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Uganda is blessed with half of the remaining endangered mountain gorilla species in the world. These can be trekked during your gorilla trekking safaris Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has over 18 habituated gorilla families that are available for trekking on your Africa safari while Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda has one gorilla trekking family called Nyakagezi however, it is the only park with golden monkeys in Uganda and they are available for trekking. There four gorilla trekking sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park open to tourists on Uganda gorilla trekking safari tours. Each sector has different gorilla families (two have been added of recent) that are trekked under the guidance of a ranger and these are; Buhoma Gorilla trekking sector This was the first sector for gorilla trekking in Bwindi and most popular. Started in 1993, Buhoma is [...]

Are you planning an Africa safari tour on your next holiday? We are here to give you all information you need before you book your Uganda gorilla tour. Many tourists have been asking themselves interacting with these majestic apes during a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda is restricted to just one hour. This regulation doesn’t only apply to gorilla tours in Uganda but to gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo as well. The Uganda Rwanda Congo gorilla safaris are done between 2-8hours and this activity always starts with a briefing about the do's and don’ts of the gorilla safari tour. After the briefing, tourists together with the rangers or guides proceed to the forest to trek a particular gorilla family allocated to them. Once they find these gorillas or gorilla family, they will be allowed to stay with this given group for one hour. While this may not be [...]

Despite the recent incident in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda, we are glad to inform you that Ugandan driver guide, Jean Paul Mirenge and American tourist, Kimberly Sue Endicott are safe, Uganda remains a top destination for Uganda wildlife safaris, short Uganda wildlife safaris, Uganda cultural safaris and Uganda adventure safaris as well. Kim Sue Endicott, an American national of Southern California and her Uganda safari guide Jean Paul Mirenge who were kidnapped in the Mendeley of wonders; Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda and held five days by armed abductors were returned unharmed on Sunday 7th April 2019 following the payment for the ransom asked for. The kidnappers who abducted them at gunpoint in Queen Elizabeth National Park had demanded a $500,000 ransom, but we are not sure of the amount that was paid to the kidnappers after negotiation for exchange of the kidnapped. The kidnappers then used Endicott's cell [...]

Many travelers that have undertaken Africa safaris have found Tanzania a very interesting and rewarding travel destination. During several Tanzania wildlife safaris, tourists in some cases move with packed lunch on their Tanzania safaris. On departure for your Tanzania wildlife tour game drive, you find our lunch well arranged, neatly wrapped at your hotel of stay. More often, the food is very tasty, however, it’s not very healthy because it is full of plastic wrappings and plastic containers. Use Eco Friendly Lunch Boxes on your safari in Tanzania – Do They Exist? Yes, they do exist! I know may sound a lie but actually it is very true! To be honest we too were positively surprised about how well it was thought about and researched to make sure everything in there actually is Eco-friendly. The most important fact to note here is that, it absolutely has no plastics at all. [...]

Christened “The Pearl of Africa” by Sir Churchill on his safari Uganda on 1907, Uganda has for long remained one of the must visit Africa safari destinations. Regardless of its size, Uganda has several safari destinations, unique attractions and different activities that tourists can enjoy in their Uganda safari. Uganda is blessed with over 10 National Parks including Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Semuliki National Park, Kibale National Park, Mountain Elgon National Park, Mountain Rwenzori National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Each of these parks has different attractions that are unique to the park. A traveler can do a Uganda wildlife safari/ short Uganda wildlife safari, a Uganda birding safari, an adventure safari, an adrenaline adventure, nature walks, boat cruise safaris, horse back riding safaris, Uganda gorilla safaris, Uganda chimpanzee trekking safaris, Uganda golden [...]

Uganda is a blessed Africa safari destination for it is home to half of the world’s remaining gorillas; the most sought animal for travelers interested in Uganda safaris. Uganda is blessed with two mountain gorilla destinations; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Visitors on Uganda gorilla safaris are allocated a particular family to track during their gorilla trekking safaris Uganda. Gorillas live in groups also known as families. These usually consis of 6-7 individuals and sometimes a group/family can go up to even 35 members. Just like humans, there is always a leader that heads the family. This is usually a male Silver Back. A family usually consists of usually one leading male, accompanied by several females with their young. How do gorillas spend their day? A beautiful day in the life of a mountain gorilla always starts at sunrise. At around 6am, they wake up and [...]