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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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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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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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Chimpanzee Trekking Vs Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Chimpanzee trekking tour is where a trekker goes to the forest to view the already habituated chimpanzees. The habituated chimpanzees are normally confined in one area and are not aggressive and stubborn. They are friendly. Chimpanzee tracking can take 1-3 hours. Tracking chimpanzees is a very interesting experience. Get you walking shoes on as we…
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Traumatized Baby Chimpanzee Rescued, Gets New Lease of Life
Communities in Bugandikire Village, Busaru Parish in Bundibugyo District in a surprise move recently handed over a baby chimpanzee to the police after allegedly finding it stranded in a stream. The female baby chimpanzee, which was estimated to be just about three months old, is suspected to have been orphaned after the communities ate its…
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62kgs of Ivory Confiscated at Entebbe Airport
A consignment of 62kg of ivory was On Sunday night confiscated by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers following a tip off from a security operative at the airport. The ivory which was parked in two blue leather suitcases had already been cleared by airport security and the various organizations involved in clearing cargo for export before…
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Uganda donates Zebras and Bushbucks to Thailand
Uganda is in advanced stages of shipping two zebras and two bushbucks to Thailand following an offer by President Yoweri Museveni to the Government of Thailand. “It is a Presidential gift to Thailand and there is nothing wrong with it as long as the animals undergo quarantine,” said Tourism minister Maria Mutagamba. She added that…
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Uganda Loses 60% of Lions in Just 10 Years
A recent wildlife survey has highlighted that lions in some of Uganda’s conservation areas are dropping in number. In some areas the losses could be as great as 60% over the last 10 years. It is estimated that just 408 lions remain in the 3 top strongholds for lions in the country. “African lions are…
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