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Rwandan Pygmies are a once popular people who lived in forests. They were originally hunter-gatherers in the forests of Rwanda. In 1998, the Pygmies were driven from the Nyungwe Forest and from the Volcanoes National Park by the creation of sanctuaries for the mountain gorillas and other animals. Today the Batwa Pygmies of Rwanda drift closer to extinction. Their lands have been taken by private developers. Their traditional sources of food are nearly exhausted. And with no shoes, their children are not allowed to attend school.  The Pygmies'

The Nile stretch in the park presents an impressive opportunity for a recreational cruise.  It is this peaceful 40km stretch of the river which provides the park’s prime wildlife spectacle the boats explore. River Nile bisects the Murchison Falls National Park for close to 115km distance while making its way from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea in the far north, a journey that makes it the longest river in the whole world. The Nile stretch in the park presents an impressive opportunity for a recreational cruise. The

Crater lakes were formed due to ancient volcanic activities in Uganda 8000 to 10,000 years ago. These eruptions were extremely violent and instead of pilling debris about their vents like other volcanoes, they discharged ash over a wide area. These lakes caused tremendous damage in their time and in the case of Lake Edward they reduced it to a toxic mess. These explosion Craters did not build cones as Volcanoes do but they simply blew ash and rock far and wide.  Today, they are the incredibly, beautiful lakes,

Fort Patiko is found in Gulu district, northern Uganda. It’s a piece of the 19th - century history and  was built by Sir Samuel Baker as a military Fort in order to stop slave trade. The Arabs in their search for trading venues stumbled upon Ocecu Hill present-day Gulu district and they built three huts to assist as stores for ivory, foodstuffs and ammunition as well as skins and hides. Slave from northern Uganda and southern Sudan were key item in their trade and Ocecu became the place

The Shoe bill stock is huge, grey water bird, also known as a whale-headed stork. It derives its name Shoe bill (Balaeniceps rex), from its massive bill, which resembles a traditional Dutch clog, with a sharp nail-like hook on the end.  These bills are very powerful and have a sharp hook on the end, helping them to catch their prey. Studies suggest that it belongs alongside pelicans in the order pelicaniformes. The shoe bill's population is between 5,000-8,000 in Africa. The shoe bill is listed as vulnerable on

Known as a country of a thousand hills, Rwanda has one of the world’s richest diversified cultural heritages, with both intangible and tangible components including sites that offer an incomparable view on the beauty of the country giving visitors a platform to learn about Rwandan history, mythology and culture. Traveling through the eastern province provides a fascinating insight into valuable museums and heritage sites often located in beautiful countryside. On the other hand Museums in Rwanda intend to revive the rich past as a way of promoting tourism, a

  The Reptile village was introduced in 2003 by Mr. Kazibwe who had a great passion for wildlife and therefore built simple pens for the reptiles. The founders of the village state that their main objective was to educate people about reptiles and at the same time have a habitat where they can learn about the many different species that can be found in the country.  It is found on Entebbe highway filled with things that the brave love frolicking with. This is one of the most thrilling places

Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika. Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest and most scenic Lake.  It is where Rwandans and other Visitors to Uganda go to relax and chill out for a few days. The lake has a maximum depth of 475 m (1,558

Climbing sabyinyo extinct volcano is done in south western Uganda and consists of 3 peaks namely; Muhavura volcano, Gahinga volcano and Sabinyo gorge. Sabyinyo has three peaks and therefore to hike it one has to be fit.  This hike takes us through muddy trails often on wooden ladders with clearing clouds as you get to the beautiful view of Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo. It meanders through a very dense forest mainly African montane in Mgahinga National Park. The hike involves walking straight high up the mountain

  Diversity makes cultural tourism in Uganda so attractive. With over 40 tribes are the Nubians who are endowed with a conservative lifestyle. In Uganda, Nubians were scattered all over the country, but with the highest concentration in Bombo. Their main occupation was trade and many were employed in the national security forces during the colonial era. Take a trip to Bombo, 30 minutes’ drive from Kampala city along Bombo road and experience their graceful Duluka dance, master the women’s exquisite talent of weaving and crown the home stay

Jinja is in Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town is approximately 81 kilometers (50 mi), by road, east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. It sits along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the White Nile. You will always find something that takes your fancy whether be it an adventure activity, Bird watching, fishing, relaxing, or visiting the local shops and markets. Let’s look at some of the adventure tourism activity one can engage in while

Tsavo is made up of two separate parks, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. Located in Coast Province of Kenya in between Nairobi City and Mombasa. Tsavo is nearly 22,000km2, being the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world. The park was split into two due to the railway going from Mombasa to the interior of Kenya. Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers. Situated in a semi-arid area

Masai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is arguably the most popular wildlife destination on the planet! This is where the concept of safaris came into existence, and its lands are where you get to see millions of gazelle, zebras and wildebeest make their annual migration to

Kenya being a land of contrast, it entails a lot of sceneries, beaches, and rich culture. It lies astride the Equator on the eastern coast of Africa. It is a medium sized country by continental standards, covering an area of about 586,600 square kilometers. Topographically, Kenya is stunning. Surrounded by calderas and mountain ranges, the great rift valley divides the country. To the East of this sweeping valley, visitors can climb the snow-cloaked equatorial peaks of Mount Kenya and fish for trout in crystal clear streams. A safari in

The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s only intact caldera 610metres (2000 feet) deep and covers 260square kilometers (100sq. meters) found in northern Tanzania in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It was declared a UNESCO heritage site in 1978. It is vast, volcanic and a home to the| Big 5 game (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino). it is a breathtakingly beautiful setting with huge herds of wildebeest and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration.  Taking on an Ngorongoro crater safari is nothing short of awe- inspiring. It