Uganda gorilla trekking
Uganda, besides being the Pearl of Africa is one of only three countries in the world that still have mountain gorillas. There are so many people around the world who dream about an opportunity to come and visit them. For a while, obtaining the permits to see the Gorillas seemed […]
Mabamba bay wetland Eco tourism site for uganda birding tours, birding places in uganda
Mabamba Wetlands an Important Bird Area (IBA) and probably the best place to see the Shoebill Stork (Balaeniceps rex). The Shoebill Stork gained the name of “the most sought-after” of all the birds of the African continent. The bird can be seen in different places in Uganda and Mabamba Wetlands […]
Uganda for primates safaris-Mawa, Ngamba’s mischievous chimpanzee sanctuary
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee caretaker Stanley Nyandu assisting Mawa cut a cake during Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary’s 10th anniversary celebrations on October 13. Mawa stands out of the crowd of chimps at Ngamba Island sanctuary. His escapades have forced the environment around him to change and not the other way round. […]
Uganda for sustainable wildlife tours corridors to control human-wildlife conflicts “Elephants”
Elephants at Murchison Falls National Park, Elephants from South Sudan have destroyed crops in Adjumani. Wildlife officials in Uganda say the animals could have escaped to Uganda following a dry spell in the neighboring country. The Uganda Wildlife Authority officials are battling a herd of elephants that crossed from South […]
Uganda tours for mountain Rwenzori trekking
The Rwenzori Mountains National Park among the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, It has four trails and two nature walks, with the creation of the Muhoma trail, which is targeted for tourists interested in shorter trails. While the Rwenzori Mountains are a sight to behold, not many tour operators put them […]
Uganda named top tourist destination
Uganda the pearl of Africa is among the top 20 global tourism destinations in the year 2013, according to the National Geographic an international travel channel affiliated to the National Geographic Society. Apart from the lonely planet, that named Uganda as the best travel destination for 2012, National Geographic an […]
Uganda gorilla trekking tops Uganda best destination in Africa
Uganda is now ranked top in tourism industry growth in Africa, the secretary of tourism in the Kenya ministry of tourism. According to the 2011 tourism review in Africa, Uganda’s tourism sector grew by 25% in 2011 while that of South Africa and Tanzania realized growth of 21% and 13.4% […]
Uganda for tourism-Uganda tours to uplift Uganda’s economy
Uganda is a pearl of Africa and the declarations of the natural gifts is not surprising. In fact, what might be surprising is the fact that these revelations are being made today yet the country’s unique natural environment has been around for ages. Recently, Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide […]
Uganda for Lakes-Lake Victoria Africa’s largest water body
Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes. The lake was named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, by John Hanning Speke, the first European to discover this Lake. With a surface area of 68,800 square kilometers (26,600 sq mi), Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest Lake by area, […]
Uganda for Birds-Uganda birding tours,Uganda a birding hub in Africa
Uganda birders and Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba enjoys a view of birds at Kasenge Forest in Mbalala, Mukono District at the weekend. The news of the country being a key bird watching destination will boost the tourism sector. According to Birdlife International and Nature Uganda, the country accounts for 50 […]