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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is best known for its Mountain Gorilla populations and gorilla tracking. There are 4 locations for tracking gorillas in BINP these are Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. The 4 locations have a total of about 18 families as of December 2018. Tracking permits must be bought before tracking by booking directly with...Read More

Lake Mburo National Park is a National park located in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura District near Mbarara in Uganda. Location Lake Mburo National Park is located in Kiruhura District in the Western Region of Uganda, about 30 km (19 mi) east of Mbarara and about 240 km (150 mi) by road west of Kampala. History Lake Mburo was originally gazetted in 1933 as a controlled hunting area and upgraded to a game reserve in 1963. The region...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

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

Uganda is a birding paradise boasting a massive bird list of more of than 1073 recorded bird species making up 50% of Africa’s bird species and 11% of the world species. This huge bird list is contained within a small territory of only 90041 square miles (about the size of Britain), hence having one of the highest concentration of...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

Uganda’s wildlife population has continued to thrive because of her wildlife reserves. Each reserve is home to all forms of wildlife; from mammals like the African elephant and vast primate species to the smallest of rodents. Their views are picturesque with undulating terrains, diverse vegetation coupled with abundant activities to indulge in when you visit...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

The impressive list of primates in Uganda consists of 13 diurnal and six nocturnal species, making Uganda the destination with the highest concentration of primates on the continent. The list includes the mountain gorilla and chimpanzee, taking the most attention from primate safari tourists. Other primates include a golden monkey, de brazza’s monkey, black and white colobus...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

The Ministry of Health updated the public on the current status of the Omicron Variant, vaccination against COVID-19 and measures to curb the new variant “Omicron” on 02nd December 2021. Overview of COVID-19 in the country To-date, the country has registered 127,485 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 3,252 deaths. Furthermore, the current admissions stand at...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 is a unique Africa safari destination compared to its eastern counterparts. On your Uganda safari holiday, you should expect a more varied landscape from the savannah plains to the rugged western region filled with various game, primates, and unique bird species. General game viewing is excellent year-round, thanks to significant concentrations of wildlife, temperate...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

Yes, Uganda is fully open for tourism along with Entebbe International Airport. Therefore, guests are able to travel to their destinations seamlessly. Presently we are receiving guests with more already on safari enjoying the beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife encounters in the country. What are the requirements for arriving tourists to Uganda? Arriving tourists should...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

Alluring  exquisite landscape scenery and various remarkable tourist activities, Kibale Forest National Park and the nearby Ndali-Kasenda Crater Lakes are close to being an independent traveler’s dream. Kibale Forest is highly powerfully and mysteriously attractive to nature lovers who come to view a wide range of forest birds and track chimpanzees and other twelve primate species (the highest on the continent)...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

International travel advice to uganda Land borders are open and commercial flights are operating to and from Uganda. Check with your travel company for the latest information on flights. Be prepared for your plans to change No travel is risk-free during COVID. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice,...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

The wildlife of Tanzania refers to the fauna of Tanzania. Tanzania contains some 20 percent of the species of Africa’s large mammal population, found across its reserves, conservation areas, marine parks, and 17 national parks, spread over an area of more than 42,000 square kilometres (16,000 sq mi) and forming approximately 38 percent 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

Do you know how much a gorilla weighs Due to their large sizes, gorillas have a considerable weight. We have gathered complete information on gorilla weight so that you can have a clear idea of how much a gorilla weighs.  You will get to know the average weight of both the male & female gorillas, ...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

Overview Situated on a hill within Kampala, the Kasubi Tombs site is an active religious place in the Buganda kingdom. It’s a burial ground for the previous four Kabakas. It’s a very important religious center for the royal family, a place where the Kabaka and his representatives frequently carry out important rituals related to Ganda...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

Are you planning to Travel to Uganda on a self-discovery journey? Are you scared of embarking on this journey alone? If yes, then worry not. Uganda is one of the safest countries in Africa. However, just like in any major cities, you will have to be careful. When you visit this Pearl of Africa, here...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

Nyege Nyege Tickets A full festival pass includes four days of music and gives you access to the festival. For tickets click here. You must have a valid Festival Ticket as well as a campsite pass to enter the campsite. 4 day pre pitched comfortable tent packages (for 1 or 2 people with comfortable new mattresses)...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

First of all, Gorilla Trekking is on every traveler’s bucket list for things to do in East Africa. According to current estimates, there are approximately 880 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild. Additionally, the Mountain gorillas live in family groups in the Virunga Mountains which straddle Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo, and Bwindi...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

Social Structure Gorillas are non-territorial and live in groups called troops that generally consist of 1 to 4 adult males (called silverbacks), some juvenile males (called black-backs), several adult females and young.The oldest and strongest adult male silverback is usually dominant in the troop and has exclusive breeding rights to females.Adolescent females transfer to another...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

Truly, 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. This makes it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the...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

This article was written in 2015 and a bunch of things have changed since the day it was published. New changes to the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking will be in brackets. Enjoy this story from a traveler’s perspective My friend Jill and I were staying at the modest Muhabura Hotel in the town of Musanze, peering...Read More

Administrative Divisions 111 districts across four administrative regions Area 93,065 sq. km (land: 76,101 sq. km, water 16,965 sq. km) Borders 2,698km (Democratic Republic of Congo 765km, Kenya 933km, Rwanda 169km, Sudan 435km, Tanzania 396km) or 1676 Miles Banking Hours Mon to Fri 08:30hrs to 18:00 hrs. Sat 09:00hrs to 16:00hrs. Business Hours Mon to...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

Where to do Chimpanzee tracking? First of all, the Chimpanzee tracking can be done in Budongo-Kaniyo Papidi forest in Murchison falls, the Kyambura gorge and Kalinzu in Queen Elizabeth, Kibale National park and Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary. Secondly, Trekking is mainly done in the morning and afternoon for only one hour. However one can have the...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

Murchison Falls National park lies in the north end of the Albertine Rift Valley, . In 1926, the park was gazetted as a game reserve with it being the oldest and largest conservation area with 451 bird species and 76 mammal species. The river Nile runs through the park causing the dramatic Murchison falls are...Read More

This is the ultimate guide to gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. The experience has grown extremely popular in the past years. In this article, you will find all you need to know about these beautiful primates and the gorilla trekking experience as a whole. What is the gorilla trekking best time of year? First...Read More