What is a volcanic mountain and how is it formed? Volcanic mountains usually have an up like crater at the summit, formed around such a vent from the ash and lava expelled through it. They are formed through the process of vulcanization where molten lava under the earth’s crust rises up along lines of weakness
Uganda’s Block Mountains: Quick Facts to Know
Uganda has a series of block mountains and volcanic mountains that make it one of the most beautiful and scenic countryside. The block mountains include the famous Rwenzori Mountains also known as the mountains of the moon. What is a block mountain and how is it formed? Mountains in East Africa do vary based on
Batwa Cultural Trail in Mgahinga National Park
Mgahinga national park is located in the southern part of the country covering an area of 33.9 km2. The park is mainly well known for gorilla trekking as it is home to mountain gorillas with 2 habituated gorilla groups that is Nyakagezi gorilla family and Hirwa that migrated from the Volcanoes national park in Rwanda.
Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda.
Mountain Gorilla trekking is an exciting activity done which invites in a huge percentage of tourists from different countries of the World per year, its ranked among the mostly wanted activities done by different tourists while in Africa for their Safari vacations particularly in the Eastern region. Are you planning to be part of the
Driving Upcountry: Safety Tips to Know
Compared to the roads in developed countries, the roads in Uganda are not in very good condition. Most of them are tarmacked roads while some are dirt roads. The roads leading to Uganda’s national parks are dirt roads. When it is a rainy season, these roads become slippery. Because of this therefore, you’re driving skills
5 Best Midrange Gorilla Safari Lodges
The gorilla parks of Bwindi and Mgahinga boast a variety of safari lodges that are good value for money. These lodges offer rooms from as low as US$100 per person while enjoying mediocre services. Some of these lodges have facilities that you will find at luxury safari lodges. We bring to you the best midrange
Uganda’s Most Beautiful Primate Watching Spots
Although Uganda is known for its 10 National Parks, It’s a country gifted with so much more. While on a Uganda safari a stop at any of the below reserves, sanctuaries, and sections is worth it. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Set on an island that sits on the waters of Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island provides
UWA Conservation Tariff and Fees for 2020-2022 Out
The Conservation tariff for 2020 -2022 is now out. major changes are increase of Gorilla tracking fees from US$600 to US$700 for Foreign non residents, and US$500 to US$600 for Foreign residents Park entrance fees remain unchanged. Down load the detail tariff by following the link .
Guidelines to Hiking the Rwenzori Mountains
Hiking through Rwenzori mountains using Uganda side implicates great hiking experiences either through the Kilembe Trail or rwenzori central circuit with great chance to spot various peaks on Rwenzori Mounatins like Stanely peak , Wiseman peak, Baker Peaks and other vegetation cover. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority and it
10 Things to Know About Semuliki National Park
Semuliki National Park is one of the less known national parks in Uganda. It is situated in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo District, in western Uganda. The park covers 220km² and lies at an altitude of 670-760m above sea level. Here are some quick facts that you probably don’t know about Semuliki