Online Gorilla tracking permits stopped in Uganda Because of the growing demand for conservation tourism and the promotion of primate tourism, Uganda launched an online gorilla tracking system targeting international markets. The project was aimed at bringing attention to the plight of gorillas thereby promoting the country as a preferred tourist destination. Through the launch…
Following the recently concluded presidents summit which was held in Kampala attended by Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyata, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Uganda’s Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and representatives from Tanzania, South Sudan and Burundi, a single East African Visa was launched. Tourists on a safari adventure to any of the three East African countries will be able…
Every 3rd of June is a public holiday in Uganda and it is marked by the world church calendar. Namugongo pilgrim site was canonized by Pope Paul VI on 18th October 1964 during the Vatican II conference. He did this in memory of the 22 Catholic martyrs who were burnt alive by Kabaka Mwanga of…
Birding Safaris are expected to increase as Uganda Wildlife Education Centre moves in to protect ostriches (one of the endangered birds) in northern parts specifically Karamoja region. Uganda Wildlife Education Centre has embarked on a move to use artificial incubators to hatch ostrich eggs. These arrangements came after a recently concluded study by UWEC in…
On Monday, Mishaya 28 aged dominant Silverback who had lived only half of his life in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, died after a short illness. His death was announced by the top wildlife officials after a thorough examination. According to the director of conservation through the public health, Dr Gladys Kalema, the lifespan of a…
According to the area’s conservation manager, John Masereka, more cheetahs have been sighted in Kidepo Valley National Park. Cheetahs belong to the cut family more like the Leopard and are among the rarest animals in Africa. In Uganda, cheetahs were nearing extinction till of late that they were sighted at Kidepo. While on a Uganda…
Sir Samuel Baker and Lady Florence Trail in Murchison Falls National Park To many visitors, a visit to Murchison Falls National park is incomplete without an adventurous hike to the top of the falls. This is because of the famed Samuel Baker’s historical trails that offer a breathtaking moment. Today, it’s obvious that most visitors…
Why Jane Goodall Ranked Ngamba Island #1 in Africa Why Jane Goodall Ranked Ngamba Island: Jane Goodall, the world-renowned ethologist, anthropologist, and primatologist, has dedicated her life to understanding and protecting chimpanzees. Her groundbreaking research in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, revolutionized how humans perceive great apes. When Dr. Jane Goodall visited Uganda and spent…
A 2026 Ultimate Guide to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary stands as one of Uganda’s most heartwarming and educational wildlife experiences. Often described as Uganda’s best chimpanzee sanctuary, it offers a safe refuge for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees while giving visitors an intimate, ethical encounter with our closest living relatives. Located on…
Uganda a Tour Destination Worth a Visit in 2025-2026 | packages Uganda a Tour Destination Worth a Visit: Uganda continues to shine as one of East Africa’s most compelling and diverse travel destinations for 2025-2026. Often called the “Pearl of Africa,” this equatorial country offers an unmatched variety of landscapes, wildlife, and cultural experiences that…