In Hoima district, western part of Uganda is a popular block of rainforest that once covered about 41144 hectares, The Bugoma Central Forest Reserve. It is 200km from Kampala and the swathe of the tropical forest is rich in biodiversity. The forest reserve is a medium altitude semi-deciduous forest. Bugoma Central Forest Reserve is bordered...
Uganda’s attractions are unevenly distributed, some are near the capital-Kampala (short driving distances), and other are far (over 500 km drive). If you have a lengthy time in the country, say you are staying/living, working, having a work shop, or studying here and you need an escape from the city, to see the country more....
Away from Uganda’s famous attractions, (Gorillas, chimpanzees, and other natural attractions), in the district of Kumi a few kilometers off the Eastern Safari Circuit, are six rock shelters on a rock out crop with Art created by ancient tribes of Uganda-The Nyero Rock Paintings. These the finest of the several rock art sites and other...
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES AT AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK Tourism product development is always about bringing new and innovative products, experiences, and services to a market for tourists to buy. It can take any form and is not necessarily about introducing a whole new experience. It can be a famous experience to a new destination. East...
Once there is tourism taking place around a community, the lives of residents around that particular destination become affected by the tourist activities. Over the decades, tourism has been seen as a great tool for regional development. Uganda has a rich and diverse ethnic heritage that creates a social fabric in the society and of...
HOW TO ENSURE A UNIQUE EAST AFRICAN SAFARI EXPERIENCE The presence of wildlife in the remote and untrammeled African open savannas, forests, and other wildlife-rich areas, possesses offers a thrilling timeless and offline quality experience while in the region. A holistic package for a safari to East Africa should embrace what makes Africa, from the...
The Eastern and North-Eastern parts of Uganda, are home to Uganda’s most distinctive ethnic groups. The famous ones are the Karamojong, a group of nomadic who are known for their love of cattle, their resistance to the trapping of modern civilization, and cattle rustling. But in the mountains that surround Kidepo Valley national park (Morungole...
Uganda could be considered “a prime primate destination” in East Africa as it is home to 20 different species of primates (14 diurnal and 6 nocturnal). These can be found in the forest and savanna parks around the land of contrasts and colors. This has set the country apart from its neighbors in terms of...
RWANDA’S DANCE, MUSIC, AND CRAFTS. Capture the culture, history, and stories. The arts and crafts play an important role in the traditions and identifying society and people like it are for the people of Rwanda. Performances range from the demonstrations of bravery and excellence to humorous dance styles, lyrics, to artistry based on traditional roots....
RWENZORI MOUNTAINS- Mountains of Mystery Often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon”, the towering Rwenzori Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site that runs along the Congolese border between the hot floor of the Semliki Valley, and in the backdrop is the Queen Elizabeth National park. The top slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains...
