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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. …

National Parks to visit in Uganda: Uganda has 10 main national parks and some additional game reserves.  Uganda is known for its diverse wildlife and extraordinary nature that lures in all those who dare to visit this beautiful country the pearl of Africa. And because Uganda is just gifted by nature, it’s no brainier that tourists struggle to settle on which park to visit when how, etc. Well, worry not be of good cheer, in this article we shine a …

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 …

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 …

Budget gorilla trekking tours in Uganda are low price tours offering affordable encounters with gorillas in their natural habitat. During budget gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, tourists are provided with different options of tour packages for visits to the destinations in the country where the gorillas can be seen in their natural habitat which include Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park. Uganda provides relatively affordable gorilla trekking tours as compared to Rwanda which has costly gorilla permits. These gorilla …

Group safaris in Uganda involve engaging in shared travel experiences across different destinations in the country. Tourists with similar interests around Uganda can book group safaris across the country and explore the diverse landscapes, engage in various activities, go to different locations, encounter different cultures and so much more on a shared basis. When choosing a group safari in Uganda, it’s essential to consider factors such as the itinerary, group size, accommodation standards, inclusions, dates of travel and the choice of …

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 …

Primate Tours in Uganda : Primate tours in Uganda are done across different destinations famed for encounters with different primate species across the country. When visiting Uganda, many tourists take part in primate tours in destinations like Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park which are some of the popular destinations to visit in the country. During the primate tours, tourists visit the primates in their natural habitat and search the forests for them before spending …

Best month for gorilla trekking in Uganda : Gorilla trekking in Uganda is an experience which is done in Bwindi national park and also in Mgahinga national park. Half the world’s population of mountain gorillas is found in Uganda and different activities are varied out during gorilla tours in the country. Gorilla trekking experiences involve spending time with the gorillas in their natural habitat which can be done throughout the year. The type of climate which is experienced in Uganda …

Gorilla trekking Vs lion Tracking : Mountain gorilla trekking and lion tracking are some of the most done activities on Ugandan safaris, one because they are such exciting activities but yet again the locations of these activities are close to each other, Mountain gorilla trekking is done in Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park, which are all about 2 to 3 hours from queen Elizabeth national park. So it’s very easy to do both activities. So what exactly is …

How to choose the best tour package in Uganda : There are many tour packages to choose from when planning a safari to Uganda and different factors to consider for a successful tour and memorable trip in the country. Some of the steps to consider when choosing the best tour package in Uganda include the following; Determining tour Interests and Preferences for the safari One of the things to consider before choosing the best tour package in Uganda is identifying …

Common Luganda phrases used in Uganda’s central region : Uganda is one of the top safari and holiday destinations in Africa. Almost tens of thousands of people folk Uganda all year round to experience the beauty of the pearl of Africa; Uganda. Though almost all the tourism locations in the country are far away from the capital Kampala, tourists when they land in Uganda go through Kampala the capital and then transit to the tourism destination. Sometimes even the the …