Home to mountain gorillas, Mgahinga National Park is one of the best places to go to gorilla tracking in Africa. Located in Southwestern Uganda, the park has a diverse collection of tourism activities, though gorilla tracking stands out as the most popular adventure. The park also offers incredible opportunities for bird watching and golden monkey
Bwindi Park Welcomes a Baby Gorilla
It’s delightful news for conservationists regarding the arrival of a baby gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; Uganda’s prime gorilla trekking destination and home to almost half of the remaining mountain gorilla population in the whole world. The exciting announcement was made via UWA’s social media channels: “We are pleased to share the first mobile image
Malaria Control: Information for Travelers Visiting Uganda
Avoiding Mosquito Bites and Malaria on Safari in Uganda Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa filled with incredible tourist destination with abundant wildlife and different primate species among other attractions. Many travelers visit the country to take gorilla tours to Bwindi Forest as well s wildlife safaris to Murchison falls, Queen elizabeth and
UWA Starts Hearing Compensation Claims from Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict
UWA Starts Hearing Compensation Claims from Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict
2022-12-12T09:04:24+00:00
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The Uganda Wildlife Authority – UWA has started hearing compensation claims from persons who have been affected by wildlife. In 2021, President, Museveni assented to the amended Wildlife Act in 2019. The new law provides for a compensation fund for persons who suffer bodily injury or are killed or suffer damage to their property by
Exploring Queen Elizabeth Park on Self Drive
The popular Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the top visited destinations in Uganda. Located in the south western part of Uganda, the park lies in a lush region characterised with lakes, rivers and mountains. The park is easily accessible and it can be reached after a drive of about 5-7 hours from Kampala,
Planning a Uganda Safari
Have you ever thought of having a unforgettable moment in life? Have you ever dreamed of going to Africa to see a real safari? Do you want to see some of the last surviving mountain gorillas that live in Uganda plus other species of flora and fauna coupled with over 9 species of primates that
How to Save Gas on Uganda Road Trip
There are numerous no- or low-cost steps you can take to combat rising gas prices while enjoying your travel. Most cars can run on regular unleaded – 87 octane. High performance vehicles will usually require 91 octane or higher. Check your owner’s manual to determine the right octane level for your car. It’s also usually
UWA Catches and Relocates Maneater Crocodile
A crocodile, weighing over 600 kilograms, was recently captured by the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Mayuge, following reports that the beast had attacked many people in past months and allegedly killed at least 8 villagers since the beginning of the year. Residents had threatened to find and kill the monster croc, and all other crocodiles