When do gorillas drink water? Unlike most wildlife, mountain gorillas do not drink water because most of their time, they spend feeding on succulent vegetation. This means, they get all the moisture they need from what they eat and morning dew. Gorillas spend most of their day eating and most of their fluid intake is got from vegetation they feed on. What do gorillas eat? Mountain gorillas eat up to 142 different species of plants and 86% of these is …
Difference between Gorilla trekking and Gorilla Tracking : When it comes to visiting Africa to meet the Mountain gorillas; gorilla trekking and gorilla tracking are the two important terms that always come in the minds of many travelers. For long, gorilla trekking and gorilla tracking have left many confused but what exactly do they mean? There is a minimal difference between gorilla trekking & gorilla tracking. Gorilla trekking Gorilla trekking mainly involves travelers setting foot into the dense tropical forests …
Why you must visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary : Although most tourists come to Uganda with the intention of seeing the mountain gorillas in Bwindi/Mgahinga or going for a safari in the other major national parks, visiting Ziwa Rhino sanctuary has become a must-visit destination for those who wish to experience a full African Safari in Uganda. It is one of the best places to visit on a Uganda safaris tours. The Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where …
Differences Between Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda : Gorilla habituation/trekking experiences can only be conducted in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, which is located in the southwestern part of Uganda. The Uganda Wildlife Authority officially announced the Gorilla Habituation experience in Uganda to the public as a tourism service in 2014. This was done with efforts to carter for tourists who would love to spend more time with mountain gorillas since the in the gorilla trekking activity, trekkers are …
Lake Mulehe in Kisoro : As Uganda has more wildlife and culture, nature is also one that makes Uganda the pearl of Africa, with numerous lakes, hills, plateaus and valleys. Just like other lakes – Mutanda and Bunyonyi, Lake Mulehe is located in southwestern Uganda between Kisoro and Rushaga trekking route in Bwindi National Park. The lake is believed to have formed by a volcanic eruption that occurred many years ago and the lake is surrounded by spectacular hills that …
Kabale Town : Telling the world about a hidden wonder located in Kigezi sub-region, southwestern part of Uganda, a country gifted by nature; here is Kabale town. The town is located near Katuna boarder of Republic of Rwanda, neighboring Ntungamo, Rukiga, Kisoro and Rukungiri districts. It is a vibrant town with stunning landscape, terraced hills, cool weather and vibrant nightlife. The town headquarters cover about 1,827 square kilometers of land with a variety of amazing infrastructure, flora and fauna and …
The Batwa trail experience Vs the Batwa cultural experience : In order to help the Batwa gain from tourism and attract more funding, the Batwa Cultural Experience was introduced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and United Organization for Batwa Development in Uganda (UOBDU) with support from USAID. The Uganda Wildlife Authority is the governmental Agency responsible for managing all of Uganda’s national parks. The Batwa trail experience is done in Mgahinga national park while the Batwa cultural experience in Bwindi impenetrable …
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 …
Must do activities in Volcanoes national park : Although gorilla trekking is the dominant activity in the volcanoes national park, there are several other incredible activities to choose from for potential visitors. Visitors may be spoiled for choice and wish they had more time to complete all the activities in the Volcanoes National Park. The major attractions include gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, visiting the grave of Dian Fossey, mountain hiking, touring the lakes Ruhondo and Burera. Let’s look at …
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) …
Nyege Nyege festival 2022 : Nyege Nyege festival is significantly one of the main and most extraordinary adventure music festivals in Africa. It has been long when this unbelievable event took place as it was affected by lockdown. The Nyege Nyege festival now returns after about 2 years of covid-19 lockdown. The 2022 Nyege Nyege festival will run from 15 to 18th September. The event will take place at Itanda Falls. This was established by co-founder of the festival Derek …
Gorilla trekking Uganda from South Africa : So you are in South Africa and you want to connect to Uganda for that much anticipated mountain gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. How do you do that? It’s very easy, you don’t need to worry, and here below is a breakdown of how you can have a mountain gorilla trekking safari in Uganda from South Africa. Plan on a day to leave South Africa to get to Uganda The mountain gorillas you …
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda : Uganda has got more than just what other countries can offer in terms of tourism, the flora and fauna yes could be available in most African countries the mountains and the water bodies as well not for getting wetlands and valleys. But on a Uganda safari you will get to know that there is just more than that to offer there is no country as peaceful and graceful as the Uganda this is well evident …
Gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector in Bwindi ; gorilla trekking is an exceptional activity in Ruhija sector that involves visitors moving into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Ruhija sector is one of the four gorilla trekking sectors located in eastern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park in southwestern region. Apart from Ruhija sector, gorilla trekking in Uganda is also done in Buhoma sector …
Keije Resort Bunyonyi is a 3-star mid-range accommodation found on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in the south western part of Uganda close to Bwindi Impenetrable national park the home of Mountain Gorillas and 9km from Kabale town. Keije is a rukiga word meaning a greeting in the state of joyous welcome. The resort is in a perfect base and convenient to travellers, tourists and holiday makers for relaxation and safari adventure overlooking the beautiful views of the lake and …
