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Main Activities to Do Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda offers a variety of activities that allow visitors to fully experience its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Here are the main activities you can enjoy in the park: 1. Game Drives Description: Game drives are one
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Uganda and Rwanda still unique destinations in Africa
Uganda and Rwanda: Still Unique Destinations in Africa Africa is a continent renowned for its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and abundant wildlife. Amidst the myriad of destinations vying for travelers' attention, Uganda and Rwanda stand out as uniquely captivating locations. These
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Uganda Houses the Primate Capital of the World
Uganda: The Primate Capital of the World Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Uganda has rightfully earned the title of the "Primate Capital of the World." This verdant nation, often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa," is renowned
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Importance of a porter while trekking mountain gorilla
porters while Gorilla trekking What is the importance of a porter while trekking mountain gorilla in Uganda? Hiking the big forests where the mountain gorillas are found is not easy whereby sometimes it requires a certain level of fitness. After booking
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Information about impenetrable forest of Bwindi national park
Bwindi impenetrable forest Information about impenetrable forest of Bwindi national park, the park is among the most amazing tourist destination in south-western Uganda near the Rift valley. It has rich biodiversity tropical rainforest and misty valleys feature Uganda’s ancient. This
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Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National park
When in Queen Elizabeth National park, the least of your worries should be where to stay because the park a wide range of accommodation facilities each designed to suite and fit every need and personality. These range from luxurious, to
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A visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national Park is a wildlife conservation park that got its name from the Queen of England after her visit to Uganda in respect to her visit. The park is gifted with numerous physical features like lakes, forests, woodlands,
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Accomodations in murchison Falls National Park
Murchison falls national park offers a variety of lodges and accommodation facilities where you can stay while on your safari tour to Murchison falls national park one of the biggest game reserve in Uganda. The lodges range from luxury accommodation, budget accommodation
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Activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is an outstanding wildlife conservation center located in Western Uganda. The park is estimated to be about 1978kmsq with a variety of wildlife species and a wonderful landscape that enables tourists to enjoy a magnificent view
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Murchison Falls National Park Airstrips
At 3840km2, Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda, it spreads towards the Albertine rift valley up to Karuma falls. Murchison falls has become one of Uganda`s best tourist and local destinations providing astonishing views and a wide
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Tourist Attractions in Murchison park
Murchison falls national park is the largest national park in Uganda and it is dominated by wood land, savannah grasslands and riverine forests in south western Uganda. The park is managed by Uganda wildlife authority and is located in North West Uganda
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Attractions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Pak would probably not be as famous and prominent as it is if it was not for the tourist attractions in and around it. In the west of Uganda, particularly in Kasese district is where you will
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Best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a public place open to visitors throughout the year however certain seasons favor certain activities for example for the best experience of watching wildlife is the dry season which is January to February and June
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Best time to visit Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is enjoyable all year round, but December through to February is considered the best time to visit the park. Also June to September is another great window to visit the park and enjoy the marvelous scenery and adventurous activities. Throughout these
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Birding in Murchison Falls National Park
Birds in Murchison Falls National Park: Murchison falls national park is the largest national park in Uganda and it is dominated by wood land, savannah grasslands and riverine forests in south western Uganda. The park is managed by Uganda wildlife authority and
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Birding in Murchison Falls National Park
Birds in Murchison Falls National Park: Murchison falls national park is the largest national park in Uganda and it is dominated by wood land, savannah grasslands and riverine forests in south western Uganda. The park is managed by Uganda wildlife authority and
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Boat cruise safaris In Murchison Falls National Park
Offering breathtaking views and captivating natural scenery, the boat cruise at Murchison falls national park has repeatedly proved itself as the most entertaining among the activities done in the park. The boat cruise serves to compliment the views of the
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Budongo forest Reserve
Budongo forest is a semi-deciduous tropical rain forest located at the top of the Albertine rift in Uganda, it is part of Murchison Falls conservation area and has the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda. It’s also home to over 360
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Chimpanzee tracking
This is quite a thrilling activity, basically about talking a walk through the forest with the hope of sighting some primates. The experience is exhilarating as one watches the primates winging around from branch to branch. Queen Elizabeth National park has
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Chimpazee tracking in Murchison Falls National Park
Budungo forest is a semi-decidious tropical rain forest located at the top of the Albertine rift in Uganda, it is part of Murchison Falls conservation area and has the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda. It’s also home to over 360
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Hot Air Balloon Murchison Falls Uganda
Hot air Balloon safaris is an adventurous fun tourist activity that was recently introduced in Uganda. The activity is increasingly becoming popular in the country and is available at the Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks. The service is
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Getting to Murchison falls National Park
Murchison falls national park is located in the northern regions of Uganda, northwest of the capital, Kampala. The park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Murchison falls spreads its boundaries to districts like Masindi, Buyisa, Kiryandongo and nwoya.it
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Ishasha Sector
This sector is the most visited in Queen Elizabeth National park. It is located in the southern part of the park. The landscapes in the sector are marvelous for they aid the best views of the wildlife thereby making Ishasha
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Kasenyi Plains
Kasenyi is located in the north eastern of Queen Elizabeth national park in Kasese district in western Uganda. The plains are sitted on the western shores of the magnificent Lake Edward near the Kazinga channel confluence. The region is characterized with
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Kazinga Channel
The Kazinga channel with a 32km width is a water body connecting two lakes; Lake George and Edward in the east and west respectively. Kazinga channel is another attraction that lures tourists to Queen Elizabeth National park. Not to forget
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KYAMBURA GORGE
Kyambura gorge which is watered by the Kyambura stream happens to be the longest chasm in the whole of East Africa. This stream also supplies the forest with water for the wildlife. The gorge which is also known as the
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Lake Edward in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lake Edward is the smallest rift valley lake that compliments the Queen Elizabeth national park in Kasese district. It borders Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo with Congo taking the biggest share of the lake. It is in the western
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Lake George
Lake George is a small shallow lake located in the West East African Rift valley. The ranges of Mt. Rwenzori provide water for the lake. The lake flows into Lake Kazinga channel. The lake supports the agricultural activities around the Rwenzori
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Salt mining at Lake Katwe
Lake Katwe is a crater salt water lake located in South Western Uganda in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lake is salty because it has many inlets but no outlets. In the dry season the water is really concentrated. Formation of
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Murchison Falls National Park
Occupying 3840km, Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda and is named after the replenishing Murchison falls located on the mighty River Nile. The waterfall was named in 1864 by Sir Samuel Baker, a British explorer who considered
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The Mweya Peninsular
At the convergence of Lake Edward with Kazinga channel, in the northern back of the channel is the Mweya peninsular. The peninsular covers the track to the channel all the way to the Katunguru gate then to the Kabatoro gate.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Southwest of Uganda, close to Kasese district, you will find the most renowned ecosphere, Queen Elizabeth National Park. This beautiful ecosphere inhabits tree climbing lions in an area estimated 1978 square kilometers. In 1979, Queen Elizabeth was declared an eco-sphere
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Murchison falls national park self-drive
Murchison falls National park is Uganda’s largest and most visited national park in with its famously known strong and astonishing waterfalls, Murchison Falls. The spectacular land scape is a home to over 76 mammal species not forgetting the famous big
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The falls
ALSO KNOWN AS KABALEGA FALLS, Murchison Falls is a breathtaking waterfall found where the White Nile bursts through a narrow rocky gap and tumultuously tumbles some 141 feet into a pool known as “The Devil’s Cauldron” before flowing marvelously into the
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THE KALINZU FOREST IN QENP
Just like the other forests in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu is a thicket known for chimpanzee tracking covering 147square kilometers of land. It contains over 350 tree species and harbors over 300 bird species in it, as well as
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Things to do In Murchison Falls
At 3840km, Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda and is named after the astonishing Murchison falls that is located where the mighty River Nile is forced through a narrow 7m gorge and tumbles 43m(141ft) into the ‘Devils
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Tree Climbing Lions
This is a very unique feature for lions and Ishasha in the south of Queen Elizabeth national park is one of the two destinations in the whole world with climbing lions. The other destination is Lake Manyara in south Tanzania. These
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Visit The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch located in Nakasongola district is the proud home of the only wild rhinos in Uganda. The Rhino re-introduction project was a project of Rhino Fund Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Authority. It is conveniently located 176km
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Cheapest way to see mountain gorillas
Mountain gorillas are limited to Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo in the whole world with Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo offering the most affordable gorilla trekking permits. A gorilla permit in Uganda costs $700 per head and
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Gorilla Habituation Experience permits
In order to have a valid gorilla habituation experience which allows you to participate in this activity and in all four gorilla destinations where one can go for tracking mountain gorillas, it is important that you secure a permit. This
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Habituated Gorilla Families
There are only three places in the whole world privileged with gorillas. These all happen to be located in East Africa namely Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo with Uganda reported to have the largest number. In Uganda Bwindi
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The most convenient way to access mountain gorillas- compare driving and flying to Bwindi.
Most of the travelers visiting Uganda prefer to use road transport while visiting the gorilla destinations in Uganda as well as Rwanda. The roads in Rwanda and Uganda that lead to the gorilla trekking areas are fairly good though this
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Tracking gorillas in Uganda via Arusha
This voyage is possible through a flight from Arusha to either Kigali or Entebbe where you embark on another journey to mountain gorilla’s habitats. These are Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park in Uganda. In Rwanda the mountain
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Visiting Mountain Gorillas of Uganda
Visiting mountain gorillas of Uganda can be done at any time during the year, however, the best time of the year is during the dry season when the roads are more accecible and the terrain less wet. April is one
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Visiting mountain gorillas of Uganda in April
Visiting mountain gorillas of Uganda can be done at any time during the year, however, the best time of the year is during the dry season when the roads are more accecible and the terrain less wet. April is one
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Tracking gorillas in Uganda via Arusha
This voyage is possible through a flight from Arusha to either Kigali or Entebbe where you embark on another journey to mountain gorilla’s habitats. These are Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park in Uganda. In Rwanda the mountain
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What to know about the impenetrable forest of Bwindi national park
Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is a large primeval forest in south-western Uganda in kanungu district and among the most amazing tourist destinations in Uganda. It has rich biodiversity, tropical rainforests and misty valleys. This park covers an area of
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When to visit mountain gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda
Visiting the habituated gorilla families of Uganda and Rwanda has always been a favorite activity for most tourists. For tourists planning to do gorilla tracking in Africa, the first choice must lie between Volcanoes national park of Rwanda, Mgahinga gorilla
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Why Rwanda increased its gorilla permit to $1500 per person per trek
On May 6th, 2017, the Rwanda Development Board, a government body which is responsible for all national parks and tourist destinations in the country decided to put a gorilla permit on high costs that are from $750-$1500 to all tourists
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What are advantages of trekking mountain gorillas twice?
Most tourists who have got an opportunity of visiting mountain gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda usually ask for more time with these amazing mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. They are found in the southwestern parts of Uganda which includes
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Why acquire a gorilla permit in Uganda and not anywhere else?
There are only three places in the whole world where mountain gorillas are trekked and all these are in East Africa. Uganda is one of these three countries. The other countries are Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Most tourists
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Murchison Falls National Park airstrips
Murchison Falls National Park airstrips At 3840km2, Murchison Falls National Park is the largest park in Uganda, it spreads towards the Albertine rift valley up to Karuma falls. Murchison falls has become one of Uganda`s best tourist and local destinations providing astonishing
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Lake George
Lake George is a small shallow lake located in the West East African Rift valley. The ranges of Mt. Rwenzori provide water for the lake. The lake flows into Lake Kazinga channel. The lake supports the agricultural activities around the Rwenzori
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The Amabere ganyinamwiru
10 kilometers outside of fort portal town lays the limestone site which is attached to a vast wealth of interesting legends. The Amabere ganyinamwiru cave is a massive even cave roof crypt, dotted with water drops wading in the greatness
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The Bahai Temple
When one thinks of coming to Uganda, what comes into one’s mind are the gorillas, chimpanzees, birds and probably how to get to kibaale, Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth mention them….. A few people who take tours around Uganda and probably
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Best Wildlife viewing places
One of Uganda’s most outstanding features is its forests, lakes and mountains. Most of the country is high above sea level and it is watched over by three mountainous areas - the Rwenzoris, Mount Elgon and the Virunga Mountains. Uganda has