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Hippo census kicks off in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Though poaching in Uganda is on an increasing rate, it has not stopped the exercise of counting the Hippos. This practice is carried out once in 2 years with the main aim of monitoring the population trend of these elegant mammals. This time it was started on 25th February 2014 and it is not expected…

Disabled visitors can now enjoy Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Today, tracking the 14 rhinos on Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary of the Rhino Fund Uganda is one of the adventurous tourism packages .This activity is mainly done on foot though sometimes vehicles are used. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a home to Uganda’s only rhinos and this makes it a must visit to all tourists interested to…

Mishaya gorilla group’s Silverback dies aged 28, Bwindi Impenetrable forest

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…

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Cheetah’s Return to Kidepo Valley National Park

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

Sir Samuel Baker and Lady Florence Trail to Open this Year

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…

Jane Goodall ranks Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary Island as the best Chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa

Jane Goodall, an ethologist, anthropologist and a powerhouse primatologist is mostly known as the founder of Jane Goodall institute and she recently came to Uganda. While in Uganda, she decided to make a visit to Uganda’s leading chimpanzee habituation (Ngamba Island Sanctuary) and while there, she was impressed with what she saw. Goodall said that…

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Ngamba Island – Uganda’s Best Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Established with a major aim of providing care for orphaned chimpanzees in Uganda, Ngamba Island is one of the leading tourist places in Uganda where a visitor is assured to see the human-like chimpanzees. Chimpanzees rescued by Uganda Wildlife Authority from poachers and those with less chances of survival are brought back to the wild…