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
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
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
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 .
Rothschilds Giraffe Now Listed as Endangered Species
If we don’t act now, future generations, may only see giraffes in encyclopedias and museums. The planet’s tallest animal is now facing a threat of potentially being wiped off the face of the earth with two subspecies listed as “critically endangered” for the first time. According to the latest report of the International Union for
Gorilla Numbers Surpass 1000
Results of the Virunga Mountain Gorilla census have been released today putting the figure at 604, from 480 individuals in 2010. The results show that the total population of Mountain Gorillas has surpassed the 1000 mark. The other place where mountain gorillas are found is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwest Uganda. According to the
Direct Flights into Ugandan National Parks
Isn’t it wonderful news that Uganda finally allows direct flights? With such a positive development, tourists intending to undertake Uganda safaris can be able to fly directly from an International Airport to Uganda’s spectacular National Parks without necessarily having to first clear with the Immigration offices at Entebbe International Airport. This move doesn’t only save