New UWA Buses to Boost Tourism in Uganda
The year 2018 has started with interesting news including the importation of brand new executive UWA buses that are aimed at promoting domestic tourism in Uganda. Additionally, these buses will contribute to awareness among some members of the population especially corporations, schools as well as the general public institutions within the different areas of tourism for conservation initiatives.
While launching the buses at Uganda Wildlife Authority Headquarters in Kamwokya (Kampala), the State Minister for Tourism-Hon Godfrey Kiwanda emphasized that the over dependence of the country in International Tourism is not sufficient in supporting tourism development in Uganda hence the need to also focus on domestic tourists.
According to UWA Executive Director-Dr. Andrew Sseguya, all the five buses coasted about $800, 000 (Uganda shillings 2, 923,080,000) and was part of the Agency’s strategy to improve tourism and conservation within all the National Protected Areas. Therefore, you can visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park at greatly reduced transport cost.
However, that is not enough because with the poor state of roads, it is challenging to connect to the National Parks even with the purchase of the buses. Therefore according to UWA Executive Director, the Government is very committed to constructing more roads across Uganda so that tourists are not challenged with transport and connection to the Conservation Areas.
What special features are found on the executive buses to make them ideal for tourism? They surprisingly have high ground clearance with cozy leather seats, power charging ports, entertainment and communication facilities as well as enough luggage space. Wouldn’t want to feel the comfort of the new tourism buses?
During the same time of launching the buses, Minister Kiwanda also launched the 2018 Tulambule public Campaign, to sensitize and create awareness about the tourism sector among Ugandans, as a way of promoting domestic tourism in the country. During this initiative, tourists (especially Ugandans) are able to make trips to popular destinations in the country such as Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks as well as Towns like Jinja, Mbarara and Mbale at affordable rates for middle income earners. Therefore with the purchase of the buses, Ugandans can take advantage of the low rates to explore the beauty of the country-known as the “Pearl of Africa”. Not only that, with these buses, two birds have been shot with one stone because tourism is marketed to locals and then more Ugandans will be able to visit the spectacular National Parks.
These executive buses were commissioned as part of the benefits of the $100,000,000 World Bank Project referred as the “Competitive and Enterprises Development Project (CEDP). This project is aimed at supporting reforms to improve the business environment within Uganda.
In conclusion, the launch of the executive buses by the Uganda Wildlife Authority is one of the ways of marketing the attractions especially National Parks to locals while at the same time promoting domestic tourism since more Ugandans will be able to explore what the country offers.
Read More
Meet Uganda’s Great Silver Back Gorillas
Gorilla trekking is one of the best wildlife encounters in the whole world. While on a trek through the impenetrable jungles of Africa, your eyes are first set on the dominant silver back the head of the entire gorilla family. There are two protected areas where Uganda’s mountain gorillas are protected; the tropical rain forests of Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla national park. These parks are located in southwestern Uganda. These rain forests date back to even more than 25000years and they have about 400 diverse plant species. These forests shelter approximately 400 mountain gorillas, which is almost half of the worlds surviving mountain gorillas almost half of the world’s total population of mountain gorillas with their leaders the great silver backs.
Silver backs are the mature male leaders in the groups of mountain gorillas in the forest. Their name encompassed from their silver saddles across their backs. Thesilver back being the head of the group, he is accounted for the safety of his group (troop). This troop consists of 5 to 30 gorillas. The silver back are always in charge of the troop, to make decisions on where the group forages for food, where to travel, where its to rest and where its to sleep at night.
Silver back gorillas are huge with a height of about 5.7 to 6.2feet and weight of 360pounds.According to their heads; their ears are too small for them. They have large bony crests on the tops of their skulls and backs to support their teeth and jaw muscles, and also to give their heads that conical shape. The silverbacks are the hairy species of gorillas. They have long and thick hair to helps them in insulation while at higher elevations. They have uniquely shorter legs compared to their hands. At the age of twelve, these silverbacks start developing their silver saddles; the young males that have not developed these saddles yet are called “black backs”.
The silverbacks are quite gentle and shy despite their huge size and strength. They are very social, though only with in their specific family . They are affectionate; they play and hug with each other just like the humans do. They also laugh and even throw things when angry as the humans. Otherwise, they are very peaceful animals.
They feed on vegetables, along the edges of dense forests though they can also feed on crop plants and rotting wood. They eat up to 45pounds of food in a day. The silver back is usually the only male in a troop to mate with all the females. The females choose this silverback because of its strength and size. Sometimes the silver back will allow other males to mate with one of the females in the family. The black backs (juvenile male gorillas) are no allowed to mate with females in the entire group. They are then forced o form their own families for which they become silverbacks and take the full responsibilities of their started families.
If there is any activity that you can never miss, then its gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga forest national park, come and experience the peaceful norms of the great silverback gorillas in their troops, they are the true definition of leadership.
Conclusively therefore, a silverback is the dad to the family. Trek any gorilla family and witness the fatherhood of a silverback in terms of defense and care for his family members.
Read MoreGorilla Safari Holidays in Africa
Gorilla trekking tours offers one of Africa’s most profound wild encounters – their populations even in protected reserves are counted in hundreds rather than thousands.
The world’s largest primates survive in what remains of their natural habitat, in the last protected stretches of Africa’s central rain forest. Thanks to the income earned from gorilla trekking tourism, Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ population is on the increase. Nature Adventure Uganda recommends doing gorilla treks in two different destinations because you’ll be contributing twice to gorilla conservation as well as spending time with two different gorilla families. There are three recommendable best places for gorilla trekking tours in Africa so the choice of the best place is put to you.
Rwanda: Easy In, Easy Out. Africa’s most straight-forward gorilla trekking is found in Rwanda, the tiny Central African country that punches way above its weight in sheer natural beauty. Its flagship reserve, Volcanoes National Park, lies only 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the capital’s airport and is home to about half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
This is authentic Gorillas in the Mist country; you can even pay your respects at Dian Fossey’s grave. It’s a well-protected and monitored reserve full of monkeys and forest birds where the chances of encountering gorillas are a reassuring 90 per cent (as with any activity involving wild animals, there are no guarantees). Speaking of statistics, some 10 per cent of the revenue from tourism goes to community projects around the park, reinforcing the positive impact of gorilla trekking and making conservation of the great apes meaningful to rural communities in a very practical way. In fact, in some cases, reformed poachers are now employed by conservation projects that allow them to earn a legitimate income.
Fly into Kigali to start your gorilla trekking tour. You’ll be driven straight to Volcanoes National Park to check into a comfortable lodge. When you trek, you’ll be guided into the forest by expert guides and rangers. Take a peek at our 4-day Fly-in Uganda Gorilla Trek.
Uganda: Big Apes & Big Game. Uganda’s gorillas live in the apically named Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, a cloak of tangled green that covers the country’s south-west mountains. It’s more than a day’s drive from the capital Kampala or a quick flight so you’ll work a little harder to get there than in Rwanda, but it’s worth it! Bwindi is a World Heritage Site with over 350 bird species and 200 kinds of butterflies – and, thanks to income from gorilla trekking, its mountain gorilla population has grown by a third in recent years. Trekking in Bwindi is well-established and if you have a couple of days to work with, gorilla sightings are more or less assured. Bwindi’s trump card lies in tailoring your Uganda itinerary to include nearby Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park, allowing you to add chimpanzee trekking and big game viewing to your gorilla encounter. Fly into Entebbe International Airport to kick off your tailor-made tour. Accommodation, trekking permits and guides are all included, along with the option to add chimp trekking and game viewing. The 9-day Chimp, Gorillas and Wildlife safari is a 4X4 guided tour that delivers Africa’s most iconic forest and Savannah animals in a single itinerary.
Congo: New Kid on the Block. Congo is not to be confused with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): the two are distinct countries in Central Africa. And while the DRC is enormous, Congo is small but perfectly formed. Odzala National Park is still relatively little known but is attracting deserved renowned for its conservation of lowland gorillas. Unlike their mountain cousins, lowland gorillas are smaller and less shaggy, with softer fur. But like their altitude-dwelling relatives, they are always a joy to behold. Another boon to Congo is that you can bracket your gorilla trek with big game viewing or highly satisfying birding. Congo is scattered with ‘bais’, a kind of clearing in a forest wetland where the plentiful water and good grazing attract forest elephants and buffaloes, large antelope known as bongo and bush pigs. Fly into the capital Kampala, and then be whisked off to one of two of Congo’s fly-in lodges, which have both been designed to have as light an environmental footprint as possible. Click here to watch our team on a gorilla-trekking expedition to Congo to see what to expect – we think you may be very pleasantly surprised!
Whichever destination you choose, it pays to prepare well for your trek. Hiking through mountainous, equatorial rain forest is muddy work. It can be hot and humid with occasional short downpours too, so appropriate clothing, sturdy hiking boots and gear, like poles and gaiters, all add up to a comfortable trek. It’s a bucket list experience precisely because it isn’t easy to get close to gorillas in the wild, but when you do, you’ll be more than thrilled…
Read MoreReasons Why Booking Uganda Car Hire Online Is Cheaper
Are you planning your safari holiday to Uganda? Do you know the best way to book a car for your safari in Uganda? A trip to Uganda for gorilla and wildlife safaris is the most rewarding travel experience that anyone who is planning his or her vacation to Africa shouldn’t miss out. As you organize your tours, you are required to first sort out which ride or car to drive. With the improved road net work and challenging weather conditions in the Uganda, hiring a car from our reliable and affordable car rental Uganda company for you to drive is the only fastest way for you to get around this small country while exploring its abundant wildlife and enjoying the stunning sceneries. While most travelers like purchasing their personal vehicles, it is not a big idea unless you are living within the country for a long period of time. Most people are currently finding out the positive part of hiring a car in Uganda. It is perfect to hire a vehicle in Uganda than the personal car in case you don’t need the overheads. In case you are not planning to live in the country for long, you strongly encouraged to sign up the best service car hire company in Uganda for the time frame that you are going to be around. That is why we encourage you to contact us and we shall respond to you as soon as possible. Many travelers in the region usually go with the best car hire during their stay as it is much more pocket friendly than in their own states
Below are reasons why hiring a car is usually cheaper in Uganda
Opportunity to drive your dream car though you can not purchase
You may need to gift your dear one a ride of that dream machine she or he has always talked about. There is no need to think of purchasing a car like that for you can hire it without strings attached. A leisure drive of that kind to Uganda’s magnificent national parks can do. You do not want to wait all your life to save up money to feel the ride of classic vehicles. Not anymore. All it takes is a driving license for tourists.
Public transport is either too costly or too slow
Whereas taxis may tend to be convenient, they do bum a hole in traveler’s budget in case one wants to zip around a lot. It doesn’t matter how short the distance can be, but traveler can b e charged with the initial fixed amount as a minimum amount. And if you happen to travel a long a distance, a single ride can cost you as much as hiring a technology vehicle for the whole day.
Purchasing a vehicle is not usually the right decision
Owning a car bogs you down with a monthly car loans are not something you can run away and not some thing you may need when you do not want that vehicle. An example you become fed up of it or encounter an accident which the warranty may not fix for ever. Times like this the resale value of that vehicle may not be adequate to payback the rest of your loan amount.
No more overhead costs and parking woes when you leave
In case you own a vehicle, it is your responsibility to cover all maintenance and the charge of registration, insurance and many more. If you are in Uganda and traveled abroad many times, you would be paying way more just to get your vehicle parked in the lot. While hiring a car online permits visitors to have the vehicle delivered to them at the airport terminal as they arrive and picked up aligned with your departure time, the charge of maintaining a vehicle after a year can be extensive. While if you have a car hire, the rental car agency worries about the wear and tear of the car. They regularly get the vehicle serviced and maintain the paper work like insurance in check. All you do is pay the monthly charge of the rental and drive stress free.
You have the freedom to drive anywhere you need
With a car hire, you can get around to the place of your preference without any issues. Traveling to a distant destination using public means of transport is challenging and more or less illogical. Even if you have agreed to shell out the cost of the taxi ride, you might not be able to get a ride back without the extra cost of booking it through the phone that is to say when they can reach you at all. In case you live any where far from the main town, having a vehicle you can drive yourself is a bit essential.
In conclusion, tourists who are not able to drive, there is chauffeur driven option. You can hire a classic vehicle, make a stunning entrance and create an impressive whenever you go. For details on car hire and rental, please contact us and we shall be there to assist you realize you long awaited dream.
Read More
Kibale Forest Opens 3 Chimpanzee Tracking Sessions
As one of the most attractive safari destination in Uganda for chimpanzee tracking and also famous to the world as one of the most populated primate capital in Africa,Kibale Forest now runs three chimpanzee trekking sessions a day in line with conservation and tourism demand. Most travelers to Africa love tracking gorillas and chimpanzees at the same time though some still don’t different that they have a choice to go chimpanzee habituation instead of trekking and spend a all day in company of the first moving primates.
Because gorilla tracking and Chimpanzee trekking go hand in hand, the high demand for gorilla tourism lead to a high demand for chimpanzee trekking as well.However, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) the government body that manages all Uganda national parks passed a new chimpanzee tracking session for Kibale forest to be thrice a day instead of twice a day in respect of conservation and tourism demand. This has enabled many primate lovers to track chimpanzees as well as gorillas in the right time one after the other. Its also great news to those planning to visit Uganda for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking tours to Kibale forest and Bwindi Impenetrable National park since the number of chimpanzee permits has been doubled.
Important Things to Know About Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Best time to Go Chimpanzee Trekking
Chimpanzee trekking is all year activity just like gorilla tracking but those interested in Chimpanzee habituation can visit the park in the months of March, April, May and November when the tourists are low. Since chimpanzee habituation is done in groups of 4-6, you get enough chances of getting close to the chimps, make clear observation and photography. But also tracking chimpanzees in March, April, May and November is great in Kibale Forest National Park.
Cost of Chimpanzee permits in Kibale
Chimpanzee trekking permits for Kibale Forest National Park cost $150 per trek while chimpanzee habituation go for $22o for a day but the trekking fee goes to $100 per a trek during low season months a price valid until 2019 when Uganda Wildlife Authority plans to revise its park tariff rates. It is anticipated that this Uganda tour adventure will also become a little bit costly in future for conservation reasons so better to do it once you can provided there is money and time.
Other places where to go chimpanzee tracking grounds in Uganda include;
- Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Budongo forest in Murchison falls national Park
- Kalinzu forest Reserve in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Ngamba chimpanzee sanctuary on Lake Victoria for chimpanzee viewing and feeding.
Chimpanzee Tracking In Budongo Forest
Budongo Forest hails with in the western realm of the Pearl of Africa, Uganda. Budongo covers an area of 318.5mi2 and the nearest town is Masindi, it can also be traced for in the north western direction of Kampala-Uganda’s capital, one takes the route to the lavishing Murchison falls National Park to whose south stands the foundations of the great Budongo forest. It also lays on the north eastern escarpment of yet another popular attraction, Lake Albert; locals call it a magical forest because of the diligent efforts by the area’s traditional kings to protect it over generations. The Budongo forest is just a 3 hours’ drive away from Kampala on road via Masindi, it’s a significant East African Forest, because back in the 90’s it was used for research purposes, intended to generate ways of conserving chimpanzees and it possessed a great deal of good mahogany trees. Budongo Forest is famous for chimpanzee trekking tours in Uganda.
Budongo forest is the biggest natural surviving forest in the country with a total surface of 825 square km approximately; to some people Budongo is a single day chimpanzee trek outing in Uganda. It’s a home for habituated chimpanzees that rise to a collection of up to 80 in number. Indeed nature thrives in the Budongo forest and this is the flawless point to engage in this rather elating chimp trekking adventure with in the tropics. I recommend you to trek deep through the Budongo in your expedition to seek a chimpanzee troop; fact is, it’s such a magnificent experience and when you find one, there is guarantee of incredibly getting close, gazing at their interactions and watching their infants playing together will leave you feeling contented. And when the magic is felt, compel your guide to keep you close for an hour and then the greatest sentiments in your lives will rise and keep you drowned in ecstasy yielding into, ‘a once-in-a life time experience’, exactly the one you will live to tell all your life. And such is an example of unforgettable experience.
Just in the heart of Budongo lays the sparkling Budongo Eco Lodge and nominee for the ‘2011, Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Awards!’ And the essence is to elevate quality in companion services and culminate into a high level of comfort and satisfaction of all tourists who visit Budongo Forest Reserve. With excelling services at hand, the Lodge presents pocket friendly accommodation, serving you in one of the most beautiful natural environments, characterized with a natural calm, threshing and thrilling eco sounds of birds and primates, and definitely splendid sights at nature; chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, birds and vegetation. How wonderful! In Budongo, nature is truly at its best.
Come explore Uganda by undertaking a Chimpanzee trekking safari within Budongo forest and go back to spread the good news about what you seen and help bring another visitor to experience exactly the same. On a good note, please be kind to nature and yourself by listening and practicing the rules that will be dictated by your guide, because the safety of our clients and what we offer too is paramount.
Other Activities In Budongo Forest Reserve:
Apart from the chimp trekking experience, Budongo forest provides recipe for an exclusive jungle encounter in Uganda, ranging from Chimpanzee habituation, forest / nature walks, birding, among others.
Birding in Budongo forest; Budongo Forest reserve is one of the high priority birding areas in Uganda for avid birders. Travellers would find Budongo a significant birding pearl, containing a total of over 360 species of birds. Birding tours in Budongo are usually full or half day long being guided by very experienced and knowledgeable bird guides. The most notable birding spot in this region is certainly the “Royal Mile” which is a short distance away from the headquarters in the Busingiro area of Budongo.
The common bird species you won’t miss spotting in Budongo include, among others; –White spotted fluff Tail, Pygmy crakes, Kingfishers( Chocolate backed, blue breasted, dwarf), Cassins spine tail, Nahan’s Francolin, Ituri Batis, Brown twin Spot, Yellow crested Woodpecker, Cameroon Somber, Pulvus Illadopsis, Sabine’s spine tail, Grey headed Sunbird Cassins hawk Eagle, Forest Robin, Little green Sunbird, Crowned Eagle.
Guided nature / forest walks in Budongo;
Guided nature / forest walks are availed to visitors at Kaniyo Pabidi and Busingiro sectors which are rich with numerous navigable trails and excellent network of foot tracks that provide plenty of attractions including exceptional flora – trees, shrubs, unique wildlife such as the Cicada, monkeys, animals, birds, and also a chance of seeing chimpanzees.
Read MorePlanning an Adventurous Uganda Safari
You should really go on a Uganda safari; you will have the time of your life. If you love adventure and love seeing beautiful wild life in its natural habitat you are sure to love the amazing views of Uganda. Here people can enjoy the natural surroundings of savanna vegetation, tropical rain-forests in western Uganda and even semi arid areas especially in northern part of Uganda. This actually provides beautiful scenery be one with the nature to a variety of national parks, games reserves. Such national parks include queen Elizabeth national park which is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination
The natural beauty of Uganda is un-matchable. People enjoy visiting Uganda to have an experience which they do not forget throughout their life.Here one gets to see gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural surroundings.
Their safaris are all very fun to go on and you will be able to experience things that few people can say that they have. Uganda safaris as a Uganda’s aggregate tourist potentials are a source of wholesome entertainment with a good deal of adventure in both its life style in flora and fauna.
Actually in Uganda, people can enjoy the natural surroundings of savanna vegetation, tropical rain-forests in western Uganda and even semi arid areas especially in northern part of Uganda. This actually provides beautiful scenery be one with the nature to a variety of national parks, games reserves. Such national parks include queen Elizabeth national park which is understandably one of Uganda’s most popular tourist destination
You will see such great wild life and gaming views that it will take your breath away. The beautiful mountain gorillas of Uganda are an endangered species and being able to see one of these beautiful creatures is truly breath taking.
Discover the ancient skill of fire making as two villagers compete to create frames and observing how exhaustive the exercise is. One actually learns through music and dance with an interpreter presents each performance, translating the words of the songs and explaining the stories in the drama. Several women in the group are widows as their husbands were poachers. The performances give both married widowed women the chance to uplift their social, cultural and economic status.
One can also have cultural adventures in Uganda for example Amazing community members that are too old or confirm to dance are given wooden puppets so that everyone in the community can join. The spectacular live traditional performances accompanied by the music of traditional drums, a flute and a wooden xylophone called Ndere, which can be played up to four skilled musicians at a time
Read More7 Best Resorts for Beach Holidays in Uganda
Uganda is a perfect place to unwind, enjoying the white sandy beaches, bird watching, spot fishing or enjoying the unrivaled views of the lake. In fact our beaches are a perfect place for honeymoon with romantic walks along secluded beaches and candle lit suppers by the lake shore. Uganda is Great Lakes region so you can have a beach holiday with a couple of days relaxing or have a spa treatment if you would like a little pampering before returning home. After all that, you might be in need of a little rest and relaxation and Uganda has that covered too. Why not spend a couple of days at the fabulous beach hotels relaxing and indeed appreciate nature at its best.
Ssese Island Beach Hotel
Ssese Islands Beach Hotel is a Uganda hotel, offering soothing beach life experience for family gateways, group retreats and honeymooners. It is set on the beach front under a canopy of natural tropical forest. Ssese Islands Beach Hotel is one of the top three star hotels in Bugala Island. This hotel gives guests the room to enjoy the Ssese Islands and the experience of tranquility, golf challenge, amazing island view, Zoo and Paradise Park and several other fun activities. The relaxing and comfortable accommodation at Ssese Islands Beach Hotel is divided into self-contained rooms with a balcony each; Camping site with modern bathrooms as well as hot showers all available but not limited. A variety of attractions for business and pleasure are offered. These include beach and picnic grounds and water sports. For recreation facilities boat riding, canoeing, beach volleyball, pool table, game Fishing, Island Excursion by vehicle, guided Forest Walks, Nine Hole Golf Course, quad biking and Zoo excursion. The accommodation is excellent, the bar, offers an array of liquors and the conference center is equipped with modern facilities making it ideal for corporates.
Imperial resort beach hotel
It lies along Khasim Kiwanuka road in Entebbe Uganda and located on the shores of Lake Victoria 7 minute drive from Entebbe International Airport and a perfect place for couples families and business travelers. It is fringed by beaches and palm trees .It is a luxurious spacious resort fully air conditioned and tastefully furnished rooms are spectacular and have terraces which overlook the lake or the garden. The restaurant is superb with a variety of meals and drinks and offers a range of beauty and relaxation treatments plus a gym center. All other facilities are available like, airport pickups, laundry and babysitting services, a world class business center, security and a taxi service. It is 5 km from Entebbe golf club playground and Uganda wildlife education center.
Garuga resort beach hotel
The Resort is located 10kms off Entebbe Airport road along Garuga road. You can branch off on your left from Kampala at Katabi after the mileage sign post reading 15kms to Entebbe town and then follow the sign posts. Garuga Resort is the perfect location for those who want to experience the tranquility of unspoiled Africa. Garuga Resort is a different destination in a special country, situated at the edge of the peninsula and is a definite holiday destination. The Resort is inspired by the African bush with an indigenous setting bordering Lake Victoria and boasts of its secluded beach. Enjoy the tranquility of real country style cottages all surrounded by nature and with spectacular views of Lake Victoria, sand beach, swimming pool and the numerous species of birds.
Jinja Nile resort hotel
Jinja Nile Resort rests on the banks of this magnificent River Nile and offers magnificent views of the Nile and the rich fauna that it attracts. Jinja Nile Resort offers services for both the business traveler and holiday maker. Activities available from the resort include white water rafting and bungee jumping. The cottages and hotel services are spread over 30 acres of gardens allowing one to appreciate the beauty of the Uganda…the pearl of Africa.
Munyonyo common wealth resort
This is the best hotel in Kampala and is one of the Leading hotels in Uganda with best luxurious accommodation, perfect décor to make any event super special, magnificent vicinity, fine dining restaurant for an authentic experience and state of art conference rooms. The hotel also has a number of presidential suites and if you are planning to have a wedding, seminar or meeting, and relaxing this is a perfect place for you.
Sky beach gardens
Sky Beach Hotel is a 3-star venue set just 23.8 km from Ngamba Island Chimpanzee, it is 10kms away from the centre of Entebbe. It overlooks a botanical garden and a wildlife park which provides quick access to a private beach. The hotel has magnificent rooms with good views over the garden, a good restaurant that serves international dishes at friendly costs.
Anderita beach hotel
Anderita beach Hotel is close to the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe. It is luxurious and is the best blend of access to an airport. The rooms at Anderita Beach Hotel are warmly decorated to complement the breathtaking, spectacular views of the Lake Victoria, the Sunset, and the airport. It’s a perfect place for honeymooners, luxurious holidays, and business trips. It has a distinctive restaurant and a lounge to satisfy every appetite for great dining and entertainment. The views of the beach are spectacular and therefore take away the stress with the quiet Lake Victoria view. Email us at info@terrain-safaris.com
Read MoreGorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Africa
Are you wondering exactly where to go for chimp and gorilla trekking in Africa? Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have the best chimp and gorilla trekking tours with high primate population concentration that you can never imagine. Trekking gorillas and chimpanzees is one of the most amazing adventures in Africa and top on most travelers list to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. For many years now chimpanzees and mountain gorillas are the prime attractions of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo attracting thousands across the globe for gorilla and chimpanzee safaris. The three countries have also done a great job to keep and protect primates though several conservation programs hence maintaining gorilla and chimpanzee tourism in the region. Sensitization has been done to surrounding park communities for gorillas and chimpanzees that today all value the life and survival of primates including the Batwa people of Bwindi forest who sacrificed their ancestral home for mountain gorillas.
Gorilla Trekking in Africa
The silverback eyes look bright than the camera flash light in Bwindi forest national park, Virunga national park, Volcanoes national park, Mgahinga national park and Kahuzi beiga national park the only gorilla trekking parks in East Africa. The biggest primate species on earth and the most impressive –the gorillas can be trekked and seen in just a day and seeing them in their natural parks is a grantee of about 98%.All gorilla tourists are allowed to spend only one hour with the gorillas for observation and photography after enjoying the forest beauty and other forest habitant encounter during the search of the silverback and its family members.
Gorillas are only tracked by adults above 15 years of age due to challenging hikes during the trekking process. Somehow it’s for the fit not those with healthy problems since the trek is estimated to last between 2-6 hours. One is also allowed to track gorillas twice provided he or she has two free days around the park since treks are done one a day. However, Uganda has opportunities for mountain gorilla habituation so one can spend more time with the gorillas just like researchers. Gorilla permits in Rwanda cost US$1500 year round, US$600 in Uganda and US$450 for Congo, the same price that goes down to only US$200 in Congo from mid march to mid May and US$450 in Uganda for April, May and November. All gorilla trekking destinations are open year round for those looking forward to trek gorillas in their natural habitats.
Chimpanzee Trekking & Habituation
Looking at first moving primates in their conserved home is a great experience in Africa especially if done in Nyungwe forest, Virunga national park, Kibale forest, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest the best chimpanzee viewing spots in East Africa. The sight of a populated chimpanzee family as they play and jump across tree branches is a greatest primate display on earth found only in Africa. The chimpanzee trekking, viewing and habituation experience can be enjoyed year round depending on the availability of chimpanzee permits in your favorite location.
However, chimpanzee permits for Virunga and Nyungwe forest cost $100 per a trek,$150 in kibale forest in Uganda.$80 for Budongo low season,$110 Budongo high season and $50 in Kyambura gorge plus Kalinzu forest. Chimpanzee habituation goes for all day from the time chimp’s wake up to the time they retire while trekking lasts between 2-4 hours. Those interested in Chimpanzee feeding and viewing at Ngamba Island, make sure you get the necessary vaccinations before heading to the island to spend time with the beautiful amazing primates. To sum it up chimpanzee and gorilla trekking go hand in hand when it comes to primate safaris in Africa.
Read MoreDiscounted Gorilla Permits in Uganda
Huge reductions of up to 50% on all gorilla trekking safaris to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Discounted gorilla permits have lead to a hug cut of all Uganda gorilla tours for the month of April, May and November. Finding your low cost gorilla trekking holiday wasn’t easy before in Uganda but now it’s the only travel destination travelers are eyeing every year in Africa. Get cheap flights for your holiday and also get the best budget tour adventure you have always dreamt of in the Pearl of Africa. If you looking for budget gorilla trekking tours in Africa, then look no further but Uganda is a pocket friendly adventurous primate capital that never disappoints.
Mgahinga National Park
You could easily spend your whole Uganda holiday in the Mgahinga national park trekking gorillas, golden monkeys, chilling under warm weather, hiking volcanoes or by the nearby lake on Lake Bunyonyi Island the most famous leisure island for weekend gateways and honeymoon. One of its star attractions is Mountain gorillas which involve an incredible forest hike in search of the beautiful primates. Excited tourists usually spend the next day hiking the unique Mgahinga volcanoes that cross miles to Rwanda a great experience you can only find in Uganda. But if all park activities are done, you can always head to the uncrowded island for leisure, boat cruise, swimming and island exploration. Here nature and landscape simply control lives giving you a sincere reason to love Uganda and its attractions. Mgahinga gorilla permits are sold cheaper than no any other gorilla trekking destination other than Bwindi forest in the month of April, May and November.
Bwindi Forest National Park
Bwindi forest has a well-merited reputation for fantastic gorilla trekking holidays in Africa. Its very quiet and well conserved meaning you will only be in company with forest habitants especially birds that sing every morning and evening. Its only 3 hours from Kigali Rwanda’s capital and 9hours from Kampala Uganda’s capital. However, for those on luxury flying gorilla tour, it’s just 30 minutes from Entebbe Kajansi airstrip to Kihihi airstrip. The wonderful park situated close to Rwanda and Virunga massif overlooking countless hills and green vegetation is sure to capture imaginations of adventure and nature lovers. Bwindi forest is ideal if you want to track mountain gorillas on budget at any time of the year since Uganda gorilla permits are affordable even in the peak seasons of June-October and December to March. To Visit Bwindi forest, fly to Entebbe international Airport if you want to start your gorilla trekking holiday in Kampala and fly to Kigali international airport if you want to start your trek from Rwanda.
Oh don’t forget the Batwa cultural community around the park who used to live and depend on the forest but only surrendered their ancestor home because of the love they had for our closest relatives ”mountain gorillas”. You’ll never have to leave! But if you do get tired of the endless happiness, with the forest people, the other community adventures like riding a bicycle for a woman are still open for you to engage. And once track gorillas in Bwindi forest; it’s another reason to recommend the great destination to other friends and family.
Read More