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BROWN SNAKE EAGLE; BIRDS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Circaetus cinereus is one of the popular birds of prey always explored on Uganda birding safaris and tours . Belonging to the family Accipitridae and Circaetus Genus, the Brown snake eagle thrives in the East, West and South of Africa. The Brown snake eagle is all brown with some of them featuring some white feathers. The fledging of the juvenile occurs between 60 – 100 days in the nest after which it goes independent. They feature brown tail with white tip and barring. The legs are long and bare while the feet are pale gray. The eyes of brown snake eagle are yellow while the beak is black in colour as viewed on birding safari in Uganda . This bird species are notably quiet only vocalizing while in flight, when carrying snake or during displays.  They spend great deal of time perched in a tree or at a high place such as an electric pylon.  The brown snake eagle features average size and extends to only 60 – 70cm in height.  They...

13 DAYS HAVE PAST BUT THE MEMORIES OF NDAHURA SILVERBACK STILL LINGER – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS

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Ndahura the re-known member and Silverback of Bitukura gorilla group normally explored on the Uganda gorilla safaris and tours is recorded to have lost its life on Dec 18 th after it fell from a tree branch. At around 8am, Ndahura is noted to have fell from a tall tree about 50m where it was feeding on the Chrysophylum fruits when the branch could not sustain its weight. Sadly, Ndahura could not hold on any other branch to break its fall and to make matters worse, the broken branch fell on top of him while on ground. Ndahura later struggled to sit up after the removal of the broken branch by the trackers but he remained is a state of shock for like ten (10) minutes after which he breathed his last at around 8:30am which is the usual time when the travelers on Gorilla safaris in Uganda head  to the forest to track gorillas after briefing. The post-mortem was conducted by the team from the Gorilla Doctors and report indicates that he died of massive trauma but also his ...

LAKE HEIGHTS ENTEBBE; AN EXCITING MIDRANGE HOTEL CLOSE TO AIRPORT – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Lake Heights Entebbe is one the recently added Uganda Safari tour hotels positioned at close proximity to the Entebbe International Airport – the main gateway to the destination Uganda. Part of the internationally known Bon Hotels, the Lake Heights Entebbe features a boutique style setting comprising of thirty three (33) impressively designed rooms with uninterrupted views of Lake Victoria – the Africa’s largest lake. The rooms are marked with cozy beds, work spaces, high speed Wi-Fi that is complimentary, TV with DSTV, Tea and Coffee making facilities, Mini Safe, Complementary mineral water, Mini-bar stocked upon request, hair dryer and natural lighting making guest stay including those on Vacation Safari in Uganda memorable. Whether the guest opts to stay in any of the nine (9) standard rooms or eighteen (18) executive rooms, four (4) Kitchenette Club rooms and two (2) Business Club Suites, the comfort is unmatchable and rewarding. The hotel presents a wide range of ...

THE AFRICAN GREY PARROT; BIRDS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Psittacus erithacus , the African grey parrot is a notable Old World parrot belonging to the family Psittacidae and thrives in the equatorial Africa including Uganda where it is explored on Uganda birding safaris and tours . The Grey Parrot possesses a medium size and majorly grey colour with black bill stretching to 400g in size and 33cm in length with the mean wingspan of 46 – 52cm. The Congo Subspecies feature lighter grey plumage but with dark grey on the wings and over the head while the feathers of the tail are red in colour as often viewed on birding safari in Uganda . The Timneh Subspecies feature dark gray plumage with dark maroon colored tail and the pink colored portion on their beak. The African Grey Parrots is spread in range from the East African Safari tour destination of Kenya to east of Ivory Coast. They thrive in dense forests, forest edges and in open vegetation such as savannah and gallery forests.  They are noted to l...

GORILLA TREKKING QUALIFIES UGANDA AMONG THE WORLD’S BEST 50 DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN 2017 – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS

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Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda are profound adventure expeditions recognized world over presenting unmatched treks through the deep jungles of Africa including the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The Insider has come up with a list of fifty (50) world’s remarkable places that world travelers should look out for in the year 2017 and the Uganda gorilla safaris have qualified the destination Uganda to be on the list. With a minimum of 400 Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park alone and then sharing their remaining population in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which is part of the Virunga massif comprising of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, the destination Uganda stands as a single destination with the highest number of these Great Ape Species that have been listed as critically endangered world over. The Gorilla trekking in Uganda is conducted throughout the year and a conservation fee of $60...

UGANDA ON THE MOVE TO REVIVE A NATIONAL CARRIER – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The destination Uganda is noted to be on the move to see the National carrier revive operations before the fall of the year 2017 so as to simplify the Air travel to and from Uganda among the world travelers including Uganda Safari tour undertakers. It is speculated that the Officials from the Government have set the month of August 2017 to see the wings of Uganda Airlines fly again following a grounding period of sixteen (16) years.  The negotiations with the Aircraft manufacturers namely; France’s Airbus and Canadian’s Bombardier are ongoing with the intention to have the planes for the initial operations leased.  A count of six (6) Aircrafts are anticipated to be leased where the four (4) of them will be allocated to short haul flights and the remaining two (2) for long haul flights thus facilitating the travel of travelers on Safaris to Uganda from both close and distant areas. The State Minister for Works and Transport Mr. Aggrey Bagiire confirmed the G...

AFRICAN ROCK PYTHON ; REPTILES OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Python sebae , The African rock python is one of the popular Uganda Safari reptile species standing as a large non-venomous snake thriving in the south of Sahara on the continent of Africa. The African Rock Python is among the eleven (11) existing species of the Python Genus and has two subspecies. It is noted to be among the world’s six (6) largest species of snakes including reticulated python, green anaconda, India Python, Burmese Python and amethystine python and its considerable size can be explored while on wildlife safari in Uganda .  The mature python stretches between 3 – 3.53m but on rare occasions can exceed 4.8m. They stretch between 44 to 55kg in weight but exceptions among adults of over 90kgs have been recorded. The body of the African rock python is notably thick with colored blotches and the body markings can be olive, brown, yellow and chestnut but alter to white on the underside. It has a triangular head with many sha...

ANOTHER BABY RHINO BORN AT ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Uganda Safari tour destination of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is celebrating the arrival of a beautiful baby Rhino which has become the fourth of its kind at the sanctuary since this year began. On Dec 26 th just a day after Christmas, the mother Malaika gave birth to a male Rhino bringing the number of Southern White Rhinos at the sanctuary to Nineteen (19). This affirms the positive trend of the Rhino breeding programme and enhances the vibrancy of the sanctuary amongst travelers on Safaris in Uganda . The Sanctuary which was formerly stocked with four (4) mature Rhinos that included two (2) males and two (2) females that were brought in from Solio Rhino Sanctuary in Kenya later received a boost of another breeding pair from Disney’s Animal Kingdom and now eleven (11) years down the road, it is very inspiring to hear that the number of these Uganda tour species has increased to Nineteen (19). Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is positioned at 176km to the north of Kampala along t...

TANZANIA ANTI POACHING SQUAD SECURES NEW SKILLS – TANZANIA SAFARI NEWS

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A hands-on wildlife crime scene investigation (CSI) Course was conducted by the government of United States at the Dar es salaam Police Academy between 5 th and 8 th December 2016 with the aim of providing upgraded skills to disrupt poaching of Tanzania Safari tour wildlife along with its trafficking networks across the country. The statement issued by the US Embassy based in Dar es Salaam revealed that the training was backed by the US government via its two (2) bodies – the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Office of Law Enforcement and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The beneficiaries of the training included Tanzania Police Force, Tanzania National and Transnational Serious Crimes Investigation Unit (NTSCIU) along with Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The other participants included investigators from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and Wildlife Management division of wildlife responsible for ensur...

NILE CROCODILES; THE AQUATIC ANIMALS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Crocodylus niloticus , the Nile crocodiles are one of the popular aquatic species that are always sought after by travellers on Uganda Safaris and Tours . The Nile crocodile is noted to be the world’s second largest reptile coming in after the salt water crocodile and is spread across the areas of Sub Saharan Africa including Uganda where it is explored during Africa holiday safaris in Uganda .  It thrives in various environments including; Rivers, lakes and marshlands and though it can thrive in saline ecosystems, the Nile crocodiles are seldom live in salt water. Nile Crocodiles are notably gigantic and a mature male can stretch between 3.5 – 5m in length, 225 to 750kg in weight though specimens with length and weight higher than that given above have also been encountered. They feature sexual dimorphism and the female Nile crocodiles tend to be 30% smaller than the males.  These species are the most aggressive of all crocodile s...

PATAS MONKEY; PRIMATES OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Erythrocebus patas, the Patas Monkey is a notable ground dwelling monkey and one of the rare Uganda Safari tour wildlife products spread in the savannah dry lands of East and West Africa. The Patas Monkey stretch to 85cm in body length without considering the tail that can stretch up to 75cm. In terms of size, the mature males are visibly larger than females as explored on Safari in Uganda . It is noted to be the fastest runner among all primates reaching up to 55km/h. Regarding behaviour, the Patas Monkey thrive in multi-female groups with up to sixty (60) members and each group features one male for the greater part of the year. The range of males influx the female groups in the breeding season and when the males reach four (4) years where they attain sexual maturity, they vacate the mother group to join other male groups. They are known to thrive in open savannah along with semi arid areas and tend to avoid the dense woodlands. The Patas M...

HOODED VULTURE; BIRDS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Necrosyrtes monachus , the Hooded Vulture is a descendant of Old world vulture belonging to the Accipitriformes order just like kites, eagles, hawks and buzzards and is a member of Necrosyrtes genus thriving in the Sub-Saharan Africa where it is explored on Africa birding safaris including birding safaris in Uganda . The Hooded vulture is a small vulture compared to other vultures featuring a dark brown plumage, bare crown, fore-neck and face and long thin bill as viewed on Uganda birding safaris and tours .  The hooded vultures stretch between 62 – 72cm in length and weigh 1.5 – 2.6kg. Breeding occurs in their stick nests built in trees where one egg is laid. The incubation of the hooded vulture lasts forty six (46) days. The stick built nest is always 20 – 120 feet high in the tree and is utilized year after year. The male is responsible for providing food to the female and the chick while still young but after three (3) weeks parents ...

KASENYI SAFARI CAMP ; SAFARI LODGES OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Nestled on the rim of Bunyampaka Lake, the Kasenyi Safari Camp is one of the popular lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park known for providing accommodation for mid-market travelers on safaris and tours in Uganda . The Kasenyi Safari Camp is marked by a raised thatched dining structure presenting a good view of the lake and park while taking a delicious meal or a soothing drink in the African wilderness while on a Uganda Safari tour . Accommodation is presented in tents that are positioned on raised platforms featuring canopy roof. The four (4) tents are all en suite marked with an ample living room area along with private decks presenting an opportunity to view Uganda tour wild game at the comfort of your tent. Amazingly, a range of animals frequent Kasenyi Safari Camp both during the day and night. Depending on the sheer luck that you carried with you to the Ugandan wilderness, the wildlife sights can include; prides of lions, Buffalo, Hippo, waterbuck, elephant...

BLACK-BACKED JACKAL ; ANIMALS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Scientifically referred to as Canis Mesomelas, the black-backed jackal is a notable Africa safari wild game explored by travelers to Africa including those on Uganda Safaris and tours and lives in the two areas on the continent of Africa with approximately 900km in between.  These areas include the southern tip of the continent including Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana and eastern coastline including Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Eritrea, Djibouti and Ethiopia. Listed as the species of Least Concern by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the black-backed jackal features great adaptability and wide spread range despite its persecution as a predator of livestock.  Appearing like a fox-like canid, the Black-backed Jackal is marked with slender body, large ears and long legs. It stretches from 6 – 13kg in terms of weight, 38 – 48cm at the shoulder height and 67.3 – 81.2cm in body length as explored on Safaris in Uganda . The coat ...

GIRAFFE FACING EXTINCTION THREATS – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Giraffe  the tallest animal in the world and one of the popular Uganda safari tour products is faced with extinction threats following a drastic decline in their numbers with close to 40% noted to have been lost in the past 30 years. It can be noted that though Giraffe can be commonly encountered in the wilderness while on Africa safari including Safaris in Uganda , zoos and in the media, most of the stakeholders are unaware of the fact that these species are facing a silent extinction. This was disclosed by the co-chair of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Giraffe and Okapi specialist group Julian Fennessy. These beautiful gentle towering gentle giants seem to be overlooked. The Giraffes are far fewer than African Elephants which are below half a million and known to be in trouble. The former have already got extinct in seven (7) countries. According to the IUCN, there were between 151,000 and 163,000 Giraffe populations in the year 1985 bu...

SIPI RIVER LODGE ; THE BASE FOR SIPI FALLS EXPLORATION – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Overlooking the fascinating Sipi Falls, Sipi River Lodge is one of the popular Uganda Safari Lodges spread on 17 acres of private grounds that stretch to cover Kapsurur Falls one of the three (3) Sipi Waterfalls. The facility features limited cottages which makes it a less congested place thus offering tranquil stay for the guests on Safaris in Uganda .  Accommodation at Sipi River Lodge is diverse including the luxury Kapsurur and the Aniet Cottage which are elegant, private and spacious with great views of the falls. They are en suite equipped with double shower, king sized double bed, twin beds along with the lounge and veranda. Besides the Kapsurur and Aniet, Sipi River Lodge also has Chepkui Cottage and the Annex popularly known as the Seven Dwarfs house. The Chepkui also enjoys magnificent views of the falls, en suite facilities, one master double bed room, separate lounge marked with day bed, sofas and bunk bed making it ideal for families traveling together on ...

UGANDAN MOUNTAIN GORILLA GIVES BIRTH IN FRONT OF A TOURIST – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Uganda the home to more than a half of the world’s critically endangered Mountain Gorillas has at many times offered lasting experiences for the Uganda gorilla safari undertakers but the memories gathered by Dina Tamimi will forever be beyond the ordinary. In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park the second destination explored by travelers on gorilla safaris in Uganda after Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, there thrives one habituated gorilla group named Nyakagyezi and it is in this family that one of the unique Mountain Gorilla experiences occurred. The female Cyizanie gave birth to a lovely bouncing baby gorilla at such an opportune time when the American citizen traveler based in United Arab Emirates had arrived for Mountain Gorilla viewing as part of her Safari in Uganda . It was a big surprise as it wasn’t known that the female gorilla would give birth. Such unique moment had last occurred in the year 1998. Led by Mark – the dominant Silverback, Nyakagezi gorilla group ...

VISITORS TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK CONTINUE TO SPUR – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Rwanda Safari tour undertakers to Akagera National Park have in the recent years doubled following the park’s take over by a non-profit Organisation called African Parks Limited. The Organisation which manages a range of ten (10) National Parks on the continent of Africa took over the management of Akagera in the year 2010 in conjunction with the government of Rwanda under the Public private partnership arrangement. With the efforts to conserve and secure the park, the African Parks Limited has undertaken a range of initiatives including the re-introduction of seven (7) lions that have now multiplied to fifteen (15). This comes along with other increment in the wildlife populations. In fact, the Park’s Tourism and Marketing Manager Sarah Hall calls it a successful conservation story. It can be noted that the Akagera National Park received 15,000 travellers on safaris and tours in Rwanda in the year 2010 generating 200,000 US dollars in park fees but amazingly in fi...

LODGE BELLA VISTA ; TRANQUIL LODGES OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Lodge Bella Vista is positioned at a breathtaking point with the views of Nyamiteza Crater amidst a range of crater lakes not forgetting the remarkable scenic view of Rwenzori Mountains at a distance that combine to lure the Uganda Safari undertakers Lodge Bella Vista presents accommodation in a range of ten (10) beautiful rooms of which three (3) of them feature loft in the wood presenting raised stay with the views of the surroundings. The rooms are grouped as standard, King and Loft which gives diverse choice to the guests including those on Safaris in Uganda . The lodge is marked by lush facilities that make the guest stay comfortable. The swimming pool where one can take a dip after a long day in the Chimpanzee forest, Restaurant more inclined to Italian cuisine and Pizzeria. The Restaurant enjoys impressive panoramic site but room service also exist.  The fresh vegetables from the garden while fish and meat freshly got from the local community make the cuis...

KIGALI TO ESTABLISH AN ECO TOURISM PARK – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Unlike many cities that associate development with sky towering state of the art structures, Kigali is embarking on developing an urban eco-tourism park in the wetland of Nyandungu aiming at positioning itself as an ideal Rwanda Safari holiday destination. With funding from the Rwanda Green Fund, the efforts to change the Nyandungu wetland into the urban eco-tourism park are likely to start this week. The project is estimated to cost around Rwf2.4 billion and intends to achieve biodiversity increment, flood risk reduction, wetland conservation awareness, green jobs creation and promotion of safaris tours to Rwanda . The Nyangungu wetland stretches across the areas of Ndera in the district of Gasabo and Nyarugunga in the district of Kicukiro. According to Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA), the increase in the human activities around the city of Kigali have resulted into the loss of bird species, the natural habitat along with species of wildlife that use...

KASESE CONFLICT FAR FROM THE GORILLA DESTINATION – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The news circulating on various platforms especially social media have depicted a terrifying picture about the destination Uganda and prompted some of the travelers who were planning safaris to Uganda to reconsider their thoughts. The series of clashes have been occurring in Kasese area on the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains leading to the death of people including security personnel. However, it can be noted that the situation is still under control and the clashes are only limited to the very area which is 191km to Buhoma north of Bwindi and 351km to the southern regions of the Uganda gorilla safari destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This means that the gorilla safaris in Uganda to Mgahinga Gorilla and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks are not in any way affected by the conflict. The world travelers who already had plans to explore the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas which are known to thrive in only three (3) countries in the world should co...

ABYSSINIAN ROLLER ; BIRDS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Also referred to as Coracias abyssinicus , the Abyssinian roller is a notable Uganda safari tour bird species belonging to the roller family that breeds across the tropical belt in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Abyssinian Roller is a medium sized bird stretching from 28 – 30cm marked with a brown back and blue plumage on the rest of the body.  The Adult Abyssinian ground roller feature 12cm tail ribbons and the two sexes are similar as viewed on birding safaris in Uganda . The rollers majorly perch on trees, overhead wires or posts looking out for gigantic insects along with small rodents to feed. In case of forest fire, they take advantage of the disturbed invertebrates. The diet includes; grasshoppers, crickets, caterpillars and beetles along with alate termites. The Abyssinian rollers are notably fearless and would dive and roll at intruders including humans while displaying its turns and twists forming the background for its naming.  The Abyssinian roller nests i...

AKAGERA RIVER ; THE SCENIC PLACES OF RWANDA – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Akagera River is one of the remarkable East African Rivers traversing more than one country and worth exploring on safaris in Rwanda .  Originating from Burundi where it flows out of Rweru Lake as Ruvubu, Akagera flows through destination Rwanda forming the eastern border with Tanzania before flowing to Uganda maintaining the course on the northern Tanzania until it empties into Lake Victoria one of the popular East Africa Safari tour sites. Noted to be among the remote sources of the Nile, the Akagera River draws its waters from two main tributaries namely; River Ruvubu of Burundi and River Nyabarongo of Rwanda that empties into Lake Rweru. It flows through Rwanda Safari destination of Akagera National Park draining the largest protected wetland system in the whole of Central Africa. The Akagera National Park which derives the name from the River is marked by beautiful water bodies including River Akagera and the range of lakes like Rwanyakizinga, Shakani, Ihema – ...

PAPYRUS GONOLEK ; BIRDS OF UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Papyrus gonolek also referred to as Laniarius mufumbiri belongs to family Malaconotidae and thrives in the destinations of Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania Kenya and Uganda where it is explored on Africa birding safaris including birding safaris and tours in Uganda . Standing as a medium sized bush shrike, the Papyrus gonolek stretches to 18cm marked with a dull yellow crown, black head, tail, wings and upper parts except the white bar on their wings. The papyrus gonolek has a whitish lower belly while the upper belly feature an orange crimson as viewed on Uganda birding safaris . The Papyrus gonoleks thrive in pair or can keep single in the papyrus swamps hanging within the vegetation. They fly few times and cover a short distance across the water to patch in the adjacent papyrus.  The Papyrus gonoleks can be identified by their calls marked with grating and whistling. The diet of the Papyrus gonolek constitutes of majorly insects inclu...

YELLOW HAVEN KAMPALA ; A TRANQUIL GETAWAY – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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Nestled on the shores of Lake Victoria Africa’s largest lake and one of the popular Uganda tour sites, the Yellow Haven Kampala is marked with splendid gardens surrounded by the lush freshness which combine to make it an oasis of tranquillity and serenity ideal for getaway from the hassle and bustle of Kampala City. The water inlets come along with a range of frogs, birds and fish not forgetting the perfect ground for boat rides and experiential canoe paddling along the magnificent lake shoreline in the warm sunshine in a fishing attempt or connecting to any of the adjacent Islands for Barbeque while on a vacation safari holiday in Uganda Africa . Yellow Haven is a Dutch inspired architectural facility with Ronald Scheer and his wife Joan being the designer architects. The inspiration was to have a remarkable complex in Africa where their friends across the world including those on Safaris to Uganda would be treated to the ultimate offers of nature amidst luxury and unf...

LITTLE BEE-EATER; BIRDS OF KIDEPO UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The little bee-eater also referred to as the Merops pusillus is one of the unique bird species sought after on Uganda birding safaris and tours on Kidepo Valley National Park. Belonging to the family Meropidae, the little bee-eater thrives greatly in Sub Saharan Africa. It stands as a bright-colored slender bird marked with yellow throat, green upper parts, black gorget and brown upper breast as viewed on birding safaris in Uganda . The wings of little bee-eater are brown and green while the beak features a black color. They stretch from 15 – 17cm in length making it the smallest bee-eater thriving in Africa. Both female and male are the same. The Little bee-eater breeds in open country marked with bushes and close to water. They consume majorly insects mainly bees, hornets and wasps as explored on Uganda tours . They hunt in low perches of around one (1) metre. It removes the sting from the bees by hitting it repeatedly on the hard surface. The Little bee-eaters diff...

DOMESTIC TOURISM IN LANGO GAINS MOMENTUM – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Local government of Lango along with the private sector have appreciated tourism including Uganda Safari tours as a significant drive to economic development following the campaign drive undertaken by Uganda Tourism Board – the national tourism marketing body. The local leaders met with the team of tourism officials that were led by Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda the State Minister for Tourism after which they visited a range of Uganda tour sites in the region along with undertaking tourism sensitization in communities and schools. The campaign named Tulambule /Olim Lango attracted a range of participants including Civic and cultural leaders along with Members of Parliament. This adventure vacation safari in Uganda commenced on Thursday crossing into the Lango region on  National Roads Authority (UNRA) ferry from Nakasongola to the district of Amolatar before proceeding to Kangai Area where the two famous Kings of Buganda and Bunyoro namely Mwanga and Kabalega respecti...

BLACK AND WHITE COLOBUS MONKEYS ; PRIMATES OF UGANDA RWANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Black and White Colobus Monkeys are descendants of Old World Monkeys belonging to the Colobus genus native to the continental lands of Africa where they are explored on Africa Safaris including Rwanda Safaris and Tours . The Black and white colobus Monkey gets its colobus name from its lack of thumbs. They are marked with beautiful black fur that contrasts with extended white mantle, bushy tail, whiskers along with beard around the face as viewed on Safaris and Tours in Rwanda . The Black and White Colobus Monkeys consumes leaves, flowers, twigs and fruits. They live in habitats such as primary and secondary forests, wooded grasslands and riverine forests. They prefer to thrive more in higher density logged forests compared to primary forests.  They have a gestation period of six (6) months and the new born Colobus monkeys are purely white while cases of allomothering are recorded among these species meaning that the young one is cared by the entire troop othe...

GULF AIR SET TO RESUME THE FLIGHTS IN ENTEBBE – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Ugandan Government and the Kingdom of Bahrain have reached consensus to rejuvenate national carrier ( Gulf Air ) flights to Entebbe International Airport with the aim of enhancing travel between the two countries including transporting the Uganda Safari tour undertakers. The Uganda’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mr. Rashid Ssemuddu noted that the carrier which had halted operations in Uganda in the year 2012 is set to resume operations under the new bilateral agreement between the two nations aimed at increasing tourism and investment. During the meeting with Sheikh Khaled Bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa the Bahrain’s Foreign Minister held in Kampala on Wednesday 23 rd November, a range of pledges were made by the Bahrain’s representatives including assembling a business delegation from Bahrain to visit Uganda in the month of March 2017 to explore the investment opportunities and strike deals with the local partners.  The King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa is a...

Busoga’s Tourism to be developed by the Turkey Investors-Uganda safari News

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The Turkish investors were led by the speaker of parliament Honorable Rebecca Kadaga who led them to safari Uganda ’s region that is Busoga. Here they were amazed about the interesting tourist attractions in the region including the source of the Nile, the cultural activities and properties, traditional dances and so many others.  These entertained them and were happy to propose their investment in the region’s tourism sector so as to attract more tourists to come for safaris to Uganda and therefore make Ug anda a tourist destination. This will help boost the economy of busoga, the cultural and social sites of busoga hence increasing more Uganda safaris . The investment in th e tourism sector of Busoga will help to promote the tourism sector which will provide employment opportunities to the local people which will help fight poverty in the region. This will therefore make Uganda a better place to live in hence attracting more tours in Uganda as investors come i...

More revenues registered from the Tourism sector-Rwanda safari News

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R wanda has tourism as the major foreign exchange earner and therefore for Uganda to get a step further the sec tor has to be developed. This has therefore made Rwanda invest more in the sector which has therefore led to the development of the sector and Rwanda as a country. This as a result has also helped to increase more safaris in Rwanda as tourists come to safari the best country. The sector has also produced a lot of revenues to the government. This is through the taxes earned from the tourists as they come for their Rwanda safaris . There are many tourists in Rwanda that tourists safari as they are on their Rwanda safari visits . As they visit these area tourists always pay many that a percentage of it is given to the government which has therefore contr ibuted to the development of Rwanda hence attracting more safaris to Rwanda . The revenues collected from the Rwanda safaris or the tourism sector has helped boost the infrastructures of Rwanda such as the roads ...