Getting around Africa on a safari is so amazing because of the splendour one enjoys as he/she looks at some of the rare mammals. However, just looking might not be enough especially while in the natural rainforests of Africa as you may require a physical contact with some of the mammals. I know you must…
This is one the long-awaited developments that most tourism lovers have been looking up for. Finally, Uganda and Rwanda tourism boards have decided to combine their efforts as a way of transforming the countries into the best tourism destination in world. These East African countries are both landlocked and one would wonder how they have…
Have you ever wondered why Uganda, a landlocked country is referred to as the leading tourism destination in Africa? It is quite hard to figure out unless you personally organize a safari to this beautiful nation also termed as “the pearl of Africa”. Different books and articles about the country have been produced and read…
Hiking Mountain Rwenzori is more than just fun Did you know that hiking adventures to Margherita Peaks (5109m) on Mountain Rwenzori have resumed? Oh yes, with the resumption of the hiking or trekking expeditions to the Margherita, it is yet a great chance to share great fun with your dear one. As you hear the…
Come August 2014, Uganda also known as “the pearl of Africa” will host one of the highly respected events in the tourism industry which will exhibit the various cultural art and crafts which are hard to find elsewhere. I know you must have visited Uganda probably on a business trip or on your safari to…
This may sound a surprise to many people especially tourists who have ever visited Semulik National Park but the fact is that, early this week,6 more chimpanzees were seen in the park. They were seen feeding on the green vegetation climbing various trees is an interesting way. This is something many people never imagined to…
Uganda National Museum was established in 1908 with an aim of exhibiting a true traditional culture of Uganda. This historical site is situated on plot 5,Kira road in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb, and it occupies an area of 13 acres ( about 3.359 hectares).Though the interior of the Museum was recently painted, it still portrays…
It is known as the most prominent ceremony in Rwanda and many people from different parts of the world including tourists embrace it annually. You may be wondering what ceremony but this is non-other than “Kwita Izina”. Kwita Izina is a naming ceremony in Rwanda where all the newly born mountain gorillas are given names…
Located in the southwestern part of Uganda, Bwindi impenetrable National park is the leading tourism site when it comes to gorilla tracking experience. You must have read or visited a zoo and saw some apes which look just like a human being and you were told that it’s a gorilla but I doubt if it…
The Chwezi (also known as Bachwezi), were said to be demigods. They are said to have occupied Bigo bya Mugenyi and other parts of western and central Uganda between the 11th and 16th centuries. These people have no clear historical background and their identity is an enigma. Today, this abandoned treasure is being taught in…