We are stepping away from the more known grand attractions of Uganda; the giant Silver back gorillas that you encounter on a gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Park, the grandeur of the Gadhafi National Mosque you’ll see while on a one day tour of Kampala or the the massive falls in Murchison falls national...Read More
Over the course of the last two weeks, 18 Black Rhino’s were introduced in Akagera national park making Rwanda officially a big 5 country again after so many years. The eastern black Rhinoceros were received from south Africa at Kigali international airport and transferred to Akagera national park. It is hoped that the introduction of...Read More
Gorilla trekking is by far the most rewarding and sought after experience for anyone traveling to Rwanda. This is to inform you at going forward the price of the gorilla permit which was currently at $750 has now been increased to $1500 according to Rwanda Development Board where the country’s tourism arm lies. For a...Read More
It is only human of us to create a mental picture of our expectations be it of the kids we hope to bear or a final destination on a journey to a new place. I will let you take a peek into my mental picture of birding as a tourist activity preceding my Entebbe Botanical...Read More
It is Happy Tourism Year from Uganda to you! As new as that sounds, that is what 2017 is bound to be in Uganda. Honorable Ephraim Kamuntu, the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities declared that this will be a year for tourism development for Uganda. It may have been preceded by the International Year...Read More
Backpacks and walking sticks, hiking shoes and long sleeves; that was us in the heart of Bwindi impenetrable forest as we waited for briefing from our guide. This was part of the longer Uganda safari where we had already taken a wildlife safari in Murchison falls national park, gone Rhino trekking in Ziwa rhino sanctuary,...Read More
Somewhere in Uganda, in the small town of Namugongo is a magnificent site; the Uganda Martyrs Shrine a must visit for anyone interested in Uganda’s faith based tourism while on your Uganda safari for wildlife safaris, gorilla safaris, birding tours or cultural safaris in Uganda. It stands tall with the grandeur of an ancient Cathedral...Read More
There is an Uber and Friendship taxi experience, and then there is what I will call the real Ugandan Taxi experience. The conductor, the driver, passengers, and the taxi will give you a 30 to 40 minute adventure that water rafting, gorilla trekking will take hours or days to give depending on how far or...Read More
Think of travelling and tourism in Uganda and what comes up? Wildlife safaris, nature walks, water rafting, birding or gorilla trekking may top your bucket list with absence of cultural tours. Well, that thought is not far-fetched because most of Uganda’s tourism attractions are physical. The few that were inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list...Read More
The First AFRICA BIRDING EXPO In Uganda. Uganda birding fraternity together with Uganda tourism board has organized the first Africa Birding Expo. Uganda has many experiences for tourists which include, birding tours, gorilla tours, wildlife safaris, cultural experiences and adventure travel that make it the best travel destination in Africa. The Africa birding expo draws inspiration...Read More
