Exploring Kampala city in Uganda Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital city is a vibrant mix of traditional African culture, colonial history, and modern development. Located along the shores of Lake Victoria, Kampala is a city of rolling hills with lush greenery,…
BATWA PEOPLE Fascinating facts about the Batwa people: the Batwa people continue to demonstrate resilience in the face of numerous challenges, from environmental displacement to societal marginalization. Their enduring culture offers profound insights into human adaptability, spiritual connection with nature,…
Rafting in white water. The lakeside village of Jinja, where the Nile runs upstream from Lake Victoria, offers white-water rafting. With a ‘halfway point’ that marks the change from south-west to north-east, it’s a popular activity at the beginning or…
Sipi falls in Uganda Sipi Falls is located in the Kapchorwa district in eastern Uganda, some 277 kilometers from Kampala, Uganda’s capital. These falls are located on the slopes of Mount Elgon National Park, close to the Kenya-Uganda border. The…
NYAKAGEZI GORILLA FAMILY. The Nyakagezi gorilla family is the only habituated gorilla family that lives in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park. Mgahinga protects half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, which lives in its native African habitat. Mgahinga National Park provides…
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in southwestern Kenya, near to the Tanzanian border. The reserve covers an area of approximately 1510 square kilometers. When paired with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, the two offer probably…
HORSEBACK RIDING SAFARIS IN LAKE MBURO . Horseback riding safari is the most epic activity available exclusively in Lake Mburo and not in any other Ugandan national park.Lake Mburo is frequently the first stop on the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable…
The 10 best birding hubs in Uganda. Uganda is a bird sanctuary, with about 10 birding hubs. The country offers varying forest cover throughout the year, making it one of Africa’s best birding destinations. Throughout the year, a large number…
What to Bring for a Boat Safari along the Kazinga Channel. What to bring for a boat safari. Going on a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel promises to be a wonderful journey, but as with any outdoor activity, preparation…
The Ultimate Hot Air Balloon Adventure Safaris. The ultimate hot air balloon excursion, where you can witness herds of elephants, lions, and antelopes below while the sun rises on the horizon, throwing a golden glow across Africa. Imagine floating softly…
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