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...
BACKPACKING IN UGANDA
Uganda is a country for many and it manages to always seduce and fascinate. It is home to some great wildlife experiences one can ever imagine, has diverse culture, and is impressive. The pulsating and colorful composition of lush jungles, savanna areas teeming with wildlife, and other attractions that can be embedded in safaris are...
Where to go for Gorilla Trekking Safaris
Best places to see mountain gorillas? Our experts list 3 countries for watching mountain gorillas in Africa.These survive high in the forest highlands of the Virunga massif and Kigezi Highlands from elevation of 2400m to 3900m.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES AT AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
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...
WHY IS GORILLA TRACKING EXPENSIVE?
What you are going to read here, is a realistic look at the price of gorilla tracking excursions in either Uganda, Rwanda, or D.R. Congo. You may wonder “Why gorilla tracking is expensive?” as a standalone activity. In over the years of taking people on safaris with gorillas, not one after the encounter, has ever...
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TRACKING FOR THE PHYSICALLY UNABLE
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TRACKING FOR THE PHYSICALLY UNABLE Mountain Gorilla tracking in Africa ranks among the absolute highlights of safari/travel in Africa but mountain gorilla tracking for the physically unable seems almost impossible. For most who visit the East African countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and the central African country of D.R. Congo, it is an undisputed...
BUHANGA ECO PARK
BUHANGA ECO PARK- Traditions meet nature. About 20 minutes from Volcanoes National Park is a small ecological forest-Buhanga Eco-park linked to the Rwandan Monarchy. While the area in Musanze is famous for gorillas at Volcanoes, the Musanze caves, among others. The forest offers a mixture of ecology and culture to a few that visit the...
STAND AT THE EQUATOR
The equator crosses 13 countries in the whole world and Uganda is one of them. About 45 miles from the capital Kampala on the Masaka-Mbarara highway, at Kayabwe, the equator crosses this major road. It provides a rare opportunity to stand with one foot in the Northern and the other in the southern hemisphere. It...
ACTIVITIES AROUND VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Volcanoes National Park is famous for gorilla tracking. The park is in the North West of Rwanda. It is made of 4 dormant volcanoes and is forest-covered. The Park is 2 hours from Kigali city and offers several activities from gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking, volcano climbing, visiting the Dian Fossey Tomb, among others that...
KISIIZI FALLS
KISIIZI FALLS Once a Killing spot, today the site has turned into an internationally recognized after the support from the ministry of tourism and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The site has given a lifeline to Kisiizi Missionary Hospital. Kisiizi Falls are on the Kyabamba River that overlooks the hospital in Rukungiri District....