Located in the Far East of Uganda in a Mbale district, mountain Elgon is one of the hilarious places in the country where a visitor can experience a breathtaking moment. Blessed with numerous caves each with its own historical background, the mountain gives the best atmosphere for finding about the true cultural background of the…
A Mountain Gorilla more of a human being When scientists concluded that a mountain gorilla’s DNA is close to that of a human being, many people didn’t believe this. Though is was made way back, some even those born after the findings find it strange to believe in it because they find it very hard…
Whenever it clocks to 20th December, transport fees to the various parts of Uganda increases. Unique from other countries, in Uganda the transport operators love this season of the year and despite the fuel charges remaining constant, the fees for using the public vehicles increase. It is therefore in order for tourists to be well…
One of the most challenging aspects of life is making the most appropriate decisions. This becomes even more complicated when on a safari to a country where you have never been before with people of completely different cultures from yours. In such a situation, one has to be very careful when choosing what to do…
What started as a small issue in the country brought up one Member of Parliament turned into a setback for the country’s main business. Early this year, the ant-gay law was passed under criticism from many stakeholders .However, it was later challenged in the courts of law and it was canceled till further notice and…
Bwindi mountain gorilla groups -Full list, Names | Gorilla trekking How many gorilla groups are in Bwindi National Park? Here is a full list of Bwindi mountain gorilla groups, size, names and their leadership as well as the different sectors to visit for gorilla trekking. Mountain gorillas like humans live in families/groups. These large apes…
With less attention given to this adventurous tourism package, bird watching is one of the most interesting activities one can enjoy while on a safari to Uganda. With a wide range of different bird species, this East African country stands out as the leading birding paradise In Africa and for the first-time travelers, they get…
For weeks, he could not feed well, he had lost nearly all his teeth. His name was Kibonge and he could not roar anymore. This elegant lion was believed to be the oldest lion in Uganda was very ill for the last three weeks. He breathed his last at midday on Friday 28th, November and…
The sad news of the loss of Uganda’s oldest lion, Kibonge started spreading last Friday after the announcement which was made by Belinda Atim, the Public Relations Manager at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC).This came as a shock especially t nature lovers and tourists who were fond of loving this calm lion on their…
Following the recommendations by the board of trustees of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA),the executive director Dr. Andrew Sseguya was suspended from office till further noticeby the minister of Tourism, Hon. Maria Mutagamba.The reason for his suspension was the lost Ivory which the organization had confiscated from the smugglers and kept in the stores of…