Isn’t it wonderful news that Uganda finally allows direct flights? With such a positive development, tourists intending to undertake Uganda safaris can be able to fly directly from an International Airport to Uganda’s spectacular National Parks without necessarily having to first clear with the Immigration offices at Entebbe International Airport. This move doesn’t only save
UWA Successfully Translocates 19 Giraffes
Uganda Wildlife Authority successfully concluded giraffe translocation in Murchison Falls National Park. During this translocation, 19 giraffes (13 females, 6 males) were released. Two female giraffes were also moved to (Uganda Wildlife Education Center) UWEC, Entebbe for conservation education purposes. The exercise which commenced on 8th of August and ended on 22nd August 2017, was the
Amazing Boat Cruise Along Kazinga Channel
Kazinga channel is a narrow water way in Uganda’s Savannah Park, Queen Elizabeth national park that covers a distance of 40 kilometers with a bubbling water point connecting Lake George in the East and Lake Edward in the west; this channel is among the recognized unique attractions within Queen Elizabeth national park in western Uganda.
Uganda’s Disappearing Glaciers – BBC
The glaciers of the Rwenzori Mountains in Western Uganda are reported to be disappearing. Since the beginning of the 20th century, most of the Rwenzori glacier has melted. Scientists estimate what remains will be gone within 10 or 15 years. Here is a footage by Malcolm Webb of Aljazeera who visited the Rwenzori Mountains which
How Gorilla Families Are Allocated to Tourists
To track/ trek the endangered Mountain Gorillas, you need to obtain a valid gorilla permit as a pass to trek the Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Prior, the Uganda Wildlife Authority used to allocate gorilla permits on a first come first served basis and her one had a choice to buy
The Blood Ivory & Elephant Effect
To some people when pondering about elephants, the first thing that comes to their mind is the circus and zoo for that is where they have seen them. The notion that there are big herds of wild elephants roaming in their natural habitat in big plain grass and forest lands in Africa, India, Thailand, the
Gorilla Habituation Introduced in Uganda
A new exciting activity has been introduced in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has launched gorilla habituation as a new adventure that travelers can enjoy in the Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. According to UWA, the activity is to be restricted to only 8 tourists and there is a gorilla
Uganda Embarks on National Rhino Conservation Strategy Development
Uganda Embarks on National Rhino Conservation Strategy Development
2015-08-14T00:51:48+03:00
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RHINO CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR UGANDA Introduction: Black and White rhinos were once widespread in Uganda and should be part of every Ugandan citizens heritage. Rhinos became nationally extinct in Uganda due to illegal human activity. The re-introduction of rhinos is fundamental to repairing the damage done to Uganda’s wildlife inventory and biodiversity by
More 110 rangers train in wildlife management
Another 110 rangers from all the conservation areas underwent a one month training in basic wildlife management at the Uganda Wildlife Training Institute (UWTI)in Katwe, graduating on 21st February,2015.This brings the number of those trained since last year to 540 after 430 trained last year . Speaking at the pass out ceremony on Saturday, the
UWA Staff Receive Specialized Training in Combating Illicit Wildlife Trade
UWA Staff Receive Specialized Training in Combating Illicit Wildlife Trade
2015-02-12T21:19:14+03:00
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Law enforcement officers and intelligence unit staff of the Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) are undergoing a week long specialized training in combating illicit trade in wild fauna and flora, at the Fairway Hotel and spa in Kampala. The training which opened on Monday February 9th, 2015 is jointly organised by the Lusaka Agreement Task Force (LATF)