Gorilla trekking is one of the famous safari activities in Uganda. It has been observed that the population of mountain gorillas has increased thanks to the conservation efforts of various non governmental and government support. These areas are safe for tourists and gorillas alike with minimal or no poaching incidences reported because of alternative sources...Read More
Chimpanzees are man’s closest relatives sharing about 98.7% of the DNA with man. They adapt to their environments over time developing tools for survival much like humans. You can spend an hour with these creatures in their natural habitat by visiting one of the areas where the trekking happens in Uganda. You will be able...Read More
Golden Monkeys are beautiful unique primates found on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes which are shared between Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo. In Uganda, golden monkey trekking is done in Mgahinga gorilla national park in south-western Uganda. Golden monkey trekking is an active tour compared to Chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking in certain instances because it is...Read More
Boat Safaris occur on rivers and lakes located in both protected and non protected areas in Uganda. They are popular because of the relaxation they offer combined with sightings of amazing wildlife and panoramic views. One is able to enjoy bird watching while on a boat cruise. Uganda is home to several rivers and Lakes with...Read More
To enjoy bird watching in Uganda you need to be prepared to stay out for long hours and have some considerable hiking is certain areas. For example, while birding in Rwenzori Mountains, Mgahinga gorilla national park, Mt Elgon, Bwindi Impenetrable national park, there is a considerable amount of hiking up and down the mountainous areas....Read More
Kagera Safaris encourages travelers to visit local people in their communities which is one way of contributing to the incomes of the locals. This is a win win for both travellers and the communities because it provides travellers with an opportunity to experience the community life and appreciate the daily lives of the people and the...Read More
Cultural tours enable the travelers to visit and interact with cultures of the areas they visit. Visitors to a particular area or home have an opportunity to be part of the music, dance, drama and folktales. They learn about the values of the people and participate in cooking of traditional food and thereafter eating fresh organic meals....Read More
Mountain hiking in Uganda offers you beautiful scenes as you take on established trails on the different mountains. Most of the hiking happens in protected areas but with other opportunities outside protected areas. In Uganda hiking for multi-day trips is done in Rwenzori mountains national park and Mt Elgon national park. The Virunga Volcanoes in...Read More
Nature walks bring you close to nature. The nature walk trails listed here are found in the national parks or associated protected areas. There are several nature trails outside the protected areas in private and community lands and forest that are not included here but depending on your interests would be included in your itinerary....Read More
The name Virunga is derived from the Kinyarwanda word “ibirunga”, which means “volcanoes”. They are also known as the Mufumbiro ranges, which means “mountains that cook” due to the active volcanoes in D.R. Congo. The 8 mountains that constitute the ranges span the three countries of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some...Read More
