PRIME SAFARIS AND TOURS AFRICA

Initially named Apollo Hotel, Sheraton Kampala Hotel is one of the high end facilities offering accommodation for the range of visitors in Kampala including those arriving for UgandaSafaris and tours. Sheraton Kampala Hotel was officially opened on October 8 th 1967 and has since gone through the test of time including the unstable political climate that the country experienced after independence. Its names were changed severely with almost the fall of each regime. For example, when Amin took power in 1971, its name was changed to Kampala International Hotel and after his overthrow; it reverted to its former name Apollo Hotel which was later dropped for the present one. Following the government liberalization policy, the Investors from Middle East secured the lease to run the facility in 1991 for the next 25 years. They acquired franchise of Sheraton Hotels and Resorts and hence the Sheraton name.  Of course, the series of renovations have been undertaken with time to keep th...

A 3 day Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park will be so exciting for any traveller just because in only three days, one will be able to explore the beauty and serenity of this amazing national park which has kept on attracting a big number people to come in for safaris to Uganda . Queen Elizabeth national park has got many safari activities and attractions which are enticing to the eyes of any guest hoping to visit it. Some of the safari attractions include; wildlife species, birds, chimpanzees, the Kazinga channel, salt and crater lakes and its vegetation cover. The Lions of Kasenyi plains as your day one of this Uganda safari will be rewarding in this beautiful national park, on arrival, check in to the lodge of your choice since this national park has got many different safari lodges ranging from luxury, mid-range to budget, so your budget will decide on what type of safari accommodation you will prefer. On this first day at the safari lodge will provid...

Also referred to as  Laniarius erythrogaster , the black-headed gonolek is among the exciting bird species explored by travelers on   Uganda birding safaris . The black-headed gonolek is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda Belonging to the Malaconotidae family, the black-headed gonolek thrives in the countries of Cameroon, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda where it is encountered while on  birding safaris in Uganda . The habitats of black-headed gonolek include; dry savanna, tropical or sub tropical shrubland along with flooded or wet grassland. It is marked by distinct colours with red under parts and black upper parts and can be easily spotted at a distance while on  bird watching s...

  Whether one is landing in Kampala either on a business trip or for  a Uganda Safari ,  the Urban by City blue Hotel offers an incredible overnight accommodation within the Uganda’s capital city. Designed around a garden courtyard and a lush swimming pool, the Urban by City blue Kampala enjoys a very calm atmosphere surprisingly within the close reach of the Kampala city center. This makes its access to the major shopping centers, major Government and Private offices very convenient. Travelers on  Safaris in Uganda  can as well be easily picked up for the respective trips that normally commence early in the morning. Its popular Cafe Mamba is situated by the pool side and the guests are treated to mouth watering pizzas. The restaurant also serves other dishes and a wide selection of beverages. Accommodation at Urban by city blue is offered in a range of categories from which the diverse interests of world travelers including those on  Uganda to...

At only ten (10) minutes drive from Entebbe International Airport, the travelers arriving for  Uganda safaris and tours  find a good mid-range facility where they can spend their first or last night. 2 Friends Beach Hotel is beautiful storied building hotel with access to Lake Victoria and its good sandy beach allowing guests to enjoy an amazing sun-downer or dinner amidst the freshness of the world’s second fresh water lake and the largest in Africa. Lake Victoria is itself among the prime  Uganda tour  products. A count of sixteen (16) rooms feature creatively design in various levels to cater for the diverse interests of guests including those on  Uganda Safari .  Some feature the Lake View with and without Air conditioning, Pool View with and without Air conditioning, ground floor rooms without terrace and the budget room. 2 Friends Beach Hotel features 24h/7 security, free wireless internet and mini-swimming pool thus creating a comfortable ...

Scientifically referred to  Ardea goliath,  the Goliath heron is one of the outstanding bird species normally encountered on  birding safaris in Uganda . It is a giant wading bird species belonging to Ardeidae – a family of herons and thrives greatly in sub Saharan Africa including Uganda where it is explored on   Uganda safari tours  and also in Southwest and South Asia though in small numbers. The Goliath heron is recorded as the world’s largest heron stretching 120 – 152cm in height, weighing 4 – 5kg and with a wing span of 185 – 230cm. Its bill measures about 24cm from the gape. It features a slow flight with a heavier presentation compared to other herons and its legs are not horizontally stretched. The male and female have no difference in appearance and they are both marked with slate gray and chest nut feathers, bushy crest on the head, white chin, throat, upper breast and fore neck. The black streaks are visible across the upper breast and th...

BRIEF FACTS ABOUT NILE CROCODILES – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS Nile Crocodiles also referred to as  Crocodylus niloticus  are remarkable water based creatures that always astonish the travelers on  Safaris in Uganda Africa . They are recorded to be the world’s second largest reptile after the Salt water crocodile. The Nile crocodile thrives across the Sub Saharan Africa including the destination Uganda making it a popular  Uganda Safari  product.  Its habitats include; Lakes, Rivers and marshlands. And although they thrive in saline environments, the Nile crocodiles hardly live in Salt water. Nile Crocodiles are huge animal species with males weighing 225 – 750 kg and extending between 3.5 – 5 m in length. Sexual differences are noticeable among the Nile Crocodiles and females are 30% smaller than the male counterparts. The Nile Crocodiles are known among all species of crocodiles as the most aggressive because it can capture any animal within its reac...

Primate tracking is such a popular Uganda Safari activity for visitors with most more interested in Gorilla trekking Safaris and Chimp tracking. However, with over 14 primate species found in the country, there is plenty for primate lovers to see from the black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkey and L’hoest’s to the baboons. These primates are usually come across and easily spotted during nature walks in the forests and during game drives or boat launch trip safaris. With all the so many destinations where tourists can go for primate tracking in the country, there are some of these destinations that are praised more for offering the best encounters and experience in this regard and they include the following; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi Forest National Park is the destination for Wild Gorilla Safaris in Uganda considering that it’s home to half of the world’s only remaining Gorillas in the wild. Over 450 gorillas are found in this forest and a couple of ...

In case you are a traveler on a  Uganda safari  and  Rwanda safari  and you are willing to conduct your own private holiday within these countries privately,  Prime Safaris & Tours Uganda  will be able to offer you a good value car rental package on your dream  safari to Uganda . In most of the car hire arrangements there is always an inclusion of a safari driver-guide mostly, but however in some special cases the company is also in position to offer a  Uganda self-drive safari  option depending on your choices. Prime Uganda safaris and tours limited will ensure that all is covered according to your wishes and the company also has a high degree of responsiveness which is always available. The company staff prides themselves on providing out tailored packages accordingly to the preference of each customer, mostly to the major cities on the countries they operate in. The company offers the best car rental discounts for a large variety o...

Rwenzori Mountain climbing is one of the activities a traveler can take on their Adventure Vacations in Uganda . Trekking these mystic Mountains of the moon is a truly fantastic and unique Uganda Safari experience, the wonder of the high glaciers, the beauty of the valley of nine lakes, the bearded lichen hanging from giant heathers with a backdrop of rocky cliffs, crags and snow capped peaks The Uganda Mountain Hiking Safari to Rwenzori has different trails, and the number of days taken to hike these mountains greatly depends on the trail used.   The central circuit trail of the Rwenzori is considered to be the main hiking activity that people assume on their Uganda Safari tour to the mountain ranges. The Safari tour will last 7 days and 6 nights, starting from the headquarters of the Rwenzori mountains national park at Nyakalengija. This trail also follows a circular path around Mount Baker that spends a night in five different huts and also reaches a m...