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What Makes Uganda A Unique And Famous Safari Destination? Are you planning a Safari trip to Uganda and wondering what Uganda is famous for as an African safari destination? Uganda is a unique safari destination because it has all of the savannah wild game, primates in its pristine rainforest jungles (especially more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas), avian richness, mountains, and striking landscapes all packed into its small size. Uganda is one of the smallest but most beautiful …

Best Places for Wildlife Viewing Safaris in Uganda : A Uganda wildlife safari is unique in that it combines the green, lush forests with wild savannah, and you can now experience some of the best conventional game viewing with the magnificent 4 Uganda savannah national parks. Seeing the big five animals on a Uganda tour is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Many people believe that a Uganda safaris tours is mostly about trekking primates. The good news is that experiencing the big five on …

Activities to do at Four Gorillas safari lodge : Four Gorillas safari lodge is one of the luxurious accommodation facilities that are found in Bwindi Impenetrable national park within Rushaga sector. In addition, this safari lodge can be accessed whereby tourists can opt to use road transport means and drive from Kampala via Masaka then Mbarara, which will lead you to kabale. As you are in kabale, you can proceed through Kisoro highway up to Muko town where you will …

How Many Islands Does Uganda Have? Uganda, which is also commonly referred to as the Pearl of Africa, has a total number of around 90 beautiful islands that are located in different areas around various lakes. These islands are considered to be hidden treasures and the unique part about them is that each island has a different unique about it. More so, these Islands are seen to be among the top tourist attractions which lead many people to travel from …

Awesome things about Uganda : With a population of over 45 million, Uganda is one of the most densely populated nations in Africa. A Generous and Welcoming People People who live in Uganda are some of the friendliest people on the continent. Sociable, exuberant extroverts are willing to welcome or help you through your visit fill every corner you may travel. According to the UN, the country has the most welcoming refugee policy in the World. Welcoming all nationalities is …

Birding in Queen Elizabeth national park Uganda : Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda offers some of the best birding experiences, making it one of the highlight of any Uganda Safari. The park was classified as an Important Birding Area (IBA) by Birding International and it is the park that offers the largest bird checklist more than any protected area in East Africa given the fact that it is home to over 600 different bird species, of which several are …

Hotels In Kampala City Centre : Kampala city centre is located in the central region of Uganda and it is a few kilometers away from Entebbe international airport, which is about a distance of 37 square kilometers. Kampala city was famously known as the great hunting ground for the kings of the Buganda kingdom who were referred to as the “Kabaka’s” in the local language. More so, this city was known as a good place where all other activities within …

Best Activities to do in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park : Mgahinga Gorilla National park is located in Kisoro district in the southwestern part of Uganda and is among the smallest national parks in the country, which covers a total surface area of 34 square kilometers. In 1991, it was established as a national park and currently it is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority and published under the ministry of tourism with an aim of protecting its endangered mountain gorilla species …

A Tour to Murchison Falls National Park : Murchison falls is well known as the oldest and biggest national park in Uganda which covers about 3900 square kilometers. It was first gazetted as a game reserve in 1926 and later established as a national park in 1952. It was commonly known as Kabalega national park and it is located in the northern part of Uganda in Masindi district. It shares boundaries with the following districts; Buliisa, Nwoya, Kiryandongo. The parks …

Seasons and times of Uganda : Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda has beautiful nature and rich wildlife. Kampala is its evolving capital. This small nation gathers all the best Africa has to offer. It prides on luxurious forests, high mountains, plains and many other natural beauties. The country is well-known as the habitat of Mountain Gorillas. There is so much to do in Uganda but there are some things that one should consider before a visit to Uganda …

Best places for wildlife viewing in Uganda; Uganda the pearl of Africa offers a great opportunity to adventure diversity of wildlife on game drive safaris to places like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National, Kidepo Valley National Park and Lake National Park. When it comes to rich in concentration of mammals and bird species to encounter in Uganda visit Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s second and oldest to inhabit large number of mammals, however Murchison Falls Elizabeth National Park …

Fauna to see on a Safari in Uganda : Travelers will be amazed by the numerous number of animals found in Uganda in the different rainforest and savannah parks and these include: Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Rwenzori Mountain National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Semuliki National Park All these parks are rich in wildlife species (mammals) …