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kazinga channel; the paradise of hippos – Uganda safari news

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The paradise of Hippos as it is sometimes describe d by Uganda safari undertakers, the 45km long Kazinga Channel is one of the natural offerings that Uganda is gifted to have shared. Situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is the most visited park by travellers on safaris and tours in Uganda, Kazinga Channel connects two lakes namely George and Edward in the east and the west respectively. The channel draws its water from Lake George which is drained by the fine waters of the Mount Rwenzori glaciers that are impressive to encounter by travellers on Uganda safaris and tours . Kazinga Channel is being known as the paradise of Hippos because of its great Hippo concentrations. It is not the first time for it to have such numbers. In 1950s, the area experienced enormous Hippo numbers that the land around could not no longer sustain them and other wildlife which prompted the authorities to carry out the great Hippo curl that reduced the Hippo numbers to minimal size bu...

Mountain gorilla trekking encounter in Rwanda – Rwanda safari news

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Positioned in the Central and East of Africa, Rwanda has expressed herself above other odds as a great gorilla trekking safari destination with counts of mountain gorillas. In its northern highlands that adjoin the grater Virunga Massif which is an attraction of its own that prompts travellers to undertake safaris to Rwanda , there lies the famous Volcanoes National Park where the gorilla tours are conducted. The Volcanoes National Park is 116km about 3 hours’ drive from the Rwanda’s city of Kigali and is closer to other Rwanda safari destinations like Lake Kivu (Gisenyi) 10km about 2 hours transfer. The National Park offers a range of other tourist activities besides gorilla tracking including golden monkey tracking, Dian fossey hike and mountain climbing. The mountain gorilla trekking safaris and tours in Rwanda can be conducted all the year round regardless of the season though dry seasons are preferred by good counts of travellers that the wet. However, this does not...

The Ruwenzori art foundation – Uganda safari news

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Positioned on the foothills of Rwenzori mountains which have got the legendary honor as the mystical mountains of the moon – the name that dates back to 150AD originating from the Greek Geographer Ptolemy prompting various travellers to undertake safaris to Uganda in quest of this legendary feature, the Rwenzori Art foundation is by no means in an ordinary place. At 11km from the town of Kasese along the road that connects to Uganda safari destination of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Rwenzori Art foundation boasts as the only bronze casting center in the entire continental lands of Africa. Its position along this impressive tourist route makes it an admirable stop to break the long journey  by travellers on Uganda safaris and tours . The remarkable prize winning complex settles on a harmonious ground with its surrounding natural landscape and centers on making use of potential recycled materials generated locally while also offering an up-to-date ground for s...

Enjoying State of Solitude in the Beautiful Vegetation around Mt. Rwenzori National Park- Uganda Safaris News

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Basing on the beautiful, diverse as well as nice looking nature of the vegetation around the Mountains of the Moon, UNESCO deserved an appreciation for naming Mountain Rwenzori National Park a World Heritage Site and to prove this one has to confirm a safari tour to Uganda in order to have maximum memorable experience to view the diverse natural vegetation around the park. The Rwenzori Mountains are really blessed with the wonderful vegetation that visitors planning to have safaris and tours in Uganda should not miss to experience. The interesting diverse vegetation, ranges from tropical rainforest which are characterised by high animal and vegetal biodiversity, evergreen trees, as well as dark and sparse undergrowth interspersed with clearings, scanty litter ,presence of “strangler” creepers presence of “buttresses” and spindly roots in trees living in often-flooded areas. The wonderful vegetation offers visitors with cool nice breath coming from the green trees, favour...

Trekking the magical legendary Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda- Uganda Safari News

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Trekking the mystic Rwenzori Mountains also called Mountains of the Moon is a surely an impressing and fantastic experience which can only be got by taking safari tour to Uganda . Having face to face encounter with the wonderful glaciers found at high altitude of the mountains of the moon and experiencing the beautiful valley composed of nine lakes is an experience one should not just read or wait to be narrated too by friends but rather it should be you sharing the memorable experience when you confirm your Uganda safari tour and i guarantee you the experience you will get from the trip will keep meditating on your mind for the rest of your life time on earth. The diverse beautiful flora and fauna with various biospheres as one goes through distinct vegetation zones offers the ultimate experience for trekking. Trekking the mystic mountains of the moon of the famous destinations usually encountered on Uganda safaris is beautiful, impressing and rare trek that has neve...

what to know about gorillas – Uganda gorilla safari news

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Gorillas which are usually encountered on Uganda gorilla trekking safaris and tours are interesting species with closeness to human beings in terms of their DNA. They thrive in relatively calm social groups normally led by the dominant silverback with silver hair on its back demonstrating its God given age counts. The gorillas which form the ground for one of the most lucrative tourist activities in the country the gorilla trekking in Uganda live in relatively small land coverage and various groups can utilize the converging areas and sometimes overlap with no great fights. The aspect of social grooming is central to gorilla families as it helps in establishing and reinforcing of social bonds. They groom one another by drawing to each other with their teeth and fingers. These famous species which prompts travellers all over the world to undertake gorilla safari tours to Uganda and Rwanda with an interest of encountering them are inherently herbivores though some content...

Experiencing the Sempaya Hot springs in Semliki National Park-Uganda Safaris News

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Uganda indeed deserves the tittle of being the Pearl of Africa as described by the British traveller who was on his Safari and tour to Uganda . Basing on the country’s unique attractions which range from natural, built up and cultural attraction which are spread out the country, I call upon both local and international travellers to book their safaris to Uganda because it’s the only one destination in Africa and the whole world one can visit and have a diverse memorable experience. Safaris in Uganda does not only involve tracking primates, taking game drives, watching birds but it also includes experiencing the magical Sempaya hot springs located in Semuliki National Park. The interesting nice looking hot springs has a hole in the ground that shoots out hot water and steam shooting up from a distance of like 8m wide hole at hot temperatures. The hot spring is well known because it’s the only spring in the continent that is composed of both female and male hot springs. Th...