Uganda is a beautiful country located in East Africa. It’s known for its diverse landscape, amazing wildlife, and friendly people. If you’re planning a trip to Uganda, one of the best ways to explore the country’s diverse attractions is by embarking on a self-drive safari where you will need to hire a car. With a rental vehicle, you can…
Having visited several national parks across east and southern Africa, I must say that Etosha National Park in Namibia is among my best national parks on the African continent. Amongst all my safari experiences, Etosha has managed to impress me in a unique way. The enjoyment began as soon as I entered the park through the Von Lindequist Gate…
Facts About Mountain Gorillas and Gorilla Tourism in Africa Mountain Gorillas are highly endangered species with less than 1000 of them living. Their main threat is poaching, civil wars, habitat loss, and diseases, they are also sold as pets and animals for private zoos though conservation efforts have led to the increase of mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are herbivores…
Cultural Safaris In Uganda Cultural Safaris in Uganda offer tourists a great opportunity to discover unique traditions, norms, cultures, dances, lifestyles and so much more. When it comes to adventures in Uganda, tourists enjoy more than wildlife viewing experiences. Over 65 tribes all peacefully live in one country- Uganda and interestingly, Ugandans are among a few friendliest people in…
Different stories have been told about gorilla trekking with some travelers describing it as a strenuous adventure. This has raised lots of questions such as how fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking? Does gorilla tracking require particular physical levels? It is true gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo is a lifetime wildlife encounter but…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest and the most populous nation in Central Africa. Lying astride the Equator, the D.R. Congo is remarkably a unique gorilla safari destination in Africa. All the two sub-species of Eastern gorillas – Mountain gorillas and Eastern Lowland gorillas call the D.R. Congo a home making it a unique destination…
Packing for an African safari is so different from packing for other ordinary trips and most often, first-time travelers face challenges. There are several things to be put into consideration while on an African safari and essentially, safari-goers have to observe weight restrictions- a typical weight restriction is 15kgs per tourist and this should include camera equipment plus carry-ons….
What are the most exciting wildlife places in Uganda? Uganda being the pearl of Africa offers the best wildlife destination. Many places have been gazetted and made amazing homes to different wildlife species hence easing conservation and sustainability. Wildlife places have been categorized into national parks where animals are left to roam aimlessly, reserves, and other protected areas. Uganda…
In Uganda whenever it comes to September, the climatic conditions of the country change and we experience calm weather with moderate sunshine and light rainfall the thing which makes visiting different attractions in the country easy and a bit interesting and that is why the month of September is regarded as one of the peak months of the year…
Established in 1983, Tembe Elephant National Park is one of South Africa’s most spectacular national parks. This 3012 ha (300 square kilometers) game reserve in Maputaland, KwaZulu Natal South Africa was established to offer refuge to elephants that used to migrate between Maputaland and southern Mozambique. It lies next to Ndumo game reserve and it was developed by Tembe…
