PRIME SAFARIS AND TOURS AFRICA

A count of three (3) Public Relations Firms are apparently undertaking the role of marketing Uganda in her key source markets following their recruitment by Uganda Tourism Board – the body charged with tourism promotion including increasing the number of Uganda Safari undertakers. This strategic move by the Uganda Tourism Board aims at increasing the tourist arrivals in the country and widening the opportunities for employment opportunities. The increase in the number of travelers undertaking safaris in Uganda would mean that the investment in tourism facilities and the products would increase which would in turn stimulate jobs. The public Relations Firms undertaking this move include; the Kamageo for the British Market in the United Kingdom and the neighboring, the KPRN for the German Market and the PHG Consulting for the market of North America. These agencies are noted to be the first of their kind to assist Uganda in her tourism promotion in the major traveler origi...

At close to 200m from the southern entrance gate to the Uganda Safari destination of Murchison Falls National Park of Kichumbayobo, there lies a group of traditional Banda units spread in a lush green landscape that have always pulled the attention of the travelers on safaris in Uganda including those from popular travel regions of North America and Europe. The Boomu is a group of local women who have acknowledged that even though the grass thatched and mud smeared huts seem to be a no go for local Ugandans, the foreigners find them authentic and thrilling to spend a night in while on the African soil. The proprietors acknowledge that the center receives world travelers regardless of the season while on their safari in Uganda . The visitors are always amused by the village walks, the tasty local food and its preparation not forgetting the Bandas themselves. Positioned in the village of Kigaragara, the Boomu community is 35 minutes drive from the nearby town of Masindi an...

The day 16th January 1932, saw the birth of a child who would be remembered in the world of Tourism on an international Scene, Dian Fossey. Dian was an American zoologist, primatologist and anthropologist. During her childhood life, her parents divorced and she grew up in the company of a step father. She was a brilliant student during her time in school and was extremely interested in animals. When she was a teen, she was a pre-veterinary student at the University of California. Unfortunately, Physics and Chemistry challenged her and then she  decided to concentrate on a degree in occupational therapy at San Jose state college and graduated in the year 1954. Dian had always had a dream of viewing wildlife and had photos of several destinations of Africa given to her by a friend who had visited magnificent breath taking continent. Dian decided to put everything aside and focus on making her dream a reality. In 1963, she got a bank loan and began planning her first t...

Straddling at the far north eastern corner of Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park is beyond the mediocre when it comes to the rating of the destinations worth exploration on safaris in Uganda . Kidepo just like the Uganda gorilla trekking safari haven of Bwindi form a considerable percentage of the Uganda’s listing among the best destinations for the year 2016 by CNN travel. Uganda branded as the Pearl of Africa right from 1908, the country has not in any way disappointed her crown and still counts among the best odds even in the contemporary world tourism. The Uganda safari undertakers have always found a reason to justify the destination as the Pearl of Africa much of which is presented in her stunning scenic environment and wildlife. Because of the unstable political situation that characterized Uganda for long coupled with limited government interest in tourism in the past years, some of the great treasures of Uganda are less explored, hidden and unnoticed. Kidepo...

Lake Mburo National Park is one of the famous Uganda safari destinations and surprisingly the closest wildlife destination to Kampala the capital of Uganda. Unlike Queen Elizabeth National park and Murchison Falls National Park which are 417km and 305km respectively, Lake Mburo National Park is only 240km from Kampala making it ideal for a relaxed mini break wilderness encounter for any Uganda tour undertaker departing from Kampala. Lake Mburo National Park with its slogan the Whispers of the wild stands in the traditional rangelands of Kiruhura district bordering the districts of Isingiro, Lyantonde, Rakai and Mbarara as the Uganda’s smallest savannah park covering 260km2. It is a rich habitat with a myriad of wild game including the unique Rothschild Giraffe, the highest population of Impala antelope and the Burchell’s Zebra, the Topis, Warthogs, Eland antelope, defassa waterbuck, bush buck, buffaloes, the leopard and occasional lion that combine to make it a darling ...

The reigning Pope Francis has just returned from his tour to Africa including Uganda tour and is delighted to announce the uniqueness of Uganda. This trip marks his first step in Africa which according to him was filled with surprise and amusement over the great welcoming sense held amongst the people including Ugandans. The Pontiff returned to Vatican on Monday following the 7 day trip where he traversed a range of countries including Uganda, Kenya and Central African Republic of which among all Uganda appeared unique to him considering the aspect of Uganda Martyrs whose history is a living Uganda safari product worth exploring While responding to a range of questions posed by journalists on the papal plane regarding the visited countries, Pope Francis noted that every nation features a distinctive factor where Kenya is marked by modernity while Uganda is marked by the story of the Martyrs which he explored in detail by visiting both Catholic and Anglican shrines – the p...

The map with pictures of Fifty one (51) historical buildings along with sites that were sieved out of the 100 historical sites and buildings was completed and launched in a strategic move to facilitate the development of Uganda safari tours in Kampala city. The historical buildings featured include Bulange which is the Parliament of the ancient Kingdom of Buganda, Twekobe which is the King of Buganda’s palace and the Churches like Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals. These buildings and sites are re-known custodians of history and culture which has at times prompted world travelers to plan safaris to Uganda thus worthy of preservation. The Map was of recent launched in Kampala and was an idea of the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda implemented in conjunction with the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda museum along with the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board the bodies responsible for management, preservation, promotion and sustainable utilizatio...