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Mountain Gorillas Face More Threats During Lockdown
Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) are an endangered primate species that a visitor can’t tour without. There has been an increase in the number of mountain gorillas which live in the Virunga Mountain Ranges of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda. Today the population of these great apes stands at over 1087 individuals.…
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Promoting Uganda
In recent months, USAID-STAR has worked closely with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to produce an array of materials for the promotion of Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) as a key destination within Uganda. Promoting Uganda through the Destination Uganda Marketing Scheme In recent months, USAID-STAR has worked closely with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to produce…
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Why Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is Adorable
I don’t think there is any other Africa country that offers ultimate gorilla safari experience like Uganda. All gorilla safaris in Uganda are valued and worth no matter when you choose to visit the country. Seeing gorillas is a must on a single trek though one can decide to track mountain gorilla twice and spend…
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LETABA: The Lion we needed but killed
The day was Saturday, April the 18th-2015 when Letaba the lion first landed in Uganda. The Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) would tell of the joy that defined the moment. A then 6-year old Letaba, a donation to Uganda by the Lion Park- South Africa had arrived to help save the Lion numbers from dwindling.…
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Uganda’s Rhino Uhuru, Gives Birth!
Just before a month ends when exciting news filled the top stories in world newspapers about the increase in the number of mountain gorillas in the wild, remarkable news was once again received by the Rhino Fund Uganda when they welcomed a newly born male rhino on 19th June. This is something worth celebrating once…
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A Day Out At Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) remains an integral part of Uganda’s tourism sector. In fact it is what one would call a beginners start point to discovering Uganda rich history and biodiversity. Many Ugandans have had their first tourism experience with a trip to Uganda Wildlife Education Centre which is located in Entebbe, Wakiso district.…
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Mountain Gorilla Population Exceeds 1000
The latest news from the Virunga Massif are really good news. The number of mountain gorillas left in the whole world has exceeded 1000 species. This was established at a press conference in Rubavu in Western Rwanda at which the results of the 2016 Virunga Census were announced. According to the results of the census,…
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Experience Amazing Wildlife in Murchison Falls Park
Nature Adventure Uganda is one of the best travel companies that unleash your dream life offering the best private car rental in Uganda services to travelers willing to take private trips in Uganda. No wonder the Murchison Falls are one of the main attractions in Uganda where we have great experience. And, as such, we…
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5 Life Changing Wild Adventures to Take in Uganda
Adventure is one of the main reasons why travelers visit Uganda. With the longest river in the world, the Nile, half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, 13 species of primates including chimpanzee and 10% of bird species in Africa, it’s easy to arrange an adventure packed itinerary. It can be difficult to break down…
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Places Where to See Orphaned Chimpanzees in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking or viewing is among the top tourist activities in Uganda. “The pearl of Africa” hosts chimpanzees in natural habitat and those in captivity/ orphaned chimpanzees. In brief, chimpanzee trekking is done in natural habitats like Kibale Forest, Budongo Forest, Toro-Semliki Game Reserve and Kyambura Gorge – such chimpanzees move freely in natural wild…
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