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Why should I explore East Africa this Holiday? East Africa is one of the dream destinations for anyone seeking to visit Africa. The region has some of the most exquisite flora and fauna from the primates, to savannah animals, birds, butterflies, numerous tree species, the picturesque landscape, warm people in the different unique cultures, being in East Africa for holiday would be a dream come true. Well in this article we shade some light on the different safari reasons, why …

Frequently asked questions about Mountain Rwenzori safari : A mountain Rwenzori safari is a trip to kasese district in the mountain Rwenzori ranges where you will get the opportunity to hike the Rwenzori summit and also tour the mountain Rwenzori national park for some wild life viewing. For people who desire to visit the ranges they always have a couple of questions about a mountain Rwenzori safari and here are some answers to the frequently asked questions about mountain Rwenzori …

Gorilla trekking Uganda verses Rwanda : Only found in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda, gorillas are some of the endangered species one has to see before departing earth. With only about 880 gorillas left, trekking them is one of the most sought-after activities around the world and a great source of revenue for the governments and communities of Uganda and Rwanda. Mountain gorilla trekking sites are found around the famous Virunga mountains in the dense forests surrounding them. …

How Many National Parks Are In Western Uganda? Ranked as the pearl of Africa Uganda is blessed with various attractions that are so marvels to witness while on any kind of safari adventure, while on an adventurous safari in Africa, it’s best to have a stopover at Uganda and visit the numerous national parks that are found in the country and these include; around 10 national parks and 12 wildlife reserves where tourists can visit. these are situated within the …

Best of Tanzania Cities : Tanzania is found in the Eastern part of Africa and is a member of the East African community neighboring countries like Uganda to the north, Kenya to the north, Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo to the west and Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi to the south. Tanzania boasts to be East Africa’s largest country and among the largest countries and the wide African continent. It has experience Rapid growth over the years right from …

Uganda’s Smallest Gazetted Game Areas : Uganda the pearl of Africa is one of the best tourist destinations to visit while on an Explore Africa safari. Found in the Eastern part of Africa and is bordered by Kanya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Uganda has a warm Equatorial climate as it is crossed by the Equator at zero degrees Latitude. Uganda mainly experiences two seasons such as; the dry season and the wet / rainy season. …

Uganda wildlife reserves: Uganda the Pearl of Africa is home to a total of 12 remarkable Game Reserves, all offer their own unique attractions and remarkable activities, that make them visited destinations while on a Uganda safari adventure, and below is the list of the Uganda amazing game reserves Aswa Lolim game reserve Aswa Lolim Game Reserve is suited in the northern part of Uganda in Amuru district north of Murchison falls national park. Aswa Lolim Game Reserve was gazetted …

Which national park is famous for lions in Uganda?: Uganda the land known as “the pearl of Africa“, is a home of beautiful wonders. the country is located in central Africa bordering countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the democratic republic of Congo and South Sudan. Uganda is home to the amazing UNESCO site – Bwindi impenetrable national park, and hosts amazing mountain gorillas which are the world’s rare species. The country is home to 10 National Parks; 12 Wildlife …

Tourism activities in Lomami National Park: Lomami National Park is one of the protected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The park is located in the heart of the country, between Maniema and Tshopo. The park was gazetted in 1992 and was officially opened for tourism activities in 2016, making it the newest national park in the country. Lomami National Park covers an area of roughly 8,879 square kilometers, making it one of the largest national parks in …

What to do in Virunga National Park besides gorilla trekking? Virunga National Park is located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Goma district, bordering Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. The park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and was gazetted in 1925 purposely to protect the wildlife from the increased poaching in Congo. Virunga National Park covers an area of about 8,090 square kilometers, holding …

What is the smallest national park in Uganda? Uganda is a country full of exciting and amazing things and a landlocked country boarding east African countries known as “the Pearl of Africa with an area of approximately 26,338 square kilometers. It is bordered by Tanzania, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Uganda has become one of Africa’s most sought-after wildlife destinations, which is home to  10 fascinating national parks that tourists can visit while on their safari some …

Choosing the best Gorilla trekking destination in Uganda : Gorilla trekking destinations in Uganda include Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park. In Uganda, tourists can encounter over half the world’s population of mountain gorillas in the dense forests of Bwindi and Mgahinga national park. Of the two destinations, Bwindi national park is popular for gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda. When comparing gorilla trekking destinations in Uganda, it is important to note that both national parks offer unique experiences …

The Nyakagezi gorilla family can be encountered during tours to Mgahinga national park located in south western Uganda. There are 9 members which make up the Nyakagezi gorilla family which is the only habituated gorilla group found in Mgahinga national park. However, the Nyakagezi gorilla group is known to move between countries and sometimes cross from Mgahinga national park to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and also to Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite the movement of …

Gorilla families in Uganda : Uganda is one of the countries in East Africa where tourists can see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The destinations in Uganda where the gorillas can be seen during safaris include Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga national park which are home to over half the population of the world’s mountain gorillas. During gorilla tours in Uganda, tourists interact with habituated gorilla families in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park. Both the national parks …

Hiking in Mgahinga national park is among the activities to do during safaris and it is done on 3 of the volcanic mountains at the destination. Mgahinga national park hiking tours are done on Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura and Mount Sabyinyo. Different trails are used to hike to the peaks of the mountains, which offer amazing views of the scenery in the surrounding area. The mountains found in Mgahinga national park are part of the Virunga Mountains which consist of …