When is the best time, season, month to visit Kibale National Park to track chimps
Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover interspersed by patches of grassland and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau. The park ins home to a total of 60 mammal species, most famously the 13 species…
Read MoreSTATEMENT BY UGANDA’S MINISTER OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES ON THE OCCASION OF LAUNCHING MOUNTAIN GORILLA CENSUS POPULATION CENSUS IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK.
STATEMENT BY UGANDA’S MINISTER OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES ON THE OCCASION OF LAUNCHING MOUNTAIN GORILLA CENSUS POPULATION IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities together with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) are pleased to announce a considerable increase in the mountain gorilla population in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) following…
Read MoreUWA rescues 42 poisonous snakes Uganda and 147 chameleons bound for Czech Republic
The reptiles were rescued just a few minutes away from being flown out to Czech Republic through Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport. They were found stuffed in one box with markings indicating that they are from a Kampala- based company, SME Breeders – and destined to Frischolz Import and Export company in the Czech Republic. UWA…
Read MoreBreaking News: Mountain Gorillas Population in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park shoots up to 400 (2011 Census Results Release)
The long awaited mountain gorillas’ census results have just been released by Uganda Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities at the Media Center putting the total population of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to 400. This brings the World’s population to 880, the 480 being shared by Uganda (Mgahinga Gorilla National Park), Rwanda…
Read MoreElectric Socket and Plug Outlet and Voltage Information for Rwanda
Information on Electric socket for Rwanda, Rwanda outlets and voltage advice – In Rwanda we used a 2 pronged European adapter. Officially type “C” and type “J” and “Type F” are used. If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter in order to plug in.…
Read MorePractical Tipping Advice in Rwanda and Uganda Tipping – How, When, Who, Where to Tip?
The question of when and when not to tip can be difficult in a foreign country. In Uganda and Rwanda, it is customary to tip your driver/guide at the end of a safari or hike, as well as a cook or porter that accompanies you. A figure if roughly $5 per day would be a…
Read MorePractical Rwanda Money Tips, MasterCard, Visa in Rwanda, Budgeting, Planning your finances for Rwanda
Rwanda’s unit of currency is the Rwandan franc (RFr). IF you are travelling to Rwanda, it’s best to come to Rwanda with US dollars or euros in cash. The only useful bank branch in the country is Banque de Kigali in the capital, which offers cash advances on credit card and can change travellers cheques,…
Read MoreHow to do a 1-Day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour from Kigali
Up to recently I kept receiving many emails from intending visitors on whether it is really possible to do a gorilla trek in one day without a hassle, and my answer of course is – YES, it is possible in Rwanda. Doing a 1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour is quite simple and complicated at…
Read MoreLodging and accommodation in Kibale National Park hotels
Kibale National Park together with the nearby Kasenda Crater lakes are close to being an independent traveller’s dream, blessed with the tantalising combination of inexpensive accommodation, easy access, wonderful scenery and a remarkable variety of activities. The Park is highly alluring to nature lovers of all budgets for its excellent chimpanzee tracking and bird watching…
Read MoreWhat is fast-killing and finishing-off the Endangered Eastern Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees have already disappeared from 4 African countries, and are nearing extinction in many others. Habituated Wild Chimps in Kibale National Park, Uganda The estimated population of chimpanzees remaining on earth (for the eastern chimpanzees) is still only approximate because large areas of their range have never never been surveyed. The most recent estimate (Kormos…
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