Do you want to enjoy Uganda beyond seeing mountain gorillas? Boat cruising is yet another exceptional way to relish the splendors of Uganda. In addition to numerous wildlife, the Pearl of Africa is naturally blessed with freshwater lakes and rivers that make your boat cruising dream come true. It’s a magical feeling sailing on top […]
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Tracking Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
A Uganda gorilla safari leads you to Bwindi Forest National Park in Southwest of the country, a home to more than half of the global population of the endangered mountain gorillas. Tracking mountain gorillas is the main tourist activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BIMP). Gorilla tracking was first established in the park in 1993 […]
Top things to Avoid on Your Uganda Safari
Uganda has on several occasions been ranked among the top tourism destinations each traveler must visit before he or she dies. The country is naturally endowed with beautiful sceneries, amazing wildlife, hospitable people, birds, lakes, rivers, and intresting history among others. The combination of these makes a complete Uganda safari package which attracts thousands of […]
Uganda Travel Agents Opt Agri-Tourism to Boost Arrivals
There are numerous things to see and do on a Uganda safari ranging from the common gorilla watching in Bwindi/Mgahinga gorilla national park, game viewing, game viewing, cultural tours, bird watching, chimpanzee trekking and mountain climbing among other activities. To diversify her tourism offers, the pearl of Africa has introduced agritourism to increase tourist arrivals. […]
Uganda Safaris Through Rwanda
There are many Uganda safaris you can do through Rwanda. Rwanda Uganda safaris have presently become common due to the high costs of Rwanda tours that discourage some travelers especially those travelling on budget leaving them with crossing to Uganda as the only option. Travelers interested in doing Uganda safaris through Rwanda fly into Kigali […]
Ruhija Sector Of Bwindi Forest National Park
Why Visit Ruhija Sector Of Bwindi Forest National Park Gorilla tours to Bwindi are done in four sectors that make up Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. The four gorilla regions are Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo each of which is exceptional in its own way. In this documentary, we zero down to Ruhija sector and […]
Uganda’s Bird watching safaris
Uganda Birding safaris Bird watching safaris in Uganda are flourishing with a huge gem of over 1,000 bird species that have attracted attention in recent years. Uganda’s story of bird watching is a bad to good narration. There was always a scuffle between bird watchers and the residents who settled around the birding places. Back […]
What makes Kampala an exceptional city
What Makes Kampala City Exceptional Have you been in Kampala city before? Are you planning a Uganda safari via Kampala? The capital of the pearl of Africa is an exceptional place to be. Whether you are a business person, an investor of even a traveler on a holiday? Kampala city has something outstanding for you. […]
Uganda Flying Safaris
Uganda Flying Safaris Scared of long distances and many driving hours? No worries, scheduled flying safaris make your Uganda safari short and easy. There are direct flights from Kajjansi airstrip to most national parks and other tourism spots to ensure you get to your desired destination as quick as possible. The scheduled flights give short […]
Lodges/Camps in Bwindi Forest Np
Where to Sleep In Bwindi Forest National Park Are you planning a gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park? Do you wonder where you will stay for your overnight? Bwindi forest has a variety of luxury/ budget and midrange lodges and tented camps all set to offer you comfortable, safe and excellent food and […]
Uganda Strengthens Fight Against Poaching
Uganda Strengthens Fight Against Poaching Close to 500 game rangers have been passed out by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to beef up the security of wildlife in the country’s national parks and game reserves after under going training at Murchison Falls Training Ground in Nwoya district. The group, which consists of 393 men and […]
UWA Translocates 15 Giraffes from MFNP to Kidepo
UWA Trans locates 15 Giraffes From Murchison to Kidepo Valley National Park The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) together with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation in August this year started the process of trans locating 15 giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Kidepo Valley National Park. The main reason for the trans location process is to […]
New Gorilla families in Bwindi forest national park
Bwindi is a popular gorilla safari destination in southwestern Uganda. The impenetrable forest is widely known for sheltering the highest number of mountain gorillas that give high number of travelers a chance to meet “face to face” with the critically endangered mountain gorillas in the jungle. With no doubt, Bwindi is surely gifted by nature. […]
Guide to Gorilla trekking in Uganda
Planning a Uganda gorilla safari to have an encounter with these endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat? Africa Adventure Safaris is a solution. An in-depth understanding of basic facts concerning gorilla trekking is very essential for a successful trek. Gorilla trekking is a highlight for most if not all trekkers to Uganda drawing thousands […]
Updated Guide to Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
Are you planning a Rwanda gorilla safari? Africa Adventure Safaris brings you a guide for successful gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes national park. Rwanda is one of the African countries that have had an unfriendly history of the genocide that claimed the lives of many native Rwandese, destroyed the countries image at the international scene […]
New Travel Experiences In Kisoro
New Travel Experiences In Kisoro Kisoro district is indubitably full of wonders, those who have been there before have experienced how charming it feels to stay in kisoro. The region is one of the beautiful places in Uganda blessed with a variety of intriguing features which include the majestic mountain gorillas, Virunga volcanoes, crater lakes […]
Uganda to Celebrate the Debut Gorilla Festival
Uganda to Celebrate the Debut Gorilla Festival For the very first time, Uganda is ready to celebrate a gorilla festival set for 6-8 October in Mgahinga Gorilla national park at the foothill of the Virunga mountain range in kisoro district. The festival is aimed at promoting Uganda gorilla tour packages and disclose the newly produced […]
Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Forest National Park
Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Rushaga is one of the four sectors that make up Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park a home to the highest number of mountain gorillas in the world. Rushaga is an exceptional region situated in the southern part of Bwindi. The high cost of gorilla tours in Rwanda […]
UTB Asks government to cut Visa Fees
A Uganda tourist entry Visa today cost $100 equivalent to over Shs300,000 charged per tourists from the previous $50 doubled last year, which is actually the most expensive visa fee out of the rest of East Africa. On the other hand the single East African Visa, which grants visitors access to all East African countries […]
World Investors to Boost Conservation Tourism in Uganda
With a major aim of boosting tourism and wildlife conservation in the country, Uganda for the time hosted the conservation and tourism investment forum on 6th October 2017. The forum was a platform for top government officials, responsible tourism bodies, private investors and all senior business figures from all parts of the world to gather […]
Uganda Gorilla Tours
Uganda Gorilla Tours are the leading tourist activities in Uganda with thousands of travelers flocking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park each year to trek the mountain gorillas. Africa Adventure Safaris is your best guide for a customized gorilla tours to Uganda Gorilla tours and Gorilla safaris in Uganda take place everyday […]
Uganda Gorilla Groups
Gorilla Families in Uganda Though Uganda is known for sheltering more than half of the World’s remaining mountain gorillas which live in 39 families, it is important to know these groups and their unique characteristics to find out which group suits particular interests. Uganda gorilla tours are in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga […]
what is killing Uganda’s Tourism Potential
What is Killing Uganda’s tourism potential Located in East Africa, Uganda the pearl of Africa is blessed with diverse natural and ,manmade resources which include mountains, forests, different vegetation types, cultural and historical sites diverse cultures and sub cultural groups, it is also a home for half of the rare endangered mountain gorillas located in […]
Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Forest NP
Why trek mountain gorillas in Buhoma sector? If it were possible, Buhoma sector would undeniably be a first stop for all travelers to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Situated in the northern part of Bwindi in kanungu district, Buhoma sector is an exceptional region of the park. its not surprising that most if not travelers […]
Gorilla tours in Bwindi Forest National park
Tourism In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is sited in the South Western part of Uganda along the border with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next to Virunga National Park in DRC. The park covers a total land area of 331 square kilometers (128 sq comprised of both montane lowland forests […]
Uganda Ranks 5th At ITB Berlin Tourism Expo
Uganda Ranks 5th At ITB Berlin Tourism Expo A few days after the ITB Berlin tourism expo, Uganda the pearl of Africa comes out as the fifth best world exhibitor winning herself an African category award. This year, Uganda performed excellently (5th) compared to last year when the pearl of Africa came out as the […]
Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda – Primate Trekking
Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda An encounter with chimpanzees in the jungle is undeniably an exceptional experience you must not miss on your Uganda safari. With over 1500 chimpanzees residing in Uganda, the pearl of Africa is the best destination to see and interact with these endangered species. Chimpanzees share 99.8% of human DNA hence the […]
How is it Like to Trek Mountain Gorillas?
Are you planning a gorilla tour to Uganda, Rwanda or Congo? An encounter with mountain gorillas is an amazing, awesome, magical, unforgettable, humbling, and eye-opening experience every travel should add on his/her travel bucket list. The experience is surely everything that past travelers have adored as wonderful, moving, spell binding and moving bringing you close […]
Wildlife & Beauty Key to Uganda’s Tourism Sector
It’s undeniable that wildlife and beauty are key features for the success of tourism sector in Uganda. Gifted by nature, the pearl of Africa is blessed with a variety of wildlife and beautiful sceneries where something awaits you in all parts of the country. A combination of wild animals, birds, forest, rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys, […]
Nature Walks in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Walking or hiking through Mgahinga gorilla forest national park on foot is undeniably the best way to explore and enjoy the treasures that nature offers on your Uganda safari with no limitation. Forest walks also called nature walks or hiking trails entail travelers footing through the forest following different trails depending on the targeted end […]
World Investors to Boost Conservation Tourism in Uganda
With a major aim of boosting tourism and wildlife conservation in the country, Uganda for the time hosted the conservation and tourism investment forum on 6th October 2017. The forum was a platform for top government officials, responsible tourism bodies, private investors and all senior business figures from all parts of the world to gather […]
Batwa Community Trails in Bwindi Forest National Park
Much as Bwindi is widely known for gorilla trekking, a visit to the batwa community is surely a not miss on your gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Batwa community trails are usually done after or before gorilla tour but the experience is worth doing. These Batwa trails lead you to the batwa […]
How is Uganda a Premier Tourism Destination
Gifted by nature, Uganda the pearl of Africa is undeniably a premier tourism destination you must not miss out on your uganda safaris.Blessed from the conducive climate, the rolling hills, hospitable people, a variety of wildlife and bird life in all parts of the country, Uganda offers it all to fulfill and exceed every travelers […]
Forest Walks in Bwindi Forest National Park
Whether you call it nature walks or forest walks, the experience is all about penetrating the impenetrable forest of Bwindi forest national park by foot. A forest walk in Bwindi unfolds the full package in the park rewarding travelers with an exclusive feeling of a natural virgin forest, sweet melodies of birds singing up in […]
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
When it comes to gorilla trekking in Uganda, Mgahinga gorilla national park is hardly mentioned. However, the national park is a hidden treasure, which few have discovered. Despite its small size (33.7square kilometers), Mgahinga gorilla national park is a unique tourism destination in Uganda, rewarding travelers with experiential, and adventurous travel experience. The gorilla national […]
Popular Reasons to Visit Uganda
A Safari to the pearl of Africa is surely a life changing experience that all travelers have. Which ever corner you travel to, some thing new and unique awaits to meet and exceed your travel expectations. A safari to Uganda is an experience of it own kind associated with beautiful sceneries, national parks, rich culture, […]
Uganda Gorilla Groups
Though Uganda is known for sheltering more than half of the World’s remaining mountain gorillas which live in 39 families, it is important to know these groups and their unique characteristics to find out which group suits particular interests. Of the 39 groups/ families, only 18 are habituated for tourism of which 17 are in […]
Explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Much as bigodi wetland has always been a complementary to chimpanzee trekking in kibale forest national park, the site is much more than a swamp. Located just 6 kilometers from the kanyanchu information center, bigodi wetland sanctuary is a fascinating area sheltering over 200 bird species and various primates and mammals all which make a […]
One Of Our Staff Treks Mountain Gorillas
It was an amazing experience as one of our staff trekked Mubare gorilla family in Buhoma northern sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Mary Mugisha our internal auditor together with other seven trekkers took part in gorilla trekking of Mubare family the first gorilla group habituated in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Just like […]
Rwanda Re-introduces Black Rhinos
After ten years of nonexistence, Rhinos have been re-introduced to Rwanda’s Akagera national park making a park a unique site for the big five game. The last rhino was spotted in 2007 after which they extinct totally not leaving a single individual in the national park. Despite them being a great symbol for Africa, Rhinos […]
Bwindi Gorilla Permits Uganda
Call it gorilla trekking or tracking or whatever, it’s one of those really thrilling, lifetime experiences you should take time for before you leave planet earth. Despite years of civil unrest in the region where mountain gorillas live, conservation efforts have found success. The gorilla population increased from 620 animals in 1989 to over 950 […]
Uganda aims to promote domestic tourism
Entitled as the pearl of Africa by church hill Winston, Uganda has currently up stretched its tourism potential positioning as the fourth best tourism endpoint according to the UK based travel producer rough guide. Wide reaching, Uganda has been known as a tourism hub due to her safety and security which guarantees good health for […]
Best Time to visit gorillas in Uganda & Rwanda
It’s a lifetime experience trekking to see mountain gorillas but knowing the best time to trek these endangered species is very essential. In Uganda, mountain gorilla trekking is done in the tropical rain forests of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park both situated in southwestern Uganda. On the other hand, Rwanda’s […]
Rwanda to Focus on other Attraction to add-on Gorillas
Though gorilla tourism has been a focus for tourism in Rwanda for the past decades fetching in thousands of travelers, a need for diversification has been appreciated. Currently, there are only six choices from which travelers can decide on what to take part in while in Rwanda. These include mountain gorillas being most favored in […]
Infrastructural Improvement to triple Uganda’s tourists Arrival
Accessibility is very essential in a successful complete tourism system; this is because, travelers have to link up to diverse tourism sites and attractions driving along good road network. Leaving out the past times of civil wars and the emerged tourism sector, Uganda has currently picked up in tourism receiving flocks of travelers to various […]
Rushaga Gorilla Family receives new born Gorilla
Situated in Buhoma sector north of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Rushegura family was formerly part of the Habinyanja gorilla group. The family presently has approximately 19 members under the leadership of Kabukojo the dominant silver back and the other members are kyinvi, kibande, Buzinza, Nyamunwa, karungi as adult females, kalemezi the sub adult male, […]
Wildlife Safaris in Mgahinga National Park
The other gorilla park in Uganda, home of one mountain gorilla family the Nyakagyezi group, Mgahinga gorilla national park is situated in Bufumbira County in kisoro district southwestern Uganda. The national park sits at an altitude of between 2227m and 4127m and was gazetted in 1991 from being a forest that was used for permanent […]
Mount Elgon climbing safari
Mountain is located in eastern Uganda near the border with Kenya. Standing at a height of 4,321meters above sea level, mount Elgon is the 7th highest mountain on the African continent but with the largest volcanic mountain base worldwide. The mountain is surrounded by unique ecosystems that are homes to a number of wildlife species. […]