Although at times it seems frustrating, this adventure remains by far the most enjoyed adventure travel in Uganda. Mountaineering in Uganda take place on 3 Ugandan mountains namely Mount Rwenzori normally called the “mountains of the moon”, Mount Elgon one of Uganda’s dormant volcanos and Mount Muhabula where Ugandan gentle giants “Gorillas” live.
Some visitors [...]
As a tour guide I have come to love never better than what I used to before joining Tourism. In Uganda when you say that you are going for a tour in the national park, many people will see you as an extravagant person. But when you know what is there you will not fail [...]
Wildlife destinations of Uganda’ is an article, which talks about the arresting wildlife destinations of Uganda, the God’s own country.
A wide variety of wildlife species are waiting to fascinate you with their beauty and dramas. When you visit the wildlife destinations of Uganda, don’t forget to carry binoculars and lots of film rolls to capture [...]
Kibale forest national park is found in Uganda near the town of Fortportal in western part of Uganda. This is a park that is in the densely tropical forest of Africa in Uganda.This park is known for its concentration of a variety of monkeys and other apes. Some apes species in this park are habituated [...]
The origin of Uganda walking safaris can be traced back to the walking tours which the Ugandan forefathers used to go on in time of hunting and more especially salt trekking from Lake Katwe to the rest of the country.
These people could carry their salt from Katwe to the rest of Uganda on foot. While [...]
It has never been easy to find accommodation in and around Bwindi national park in south western Uganda as it is today. Many people have embarked on the construction on Camping sites, Executive Hotels and Safari Lodges near Bwindi national park more than ever before.But first we need to know why everybody is busy flocking [...]
Uganda Wildlife Authority in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism Trade and industry is now pointing towards the promotion of mountain climbing in four mountains in the country including Mountains such as Muhabura, Elgon, Moroto and Rwenzori, a statement said by the state Minister for Tourism while addressing Journalists at Mihunga Park in Kasese [...]
Uganda is increasingly becoming a frequented spot for tourists around the world. With many parks and tourist attractions to see, Uganda will always remain the pearl of Africa. In order to help you enjoy your safari to Uganda, there are some places you must visit, something that will always make you want to come back [...]
Henry Morton Stanley had never been here but the immense ice plateau we had crossed earlier to reach Margherita Peak bears his name. Stanley had claimed the mountains for himself refusing to listen to claims by his men of snow-covered peaks a few days earlier.
Ironically he could not enjoy what was now laid before us. [...]
Of recent Entebbe International Airport has seen an increased flight arrivals in a week. With successfully holding one of the biggest conferences in the world CHOGM that was held in Uganda Kampala at the end of last year 2007 in November, Entebbe airport received number of increased arrivals in day that all were handled professionally [...]
Many people have started getting scared to travel to East Africa especially Uganda because of the infection and death of the Dutch tourist earlier this month. However, there is only 1 reported death ever since and interesting to note is that the Ranger Guide who accompanied the tourist to the Cave is extremely normal.
This disease [...]
Uganda is a country in East Africa and is bordered by Kenya on the east, Sudan on north, Democratic Republic of Congo on the west and Tanzania on the south. It is also known as the Pearl of Africa. The country is a popular tourist destination for lovers of Africa.
There are some places [...]
Uganda lies along the Equator and share the huge mass of waters of lake Victoria with other east African countries of Kenya and Tanzania. The major Uganda’s attraction is the endangered mountain gorillas, the human closest relative with 98% of the related gene. Uganda alone has 7 habituated gorilla families. There are 6 of the [...]
After breakfast, we were transferred to Kibale National Park which is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests in Uganda. It is home tour closest relative – the endangered Chimpanzee. The forest also boasts of having one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling 13 species that include the threatened [...]
A climax of any Uganda safari is undoubtedly tracking the largest living primate on the planet, the endangered Mountain gorilla, through some of the most impenetrable jungle in the world - the last remaining habitat of these critically endangered species.
Dedicated African safari tour operators organise safari tours that specifically highlight both the plight and prowess [...]
Uganda’s star attraction is the endangered mountain gorilla, the bulkiest of living primates, and among the most peaceable. Staring into the pensive brown eyes of these gentle giants, who share 95% of their genes with humans, is as humbling as it is thrilling; no less so when one realises that fewer than 700 individuals survive, [...]
With a belief by some historians that human kind started and evolved in East Africa, it’s not surprising that Uganda, a destination in this region is prominent for being a habitat to the great primates.
By description, Primates share with humans, flexible arms and legs, skilled fingers (and sometimes toes), and relatively big brains. The many [...]
A gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda will still be one of the top adventurous safaris in Africa because of the fact the the gorilla is found in only 3 countries. The mountain gorilla is so endangered that its survival to the next century is very questionable.The recent killings of the mountain gorillas in the [...]
Day One: Morning departure for the south with stops at the craft village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country referred to as the “Little Switzerland”. Arrive late evening for dinner and overnight at Gorilla Resort Camp [...]
After a night at Mt Gorilla Nest lodge, it was a breaking day light on the 15th Saturday of December when a Led a Gorilla tour of 4 people from Abacus African Vacations. A cold gentle wind blew over Ruhengeri town, facing the Virunga Volcanoes. It is here that the where main Rwanda tourism offices [...]
The mountain gorilla is a highly endangered primate with an estimated population of 720 individuals left in the world today and spending an hour with a family of habituated gorillas is an experience that everyone should do at some point in their lives. They are the largest of all the primates and the rarest of [...]
The life of a Gorilla is the title given to the film local langauge it is ” obulamu bwakyisode”, the film aims to sensitise the public about the plight of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, the DRC and Uganda.
The film creater, US-based artiste Solomon Jagwe, relies on his skills and African roots to create a sombre [...]
East Africa as a whole is one of the most well-recognized safari destination for tourists looking to see a variety of wildlife that is rare and exotic. What most tourists don’t realize however is what sets Uganda apart from other destinations such as Tanzania and Kenya.
Thanks to its climate, Uganda has a colossal amount of [...]
Uganda has got different species of primates of which include monkeys, baboons and many others.
All monkeys in Uganda are members of the family Cercopithecidae (Old World monkeys). They fall into five genera: Collogues (closely related to the leaf eating monkeys of Asia), Cercopithecus (guenons), Papio (baboons), Erythrocebus (patas) and Cerocebus (Mangabeys). Some of these monkeys [...]
Zakayo the oldest chimpanzee at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) will be celebrating its 44th birthday on Friday 15th August 2008.
A prolific birthday party not thrown in the recent past is set to be hosted at UWEC for the well wishers.
According to a statement from UWEC, Zakayo who is also regarded as a favorite to [...]
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