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Best Accommodations in Mount Elgon National Park :  If you are planning for an adventure vacation to Elgon Park, then you have got an opportunity to stay in different lodges after and before traversing the uncultivated Mt Elgon National Park. Accommodation facilities can be secured within and outside the park. Most of the hotels offer a combination of luxurious, mid-range and budget rooms. The luxurious hotels facilities are found in Mbale town, Kapchorwa town and the Sipi Falls area. Mount …

Fun safari activities for March 8 women’s day : March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day entails global celebrations of women’s achievements as it also calls the world to action in terms of gender equality among other things. Well, usually the day’s celebrations are held at international, national and regional levels; with well organized events that are formal and all. However, the women across the world over time have, taken this day to appreciate themselves, by doing activities that …

Best Safari Activities To Do in Virunga National Park 2025 : Virunga National Park is the oldest National Park in Africa and has one of the most diverse tropical rain forests in Africa.  The park stablished in 1922; Virunga is the oldest national park in Africa.  It covers an area of approximately 7800 square kilometer World Heritage Site. The Park is home to endangered apes which include mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys. Virunga National Park is one of the best …

Chimpanzee Trekking Destinations in Tanzania: Tanzania is one of the largest countries in East Africa and famous for its vast game parks/reserves, sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean, Lake Tanganyika, towering mountains like the Kilimanjaro, archaeological sites like Olduvai Gorge and chimpanzee trekking which will be the subject of this article. Chimpanzee Trekking is more commonly associated with Uganda and Rwanda. Often, when travelers think of Tanzania, they picture exciting safaris to witness the great wildebeest migration in places like the …

Mbale City Safari Experiences: Mbale is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mbale District, Mbale is approximately 225 kilometers northeast of Kampala and it is known as the land of the bagisu people. While on a tour to Mbale town, you will get to know that Mbale town’s history dates back to Uganda’s colonial days and some of the old buildings are still in active use in the …

Top 10 reasons to visit Kenya: Kenya is one of the remarkable countries in Africa country blessed with an incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, wildlife, and activities that mean endless opportunities for visitors interested in uncovering the hidden gems of Kenya. It offers a diverse range of environments all within relatively close proximity to one another, with rich diversity of Wildlife but quite interestingly offering completely different experiences never the same. Explore the wonders of this distinct and incredible country …

How to prepare for Christmas safari road trip : In the recent years after the COVID19 season, families and companies have taken up the idea of Christmas safari road trips as a way of spicing up the Christmas safari and enjoy the beauty of Christmas in the African tradition. A Christmas safari road trip usually takes place in Africa, where many countries offer excellent safari experiences. Popular destinations include: – Kenya (Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru) – Tanzania (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, …

Safari Activities to do at Central Island National Park: Central Island National Park is famously known as Crocodile Island. The island is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya is the most saline great lake in Africa. the parks are comprised of three crater lakes on the central island the crocodile lake, tilapia lake, and the flamingo lake. This remarkable park covers an area of about 5 kilometers squared which is relatively small but provides an …

Open National Park Days in Uganda : Uganda’s Uganda Wildlife Authority in celebration of the world tourism day and Uganda’s 62 Independence Day; earlier this week launched the Open Park Days initiative that will take place between October 17th and 18th, 2024. The Open Park Days initiative will offer all Ugandan nationals the chance to visit some of Uganda’s savannah wildlife parks that include: – Murchison Falls National Park Lake Mburo National Park Kidepo Valley National Park Queen Elizabeth National …

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 …

How to enjoy a safari in a group setting : Group safaris are the new it thing, they are not only budget friendly but are considered the most fun because as the saying goes the more the merrier, the more people they are on the safari the more fun its likely to be. Well though they are some of the most fun safaris they are also some of the tiresome and sometimes most chaotic. But none the less you can …

Mount Suswa is an active volcano and its eruption happened to have been significant for the city it is one of the most stunning Kenya attractions that wait for tourists exploring Kenya on a safari to have an unforgettable experience most especially for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. More so, Mount Suswa is located approximately 120 kilometers northwest of Nairobi and is easily accessible for a day trip or weekend excursion from Nairobi. Mount Suswa is known as a shield volcano, …

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. …