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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
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The disabled can now track gorillas
Gorilla trekking or tracking – whatever you opt to call it, is one of the top five things to do and see in Africa before you die. Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda live high-up in the mountains (between 2,300 to 4,500 meters ASL),
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Facts about gorillas
Before people choose to come to you Uganda to track Gorillas they always want to find out about these highly sought after mammals. Here we look at some of the things you would want to know about the Endangered Mountain
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FAQS about gorillas
Where as much has been known about mountain gorillas, both earlier and the upcoming trekkers have continuously asked several questions on how to ensure a memorable trekking experience. The exception of mountain gorilla trekking experience has drawn many people involving
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Gorilla habituation experiences
A lifetime dream for many, this is a unique opportunity to spend quality time observing Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat before their group is opened to tourism. This activity only operates in the Rushaga region of Bwindi and is
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Hiking Mt Bisoke
Mount Bisoke or Visoke as often referred to by the Rwandans is one of the peaks of the Virunga mountain ranges located in the Albertine rift along the western side of East African Rift. It is an dormant volcano with
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Hiking Mt Muhabura
Nobody would argue against the statement that Uganda is simply one of the most beautiful countries in East Africa and “pearl of Africa”. With its endless hills and varying landscapes there’s no shortage of stunning scenery and awe inspiring vistas
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Hiking Mt Sabinyo
If you are travelling from Uganda, you will drive to kisoro town immediately after breakfast, you will have lunch en route and once you get there, you will settle in your hotel as you wait for the next day’s activity
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How to save mountain Gorillas
1) Track the Mountain Gorillas; a gorilla permit will not only give you a once in a lifetime experience, but you’re also providing a financial incentive for the gorilla’s protection. 2) Do not track when you are sick; gorillas are susceptible to many
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Kitagata Hot springs
When water is heated in the earth’s bowels and emerges from the earth’s crust, it forms a hot spring. Let’s take a look into The Kitagata Hot Springs, the most sought after in Uganda and experienced this magnificent work of nature
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Low land Gorillas
A gorilla trekking experience in Kahuzi Biega National Park, which home to the Eastern Lowland gorillas in Democratic republic of Congo, will allow you to discover many wonderful and unique characteristics and behaviourism’s of these magnificent creatures. Eastern lowland gorillas are one of
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Minimum age for gorilla tracking
Gorilla trekking is such a memorable experiences that everyone out to experience. But everything should be done at the right time and in the right place. People keep wondering the age limit for gorilla tracking and why there is an
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Nyero rock painting
It is among the dozen discrete panels of pre-historic rock art that are known from five different localities in Kumi and Soroti districts. The painting are in most cases monochromatic typically either red or white and the predominant figures are
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Ssesse Islands
Uganda’s secret tropical islands of Ssese In the north western corner of Africa’s largest fresh water body, Lake Victoria lays an archipelago of 84 islands with Bugala being the largest of them all. The lush green archipelago is known as Ssese
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Hiking Mt Sabinyo
Mountain Sabinyo is also among the chain of the eight Virunga volcanoes and it is located in Mgahinga national park in Uganda. This mountain offer exceptional hiking experience in Uganda. It is a dormant volcano and therefore it poses no
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How to save mountain Gorillas
1) Track the Mountain Gorillas; a gorilla permit will not only give you a once in a lifetime experience, but you’re also providing a financial incentive for the gorilla’s protection. 2) Do not track when you are sick; gorillas are susceptible to many
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The Kitagata Hot Springs
When water is heated in the earth’s bowels and emerges from the earth’s crust, it forms a hot spring. Let’s take a look into The Kitagata Hot Springs, the most sought after in Uganda and experienced this magnificent work of nature
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Low land Gorillas
A gorilla trekking experience in Kahuzi Biega National Park, which home to the Eastern Lowland gorillas in Democratic republic of Congo, will allow you to discover many wonderful and unique characteristics and behaviourism’s of these magnificent creatures. Eastern lowland gorillas are one of
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Minimum age for Gorilla tracking
Gorilla trekking is such a memorable experiences that everyone out to experience. But everything should be done at the right time and in the right place. People keep wondering the age limit for gorilla tracking and why there is an
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Mt Sabinyo
Mountain Sabinyo is also among the chain of the eight Virunga volcanoes and it is located in Mgahinga national park in Uganda. This mountain offer exceptional hiking experience in Uganda. It is a dormant volcano and therefore it poses no
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Nyero Rock paintings
It is among the dozen discrete panels of pre-historic rock art that are known from five different localities in Kumi and Soroti districts. The painting are in most cases monochromatic typically either red or white and the predominant figures are
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Uganda’s secret tropical islands of Ssese
In the north western corner of Africa’s largest fresh water body, Lake Victoria lays an archipelago of 84 islands with Bugala being the largest of them all. The lush green archipelago is known as Ssese islands and has for long
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Lions in Lake Mburo game park
Lions in Lake Mburo national park are quite unheard of. It is even one of the parks where nature walks strive highly because of the believed absence of lions The park once had a number of lions that were believed
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TRAVEL GUIDE TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Along the Masaka-Mbarara highway in Kiruhura district is the Lake Mburo national park which sits on 370 square kilometers with grasslands, savanna woodlands and forests which inhabit various wildlife like buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, bohor reedbucks, waterbucks, bushbucks, topi, leopards,
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Wildlife in Lake Mburo game park
Many may judge Lake Mburo national park basing on its size and think it has nothing to it. The fact though is that Lake Mburo has numerous wildlife species like animals and bird species. Some of these may include; Zebras; Lake
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Activities in Lake Mburo national park
Lake Mburo national park provides a wide range of activities that can make your safari more fun filled and unforgettable. The park really does give you your money’s worth. The park has quite a number of herbivorous animals like warthogs,
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Backpacker on a gorilla trek in Africa
Africa is blessed with a lot of tourist attractions including the endangered mountain gorillas that most travelers from different countries want to see. It is the only continent on earth where one can go and trek these primates, so book
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Best region the trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi
The best sector to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is too and it is divided into four gorilla tracking sectors so when tourists confirm a gorilla tour to Uganda, the first
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Bwindi gorilla trekking permit
A Bwindi gorilla permit is one of the first important things one should consider before coming for a gorilla trekking activity. In Africa or the whole world, there are four mountain gorilla destinations that are home to the few remaining
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How to Choose a gorilla family to trek
Many questions have been asked by tourists who are planning to visit mountain gorillas of Africa and the common question is that how to choose the easiest gorilla family to trek so that they complete their dream of trekking mountain
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Combining big five adventure with mountain gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda.
During your holiday or vacation, you can combine the big five wildlife viewing plus mountain gorilla safaris in Uganda. Most of the Uganda Safaris packages involves budget and luxury Uganda gorilla trekking safaris in either Bwindi Forest Mgahinga national or
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Commonly asked questions about gorilla permits by tourists
A gorilla permit is that must have document for a tourist to use while accessing mountain gorillas in their natural habitats or national parks. The permit is used for gorilla tracking. For anyone to do gorilla tracking in Rwanda and
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Gorilla trekking tour in Uganda
An exciting experience with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. There are about 100 mountain gorillas which is still remaining on the earth whereby the half of it is found in four sectors of Bwindi impenetrable forest national
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Budget mountain gorilla safaris in Africa
Africa is a natural habitat for some of the amazing primate species including the mountain gorillas who are known as endangered animals due to human encroachment. Mountain gorillas in Africa are sighted in only three countries which includes Uganda (Bwindi
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How long does gorilla trekking take?
How long does gorilla trekking takes is among the questions that have been asked by most travelers on different forums like a trip consultant and lonely planet. However, some tourists when they talk about the length of gorilla trekking, used
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How many days are needed for gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Forest?
Trekking mountain gorilla of Uganda and Rwanda is one of the reasons why most travelers visit East Africa. But they have a lot of questions about trekking the mountain gorillas of East Africa and how many days gorilla trekking takes
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How to choose a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.
Are you planning for a Uganda gorilla trek, we have got you covered? As you read through this blog, you will know what to expect, the convenient time to trek, costs as well as how to choose a suitable safari
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Gorilla trekking fitness
Am I fit enough for gorilla trekking is among the questions most tourists have discussed while planning to see mountain gorillas of Africa, This article gives all information you need to know about physical fitness when preparing to visit the
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Humblest Mountain gorilla Family to trek in Uganda and Rwanda.
Most tourists are interested to travel to Uganda for gorilla tracking but they always ask many questions and one of them is that which is the simplest gorilla family to trek? As gorilla trekking permit is expensive like Uganda has
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The cheapest way to visit mountain gorillas in wild.
Are looking for the cheapest way to see and explore more about the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa. This is possible while visiting mountain gorillas of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo because they offer affordable price for a
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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. in most cases, tourists go on their trips by road transport. The roads in Rwanda and Uganda which
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Visiting great Apes in Uganda.
Uganda is the best option in the whole world where one can go to visit great apes in their natural habitat and these include chimpanzees, mountain gorillas. Great apes are orangutans, bonobos, western and eastern gorillas, and chimpanzees but are
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What to know about the impenetrable forest of Bwindi national park.
Bwindi impenetrable forest national 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 Park covers an area of over 331 square
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What to see and do in Uganda.
Uganda is blessed with various tourist attractions that one can see and do in the pearl of Africa. On your vacation or holiday plan a tour to Uganda and enjoy unforgettable experiences which cannot be found elsewhere in Africa. Many
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Why use a potter for Gorilla trekking
Hiking the big forests where the mountain gorillas are found is not easy whereby sometimes it requires a certain level of fitness. After booking a gorilla permit for visiting mountain gorillas, the next step is to start arranging things such
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Accomodations in Kidepo
Kidepo Valley National Park is a distant Park in Northern Uganda with rare wildlife in abundance. The park also offers safari activities such as game drives, hiking, bird watching, nature walks, cultural tours and more. The Park is isolated with
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Best time to vistit Kidepo vally National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is located in a semi-arid region of North Eastern Uganda, surrounded by the Karamojong community. The Park is open all year through and it is welcoming to all visitors at any time of the year. It
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Birding in KIdepo vall Ntional Park
There are very rare birds in Kidepo Valley National Park that the birders may be interested in viewing, alongside common and some migratory birds as well. The abundance of vegetation in the park contributes to the diversity of bird species
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CAPE BUFFALOES IN KIDEPO
Kidepo Valley National Park is a wilderness park located in North Eastern Uganda. This is an area that experiences semi-arid climate, hence semi-arid vegetation in the park and rugged hills. The Park borders Kenya and Sudan and is surrounded by
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CHEETAHS IN KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK.
Cheetahs are very rare in Uganda, and Kidepo Valley National Park is the only park in Uganda that harbors them. This remote park is situated in North Eastern Uganda. They are very few in number, and there was fear that
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Cultural Safaris in Kidepo Vally National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is a harbor for wildlife and flora. So, it is right that the main purpose for its visit is to explore the wilderness, but what is an authentic safari without an interaction with the local folklore?
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FLIGHTS TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Kidepo Valley National park is a beautiful remote park in the North Eastern part of Uganda. It is the least visited park as well, located 700kilometers from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Getting to the park by road takes
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GETTING TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK.
One can opt to either travel by air or road transport to Kidepo Valley National Park, situated far end in the North Eastern Part of Uganda, a perfect country side destination. Road travel has several options, all of which take
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Hiking in kidepo valley national park
Hiking in kidepo valley national park, Karamoja is generally a land of flat plains. However, Kidepo Valley National Park has contrasting landscapes and land features like beautiful plateaus, grasslands, dry riverbanks, desert palm forests, pristine highlands buzzing with montane forests
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Safety in kidepo valley national park
Safety in kidepo valley national park, Kidepo Valley National Park is safe to visit. Located in the north eastern part of Uganda in Karamoja region, that touches the border of Sudan and Kenya and 700km from Kampala, the capital city
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Kanangorok hot springs
Kanangorok hot springs, a hot spring is a spring produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater onto the surface of the earth. In the North Eastern part of Apoka, one and a half hours drive into the park is
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Mammals in Kidepo valley
Mammals in Kidepo valley ,twenty eight of the eighty-five mammal species in Kidepo Valley National Park cannot be found anywhere else in Uganda. It is therefore safe to say that it has a large concentration of mammals. Some of these
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Narus Valley of Kidepo
Narus Valley of Kidepo in Ng’akarimojong language, Narus loosely translates to “muddy ground/soggy place”. Given the semi-arid conditions in the area, Narus is therefore legendary in providing water for the herds of livestock possessed by the Karamojong. The valley stretches
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Ostriches in Kidepo valley national park
ostriches in kidepo valley national park, Ostriches are very large birds that cannot fly but can run at about 70kilometres per hour if threatened. They are beautiful birds with small heads, long legs and necks and weigh about 180kilograms and
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PIAN UPE GAME RESERVE
Pian Upe is the second largest game reserve after Murchison falls National Park, a newly recognized tourist destination with pristine scenery. It occupies 2043square kilometers and is joined to two other wildlife protected areas namely, Matheniko and Bokora Wildlife reserve
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The Ik tribe
The Ik tribe, they are an indigenous community residing in the far Northern part of Karamoja, close to Kidepo Valley National Park. They are sometimes referred to as the “Tueso”, and “Ik” loosely translates to ‘ahead of migration/ first to
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The Karamojong
The Karamojong are one of the few people that belong to the Nilo-Hamite ethnic group of Uganda. They are indigenous residents of Napak, Nakapiripirit, Kaabong, Moroto, Amudat, Abim, and Kotido districts of Uganda, in the North East. They descended from
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The Sipi falls
The Sipi falls, found in Eastern Uganda, Kapchorwa district about 277km from Kampala city. It is found on the foothills of Mount Elgon National Park which to the Uganda-Rwanda border. “Sipi” is a Sabiny word for a wild banana like
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Things to do in kidepo valley national park
Things to do in Kidepo valley national park, now that you have visited the least visited park in Uganda and the most isolated spectacular wilderness, you are probably wondering what you can do for leisure and or fun. Sit still,
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Things to do in pian upe game reserve
Things to do in pian upe game reserve, Pian Upe, a 2788square kilometer reserve is the second largest wildlife conservation area in Uganda after Murchison Falls National Park and is located in the North Eastern part of Uganda between Kidepo
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Travel tips for kidepo valley national park
Travel tips for kidepo valley national park, Kidepo Valley National Park is in the North Eastern part of Uganda which is semi-arid. Depending on your time of travel, it is necessary to pack light dull decent clothes for the safari
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Visit Kidepo valley national park
Visit Kidepo valley national park, Kidepo Valley National Park is a remote park found in North Eastern Uganda. It is the least famous and least visited park of all parks in Uganda. Part of the reasons as to why the
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Nature walks in Kidepo Valley national park
Nature walks in Kidepo Valley national park ,Kidepo Valley National Park is endowed with beautiful landscapes and easy on the eye sceneries, whose beauty spreads beyond the wilderness, and valleys and seems to greet the sky. The park is a
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The Kalinzu forest in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Kalinzu forest in Queen Elizabeth National Park, 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
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visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park
Visiting Queen Elizabeth national park,the 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,
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Kanangorok hot springs
Kanangorok hot springs is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater onto the surface of the earth. In the North Eastern part of Apoka, one and a half hours drive into the park is Kanangorok hot spring. It is