Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is one of the most famous and ecologically rich habitats for the endangered mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei). The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to nearly half of the…
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), located in Entebbe along the shores of Lake Victoria, is one of the most impactful conservation, education and tourism hubs in East Africa. Originally established in the 1950s as a zoo, UWEC has…
Gorillas are among the world’s most protected species and also Uganda’s most popular tourist attractions. It should be noted that gorillas share 98% DNA with humans which makes them susceptible to human diseases and with their limited numbers, to subsequent…
Uganda is home to more than half of all mountain gorillas alive on Earth and these can be found in their natural habitat in the world-famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Encountering the gorillas…
Akagera National Park is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Rwanda and is the only park where wildlife game drives are done in Rwanda. Tourists to Rwanda get to encounter a plethora of wildlife species including elephants, giraffes,…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority is in charge of overseeing and defending wildlife both inside and outside of protected areas. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities is in charge of the organisation. The Uganda Wildlife Authority was established in 1996…
Mgahinga National Park is situated in the Kisoro area of south-western Uganda. One of the tiniest national parks, it’s famous for golden monkey and gorilla tracking. The park has a total size of 33.7km2 and was gazetted in 1991 after…
Hiking Rwenzori Mountain in Uganda is an experience like no other. Enjoy climbing this snow-capped mountain and take surreal views of nature in Uganda. QUICK LOOK AT MOUNT RWENZORI NATIONAL PARK: The park was gazzetted in 1991 and in 1994…