Uganda, often referred to as the “Pearl of Africa,” is a destination that exceeds the expectations of most travellers with its breath-taking landscapes, incredible biodiversity, and vibrant cultures. While destinations like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Murchison Falls National Park dominate the tourism spotlight, the true allure of Uganda lies in its lesser-known attractions. The…
You have not visited Tanzania until you’ve gone to Zanzibar! Zanzibar is not only a beautiful beach island but also a historical landmark. The island has a rich and complex history shaped by various cultures, trade, and colonization landmarks. The island has been inhabited for thousands of years, with early settlers being Bantu speaking people…
Located in the eastern Mara region and North-western Simiyu region, Serengeti National Park stretches over 14,763Km2 and contains over 3.7million acres of Virginia savannah. This area became a park in 1940 and the government restricted movements of the indignant Masai people but the boundaries were demarcated in 1951. The park was later split of 8,300Km²…
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK RWANDA: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO GET THERE Situated in the land of a thousand hills, Volcanoes national park is located in the north western Rwanda covering an area of 160 sq km. With surrounding views of volcanic peaks, the park is an ideal destination for luxurious gorilla safaris alongside other wildlife…
MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK: WHERE SILVER MEETS GOLD At just 33.7km2, Mgahinga National Park is Uganda’s smallest national park. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the southwestern corner of Uganda. The Park is about 10 km south of Kisoro and is bordered to the south by the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda and to…
KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK: WHAT TO DO, HOW TO GET THERE Located in the distant north-east of Uganda, close by the borders of South Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park but also the most magnificent teaming with Africa’s finest wilderness. This enthralling destination of semi-arid savannah, seasonal rivers and low mountain…
Bwindi National park. Bwindi Impenetrable national park is located in south western Uganda on the edge of the rift valley covering an area of 325 square kilometers, in the junction at the plain and mountain forests. The park is known for its exceptional diversity with more than 160 tree species and over 100 species of…
Kibale forest National park. Kibale forest National park is one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee trekking safaris and has the highest number and diversity of primates in East Africa. Kibale National park is an attractive park in Uganda covering an area of 795 square kilometers with the most beautiful and most…
Queen Elizabeth National Park Queen Elizabeth National park is undoubtedly Uganda’s most popular tour destination sited on 1,978 square kilometers. The park is located in south western Uganda and lies astride the equator line with monuments on either side of the road marking the exact spot where it crosses latitude 00. The park was founded…
Murchison Falls National park. Murchison Falls National park locally known as Kabalega National park is the largest national park in Uganda, covering an area of 3,840 square kilometers. It is located in North western Uganda covering almost 4 districts including Masindi, Kiryandongo, Nwoya and Buliisa districts. The park sits on the shores of Lake Albert…