The Rothchild’s giraffe conservation in Uganda is attributed to Lionel Walter Rothschild. Nubian giraffe, which is also called Ugandan giraffe in Uganda and Baringo giraffe in Kenya was renamed after Lionel Walter Rothschild who first described the subspecies in the early 20th century. At the time the renowned British zoologist thought that the giraffe was […]
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Rwanda’s Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Kwita Izina 2022, commonly known as gorilla naming ceremony is here and happening live in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, the home to the country’s endangered mountain gorillas. Kwita Izina is the annual gorilla-naming ceremony held in Rwanda to give names to infant gorillas born within the year. This year the ceremony returns to Kinigi, the […]
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2 Arsenal legends, Robert Pires and Ray Parlour have enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Rwanda which included trekking the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. The pair, together with their families also enjoyed other experiences in the Land of A Thousand Hills including visiting Nyungwe National Park, Kayaking at Lake Kivu, tea picking, archery, […]
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To understand ecotourism in Uganda, let’s first look at the term ecotourism in general, Uganda Eco Tours defines ecotourism as “that form of travel that involves travelling to natural areas with the objectives of learning, studying or participating in activities that seek to minimize negative impacts of tourism to the environment; at the same time […]
Continue readingVolcanoes National Park Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park Rwanda in northwest of the country is arguably the best destination for gorillas and golden monkeys trekking. In addition to primates, the park is also home to 5 of the 8 Volcanoes of the Virunga Massif which creates a breathtaking scenery in the park and astonishing biodiversity. Hundreds of amazing bird species […]
Continue readingRwanda: A Sprouting tourist hub in the heart of Africa
Rwanda a tourist hub in the heart of Africa owes her fast growth and development to favorable government policies. With an area size of about 26,338 km2 (10,169 sq mi), the ‘land of a thousand hills’ as it is commonly known, is a land-locked country situated in the Great Rift valley of central Africa where the Great Lakes […]
Continue readingHow gorilla trekking became the best safari experience in Uganda and Rwanda
Rwanda and Uganda have seen a rapid rise in gorilla trekking activity in recent years something that could not be thought of before. This surge is due to a number of factors that have worked together to make this dream come true. It should be noted that mountain gorillas were at the verge of extinction […]
Continue readingTop safari experiences in Uganda
Wishing to have unique top safari experiences in Uganda? Uganda has a bunch of exciting safari types to partake in. Each safari is designed to provide a contrasting experience from the other and different attractions are encountered and enjoyed. The country is gifted by nature and one of the top safari destinations in Africa. Uganda […]
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Best safari experiences in Uganda are characterized by the scenic landscapes of Uganda. However within the landscapes, there are a series of wildlife species to see. These can only be seen when one takes part in the various tourism activities set out. Within the national parks and other tourism destinations, lots of thrilling activities are […]
Continue readingWhy it is important to plan your Uganda safari trip in advance
A Uganda safari trip must be planned in advance in order to enjoy the benefits attached to it. It is not advisable to just take up a vacation holiday to a foreign destination like Uganda without any prior planning. Such a move may end up depriving you of a lot of amazing experiences and opportunities. […]
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