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Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari - Uganda Safari News

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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...

CNN TRAVEL 2017 RANKS KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK UGANDA THE 3rd AMONG THE AFRICA’S 10 BEST SAFARI PARKS – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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The Great Buffalo Herds of Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda Credited for its fascinating landscapes and the inspiring great Buffalo herds, the Uganda Safari tour destination of Kidepo Valley National Park has once again made it to the prestigious CNN travel list of Africa’s Best safari parks. Ranked after the famous East Africa Safari tour destination of Masai Mara National Reserve known for the Great Migration and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana known for its intense wilderness and dangerous lions, Kidepo Valley National Park’s incredible features could not allow it to extend beyond the third position Noted to be the furthest destination from Kampala – the main starting point for Uganda Safaris and tours , Kidepo Valley National Park has maintained less explored wilderness filled with great counts of wild game including the Big five except the Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Burchell’s Zebra, Kobs, 475 species of birds and remarkable landscapes that have...

THE BEAUTIFUL MIHINGO; UGANDA SAFARI LODGES

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Seated on a firm ancient Precambrian rock believed to be 500 million years old, the lush Mihingo Lodge is an incredible paradise enjoying the vantage point over the  Uganda Safari   tour  destination of Lake Mburo National Park and Lake Kacheera. The magnificently built main area that houses the reception, restaurant, bar and lounge offer an exciting welcome marking the beginning of the lasting memories at this top notch facility. The rock swimming pool lies below the main area with beautiful view of the park’s extensive savannah and the water hole where animals tend to congregate presenting an up close wild game viewing experience. Travellers on  Safari in Uganda  visiting Lake Mburo National Park would find each of the lovely cottages at Mihingo Lodge very inspiring and comfortable. Whether one is allocated from those overlooking Lake Kacheera with its soothing fresh air or those overlooking the park with the views of extensive savannah and the wild game,...

EXPLORE THE ICONIC DANCING POTS OF RWANDA – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

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For the  Rwanda Safari  undertakers interested in exploring some of the unique country’s heritage, the dancing pots present a remarkable encounter that will deliver lasting memories. Run by the famous Batwa people, the site offers an insight study to their ancient heritage including culture and history.  The vibrancy of the thrilling drums and fascinating men demonstrating their dance skills along with the friendly smiling faces of the children backed up by melodies of the singing ladies mark the magical welcome in this maiden  Rwanda tour  destination. However, the sound of drums and dancing is not what makes the image of this community. The skill of pottery is the most fascinating wonder that has made this place popular across the world. The Batwa have since the ancient past exhibited the highest degree of pottery expertise and it is a no wonder that this site teems with incredible pottery products ranging from flower vases, traditional stove and decorati...

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UGANDA’S FIRST EVER FLOATING RESTAURANT TAKES SHAPE – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

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On the shores of Lake Victoria within the confines of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) formerly Entebbe Zoo and one of the exciting  Uganda Safari tour  sites, the efforts to establish the first ever Uganda Floating restaurant are underway. According to the Executive Director of UWEC, Mr. James Musinguzi, the first phase of this magical restaurant is anticipated to be complete by September this year and the first floor will be open to hosting the range of clients including those on  Safaris in Uganda . It is noted that builders are making final touches on the interior of this floor. The floating restaurant is a multi-million project whose ground was laid 10 years ago but financial constraints had curtailed its accomplishment.  The restaurant features four floors comprising of the main restaurant on the first floor, sixteen (16) rooms on the second floor while the remaining two (2) top floors will be multipurpose marked with a fascinating well designed...

THE 2017 KWITA IZINA GORILLA NAMING CEREMONY GAINS GROUND – RWANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS

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Locally known as Kwita Izina, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony is an annual event held in Kinigi at the Head Quarters of Volcanoes National Park – the main destination for  Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda  where baby Mountain Gorillas are given names for purposes of conservation. The 2017 Kwita Izina Ceremony will see a count of thirteen (13) baby gorillas named and it will be the 13 th  edition ever since this event was launched in 2005. The event celebrates the contribution of communities towards conservation while at the same time increasing the conservation awareness. Kwita Izina Ceremony pulls together a count of stakeholders in the conservation both within and outside Rwanda including the travellers on  Rwanda Gorilla Safaris  to mark the success story of Mountain Gorilla conservation in Rwanda. The theme of the 2017 Kwita Izina Ceremony will be ‘‘Conservation and sustainable tourism a foundation for future generation’’ The Gala Dinner on Aug 26 th ...