PRIME SAFARIS AND TOURS AFRICA

Uganda – the Pearl of Africa as it is profoundly known has always kept her head above the odds. Positioned in the region of East Africa in the South of Sahara, North of Limpopo, West of Indian Ocean and East of Equatorial Jungle, Uganda is set to host the African birding expo from 18 th – 20 th November 2016. The destination  is delighted to host the expo as it is anticipated to pull a range of bird watching community both local and international thus popularizing the birding safaris in Uganda .  At the venue – Botanical Gardens Entebbe, the expo will feature a range of stands containing  Safari products along with other materials affiliated to bird watching along with conservation of nature. Among others will include;  birding safari packages, the guide books, binoculars, clothes, cameras and foods. The African continent’s expo runs every year and a myriad of participants including tour operators, the conservation organizations, hoteliers, Airline...

For the first time, the Rwf25 million has been raised at the RWANDA’S KWITA IZINA fundraising gala dinner making a profound landmark in the own efforts of Conservation in destination Rwanda worldly known for its Rwanda Gorilla Trekking safaris and tours . The Kwita Izina Dinner event notably pulled a count of four hundred (400) attendees that included; Members of Diplomatic Corps, Government Officials, World’s re-known Conservationists and the Private sector players. Some of these people took a safari to Rwanda to be part of the development. It was a real fun filled night of remarkable dine and wine, jazz performance from Uganda’s famous Isaiah Katumwa, Mashirika arts with their Cameo performances and the Nigerian famous Singer Wizkid. Interestingly, the Singer Wizkid did not only stop on singing but managed to join the auctioning encounter and successfully bid for the two paintings that looked so beautiful at US$2000. The Rwanda Development Board’s Kariza confirmed th...

The destination Uganda of recent mesmerized the bird watching enthusiasts at the famous British Birding Fair that was conducted in Egleton, Rutland, in the English Midlands leaving them with nothing but a heated desire to take up birding safaris and tours to Uganda . Uganda was honoured to be among the range of participants that gathered to showcase the famous bird watching safari products with the desire to invigorate new travel business.  With 10% of the total bird species in the world, Uganda became a center point for a range of bird enthusiasts that visited the stand – something that stakeholders believe that it might result into increased Uganda Safari tour arrivals. The British Birding Fair is an annual three (3) day event that always attracts a range of serious birders world over but with the bigger draw being North America and Europe. The fair provides for business networking and birding talks and presentations stimulating both beginners and seasoned bird...

The Uganda’s State Minister for Tourism Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda initiated a move where a group of selected Ugandans will undertake a safari tour to Uganda ‘s range of attractions to get an in-depth understanding of them so as to assist in their marketing. This idea which was earlier disclosed at the launch of Rolex festival that held at the Uganda Museum was inspired by the notion that considerable Ugandans hardly know the range of Uganda Safari products thus hampering their capacity to market Uganda as a tourist destination. The selected Citizens will travel along with the Minister for Tourism exploring the exciting Uganda tour sites and getting an in-depth understanding of them after which they will become country’s tourism ambassadors. The development will commence with the month of September. The destination Uganda is endowed with a myriad of attractions including the abundant wild game thriving in her range of ten (10) National Parks namely; Kidepo, Elgon, Mburo, Murc...

Initially the local people surrounding Rwanda Safari parks including Nyungwe used to practice traditional means to extract resources from the forest including honey extraction. Because of rudimentary methods applied, the forest survival could be compromised as issues like fire outbreak were rampant and the production volume was really small. It was not until 2009 after the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) intervention, that things began to change for good. The local people were encouraged to form the cooperatives where they could receive support to stimulate their trade through the revenue sharing scheme. The scheme had started in 2005 targeting the National Parks of Akagera (wild game), Nyungwe (Chimpanzees) and Volcanoes where gorilla trekking safaris and tours in Rwanda are conducted. The government through the 5% revenue sharing scheme has put up schools, hotels, hospitals and roads in the areas around these National Parks. The scheme goes ahead to support the farmer...

Prime Uganda safaris and tours limited offers a complete package of well-maintained safari cars, with competent and well-informed drivers who are well informed of Uganda. Our long time knowledge and experience of the whole country has helped us to develop safari products that not only suit Uganda’s environment but also ensures a lot of relaxation and comfort for both work and leisure. Prime safaris and tours limited has enough and well maintained car fleet for city drives, upcountry drive, project and tour designed vehicles for both self-drive and chauffeur driven. With prime Uganda safaris you can explore Uganda like never before and obtain a lifetime safari experience that will give you a story to tell. Prime safaris’ self-drive allows you to experience driving your own way. Our well maintained and proven safari vehicles guarantee you a relaxed and stress-free drive. City drives or country travel, enjoy your own privacy as you experience Uganda knowing that you ha...

The Bamasaba Cultural Institution in conjunction with the Uganda Tourism Board – the main marketing body of Uganda Safari tour products has unleashed the plans to upgrade the Mutoto Cultural Site where the biennial circumcision rituals are conducted into a tourism center . Mutoto Cultural Ground is a notable location within the Masaba land where the initiation of boys to men locally known as Imbalu is noted to have been first conducted by the Bagishu in the Elgon region which apparently feature five (5) districts making the place of a historical significance to the local people and a point of interest among travelers on Safari in Uganda . Spread in the districts of Manafwa, Mbale, Bududa, Bulambuli and Sironko to the East of Uganda basically on the foothills of Mount Elgon which they consider to be the embodiment of their founding father Masaba, the Bamasaba conduct the Imbalu ceremony in every even year where the young boys are circumcised in a traditional style as a wa...

The Rwanda Air one of the successful carriers in East Africa known for transporting a range of passengers including Rwanda Safari tour undertakers has unleashed its plans to commence flights linking Lagos and Kigali and the Far East destinations of Guangzhou in China and Mumbai in India According to Ibiyemi Odusi the Nigeria’s Country Manager of Rwanda Air notes that plans to deploy a bigger aircraft along the route has been fueled by the desire to give passengers value for money and to satisfy the increasing demand of passengers along the far eastern routes especially from Nigeria. RwandAir is believed to deliver two (2) Airbus A330s featuring flat bed in business class, Mobile Network, free on-board Wi-Fi and World Class Flight entertainment in September and December to serve the new routes. It can be noted that the carrier has run a rigorous fleet expansion programme now boasting of eight (8) aircraft following four (4) years of service and this is expected to increa...

Just like the Mountain Gorillas , chimpanzees are also an endangered species, with about 150,000 individuals left in the wilderness. The chimps share 98.7% of human DNA and are considered to be our closest of the living relatives. However in the wilderness, the chimps live in big groups ranging from 15-120 individuals, while communicating through systems of vocalization, body postures, facial expressions and gestures much like the human-beings do. Uganda hosts the biggest population of chimps in the whole world, which are found in Kibale forest National Park, Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary, Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve; Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park and Budongo forest. In Uganda it is possible to do safaris the traditional way and do chimp tracking or take part in a chimpanzee habituation experience with a ranger-guide. Uganda’s temperate climate has made it easy for travelers on a uganda safari in that the chimps can be tracked all year round in any...

During the commissioning of the National Cultural Fair – the first of its kind in Uganda that was held at the Uganda Museum, Rebecca Kadaga the Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament decried to the government against sale of the Uganda Museum noting that it is one of the significant national assets and Uganda safari tour sites that need to be preserved keenly. The Speaker noted that though at the moment many Ugandans including those in positions of Authority do not value things like cultural sites and local cultures, there is a strong need to preserve them as they form a base for cultural tours in Uganda . The government had initiated plans to sell off the Uganda Museum something that was heavily protested by a range of concerned citizens including cultural enthusiasts, conservationists and the operators of Uganda safaris and tours . The Speaker called upon the tourism players including the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities to package and promote community based...

As destination Rwanda is arranging for the 12 th edition of the Gorilla naming ceremony locally known as Kwita Izina – one of the annual popular Rwanda gorilla safari tour event products, the report from Rwanda Development Board indicate that the government has disbursed Rwf2.6 billion ($3.2 million) in the self help projects of the communities that surround the National Parks The Kwita Izina event is noted to have been initiated through the Rwanda Development Board in the year 2005 with the intention of protecting the Mountain gorillas which are critically endangered world over along with their habitats. Interestingly, when the event was launched, the Rwandan President resolved that the communities that surround the Rwanda safari sites in particular National Parks were to keep the 5% of the revenues collected. A range of 48 community based projects including water channels, schools, hotels among others are noted to have been established following the initiative accordi...

Car rentals are a much loved concept to travelers mainly because of their convenience, flexibility and privacy. Remember today you can go in for a self-drive rental car lot and come out with your own choice in a few minutes. Car rentals in Uganda are on a rapid growth due to the associated benefits that most of Uganda travelers opt for use during their tours in Uganda . Prime Uganda safaris and tours limited has prepared a list of six things that we believe you must check out and do before hiring a car in Uganda in order to have an unforgettable experience: Checkout the car condition thoroughly; this may seem usual but very crucial because one may be delayed by a few things which are not budgeted for. It is crucial that you check the outside, interiors and underneath parts of the car before taking hiring it. Make sure that everything in the interior parts of the car works. Check the underneath of the car also for any visible damage and leakages. Make sure you report...

You may be misled on where to find affordable means of transport while in Uganda, well! Uganda is a blessed nation with all the means of transport that will make your stay well-off. As a tour company in Uganda, we would affirm to offer a traveler more advice on how get to the car hire services in Uganda. Prime Uganda safaris and tours limited has a variety of cars to rent for any safari and the capacity of these cars range from 3-67 individuals of which include the salon cars, mini vans, extended land-cruisers, coasters and buses. Thus hiring a car in Uganda will definitely reckon on the number of travel companions you will have. Factually, Uganda’s roads are not in good condition and some are undergoing maintenance and you are kindly advised to hire a car that will match with the terrain of these roads to help you access all the parks that you want to see on your safari to Uganda and a 4WD is always recommended. Uganda is quite adorable by virtue of its safari attra...