During a recent visit to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with a group of journalists, the tour guides took us for a visit to the mysterious Garama Cave, which was the home of the Batwa Community for decades. The 342m long cave gives an insight into the kind of life led by the Batwa who are
Rafiki Silverback Killer Sentenced to Prison
The Kabale Chief Magistrate’s Court on July, 30, 2020 sentenced Byamukama Felix to 11 years in prison for killing Rafiki the Silverback of Nkuringo Gorilla group and other wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Byamukama pleaded guilty to three counts that included illegal entry into the protected area, killing a gorilla and a duiker. The
Rafiki Killers Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
A poacher who confessed haing killed Rafiki, a 25-year-old silverback gorilla in Bwindi has been sentenced to serve 11 years in Prison. The poacher who was arrested by the Uganda Wildlife Authority on June has been sentenced on charges of illegally entering a protected area and killing a gorilla. Rafiki who was the head of
Best 5 Safari Lodges in Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is East-Africa’s more remote park and unlike other wildlife parks, the lodging choices are more limited. However there are new lodges are being built just outside of the park which will improve things for visitors to the park. Here are the top 5 safari lodges where you can stay during your
Guide to Visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best places to visit for an adventure to the mountain gorillas in the world. Home to nearly half of the remaining mountain gorillas, most visitors looking for gorilla tracking in Africa choose to go this amazing park located in south western Uganda. The world famous Bwindi Impenetrable
FAQs on Taking Guided Safaris in Uganda
Taking a safari is one of the most exciting and memorable activities you can ever do. The thrill of seeing one of the big five is an emotion that one can never forget in east Africa you can take a guided Uganda safari with a trained safari guide. These guided safaris can either be a
African Wildlife Foundation Donates Food to UWA rangers
UWA has received 15 tonnes of maize flour, 6 tonnes of beans and 500 litres of cooking oil from AWF to support rangers to carry out their day to day duties amidst the COVID 19 pandemic that has seen a drop in revenue earning for UWA. The handover of these items happened at the Uganda
Nkuringo Gorilla Group Safe and Stable
Concerns had been raised about the stability of this group after it lost a silverback-Rafiki recently. The news from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest indicate that the the group of 11 individuals is intact with 4 black backs and 3 infants. The team resported that it was fascinating to watch Furaha, one of the mothers adjust
COVID-19: New Measures to Protect Mountain Gorillas
Globally COVID-19 has paralyzed the lives of people and businesses around the world. Due to this pandemic situation, most stakeholders are concerned about the tourism sector which is most times visited by international travelers for leisure and research purposes. Despite the fact that most travelers come from countries that are highly affected by the COVID-19,
Public Statement on ReOpening Uganda Parks
The Management of Uganda Wildlife Authority wishes to inform the public that after consultations with various stakeholders and putting in place standard operating procedures for the containment of the possible spread of COVID-19 in our protected areas, the savannah parks are now open for tourism. Primate parks however remain closed to the public until further