The Maramagambo forest reserve is part of Queen Elizabeth national park. The borders of the reserve are formed by Lake Edward to the west and the Kichwamba escarpment to the east. Two explosion crater-filled lakes of Nyamusingiri and Kyasandukale are located on its northern edge. There’s a raised viewing platform that offers beautiful rift valley […]
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How River Nile has shaped tourism in Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison falls national park was named after the powerful falls of River Nile which bisects the protected area into two sectors, the north and the south. Each part consists of different flora and fauna. The Nile waters give life to the ecosystem and biodiversity of the park including over 78 mammal species, 451 birds, primates […]
Continue readingTrekking gorillas in Bwindi with a tourist who drove from the UK to Uganda
Last month, our team from Gorilla Trek Africa was lucky enough to trek gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park with Mr. Malkit Rooprai, a British tourist who drove his car from the UK to Uganda. We had a chat before going for the actual trek and he revealed that he came overland by car all […]
Continue readingWildlife 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 […]
Continue readingTrekking with Bitukura gorilla family in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bitukura gorilla family is found in Ruhija sector of Bwindi impenetrable national park and is one of the 6 habituated gorilla groups in the sector. The family is currently made up of 13 members led by dominating silverback Mugisha. Other members in BituKura family include another silverback, 4 adult females, 2 blackbacks, 1 sub adult […]
Continue readingToro 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 […]
Continue readingExplore Virunga national park, the gem of biodiversity in Congo
Virunga national park was established in 1925 by King Albert of Belgium who ruled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a colony. Situated in North Kivu province in the eastern part of Congo, Virunga is the oldest protected area in Africa. Goma, the capital city of the province on the northern shores of Lake Kivu […]
Continue readingCongo 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 […]
Continue readingRwanda listed among best destinations to visit in 2023
Rwanda, the Land of A Thousand Hills has been listed among the best destinations to visit in 2023 by popular magazine, CNN Travel. Each year, the publication comes up with a list of several destinations around the world to guide tourists and travellers to easily pick where they may want to go. In this year’s […]
Continue readingUganda 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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