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.
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
Measures to Conserve Mountain Gorillas
Gorillas are among the critically endangered primates according to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Sadly, the number of gorillas is declining day by day, week by week, month by month and year by year. Currently, the number of Mountain gorillas is estimated to be about 1005 individuals surviving only in Virunga region covering
When Elephants and Humans Collide
Here is a great article I just came across in the Black Star News that highlights the important and complicated issues around human – elephant conflict in Africa. Elephants traditionally ranged over thousands of miles. As population growth in Uganda presses in on their breeding and feeding grounds, conflict is inevitable, which is bad for
Come to Uganda!!! Here Is Why You Should Travel to Uganda
Travel to Uganda on Carefully Crafted Safaris Offered by Selected Tour Operators Uganda is definitely one of the most interesting destinations in Africa (eh! it’s the pearl of Africa) and your trip will be a worthwhile investment, I am sure. Most safaris to Uganda are full of exciting adventures and experiences! A trip to Uganda
How to Book Uganda Gorilla Permits
Planning to track gorillas in Uganda but you do not know how a gorilla costs? Before embarking on actual gorilla trek to Uganda or any gorilla destination to track mountain gorillas, a permit is a must to have. It is an important tool that allows you to take part in this life changing adventure in
28 Years of Gorilla Tourism in Uganda
Presently, gorilla tourism is of no doubt that one most valuable asset Uganda boasts of and remarkably, it is what sets it apart from other destinations in the world. Besides exciting moments that visitors get, gorilla tours today do play an incredible role in the country’s economy and since its launch, it has been one
What To Expect On A Wildlife Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park
What To Expect On A Wildlife Safari To Queen Elizabeth National Park
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The park was formally called Kazinga national park when it was founded in 1952 and later after two years it was renamed Queen Elizabeth National park commemorating the visitation of Queen Elizabeth II to the park. Queen Elizabeth national park is located in the western part of Uganda occupying about 1978 sq. kilometers. This protected