The safari starts from Uganda where you will have a wildlife expedition in Queen Elizabeth and a rewarding boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and ends in Kigali Rwanda known as the land of a thousand hills. The park can be accessed through Mbarara, Fort Portal via Kasese or Ishasha sector south of Bwindi Impenetrable National...Read More

4 days chimpanzee tracking safari takes you to Kibale National Park located in western Uganda the home for primates in Africa. The park has the highest variety of primates in Africa. 13 different primate species are staying in Kibale forest with the most popular being the chimpanzees. Also, you will see red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Uganda Managabay, olive...Read More

Murchison falls National park is named after the Falls that transect through the park and explodes through a narrow gorge and falls 43m with a loud roar. The park is located on the Kampala-Gulu highway and is easily accessible by road. The activities in the park are mainly game drives, boat cruises to the bottom...Read More

The ultimate golden monkey trekking experience, all the things you need to know about visiting the golden monkeys of Rwanda and Uganda, where to stay, the permit costs, tour operators, when to go and general information about these apes. Golden monkeys are known to have unique characters and are a rare species that are endangered at...Read More

Kidepo Valley National park usually offers excellent lion and elephant sightings. Herds of up 1,000 buffalo are often encountered. Cheetah are seen with increasing frequency, and it is home to many dry-country species, among them caracal, aardwolf, greater and lesser kudu, mountain reedbuck and Guenther’s dik-dik. Five primate species are present, including the localized patas monkey. Lucky visitors might spot the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Best Time for Wildlife Viewing The best time...Read More

The Albertine Rift valley is the western branch of the East African Rift, covering parts of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. It extends from the northern end of Lake Albert to the southern end of Lake Tanganyika. The geographical term includes the valley and the surrounding mountains. Albertine Rift East African Rift artificial   Geology Map of the region showing...Read More

Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) is a national park in Uganda and managed by the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. It is in north-western Uganda, spreading inland from the shores of Lake Albert, around the Victoria Nile, up to the Karuma Falls. Together with the adjacent 748 square kilometres (289 sq mi) Bugungu Wildlife Reserve and the 720 square kilometres (280 sq mi) Karuma Wildlife Reserve, the park forms the Murchison...Read More

Africa Big 5 animals is a term coined back in the 1800s by trophy hunters, referring to what they considered the most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. These include the African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. Today the term is primarily famous with Africa safari travelers who now shoot the big five with a camera rather than a lethal...Read More

The Ugandan government will no longer conduct COVID-19 tests for passengers travelling into the country through the Entebbe International Airport, the country’s ministry of health has said. The director-general of health services, Henry Mwebesa, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the decision was made following a decrease in COVID-19 infections globally. Mr Mwebesa said the government noticed...Read More

Pian Upe Game Reserve is one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in Uganda – second only to the Murchison Falls National Park. It is located in the Karamoja region in the northeastern part of Uganda. The reserve covers an area of about 2,788 square kilometers and is found between Kidepo National park and Mount Elgon National Park....Read More

Kenya is endowed with beautiful National Parks and they include the following; Masai Mara National park The Maasai Mara is the most visited national park in Kenya because of the Great Wildebeest Migration, which takes place each July and August. People come from far and wide to witness this spectacle, where vast herds complete their...Read More

Fun facts about Uganda- Uganda is a country that is located in East Africa. It is bordered by South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Rwanda to the southwest and Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Uganda is a landlocked country with breathtaking landscapes, flora, and fauna....Read More

I say yes, gorilla trekking is worth the money. Many travelers who take part and time to do this activity, can bear witness. the many reviews from various travelers who have done the gorilla trek indicates that gorilla trekking is worth it. Gorilla trekking has unforgettable, magical and life-changing experience worth the penny. Despite the...Read More

Safari Game drives in Uganda’s national parks is the perfect way of seeing wildlife in the savannah plains. Uganda has lots of mammals and the parks haven’t been much affected by mass tourism. You enjoy the park with a few other travelers which gives you an opportunity to enjoy the park and take as many...Read More

Kenya – the name is almost synonymous with the word “safari.” because of the Tourist attractions in Kenya, Few other places on the planet conjure such a spirit of adventure and romance. The diversity of things to do in Kenya dazzles all who visit, and viewing the country’s abundant wildlife tops the list. See throngs...Read More

Uganda apparently has 10 national parks dispersed across it’s various regions. The number could increase or decrease in the nearby future basing on the number of game reserves and forest reserves that the country has. At the moment Murchison Falls National Park is the biggest with Lake Mburo National Park being the smallest. Kidepo Valley...Read More

Tourist attractions in Kenya which is located in the Eastern part of Africa is one of the premier Safari destinations of the world. Unsurprisingly therefore, Kenya was named as ‘Africa’s Leading Destination’, whilst its bustling capital city Nairobi was named ‘Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination’ during the World Travel Awards 2020  (WTA). The declaration was made...Read More

The Packing List for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is an important topic to cover because anyone intending to see the primates has to consider what to pack at some point. Gorilla trekking is arguably the most exciting wildlife activity in Africa. They are fascinating creatures because they behave and resemble we humans. If you read...Read More

Cost of a Uganda Visa A standard Uganda single-entry visa, valid for three months, costs USD 50. Student visas cost USD 20. Multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months, costs USD 100, 24 months visa costs USD 150, and 24-36-months visa costs USD 200. Travelers with a single-entry visa intending to leave and return to Uganda...Read More

The Gorillas in the mist in the misted mountains of Uganda, Africa, home to imperial silverback gorilla are quickly becoming the hot and haute destination for the ultimate trip of a lifetime. Blissfully off the beaten path and virtually untouched, the landscape here is nothing short of epic. It includes razorback mountains – the tallest...Read More

Community Cultural Encounters in Kidepo valley national park:  The park is located amidst the rich cultural areas of the Northeastern part of Uganda dominated majorly Karamajong. Karamajong culture is one of the most unique and preserved cultures in Uganda that you ought not to miss while in Kidepo for Wildlife safaris. The cultural experiences and traditional lifestyle of...Read More

Lake Bunyonyi is believed to be the second deepest lake in Africa with its deepest end approximately 900m. The lake is dotted with 29 islands. The most prominent of these include the Akampene Island also known as the punishment island, Bushara, Kyahugye, Bwama and Njuyeera, and Bucuranuka. Also the deepest lake in Uganda, home of...Read More

Cheetahs are described as the fastest land animals and most admired animal with striped dots, it’s one of the unique animals that can be seen during a game drive in kidepo valley national park in Uganda given the fact that it’s the only park in Uganda where cheetahs can be seen. Kidepo valley national park,...Read More

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise; Kazinga channel section of Queen Elizabeth national park is a whole new experience to all the visitors that come to African.  Kazinga channel is indeed a water channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward together. It is a 40km long stream of water located beneath the famous Mweya peninsular just near Mweya safari lodge. This is...Read More

Lake Mburo National Park is one of the few parks where you can go on a night game drive! At night there is a whole variety of animals that you would not see in the day including bush pigs, genet cat and white tailed mongoose to mention but a few. Night drives also give you...Read More

Africa Big five animals is a term coined back in the 1800s by trophy hunters, referring to what they considered the most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. These include the African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. Today the term is primarily famous with Africa safari travelers who now shoot the...Read More

When it comes to gorilla safaris, gorilla trekking and habituation are the major activities and therefore the debate of gorilla trekking vs habituation. The three countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo are home to mountain gorillas that are trekked in their natural habitat. Since they live in their natural habitat the only way of seeing...Read More

Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru is a cave located about 10 km from fort portal town which is also the cleanest town in Uganda. Fort Portal is in Kabarole district in the western Uganda and is a hub to other parks like Queen Elizabeth national park, Semuliki national park and Kibale national park. Amabere ga nyina...Read More

Mabamba Swamp is the natural habitat for the elusive Shoebill Storks in Africa Bird watching is mostly via canoe, where you will navigate waterways comprising lily pads and papyrus swamp. It takes about 1hour to drive on dirt roads from Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp, Mabamba Swamp is an extensive marsh stretching through a long narrow bay, fringed with papyrus towards...Read More

Hiking and Nature Walks are among the top activities in Murchison Falls offering holidaymakers an opportunity to explore this vast wilderness on foot. Located in North-western Uganda covering an area of 3,840 sq km, Murchison falls National Park has varied sceneries and vast landscapes starting from the savannah plains, to the swamps, to the forests, the amazing...Read More

Eland antelope (a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus), is one the world’s largest savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa. The world’s largest antelope is the common or Cape eland (T oryx) which measures over 1.8m in height, and can be bulkier than a buffalo. The eland has a...Read More

Bigodi is majorly known for being close to Kibale forest National Park and is located 6 kilometers away from Kanyanchu information center. Bigodi is known to be more of a swamp but it is a community based project which has helped upgrade the lives of all the people who are living around the area. Bigodi...Read More

Taking nature walks at Lake Mburo national park is a highly welcome activity. The park is open to all visitors who intend to do guided nature walks and are usually conducted along with the ranger guide. From Rwonyo the park center, the guided walks take you to the salt lick presumably the candy place for numerous...Read More

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was home to Batwa pygmies. These indigenous people were the original dwellers of the ancient forest and were known as the “keepers of the forest”. The Batwa lived in harmony with the forest and survived by hunting small game using bows and arrows and gathering plants for both food and medicinal...Read More

Fun facts about Mountain Gorillas- Mountain Gorillas are the endangered primate species living in the dense tropical forests of Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla forest in south western Uganda, Bwindi impenetrable forest, harbours over half of the world population of the mountain gorillas and others can be seen in volcanoes national park in Rwanda...Read More

White rhinoceros-Uganda These white rhinoceros-Uganda are the second largest land mammals after African elephants in the world. An adult male rhino weighs between 1,800 to 2,500 kg while the Adult female weighs between 1,800 to 2,000 kg. The calf weighs between 40 to 60 kg at birth. White rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinos have a large...Read More

Unique Tree climbing lions. Behaviour: In Lake Manyara national park in Tanzania, the lions here can be seen relaxing in acacia trees. The difference between the tree climbing lions of Imanyara and the Ishasha is that the fig trees of IShasha are short and so the lions can be easily seen in the early afternoon, during a...Read More

Ugandan defassa waterbuck The Ugandan defassa waterbuck is the largest antelope species living in sub-Sahara Africa. Its scientific name is Kobus ellipsiprymnus. In Uganda, the defassa water bucks live in grassland and savanna areas along the rivers and lakes. They live in Murchison falls national park and Queen Elizabeth national park. The coat of the...Read More

Lake Bunyonyi (‘place of many little birds’) is undoubtedly the loveliest lake in Uganda. Its contorted shore encircles 29 islands, surrounded by steep terraced hillsides reminiscent of parts of Nepal. A magical place, especially with a morning mist rising off the placid waters, it has supplanted the Ssese Islands as the place for travellers to chill out...Read More

David Yarrow re-created the iconic scene by combining two images. He took the first from above the real Pride Rock in Borana, Kenya, before travelling 2,500 miles to South Africa where he shot the second at conservationist Kevin Richardson's famous sanctuary.Read More

The Uganda Museum is the biggest and the oldest Museum in Uganda which started in 1908 at Lugard’s fort on Old Kampala Hill in Kampala city. It later moved to Makerere University at the school of industrial and fine arts and lastly to KItante Hill where it stands today. Location of Uganda Museum The Uganda...Read More

Visit Uganda, famously known as the pearl of Africa, for a thrilling experience. The main activities that are a must try include; Mountain gorilla tracking and chimpanzee trekking Hike Virunga Volcanoes and the tallest mountain (Rwenzori mountains of the moon). See the amazing big 5 Island hopping Birding watching Interesting places to visit in Uganda...Read More

 Uganda is a beautiful country with breathtaking forests, waterfalls, islands and national parks. It was crowned as the pearl of Africa for this reason. Here is our list of top 15 places to visit when you are in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park This UNESCO World Heritage Site is so dense that visitors can only...Read More

Travelling to a new country can be both exciting and frustrating at the same time. To kick out the frustration and ensure you only experience the exciting part, we have come up with 5 tips to ease your experience for first time travelling to Uganda. Get a Yellow Fever Vaccine In early 2016, the government...Read More

The Nyege Nyege Festival is by Talent Africa Group, a reknown events company based in kampala, Uganda. Nyege nyege stands for peace, love, and abundant joy, for underground music and musicians in Africa, from Africa or with a deep interest in getting to know the continent better, it stands for fun and curiosity and pushing...Read More

If you are planning for a gorilla trekking there are very important things to put into considerations. Below are some of the questions that will help in a cost guide to Gorilla trekking. What is gorilla trekking? Gorilla trekking in Africa is done in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo. This is an expensive...Read More

Gorilla trekking experience is one of the top ten activities to do when you visit Uganda. The activity is adventurous and will require you to pack the right gorilla trekking gear. This is regardless of if you are doing it in Bwindi Impenetrable National park, Mgahinga national park or you are visiting the great Volcanoes ...Read More

The Gorilla trekking guidelines are essential for anyone planning on tracking mountain Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or the D.R -Congo. These rules cut across the 3 countries where you can do the activity. Most of these are adopted from a post by the Uganda Wildlife Authority “Gorilla Rules” plus some more information. This is the...Read More

First our Culture series folk stories take us to the region of Bunyoro. Where we learn a little bit about the origin of the Batembuzi and the Bachewi dynasty. A Banyoro myth, Bunyoro Kingdom, Stories from Uganda, Ugandan Culture, Ugandan Oral Traditions According to oral traditions, it is generally believed that the Batembuzi were the...Read More

National antelope-Ugandan kob is, however, a subspecies of an antelope that lives in sub-Saharan Africa. This type of antelope also stays in flat areas, close to a permanent water source with a stable climate. Kobus kob thomasi is its scientific name, and this type of kob appears on the Uganda coat of Arms. The Ugandan kob...Read More

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part of a larger ecosystem. The Virunga conservation area (434 sq. km) which includes two adjacent parks in Rwanda and Congo. Mgahinga sits high in the clouds, at an altitude 0f 2227m – 4127m. Additionally, It was formed to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and...Read More

Bwindi impenetrable national park in uganda is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas, whose encounter and consequent eye contact is the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter in the whole of Africa.  With mist covered hillsides, this impenetrable forest is the oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest, with over 400 species of plants....Read More

Gorilla trekking activity is one of the must-do activity and a highlight of any safari in Uganda. Below are some of the top luxury lodges in Bwindi that you can stay in during your gorilla trekking safari. Mahogany springs Mahogany Springs is a luxury accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National park found in Buhoma sector. It...Read More

First of all, Kibale National Park is the most magnificent of Uganda’s tropical rain forests and one of the most rewarding areas to explore. Established at the end of the 18th century, Kibale boasts of 13 species of primates including the localized Red Colobus L’Hoest monkeys and the endemic Uganda Mangabay. Kibale’s major attraction is...Read More

Chameleon Hill Lodge What a better way to relax by the Lake with our good friends than a weekend visit to Chameleon hill lodge Bwindi. On November 11th we headed westwards to Lake Mutanda to do some community work. We set off from Kampala on Friday morning and drove the whole day to Chameleon Hill Lodge...Read More

First and foremost, Kidepo Valley National Park is a wilderness park; dry, hot and isolated yet spectacular, magnificent and virgin, waiting to be discovered. Transversed by large sand rivers, the park is renowned for its distinctive composition of wild game co-existing with the dry mountain forests, open savanna and hilltops caped by rock kopjes Enjoy...Read More

Mount Elgon National Park has the largest volcanic base in the world at 4000km2 and is a massive volcanic mountain on the border of western Kenya and eastern Uganda. Its mountainous landscape and cool heights offer respite for humans from the hot plains below and its higher altitudes provide refuge for flora and fauna. Its...Read More

Uganda Wildlife Authority is a body that is in charge of conserving the country’s natural heritage like animals, plants, physical features and ecosystems in general. It has set National Park Regulations that each visitor must follow. All persons that visit the Park must follow regulations set that apply to all the National parks in Uganda in order...Read More