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Lake Mburo National Park, nestled in the western region of Uganda, offers a unique and unforgettable experience that sets it apart from other East African safari destinations: horseback riding safaris. Unlike traditional game drives that rely on noisy vehicles, horseback…

Hidden in the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda lies a wildlife spectacle that continues to fascinate safari enthusiasts from around the world: the tree climbing lions of Ishasha. While lions are known to be powerful…

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…