7 Must Sees on Safari tours to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The 1978km2 Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The Park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for over 95 mammal species including classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. It…
Read MoreTop 5 One-day Tours for Kampala City Excursions
Top 5 One-day Tours for Kampala City Excursions A list of the top 5 tours for Kampala, the best excursions near Kampala for your one day tours in Kampala 1 day Chimps trek in Budongo Forest Kaniyo-Pabidi, Murchison Falls National Park with primates and lots of birds Located in Murchison Falls National Park Budongo Forest…
Read MoreTracking Oruzogo Gorilla Family in Bwindi–Information, Accommodations, Transport
Oruzogo gorilla group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in Ruhija together with Bitukura,and Kyaguriro (which is the gorilla family dedicated purely for research). This gorilla family can be trekked from Buhoma or Ruhija. The group consists of 16 individuals including 1 dominant silverback (named Tibirikwata) and two babies that were recently born. Although…
Read MoreIs Uganda safe for Tourists? Is Uganda Dangerous for Tourists
How safe is Uganda for Tourists? Is Uganda Dangerous for Tourists Uganda is generally safe for tourists. You can freely walk the city and village streets and you will not hve any danger to you in Uganda. Use common sense in the cities – do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables, and keep…
Read MoreAll you need to know about Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
All you need to know about Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Golden monkey tracking or Trekking to see the golden monkeys is another highlight of Volcanoes National Park. The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the “Blue Monkey” and is endemic…
Read MoreNGO Sues Uganda Government over Uganda Museum Demolition
Representing many others, a Kampala based NGO called Pro-Biodiversity Conservationist in Uganda (PROBICOU) has sued the government of Uganda for its refusal to release details concerning the shopping mall project supposedly meant to be constructed at the current location of the Uganda’s only national museum, the Uganda museum. It intends to lease out the land…
Read MoreA Thrilling Experience Climbing Mount Elgon
When lovesick youth proclaim things like ‘I will climb any mountain for you’, they have no idea what they are saying. For Titus Kakembo, Mount Elgon looked like an attractive challenge, until he started the actual climb. Climbing Mount Elgon is one adventure that will creat the most memorable experiences for anyone. Wagagai summitin Elgon…
Read MoreRDB intensifies Mountain Gorillas monitoring over conflict in DRC Congo
A wild mountain gorilla feeding away in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda KIGALI – Following the recent insurgency in DRC near the Rwanda/Congo border, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has embarked on an exercise to closely monitor mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. According to Rica Rwigamba, who is in charge of tourism at RDB, the gorillas…
Read MoreWorld Wild Fund (WWF) Boosts Conservation of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The World Wild Fund (WWF), under its Rwenzori Mountains Conservation and Environment Management Project, has devised several approaches to minimise degradation of the park. Mr David Duli, the country director WWF, an international conservation NGO, said the park is of great importance to the world because of its botany and beauty and therefore requires expertise…
Read MoreRwanda Development Board (RDB) Recognizes Local Communities for promoting Mountain Gorilla Tourism
The RDB has recognized local communities neighboring Volcanoes National Park for promoting mountain gorilla tourism. Revenues generated from the tourism sector have this year increased by 11 percent compared to the same period (January-June) last year. Information from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) indicates that so far, US$128.3m has been raised compared to us$115.6m generated in…
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