Greater Virunga

Wildlife and Tourism in the Greater Virunga Transboundary Landscape

The Greater Virunga Transboundary Landscape (GVTL), 15,155sq.km is a network of 11 interconnecting protected areas in Uganda, DR Congo, and Rwanda. They are linked by a series of wildlife corridors. From Virunga national park in Congo to Toro Semliki wildlife reserve and Rwenzori mountains in western Uganda. The Rwindi plains in central Virunga Park connects […]

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Greater Virunga

Toro Semliki Wildlife Reserve

Toro Semliki wildlife reserve (TSWR) is located at the southern tip of the Albertine graben in Ntoroko and Kabarole districts, western Uganda. The protected area is surrounded by Kibale forest to the south, Semliki and Rwenzori mountains national parks to the west along the border with DR Congo. The area covers 542 sq.km and was […]

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Congo safari

Congo Safari: What to do and see

Have you considered visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a safari? A Congo safari has got so much to offer including visiting some of the country’s 9 national parks. These parks protect some of the richest biodiversity in the world with a variety of endemic wildlife species. DR Congo is a unique destination […]

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rhino conservation

Uganda to strengthen rhino conservation

Uganda was once home to two African rhino species which included the southern white rhino and the  eastern black rhino. Unfortunately, since the civil wars of 1970s and 80s, rhino conservation has been a big challenge. Uganda’s last rhino in any protected area was seen in 1983 in Narus Valley Kidepo National Park. Widespread poaching […]

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explore uganda's

Explore Uganda’s new tourist experiences

Uganda’s tourism industry is overly nature-based with with amazing experiences like gorilla trekking, game viewing, bird watching, chimpanzee tracking and more purely enjoyed in almost virgin jungles. However, the need to diversify the tourist product offers in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic has led to creation of new experiences and destinations in the Pearl of […]

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