Uganda is famous for harboring the rare mountain gorillas and over 1060 species of birds. Tourism in the country is largely based on wildlife viewing activities including gorilla trekking and chimpanzee safaris, bird watching, game drives and launch cruises among others. However, the rich wildlife is also complimented by cultural diversity. With over 56 indigenous […]
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Travel Tips For Solo Travelers
For proper preparations, we hereby offer travel tips for solo travelers. Solo travel can be explained as traveling alone from home to desired places till the time a trip is complete. Solo traveling has presently become common unlike in the past when group tours were common! Weighing the pros and cons is important for decision […]
Continue readingHow is a gorilla trekking day like?
Gorilla trekking has become the leading tourist activity in Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the only 3 countries in the world with the endangered mountain gorillas. This breathtaking encounter in the wild attracts thousands of travellers all over the world to come and meet these amazing great apes which share 98% of […]
Continue readingHow to plan a private gorilla trekking safari
Gorilla trekking has become one of the most sought-after tourist activities in Africa. For utmost gorilla safari experience in Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) book with Gorilla Trek Africa Company and obtain great discounts. Guests intending to trek mountain gorillas have to follow all the necessary procedures as they plan for this […]
Continue readingUganda Christmas Safari: What to do and see
Planning a Christmas safari? Uganda is here and ready to fulfill your holiday dreams this year with some of the best offers for a lifetime experience. Could you be looking forward to spend your Christmas holiday in the wild watching amazing species, taking on adventurous encounters, enjoying the beauty of mother nature or hanging out […]
Continue readingRwanda to Expand Volcanoes National Park
The final plan for the expansion of Volcanoes National park Rwanda is underway! Due to increased population of mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes Park, the government of Rwanda together with Rwanda Development Board are to acquire more 10,000 hectares of land to expand the land area of Volcanoes National park. According to the last gorilla […]
Continue readingGuidelines for visiting Uganda amidst Covid-19
Uganda, famously known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is a popular destination for wildlife safaris enthusiasts. Among the popular experiences are the gorilla viewing and chimpanzee trekking, game drives in savannah parks. With the outbreak of Covid 19 pandemic, the government of Uganda has introduced several control measures to ameliorate the Covid 19 situation thus […]
Continue readingThe Impact of Covid19 on Gorilla Tourism
All human infections easily spread amongst primates especially gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. A case in point, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in January 2021, had 3 gorillas infected with Covid 19 by an asymptomatic keeper. The 49-year-old troop leader with a heart condition almost succumbed to pneumonia – thanks to monoclonal and antibiotics, he […]
Continue readingBest Five National Parks in East Africa
Travel restrictions have been eased in almost all countries across the globe. East Africa is as well open to receive travelers from all over the world. While travelers are looking for safaris to refresh from the stressful corona virus times, East Africa is undeniably one of the best regions to visit for adventure, relaxation and […]
Continue readingChimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge is one of the top travel experiences in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travelers with extended time in QENP love to include a trek to see chimpanzees in the under ground Forest Kyambura Gorge. Whereas, most Uganda chimpanzee tours are done in Kibale Forest National Park “The primate capital of Africa” […]
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