Safaris

Gorilla trekking with Terrain safaris. This is the main activity in Bwindi; it starts in the morning at around 8am and takes about 3-5 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. The park has more than 400 gorillas, more than half of the World’s remaining population of the endangered giants, with 13 groups; Nkuiringo, Bweza, Kahungye, Mishaya, Nyakagezi, Kyaguliro, Bitukura, Oruzogo, Mubare, Rushegura, Habinyanja, Nshongi  and 11 groups are available to be visited by tourists. There is high demand for Bwindi gorillas so it’s better to book

The Nyero rock paintings are located in eastern Uganda in Kumi District, 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Kumi town, about 200 km (124.3 mi) from the capital city Kampala. The Nyero rock paintings are among the most important rock art in Uganda. If you have an interest in archeology then the Nyero ancient rock paintings caves are a site to be visited especially if you are driving by or from Kidepo Valley Park.  This is a perfect place to enjoy a picnic, the morning sun and above

Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls in Eastern Uganda in the district of Kapchorwa, northeast of Sironko and Mbale. The waterfalls lie on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park near the Kenyan border.The Sipi Falls area is the starting point for many hikes up Mt. Elgon. There a route which starts in Budadiri and follows the Sasa trail to the summit and then descends down the Sipi trail back into the Sipi falls. Hikes around the falls offer fantastic views of the Karamoja plains, Lake

The Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is a conservation area in the Karamoja sub region of northeastern Uganda. It is the second largest conservation/protected area in Uganda. The southern part of the reserve was gazetted as the Debasien Animal Sanctuary in 1958. It is 2788 kilometers and 90kms from Mbale, on Moroto road. Pian Upe Game reserve is unexplored destination in Uganda. Taking a tour to Uganda’s Pian Upe will make you to be among the first world travelers to explore the virgin pristine Pian Upe game reserves. Book

Golden monkeys are very active creatures, and listed as endangered creatures that jump from tree to tree which is really exciting and fun to see. In Uganda these are habituated in Mgahinga national park and are in two groups. They are characterized by a bright orange-gold body, checks and tail, contrasting with its black limbs, crown and tail head A visit to the research group gives one an insight on how researchers are monitoring them. In Rwanda the golden monkey trekking is worth going. These are found in

Every year the plains of East Africa are a home to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles of thousands of zebras, gazelles and the wildebeests. The Wildebeest Migration is one of the “Seven New Wonders of the World”. Nowhere in the world is this movement of animals as they migrate from the Serengeti national park in Tanzania to greener pastures, better quality water of the Masai Mara reserve in Kenya during June through October. Actually they move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. The precise

Jinja is located at the northern end on Lake Victoria in south eastern Uganda. It also lies north of the equator at an altitude of 3,750feet (11oom) above sea level. The climate is moderate and the temperatures range from 63 to 82 degrees F (17 degrees to 28 degrees C) Land and vegetation is 6.94 percent of the district is water and 1.63 percent is forest, 6.94 percent is wetland and 8.3 is forest. Jinja has high rise buildings and the views of the along the main street

Uganda, specifically the western side is home to some of the  the explosion crater lakes and explosion craters found along the crater Lake trail which takes in Kibale forest Park, Queen Elizabeth park and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Pristine Crater Lakes in the heart of Uganda can be seen from one of the great crater lake lodges that are found here. There are a number of activities along the crater lake trail including chimpanzee trekking, birding, wildlife game drives, hiking, biking, caving, swimming, fishing and so

Kyambula gorge is one of the most popular tourist draw in the part of Queen Elizabeth where a total of 24 chimpanzees are habituated. The gorge forms the border between Queen Elizabeth and the Kyambula wildlife reserve, a little visited tract of savanna notable known for its wildlife viewing than the water birds in particular the flamingo. It is also called the valley of apes which is approximately 1km across its broadest point and about 100 meters deep. The gorge is actually drained by river kayambura. The landscape

Golden monkey trekking is an exciting activity that offers an epic encounter with the rare and beautiful species of monkeys called the golden monkeys. As the name suggests, the monkeys have a striking golden fur coat, that add to their spritely character, are quite lovely to watch and offer excellent photography. The golden monkey trek is overshadowed by the popular gorilla trek, and is therefore best done as an add-on to the gorilla tour in Volcanoes National Park. These live in the bamboo forest and vegetation at the base

 This 227km Congo Nile Trail that runs along the shores of Lake Kivu gives tourists a clear picture of why Rwanda is called the ‘land of a thousand hills’. The trail offers beautiful views of the Rift Valley escarpment, rolling terraced hills, and green coffee and tea plantations that represent Rwanda’s traditionally rural life and culture. It extends from Rubavu, continues through Rutsiro via the Karongi, Nyamasheke districts and ends at Rusizi district.  The Congo- Nile trail is one of the newest developments which was officially opened at

Semiliki national park is one of Uganda’s oldest wildlife reserves. The reserve is home to a variety of large and small game, as well as a number of different primate species, including chimpanzees and  different bird species. The views are amazing and spectacular ranging from the vast savannah grasslands, forests bordered by the Rwenzori Mountains of the moon, Lake Albert, Semiliki River and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its diversity and the presence of the central African plants, trees, flowers and mammals, the hot springs makes it a

Bird life in Rwanda is excellent and gives visitors a chance to see some of the Albertine Rift endemic bird species. There are over 600 species in Rwanda, which is amazing and therefore makes the country a great birding destination. The bird life in Rwanda is astonishing; species include the 17 Globally Threatened birds and the Albertine rift endemic. The variety of ecosystems within this small country reflects the numbers of different species of birds; there are 3 major National Parks in Rwanda, each with its own large

They are 3 rocky-islands found approximately 5km from the Kasensero Landing site on Lake Victoria in Rakai District. Musambwa Island is not only a gem of mythical wonders, but also a place where wildlife and nature calls home. The island is a recognized ramsar site and it’s classified as one of the 6 IBAs (Important Bird Area) in Uganda.  The Island harbors the largest breeding colony of the Grey headed Gull in Africa. There are over 2000 snakes and reptiles of all sizes as well as enormous bird

Viewing birds is difficult from a moving vehicle. Stopping and finding a shady spot near a flowering tree can be very rewarding. Because of the mixed habitat near the river, seeing over 150 different species in a few hours would not be out of the ordinary. the area close to the river is dotted with wallows and waterholes, ducks, geese, stilts and plovers often find their way to these spots, Warthogs and buffaloes are never far away from wallows and here are invariably elephants browsing around. Stopping, listening

Nshenyi Cultural Village is located on the edge Ntungamo district on a farm near Kitwe Town. It is an hour’s drive from Mbarara town.  Nshenyi was and is a pastoralist area but now agriculture is the another  economic activity of the people of Nshenyi.The area is  characterized by endless rolling hills, savanna grass and acacia trees, an environment that is ideal for rearing cattle.  There are large tracts of banana plantations and a variety of subsistence and commercial crops on many farms in the area which portray nature

Lake Bunyonyi is a water body in southwestern Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale close Rwandan border, and one of the country’s top natural treasures. It`s believed to be the second deepest lake in Africa. And, at 1,962m above sea level. This lake enjoys moderate temperatures year round, cool in both the mornings and evenings. Most visitors make a stopover after gorilla trekking in nearby Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200-2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various

It is located 12km from Mbarara on the road to Kampala, this new cultural village is worth a look and visit. It was opened in 2010 and has become a tourist magnet offering history, art, culture, food and accommodation. In fact it is a stopover and a resting place for travelers and tourists along the masaka – Mbarara highway. The Centre is a ground for a former palace of the Ankole king. This museum explores the peoples of southwestern Uganda, particularly the Ankole, through art facts, a cultural

 The Nyero rock paintings are located in eastern Uganda in Kumi District, west of Kumi town, about 200 km from the capital city Kampala. The Nyero rock paintings are among the most important rock art in Uganda. If you have an interest in archeology then the Nyero Ancient Rock Paintings Caves are a site to be visited especially if you are driving by or from Kidepo Valley Park.  This is a perfect place to enjoy a picnic, the morning sun and above all once you can climb up

Mabamba is a 15km west of Entebbe and extends across more than100kms from a shallow, marshy bay on the northern shore of lake Victoria. Mabamba Swamp is one of the best places in Uganda to spot the highly sought-after shoebill in its natural habitat. Birdwatching is mostly via canoe, where you will navigate waterways comprising lily pads and papyrus swamp. Mabamba Bay Marshland was selected as a Ramsar Site as a wetland of international importance in 2006. The wetland is home to rare and universally susceptible bird species

Rwanda’s Volcanoes national park today has a number of  habituated gorilla groups for visitors to see and one set aside for research from which the Kwita Izina baby gorilla naming ceremony were selected. This means, a number of 80 gorilla permits are available each day for tourists going to watch gorillas on a single day. The park has a total of 10 habituated mountain gorilla families that are open to tourist visitation while two mountain gorilla families were left for research. The habituated mountain gorilla families are trekked

Semiliki national park is one of Uganda’s oldest wildlife reserves. The reserve is home to a variety of large and small game, as well as a number of different primate species, including chimpanzees in addition to different bird species. The views are amazing and spectacular ranging from the vast savannah grasslands, forests bordered by the Rwenzori Mountains of the moon, Lake Albert, Semiliki River and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its diversity and the presence of the central African plants, trees, flowers and mammals, the hot springs makes

The Big 5 are Uganda’s undisputed superstars and the reason safari-goers set out eagerly on dawn or dusk game drives in Uganda’s national parks. We have a wide range of Big 5 safari destinations in Uganda’s national parks and game reserves where these five can be found. The big 5 include: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, and Rhinos (at ziwa rhino sanctuary) plus the Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, the Forest Elephants and Forest Buffalos and this makes Uganda the best safari destination ever. The term BIG FIVE is used by tourism

Karuma falls are located on the eastern border of the Murchison fall national park seen from Karuma Bridge on the Gulu – Masindi highway. The bridge, under which the falls are, connects two districts Masindi and Gulu. It was constructed in 1963 to help the cotton farmers within the West Nile. It is a major landmark in Uganda since the explorer John Speke is said to have passed via the falls as he searched for the source of the Nile.  The name Karuma derives from a local word

The Grey-crowned Crane is among the beautiful birds in the Crane family Gruidae, found in eastern and southern Africa, and is the national bird of Uganda – THE PEARL OF AFRICA. It occupies a prime position on Uganda’s flag and on the coat of arms on the right of the shield. It is 104cm, and 3 feet with weight of about 3-4kgs. This elegant bird (Balearica regulorum) graces in many Africa’s wetlands. The head is black with white cheek patches, the neck is pale grey, the grey plumage

 These famous climbing lions of Ishasha Sector are found in fig trees in the remote southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park. These tree dwelling lions are important Eco-tourism draw of tourists in the country. Travellers flock to Queen Elisabeth in the Ishasha sector to have an encounter with these famous residents alongside other wildlife species.  They are seen as they lazily rest and waiting for their prey the topi, Uganda kob, cape buffalo which graze ishasha’s beautiful acacia studded savanna. These makes them unique and uncommon to

Nkuruba is a beautiful crater lake situated just 25 km south of the picturesque town of Fort Portal in Western Uganda. Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the Rwenzori mountains and the Kibale National Park, this ancient crater lake and surrounding Nature Reserve supports an abundance of wildlife and has been uniquely unaffected by deforestation. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is well known as the best place to photograph colobus monkeys in Uganda. The dense tropical forest is home to four species of monkeys including vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys,

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