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THINGS TO DO IN UGANDA, WHAT ARE THE POPULAR UGANDA SAFARI ACTIVITIES? BEST THINGS TO DO DURING YOUR UGANDA SAFARI.

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  Top things to do in Uganda ?/ best things to do during your Uganda safari . If you are wondering what to do in Uganda the popular Uganda safari activities include:- gorilla trekking , chimpanzee tracking , Big5 game viewing , gorilla & chimpanzee habituation, bird watching , mountain climbing , etc. Uganda offers a variety of adventure and fun tourist activities. Below is a full list of incredible top things to do in Uganda/safari activities that you can do while on your safari in Uganda. Gorilla trekking in Uganda Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda Wildlife viewing in Uganda/Game viewing in Uganda/Game drives in Uganda Gorilla habituation experience in Uganda Chimpanzee habituation experience in Uganda Boat cruise in Uganda /Launch trips in Uganda Community Cultural visits in Uganda Bird watching in Uganda White water rafting at the source of the Nile in Jinja, Uganda Golden monkey tracking in Uganda Mountain climbing and hiking in Uganda Sportfishing in Uganda Canoeing on Lak...

HOW STRONG IS A GORILLA? HOW STRONG IS A SILVERBACK GORILLA?

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  Gorilla strength is estimated to be about 10 times their body weight. Fully grown silverbacks are in actually stronger than 20 adult humans combined. A Silverback gorilla can lift 4,000 lb (1,810 kg) on a bench press, while a well-trained man can only lift up to 885 lb (401.5 kg. Research shows that a gorilla can lift up to 27 times their full body weight. All gorillas can tear down banana trees without trying too hard, they’ve escaped from cages by bending the iron bars, and they have a bite force of around 1300 pounds per square inch, double that of a lion. Gorilla strength vs human: How strong is a gorilla compared to a human? Are gorillas strong? Of all the primates on earth, Gorillas have an attractive, muscular body just like that of human bodybuilders. Due to their muscular and well-built body, we often wonder: - how much stronger is a gorilla than a human? Or how many times stronger is a gorilla than a human? Gorillas are the world’s largest primates and among the top...

Why Visit Uganda? | Is Uganda a Good Place to Visit? 21 Things That Make Uganda Special and Worth Visiting.

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Why should I visit Uganda? (Why Visit Uganda?) What makes Uganda special? Is Uganda worth visiting? are frequently asked questions by many travelers planning their trips to Uganda . Uganda has a unique combination of safari attractions not available anywhere else that make Uganda a special African safari destination worth visiting. Whether it’s your first safari in Uganda or a return trip, Uganda will always offer you  a unique special adventure. 21 Reasons why you should visit Uganda (Why Visit Uganda?) Uganda is home to more than half of the World’s Mountain Gorillas Uganda is the best place in the world to see wild chimpanzees Uganda is Africa’s top bird-watching destination Uganda is home to the 'Big Five' The tree climbing lions of Uganda Uganda has the world’s highest concentration of hippos in one place The dramatic scenery of Uganda The world's second-largest freshwater lake is in Uganda The source of the world’s longest river is in Uganda World-Class Hiking ...

IS UGANDA SAFE? | IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO UGANDA?

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  Is Uganda safe safari 2020-2021? Many travelers the world over ask themselves :- Is Uganda safe to visit? /Is Uganda safe to travel to?  Well, Uganda is a very safe and secure African safari destination and has enjoyed peace for the last 20 years from border to border. However as we all are aware of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, Uganda is no exception. On 1 st /October/2020, Uganda re-opened its international airport and all visitors are now permitted to enter the country. Uganda has survived Coronavirus better than several countries around the world.  However, as you prepare to travel to Uganda, please be aware that COVID-19 has changed several things in our lives, including how you go on a safari. If you are wondering, is Uganda safe for safari during the COVID-19 pandemic period? well, l ike elsewhere in the world, there are several coronavirus preventative standards, directives, and measures, that you should know before visiting Uganda. There are new r...

Why is the age limit for trekking gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo Africa 15 years?

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The age limit for  trekking mountain gorillas  in Uganda,  Rwanda  and  Congo  Africa is currently 15 years and any visitor below this age is considered a young vulnerable person and therefore not fit to do a  gorilla trek in Africa . Below are the reasons why is the age limit for gorilla trekking in Uganda 15 years and above. Children below 15 years are known to have unpredictable characteristics that may lead to change of the  mountain gorilla behaviors . For example, if a giant silverback gorilla tries to come near a visitor in the presence of a child, he/she may decide to scream or run hence disturbing the peace of these gentle primates. When disturbed, the silverback can react by attacking the trekkers to defend itself and the family. Thus, to minimize such incidents, persons below 15 years of age are discouraged to trek  mountain gorillas in Uganda. Also, trekking mountain gorillas in the  impenetrable forest...