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
Big Five Safaris in Uganda
Big Five safaris in Uganda are a must-do for anyone fascinated by wildlife. Have you ever thought about taking a big five safari? The Big Five refers to buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino and the term comes from the animals considered most dangerous to hunt. Now the thrill comes from photographing them in their
4 Places Not to Miss on a Trip through East and Northern Uganda
4 Places Not to Miss on a Trip through East and Northern Uganda
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The East and Northern part of Uganda has been less visited. This trail is one of the few off the beaten path that you should consider following while on a Uganda Safari. With some renowned places such as national parks to important world land marks such as the Source of the Nile, there is a