Posts by Kabenge
Gorilla Groups in Nkuringo Sector of Bwindi – Nkuringo Gorilla Families
If you choose to do a gorilla trek tour in Uganda’s Bwindi, you will be allocated to track gorillas in either of the park’s 4 sectors. One of these is Nkuringo in the south of Bwindi which has 3 gorilla families or gorilla groups. Tracking gorillas in Nkuringo sector offers some of the the most…
Read MoreNEW GORILLA BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
A baby-boy mountain gorilla has been delivered in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo to Rugabo Gorilla Group. The baby mountain gorilla was found being nursed by the mother gorilla – Jicho. This baby mountain gorilla was most likely born within the last couple of weeks. The mother, Jicho, is around 33yr old and…
Read More2020 Uganda Gorilla permit Price to Increase to USD700
2020 Uganda Gorilla permit Price to Increase to USD700 Effective 1st July 2020, the gorilla permit price for Uganda is set to increase from USD600 to USD700 for foreign non residents and USD600 for foreign residents in East Africa. For East African citizens the cost still remains at Uganda shillings 250000 per person. Here is…
Read MoreFlying to Uganda – International’s Flights to Uganda
Flying to Uganda – International’s Flights to Uganda Safaris Flying to Uganda is simple and affordable. With many direct flights to Entebbe from Europe, Asia and Africa, Uganda can now be easily accessed from any part of the world. Below are the major international airlines that fly to Entebbe International Airport, Uganda: KLM / Amsterdam –…
Read MoreTips for Gorilla Trekking – how to have the best gorilla trek in Rwanda
Tips for Gorilla Trekking – how to have the best gorilla trek Purchase your gorilla trekking permits as far in advance as possible for priority assignment to a choice group and to be sure you obtain a permit at all. You will be with a group and guide. Also, consider hiring a local person as…
Read MoreUganda Gorilla Trekking Best Time To Go Gorilla Tracking Tour
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Best Time To Go on Gorilla Tracking Tour The best time of the year to visit Uganda and go for gorilla trekking / gorillas tracking is June, July, August, September, October, January, February and March. And this is probably the best time to do safari in Uganda. These months will have less…
Read MoreBirding in Murchison Falls National Park
Birding in Murchison Falls National Park Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest national park, covering approximately 4,000 km2. The Park supports a remarkable 451 species of birds. Birding in Murchison Falls National Park has the main birding attraction being the Shoebill, best sighted in the dry season from January-March. The commonest species found in the…
Read MoreUganda Free of Ebola
Visiting Director General concurred with the Uganda government Ministry of Health that the recent Ebola outbreak the country had been contained. Even as we have to wait for the full mandatory incubation period the World Health Organization in a joint statement with the ministry concurred that literally the situation is well contained.
Read MoreAre Tourists safe from Ebola in Uganda
Are Tourists safe from Ebola in Uganda Tourism remains safe in Uganda but industry stakeholders and government officials are worried about the PR effects this news has on the global media and the travel and tourism industry. Everyone entering Uganda from DRC and South Sudan will be screened for Ebola. There is no threat for…
Read MoreUpdate on Ebola in Uganda – Victims’ Family Repatriated back to Congo, No New Cases!
Uganda Authorities repatriated the relatives of two people who died of Ebola in Uganda back to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, including a 3-year-old boy confirmed to be suffering from the disease, the Ugandan health minister said. The cases marked the first time the virus has crossed an international border since the current…
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