How DR Congo War Affects Virunga Mountain Gorillas
How DR Congo War Affects Virunga Mountain Gorillas With the fighting in eastern Congo, I fear our gorillas in general are being put at risk. These animals have those forests as their only home yet rebels invade them and launch wars against their governments from forests. Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is…
Read MoreMy Day In Company with Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas
Hidden high among the forested volcanoes of central Africa, the mountain gorilla was unknown to science until 1902, when two were first encountered by a German explorer — and promptly killed. It set the tone for the relationship. For much of the time since, due to deforestation and poaching, it has seemed the mountain gorilla…
Read MoreRwanda tourism ‘not affected by DRC conflict
the endagered mountain gorilla in Rwanda’s Virunga National Park The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has not hindered tourism sector as mountain gorillas remain secure in Virunga National Park, their habitat. The assurance was made by Rica Rwigamba, the head of tourism and conservation in Rwanda Development Board (RDB), reacting to reports that the…
Read MoreUganda Bwindi Mountain Gorillas Visits Lodge
Mountian gorillas moved out of Bwindi forest and came to the Lodge – Uganda Bwindi Mountain Gorillas Visits Lodge Mountain Gorillas entering the compound at Bwindi Lodge – www.gorillasandwildlifesafaris.com A mountain Gorilla Family all of a sudden just decided to visit Bwindi Lodge, sending all visitors into scampers! Here are some of the photos we…
Read MoreUganda Foreign currency exchange, Using credit cards, Bargaining/ Shopping in Uganda
Uganda Foreign currency exchange, Using credit cards, Bargaining/ Shopping in Uganda. What is the Currency in Uganda? The Ugandan Shilling. This cannot be purchased outside the country. How do I Exchange Cash in Uganda? US Dollars, UK Pounds and Euros are accepted by UWA for gorillas/ chimp tracking permits and park entry fees. Many larger…
Read MoreWhat is the Weather Like in Uganda, Uganda Weather Condition
Uganda weather condition, what is the weather like in Uganda? Uganda enjoys a tropical climate, though the heat it tempered by the altitude, as much of the country is more than 1000m above sea level. Rainy seasons are from March to May, and September to November. Dry seasons are from December to February and mid-…
Read MoreBirding in Murchison Falls National Park – New bird sighting!
There is a new bird sighting in Murchison Falls National Park. Goods News reaching us here from a bird guide George Kafu at Murchison Falls is the presence of Pel’s Fishing Owl and African Finfoot at Chobe River near Chobe Lodge. He has just seen the Owl a few minutes ago on a walk…
Read MoreUganda Tourism Earnings shoot to $805m (Ush2, 000b)
Uganda’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism have increased from $662m (about sh1,655b) to $805m (about sh2,012.5b) over the last one year, the outgoing tourism minister, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, has said.Kamuntu also said the contribution of tourism to Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had increased from 7.6% in May last year to 9.2% today.Kamuntu, now water…
Read MoreNumber of British tourists to Uganda soars
The number of British tourists to Uganda from the UK and Ireland has surpassed previous years’ records despite the recent Ebola outbreak. A statement from the Uganda High Commission in London said there were increased applications for Uganda immigration entry visas averaging about 50 applications per day. The peak was in May-June when applications reached…
Read MoreUganda Ebola Outbreak Under Control – World Health Organisation
The World Health Organization has said that authorities are halting the spread of Ebola. Joaquim Saweka, the WHO representative in Uganda, told reporters in Kampala that everyone known to have had contact with Ebola victims has been isolated. Health officials have created an “Ebola contact list” with names of people who had even the slightest…
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