Uganda safari vacation packages offer a wide variety of attractions, from the vast green Ugandan plains teeming with cultural experiences and wildlife ranging from gorillas, lions, chimpanzees, the Uganda waterfall in the Nile river, making it one of Africa’s leading safari destinations. Besides, ascending to Bwindi National park and witness the abundance of a forest wildlife life is a memorable experience as well as incredible views with of the natural scenery.
Gorillas and wildlife tours in Uganda are one of the most amazing ways to see nature: ancient forests, rocky gorges… basically places that you are normally on ground level. As one imagines spending one hour with the giant primates (Gorillas), taking pictures and watching them play at the heart of the forest; it’s a very different and thrilling perspective.
The tour involves hiking in the forest for either 30 minutes-8 hours until the point at which you encounter the great apes. Encountering them depends on where they spend the night the previous day. However, no matter where you track the great apes from, the experience is the same, that is either in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo. Visiting the Gorillas in Africa is one of the most famous tourist activity in the entire world. No wonder, people rush to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo for a Gorilla holidays, and wildlife in the very countries or others like Tanzania and Kenya.
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Gorilla Facts In the 5th century it is recorded that the a gorilla was spotted by the first person from the western world, a Roman explorer Types of Gorilas There are 3 subspecies of gorillas depending on who you listen to since these distinctions are very slight. All these are found in the African continent...
Uganda is blessed with and abundant amount of natural resources which have yet to be properly utilized. Among these are its mountains. Mountain Rwenzori has the 3rd highest mountain peak (Margherita summit) in East Africa Uganda after Mountain Kilimanjaro and Kenya respectively. The others are Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda and Mount Moroto in the...
A travel to Africa is not complete without a safari tour. We had no big expectations, having seen it all on National Geographic Channel already. The truth was: it really was exciting and raised our adrenaline levels. Our first zebra At first, it started rather disappointing. After a couple of hours driving in the Kruger...
It is now about seven months since the governments put money aside to help boost tourism in Uganda and there is every indication the money is being used properly. The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Ms Syda Bumba during the budget reading of June 2009 increase the tourism budget by approximately one million US...
The population of rhinos in Uganda was decimated during the turbulent political times that the Country went through. However there has been an effort by conservationists to reintroduce rhinos back into the Country. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located in the District of Nakasongola which has been in the spotlight during the probe into the Protected Areas...
Among all the African counties, Uganda is among the number one destinations of tourism interest with several places you would go to on a for a typical African safari and there are places that make the safari special. With so many activities to engage in and things to see, Uganda provides a true ecotourism destination....
The illicit trade in Ivory has seen a slight increase over the past year due to the lucrative profits it fetches the poachers mainly from Asia and the middle east. With the population of elephants having began to pick after a concerted effort by local and international conservation organizations, the increase in poaching is beginning...
Mountaineering in Uganda is mainly done on the Mountains of the Rwenzoris in Western Uganda. Being one of the highest peaks in East Africa together with Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya it attracts a lot of mountaineers from different parts of the World. The mountain and its surrounding has been designated a game reserve and...
Seychelles, the World’s second most conservationist country has added Uganda and some EAC countries on its list of tourist destinations. The package will promote Uganda’s gorillas and wildlife destinations to visitors from Europe, America and other parts of the world. Speaking at a meeting of Uganda tour operators in Kampala, Mr David Germain, the Seychelles...
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hotel Upon arrival at Juba international airport, our company driver guide will pick you pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 2: Juba-Kapoeta Following breakfast, emback on the 8 hr drive Kapoeta a place famously known for adventure activities mountain climbing, hiking,...
This is located adjacent to the border with Ethiopia and covers an expanse of 22800 sq kilometers. In this impressive park are a number of animals among which are the white eared kobs, Tiang plus the Mongolla Gazelle for which the park was primarily established to safe guard. Other animals include the African Elephant, leopards,...
The Very Best of African Wildlife brings together the very best Africa can offer and among other attractions, Southern Sudan has the largest and most diverse wildlife experiences to present in Africa. Tourism in Southern Sudan is set for major investment. With extensive forests, grassland, lakes, rivers and the Sudd, South Sudan has had extensive wildlife...