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Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Vs Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking is a widely known experience today and it is also known that mountain Gorillas are found only in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) although much of the activity takes place in Uganda and Rwanda because of the never ending instabilities in eastern Congo with travel advisories barring tourists from…
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6 Awesome Animals to See in Uganda
The world distinguished gorilla trekking destination Uganda offers the finest safari experience in Africa. Are you planning a vacation tour in Uganda and you very much want to see animals all through?. Uganda is a blessed country with variety of wildlife like Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Golden monkeys among others. The country…
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How to Vacation Uganda With Kids
A vacation in Uganda with kids- a family safari holiday is amazingly one way to share great moments together. Memories of family trips are always held close to the heart because you spend quality time with people you love most on earth. For all family vacations, no better destination is worth visiting than Uganda- The…
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Top 5 Exciting Wildlife Safari Experiences in Uganda
When looking for great memories and fan moments on an Africa holiday, Uganda in Africa is more than what you can imagine with lots of sweet safari ideas but gorilla trekking tours, Wildlife, birding and culture are the most trips that will excite you all through while in Uganda. With about 3-7 days in Uganda…
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UWA Partners with Rotary to Promote Conservation, Tourism
Signing of MOU between Rotary and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Rotary District 9200 comprising countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Eretria and Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly carry out projects promoting wildlife conservation and tourism. The memorandum was signed on Thursday April 21, 2011 on the sidelines of the 86th…
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Why Most Travelers Prefer Bwindi than Mgahinga for Gorilla Trekking
Uganda hosts two national parks that protect the mountain gorillas. These are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both parks are frequented by tourists looking for the popular and thrilling Uganda gorilla safaris, great trips that bring up close encounters with the mountain gorillas. Where is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park The popular…
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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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