Lake Mburo National Park is conveniently located close to the western high way that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It doubles as the smallest park situated between Masaka and Mbarara district taking approximately 4 hours drive. The…
Ishasha sector is found in Kanungu District in the western region of Uganda located at the border point of Uganda –DRC. It is inset 350 meters from the Ishasha River and is 1.3 kms from the town of Ishasha across…
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 Education Centre (UWEC) was established in 1952 and is presently set on a 72 acre piece of land. It is located in Entebbe town on the shores of Lake Victoria, about 36 kilometers from Uganda’s Capital city…
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…
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