Honorary Wildlife Officers visit Murchison Falls CA. UWA’s Honorary Wildlife Officers have embarked on the Fourdays field tour in MFCA for a familiarization trip. Led by Capt. Emily Otekati, the team will visit the snare store at the Joint Operations and Command Centre and will taken through Human Wildlife Conflict challenges and mitigations, engage with
UWA Board of Trustees Visit Semuliki Park
Board of Trustees Visit Semuliki National Park, Home of the True Birders’ Haven.The fourth day of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Board of Trustees supervisory mission began today at Semuliki National Park headquarters in Ntandi, a park renowned as “the true birders’ haven” and for its spectacular hot springs.The team first proceeded to Bumaga, where
UWA Board of Trustees Visit Kibale Conservation Area
UWA Board of Trustees Supervisory Visit Reaches Kibale Conservation Area.Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Board of Trustees today continued its supervisory mission with a visit to Kibale Conservation Area (KCA), fondly known as the Primate Capital of the World. The day’s program began at Isunga, the KCA headquarters, where the Board Chair, Prof. James Kalema, and
UWA Board of Trustees Visit Lake Mburo Park
UWA Board of Trustees Concludes Supervisory Visit to Lake Mburo Conservation Area.Day two of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Board of Trustees’ supervisory visit to Lake Mburo Conservation Area (LMCA) began with an inspection of newly constructed staff quarters at Minekye. The 24-room facility, built by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, was highly
UWA Relocates Crocodiles from Kyamuswa
Protecting People, Conserving Wildlife: UWA Relocates Crocodiles from KyamuswaUganda Wildlife Authority Problem Animal Control Unit (PACU) recently conducted an operation in Kyamuswa Island, Kalangala District, where two suspected man-eater crocodiles were captured. The reptiles — a female measuring 3.3 meters and a male measuring 4.47 meters — had posed a serious threat to the fishing
Mubende Chimpanzee Relocated to UWEC
CHIMP CAPTURED -TAKEN TO UWEC An adult male chimpanzee, weighing between 45 and 50 kilograms and belonging to the Kyampisi Mubende Chimp community, has been captured for translocation to UWEC to ensure the safety of both humans and chimps. This individual was observed on social media, playfully striking a human as three individuals rode on
Going on Safari in Uganda: 10 Things to Do
Uganda is one of the most exciting and beautiful holiday destinations in the whole world. Due to Uganda’s beautiful nature, it has ranked among the 10th listed touristic country in the New York magazine last year and it’s still ranking among the best safari destinations to visit in Africa. Touristic attractions in Uganda are conserved
UWA Installs 71km Electric Fence at Murchison Falls Park
With efforts to reduce human-wildlife conflict at Murchison Falls National Park, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) started on the installation of the 71 kilometers of electric fencing around the park in the districts of Nwoya, Masindi, Buliisa, and Kiryandongo. The fenced areas have been prone to wildlife invasions affecting communities and crops. About 46.5 kilometers
Best Times to Go for Wildlife Sightings in East African Parks
Best Times to Go for Wildlife Sightings in East African Parks
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Safari Planning
When planning a wildlife safari in East Africa, one of the most important things to consider is timing. Different animals have different activity patterns, and the time of day you choose to drive can have a huge impact on your chances of seeing wildlife. Whether you are in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, or Rwanda, knowing the
Guidelines For Driving In Uganda’s National Parks
Uganda is gifted with over 10 national parks and a number of game reserves all having unique attractions. A self drive safari through these entire Uganda parks is very possible while viewing to various species of wildlife apart from Mgahinga, Kibale and Bwindi impenetrable national. Other parks have well clear game tracks, entrance and exit