people, teams and organisations on the ground fighting to save these beautiful animals. It is a war zone out there and protecting these rhinos does not come easy. The fight is real. And I cannot thank all those who are fighting the good fight enough. Your efforts and dedication are immense. So this world rhino day I would like to say "thank you". Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #africa #canon #canonau #canoneosr #rhino #worldrhinoday #conservation #conservationislife #counterpoaching #AfricanParks #olpeteja #olpetejaconservancy @capturedtravel @thewildthingsroam
WORK | Find something you love doing and then find a way to earn an income from it. I think I nailed that. Office space set up at Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda. Nyungwe is one of the most magical places I have ever visited in Africa. Considered one of Africa's most ancient rainforests, the energy flowing through this region is invigorating. Listening to the sounds of the rainforest and Colobus monkeys getting up to monkey business in the trees was great background noise while working. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #africa #canon #canonau #canoneosr #wherewildthingsroam #Rwanda #RwandaDevelopmentBoard #RDB #VisitRwanda #wildlife #rainforest #Nyungwe #nyungwenationalpark @capturedtravel @thewildthingsroam @travelmonitorau @visitrwanda_now
LIFE | You can't truly appreciate a country until you step into the world of those who live there and experience a day in their life. I was fortunate enough to be invited into the home of a family in a small village outside of Akagera National Park. After helping make some bananna beer, I played with the abana (children) and watched mum cook. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #africa #canon #canonau #canoneosr #wherewildthingsroam #Rwanda #RwandaDevelopmentBoard #RDB #VisitRwanda #culture #livelocal #travellocal #villagelife @capturedtravel @thewildthingsroam @travelmonitorau @visitrwanda_now
OLD | Black-and-white colobuses are Old World monkeys of the genus Colobus, native to Africa. These Colobus monkeys are one of 12 primate species found in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park. Nyungwe is one of Africa's oldest rainforests and is rich in biodiversity. I always enjoy visiting this region in Rwanda as their is a special magic in the air and the energy from this ancient rainforest is strong. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #africa #canon #canonau #canoneosr #wherewildthingsroam #kwitaizina #kwitaizina2022 #Rwanda #RwandaDevelopmentBoard #RDB #VisitRwanda #colobusmonkey #wildlife #awf #conservation #conservationislife #Nyungwe #nyungwenationalpark #nationalpark @capturedtravel @thewildthingsroam @travelmonitorau @visitrwanda_now
RWANDAFUL | Back in the land of 1000 Hills and I am feeling pretty damn rwandaful. It is my third visit to Rwanda and I must say, it gets more beautiful every year. People often ask me where my favourite place to travel is and I have to say, Rwanda is right up there on the list. The Rwandan people are so friendly, interesting and kind. The wildlife is extraordinary and the care taken to conserve it from the private and public sector is impressive. I can not wait to explore this African country that I consider my second home. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #africa #canon #canonau #canoneosr #wherewildthingsroam #kwitaizina #kwitaizina2022 #Rwanda #RwandaDevelopmentBoard #RDB #VisitRwanda #gorilla #gorillatrekking #conservation #conservationislife @capturedtravel @thewildthingsroam @travelmonitorau @visitrwanda_now
REST | In Samoa you will often stay in a Fale. The word fale (pronounced fah-leh) is the Samoan word for any type of building. In the Samoan language, these simple huts are called faleo'o. A beach fale is a simple thatched hut in the architecture of Samoa, built with a few posts, no walls and a thatched roof with a round or oval shape. While these Beach Fes at Le Lagoto Resort on the island of Savai'i have enclosed walls, they mimic the traditional fales. I am a big fan of the fales, simple and rustic yet this allows them to be set right on the beachfront. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #traveljournalist #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #pictureoftheday #canon #canonau #canoneosr #RoamAtHome #wherewildthingsroam #Samoa #Talofa #beautifulsamoa #beautifulisback #pacific #pacificislands #island #islandlife #paradise #southpacific #beautiful #ocean #fale #savaii #astw_inc #hosted
BEAUTY | Beautiful is back in Samoa and while the natural wonders are stunning, the people of Samoa are just beautiful - inside and out. You won't find a more welcoming nation, with smiles everywhere and kindness like you won't believe. I have been blessed to make some life long friendships while here and look forward to returning again. Shot with Canon EOSR @canonaustralia --------------------------------------------------------- Follow my tales of travel more by visiting www.travellerkate.com -----‐--------------------------------------------------- #travel #travelling #travellerkate #traveljournalist #capturedtravel #explore #instatravel #travelgram #pictureoftheday #canon #canonau #canoneosr #RoamAtHome #wherewildthingsroam #Samoa #Talofa #beautifulsamoa #beautifulisback #pacific #pacificislands #island #islandlife #paradise #southpacific #beautiful #ocean #astw_inc #hosted