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Uganda is home to over 1100 bird species recorded making it more than 50% and 11% of Africa and world’s bird population respectively. Uganda is renowned for its array of specialty and endemic species including but not limited to the shoebill stork, African green broadbill, African grey parrot, Ruwenzori turaco, Rwenzori batis, Ruwenzori nightjar, Shelley’s...Read More

The River Nile is a major north-flowing River in the northeastern Africa flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. River Nile is the longest River in Africa and historically considered as the world’s longest River. Before this river was named the Nile, it was initially called Ar or Aur by the ancient Egyptians meaning “black” a reference...Read More

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s Protected Areas situated in the southwestern region of the country spanning districts of Kasese, Rubirizi, Kamwenge and Rukungiri. Queen Elizabeth National Park adjoins Kyambura game reserve to the east, and Kigezi game reserve including the Maramagambo forest, Kibale National Park to the northeast and Virunga National Park...Read More

Introduction Uganda is a birders’ paradise known to harbor over half of Africa’s bird species and 11% of the world’s bird types. The Pearl of Africa boasts with a massive list of more than 1075 recorded bird species making it one of the world’s best birds spotting area with several bird species including Albertine Rift...Read More

Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the northeastern corner of Uganda, near the borders with South Sudan and Kenya, renowned for its rugged landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. It offers an unforgettable safari experience, combining stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, cultural encounters, and immersive nature experiences; it is a hidden gem of Uganda’s...Read More

Kibale Forest National Park is located in western Uganda, covering an area of approximately 795km2 and offers a diverse range of experiences for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and adventure seekers alike. It is one of the most biodiverse areas in Uganda and is renowned for its population of chimpanzees and diverse array of primates. Whether...Read More

Introduction Uganda is known to harbor more than 50% of Africa’s bird species and 11% of the entire world’s bird species making it a birding paradise possessing an enormous bird list of more than 1,073 recorded bird species. Uganda harbors such a huge diversity of bird species due to Her magnificent diversity and assortment of...Read More

Introduction Volcanoes National Park is a National Park in Rwanda located in the northwestern region of the country bordering Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. This National Park has an area cover of 160square kilometers dominated by rainforests and encompassed by five out of the eight Virunga...Read More

Introduction   The Nyakagezi gorilla family is the only habituated gorilla group in Mgahinga National Park which is the smallest National Park in Uganda located far in the south west bordering Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. This gorilla family is said to have been moving around...Read More

Akagera National Park was founded in 1934 by the Belgian Government covering a distance of over 2510 sq km at first but lately in 1993 the park almost lost its land by almost 50% to the former Genocide refugees who had returned back to Rwanda after the genocide to establish their settlements and also land...Read More