With over 1004 mountain gorillas that still exist one earth, incredibly, this is the most significant achievement that so far has been registered in gorilla and nature conservation unlike in 1981 where their population dropped drastically up to 242. As a way to celebrate such incredible success and Rwanda in particular, each year thousands of Rwandese gather on the…
While the majority head to the national parks to see wildlife or mainly to relax, and chill on beaches on other hand, you will need to discover something rare from the usual and a visit to East Africa is the best answer for this. Where else on earth can you find powerful and stunning waterfalls if not this region?…
With the District of Masaka in Central Uganda lies the small freshwater Lake referred as Lake Nabugabo, the satellite Lake of the renowned Lake Victoria and is only 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) away from the shores of this vast Lake. With a total surface area of 220 square kilometers (22000 hectares/54,000 acres), Lake Nabugabo is one of the smallest…
Ever thought of undertaking a family trip to Uganda? Do you know of some tips that can help you have the most successful vacation? Planning for camping safaris in Uganda is ideally the most challenging thing in life as it involves planning for camping equipment, booking it, preparation of food for the number of days you intend to spend…
If you have ever thought of a destination with intense biodiversity then the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should be a must in your travel plan. DR Congo is remarkably one of the very few diverse countries in the world when it comes to natural attractions making it one of the most sought after safari destinations in Africa. It…
Uganda is a haven to more than half the World’s population of Mountain Gorillas with more than 400 individuals and 15 habituated Gorilla Families being in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and only 80 individuals as well as only one Habituated Gorilla Family (known as Nyakagyezi) calling Uganda’s smallest National Park (Mgahinga) home. With this, a total of 120 Permits…
The Bakiga are one of the numerous tribes you will encounter during your safari in western Uganda and are found within the Kigezi sub-region originally covering areas of Kabale, Kinkizi and Rukungiri district as well as several counties including Rubanda, Ndorwa and Rukiga. Due to the effect of land fragmentation and increase in populations, these people moved to other…
While most tourists to Uganda prefer visiting the National Park and Wildlife Reserves to explore the wildlife and bird species, a near yet endowed site exists within the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe to offer up-close encounter with what most Parks may not even offer. It was established in 1952 (as Entebbe Zoo) by the Colonial Government to…
Tracking The Oruzogo Gorilla Family Within Ruhija Sector Of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Oruzogo is one of the four gorilla families found within Ruhija sector, in the eastern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The other two families are Bitukura, Bikingi and Kyaguriro (the group dedicated solely for research purposes). Due to the accessibility of the family to Buhoma,…
Uganda straddles in East Africa and it is bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It features as the second most famous landlocked state in the globe after Ethiopia. In the southern side of Uganda, you will find Lake Victoria which is also shared between Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda lies within…
In a recent development, Uganda has adjusted…
Exploring Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in just 72…
