PRIME SAFARIS AND TOURS AFRICA

The Adventure cycling is one of the recent additions on the portfolio of Uganda Safari products that allow the visitors and the residents to undertake the exploration of various parts of Kampala city. The second edition of this cycling Adventure in Kampala was launched of recent at Uganda Tourism Board Offices by the new State Minister for Tourism Godfrey Kiwanda. The Minister highlighted the fact that Uganda tours are not about traveling to protected areas but Kampala is as well a rewarding destination and cycling is one of those avenues through which the city can be explored. The Cycling event which is slated to occur on 14 th August welcomes everyone male and female, young and old, resident and foreign including those on safaris in Uganda to engage fully in this annual adventure experience.  The activity is being arranged under the Public Private Partnership and the returns generated from the event will go for a social cause – Skilling of Children born in the Pr...

The destination Rwanda eventually opened the famous Kigali Convention Center one of the long awaited iconic Rwanda tour product in the contemporary times. Amazingly, the center opens up at the time when Rwanda is set to host the African Union Summit from 10 th – 18 th July 2016. The Kigali Convention Center features Radisson Blue Kigali Hotel with 292 rooms and then a conference center with the seating capacity of 2,500 people was meant to be finished in three (3) years since its commencement in 2009 but took a little longer as a result of insufficient funds. The completion of the center has been partly motivated by the African union’s interest to host the summit in Rwanda in the year 2016 – something that will see African heads of state and other signatories take the journey/ safari to Rwanda to participate in the event. At its grand opening, Rwandan President Kagame acknowledged that the design of the facility is of no doubt Rwandan though it features global Imple...

Of all the days to observe this year in Uganda, one of them is the world tourism day on 27 th September this year in Uganda. This day seeks to raise individual awareness of the role tourism plays throughout the whole international community with how it is to affect the economic, social and cultural situations around the whole world. As advocates of sustainable travel in Uganda’s tourism industry, prime Uganda safaris and tours limited has always been so cognizant to the huge potential of Uganda’s tourism for the good of the people in this country. As this industry is one of the greatest in distribution of wealth worldwide, it can also help transform some of the poor countries in the world. However, in developing nations, reports show that for every $100 dollars spent by tourists, $5 stays within economy of these nations where tourism occurs. Since the inception of prime Uganda safaris , we have been in forms of travel that benefit the local people as much as possible. ...

Today people often place travel and tourism until retirement though the benefits of travel are too important to put off. Traveling not only teaches us the values of life but also makes us learners and observers of wonders of the world including those explored on Uganda tour . Travel also compels us to think about the right and wrong things in the world. We are not at any time guaranteed old age so you need to enjoy the experiences of life today! Many young people have written off traveling and touring as they are covered with responsibilities, marriage and building up their live. It’s a great mistake to write off traveling with a belief that you can do it when you retire with more time and money.  As you plan to travel after you retire, you should realize that old age is never guaranteed.  Travel now and if anything happens and you don’t get to your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s there will be no regrets. Things like mountain gorillas that can be viewed on gorilla trekking s...

Whereas wild animals are a source of endless fascination to young ones, getting that family trip can be somehow amazing in a destination like Uganda as there are more rewarding encounters to explore while on family holidays in Uganda. Family holidays comprise the happiest memories however half of this happiness is a result of anticipation. While on a Uganda safari , managing expectations and building excitement is an important element for families.  To the kids, it will present to them challenges of the hot weather, giant scary African elephants as they keep memory of what they see whether big or small. Prepare your kids for what may turn out to be an emotional encounter such as lions hunting down kobs while in game drives. What the kids shouldn’t miss while on a safari in Uganda ! Checklists are the best options for kids as they do the discovery and explore wonders of Uganda. Ecosystems in Uganda are among the richest and diverse in Africa and as you move with your ...

The Uganda Safari tour National Park of Kidepo of recent received $42000 approximately 143,850,000/= for the 2015 / 2016 financial year to undertake the implementation of livelihood projects in the area. The submitted funds were released by the Kaabong District administration and it is generated from the 20% revenue sharing scheme with the park as entrance receipts. This total amount had accumulated for the last three (3) years until they were eventually released. The 20% revenue sharing is provided for in the Uganda Wildlife Act to enable the community realise the significance of conservation and the Uganda Safaris and tours . According to Johnson Masereka Conservation Area Manager of Kidepo Valley National Park, there are three (3) sub counties set to benefit from the scheme and these include; Kawalakol, Kamion and Karenga. The Sub counties submitted a range of projects and the District government had to undertake keen vetting and endorsement was reached for the follo...

A unique tourism experience has emerged in the southern part of Uganda that is naturally endowed and has also been dubbed the Ugandan tourism hub.  Originally referred to as the Switzerland of Africa, the region is home to the beautiful lake Bunyonyi that winds amidst numerous hills and valleys giving it an adorable 360 view. The region is also home to the endangered mountain gorillas which have turned out to be Uganda’s tourism trade mark forming a rich base for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda .  The region is home to the Virunga mountain ranges that are shared also by Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo not forgetting Lake Mutanda and the echuya bamboo forest reserve. Inside all these natural beauties, Uganda has kept all the wonders, history and cultures and communities that have varied beliefs, norms and everyday life which are worth learning about.  Uganda’s gorilla Safari tour is one exquisite adventure that is well packaged with all the wonde...