TOP 3 TOURIST ATTRACTION NOT TO MISS WHILE IN UGANDA

TOP 3 TOURIST ATTRACTION NOT TO MISS WHILE IN UGANDA

1.GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRATABLE RAIN FOREST

Gorilla tracking ranks among one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Africa for most travelers, and the terrifying feeling that you get being so near to one of our closest relatives is hard to describe though some people say its wonderful and amazing. Mountain Gorillas are one of the world’s most endangered apes. It is expected that there are only about 880 left throughout the world. But half of them can be found in Uganda, and populations can also be found in neighbouring Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sharing over 98% of their DNA with Humans, Gorillas display uncanny human characteristics. The close-knit family groups are headed by the Silverback- a mature male who selects places for the group to eat and sleep, and has many privilege including the right to feed first. He is the group defender when threatened where he can defend them to Death if necessary. They are also gentle, highly intelligent and have been observed using tools like other great apes and communicate using a variety of vocal sounds.

Best time to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking is during the country's two dry seasons: January and February and from June to September. However Game viewing in Uganda's savannah parks is best at the end of the dry seasons - February and March and September/early October - when wildlife is concentrated around water sources. Bird watching is fantastic all year round but is at its peak between November and April when migrant species are present. We'd recommend avoiding a Uganda safari entirely during the heavy rains of April and May.

Best time to visit Rwanda: The best time to visit Rwanda for a gorilla trek is during the short dry season from mid-December to early February or over the long dry season months of June to September. These periods offer by far the easiest hiking conditions and the lowest malaria risk. The best time to go to Rwanda for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest is during the two rainy seasons - mid-February to early June and mid-September to mid-December - as the apes are easier to locate. Food is harder to find in the dry seasons and the chimp families often range far into the forest interior. 

2. MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Covering an area of over 3,840 km², Murchison Falls comprises of Murchison Falls National Park, Bugungu and Karuma Falls Wildlife Reserves. Spot the BIG FIVE Wonders of the wild. This is where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge and cascades down to become a unruffled river whose banks are thronged with hippos and crocodiles, waterbucks and buffaloes. The vegetation is characterised by savannah, riverine forest and woodland. Wildlife includes lions, leopards, elephants, Buffalos, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda kobs, chimpanzees, and many bird species with Rhinocerous in the ZIWA Sanctuary just enrout to the park. Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise are main activities which tourists enjoy during there visit to the park.

3. QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After entering the park we saw lioness climbing a tree, kobs fighting, hippos rafting, zebras passing single file past a group of ostriches, a cheetah by the side of the road and baby elephants nursing and rolling in the dirt. What a treat! No wonder Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited game reserve and certainly the most scenic. The park has a big variety of habitats including savanna grassland mixed with various kinds of trees and grassy plains, but also tropical rainforest, different swamps and volcanic features, comprising volcanic cones and deep craters.

Besides while in Queen Elizabeth National Park - Uganda, a Boat/Launch cruise on the kazinga Channel is not worth missing. The cruise is a thrilling one sighting a blend of mammals and various bird species on the shores while Hippos and crocodile patrol the water. Also you will enjoy spectacular scenery at the Mweya peninsular. For bird Lovers, it's an excellent place to capture a good number of Bird species using your strong camera and binoculars.

Never miss out an excellent place to sight large game, track the chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge, go bird watching on the Kazinga Channel, and see the famous tree climbing lions in Ishasha.

Do not forget to visit the salt lake within the parwww.walmarkafricasafaris.comk and see especially women working hard to make ends meet as they search for solidified salt crystals, cleaning it and bagging for salt to already waiting truck traders. Can you Imagine a cup of Milk tea is more expensive than Water tea at the salting site?. Uganda truly the Pearl of Africa with Hospitable communities and smiling faces all round and wherever you go! www.walmarkafricasafaris.com

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TOURISM AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

TOURISM AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Did You Know That Tourism Can be Extinct if Current Generations Do Not Conserve and manage it sustainably?

Eco-tourism has become a significant part of the Tourism industry globally. Increasingly, tourists are seeking out opportunities to experience undisturbed natural areas where they can observe and enjoy unusual scenery, unique plants and animals, and cultural and historical features.Recognizing the natural, economic, and governance dimensions of natural environments is therefore critical to developing appropriate and sustainable eco-tourism projects.

At community level, Eco-tourism can be an important part of sustainable development of many communities, provided that the local people are actively engaged and ensuring that economic benefits are equally shared and viewed as a diversification of the local economy.
The business volume of tourism today is estimated to equal or even surpass that of oil exports, food products or automobiles, offering millions of direct entry points into the workforce, particularly for the youth and women and a diversity of investment opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Given the swift growth in nature and adventure travel within the global tourism industry, it is logical to suppose that tourism growth in high biodiversity areas is linked to the somehow attractive natural environment and scenery.

It is equally important to suppose that the relation of biodiversity to tourism can be an opportunity based on tourism's potential for contribution to biodiversity conservation, because biodiversity is a critical component of the natural environment that tourists enjoy.

Embracing the principles of sustainable tourism as defined by UNWTO as  "a tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and the host communities" will be key to a sustainable intervention and strategies.

Birding Safari fans Look no Further!

 Birding Safari fans Look no Further!

Uganda is a birder's paradise. Over half of all bird species in Africa can be found here, making it one of the Richest birding Destinations on the continent, crammed into this diminutive country is an astonishingly rich diversity of habitats, from the scenic shores of Uganda's many great lakes to the forests of the Albertine Rift and the Banks of the mighty Nile River.

The most prized species here is the incredibly rare, prehistoric looking shoe bill, located among the papyrus swamps. Keep an eye out for the beautiful grey-crowned crane- these elegant birds have wild gold crests and sport the same colors as the Uganda flag (Red, Yellow and Black), it is the country's national bird. The saddle billed stork also displays the flag's colors proudly across its vivid beak

Kibaale National park in Western Uganda boosts of more than 375 species of birds and these include; African Pitta, Green-breasted Pitta, Afep Pigeon, White Naped pigeon, Crown eagle, Red Chested owls, Black bee eaters, Western necator, Yellow rumped Tinker bird, Blue Breasted Kingfisher, African Grey Parrot, Blue headed sun bird, Collared Apalis, Purple breasted sun bird, Red faced woodland and warbler, Yellow spotted necator, Brown illadopsis and many more


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Water Rafting on River Nile The World Longest River

Did You Know That River Nile is the Longest River in the World?

Well it is in case you are doubting yourself. River Nile has its source as Lake Victoria in a formerly Industrial town of Uganda way back in the Golden days it was the town manning most of the manufacturing activities in East Africa in the Colonial era and the shadows still are visible when you visit.

Jinja is endowed with a siren environment good for  Holiday and relaxation with both Luxury and budget facilities to make yourself comfortable and  numerous tourist activities such as Fishing, Boat cruises on both the lake Victoria and River Nile, Bungee Jumping for the strong Hearted people and the main Nerve pulsating adventure the Water Rafting.

Rafting sessions can be short or long depending on the number of days you hope to trend and the various water falls spots you feel you need to embrace But trust me i have tried the short version and it was worth it with reputable experience rafting guides.

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Birding Fan, What Bird Species is of Interest to You?

Bird watching: 

Birding Fan, What Bird Species is of Interest to You?

Bird lovers can rejoice since there is lots of bird species in the Africa ready to be watched in different parts of each country. Uganda noted falls Murchison falls, Lake Victoria, Bunyonyi islands, forest reserves, wetlands and national parks has several bird species to discover. Same applies to Kenya with lake Nakuru as the main bird base, Tanzania and Rwanda.

About 10% of the world bird list have been seen in Uganda and Rwanda including the highly sought after shoebill bird, albertine rift endemics and papyrus endemics. Henceforth bird watching has become an attractive tourist activity in this region; especially Uganda and Rwanda. Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda has a bird list of 611 species. There is undoubtedly no other area in Africa that can match Uganda's astounding diversity of habitats despite the fact that there are no coastal habitats .Well, the waiting is over find a lots of  joy, fun and adventure  in East Africa &  make sure you include a visit to at least a few of its best destinations. Go on an Excursion Safari in some of Africa's famous parks.