Birding Safaris in Uganda
What is birding and why is Uganda considered a top destination for birding safaris? Birding, also known as birdwatching, is the activity of observing and identifying different bird species in their natural habitats. It can be a simple hobby or a serious activity for enthusiasts who travel far and wide in pursuit of spotting rare […]
Golden Monkey Trekking Mgahinga
What is golden monkey trekking? Golden monkey trekking is a special wildlife activity where people hike into the forest to observe golden monkeys in their natural habitat. Golden monkeys are rare and endangered primates. They live in only a few places in the world, specifically inside the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains in East […]
Wild Animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
What types of animals can be found in Queen Elizabeth National Park? Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most famous and biodiverse wildlife reserves in Uganda, East Africa. It’s packed with a wide variety of animals, including iconic species such as African elephants, lions, leopards, and buffaloes. With over 95 species of mammals […]
Tree Climbing Lions Of Africa, Ishasha, Lake Manyara and Nakuru
What are tree-climbing lions, and how are they different from other lions? Tree-climbing lions are a rare and fascinating behavior trait observed in certain lion populations in Africa, particularly in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Regular lions are very comfortable on the ground; they spend most of their time lounging, hunting, or […]
Chimpanzee Habituation Safari in Uganda
What is a Chimpanzee habituation safari and how does it differ from regular Chimpanzee Trekking? A kibale forest chimpanzee habituation experience is a special adventure where you spend an extended period, usually a whole day, with wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they get used to humans. This process is called “habituation,” where conservationists […]
Top Things to Do in Entebbe
What are the top tourist attractions in Entebbe? Entebbe, a charming town in Uganda located on the shores of Lake Victoria, has a lot to offer when it comes to tourist attractions. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys nature, history, or simply relaxing by the lake. One of the most famous attractions is the Entebbe […]
Uganda Home Stays
The popularity of the endangered mountain gorillas has and continues to make western Uganda a popular tourist destination. And in turn the tourist traffic in the Kigezi area continues to increase. One thing that stands out is that more and more tourists who visit the area are opting for home-stays rather than the more conventional […]
Uganda: Vatican confirms papal visit 2015
Religious tourism? The Vatican announced that the pope will be visiting Uganda later this year. Many were excited by the news, at the prospect of seeing the pope and also at the business opportunities the Pope’s visit presents. This year’s papal visit if indeed it does happen will be the third time a pope visits […]
Marlina moreno American model and TV host to promote Uganda tourism
24 year old American model Marlina Moreno is finally in Uganda and very exited to climb mount Rwenzori. Ms Moreno is a former NFL cheerleader, model and TV host. As a way of boosting tourism, and tapping into the mountain climbing potential of the country, the Uganda government is sponsoring the model on a mountain-climbing […]
EAC “single tourist area”
The East African Community is all about oneness especially in tourism. And it is determined to push this agenda to its limits. After the launch of the single tourist visa, now the community is looking to become a “single tourist area”. This is under its regional integration project aimed at further uniting the region and […]
