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Exploring The Magical Wanders Of Uganda The Pearl Of Africa

As the plane descended from the above the clouds, plunging into the gushing afternoon winds as it descended into the arid thorny savanna of Kidepo Valley National Park, they appeared more like rock outcrops. At 11,000ft above sea level, they appeared nothing more than a mirage of anthills on the Savannah grassland. As the plane descended from the above the clouds, plunging into the gushing afternoon winds as it descended into the arid thorny savanna of Kidepo Valley National Park, they appeared more like rock outcrops. A little closer and the scene took on the shape of a dazzling plateau. Suddenly, behold; the view of the beguiling volcanic Mount Morungole ranges towering majestically 2,750 metres above the plains of the most scenic wilderness in Uganda As the plane glided over dry montane forest in a final descent to the airstrip in Kidepo, the mesmerizing view that welcomed them to this; Africa’s most picturesque park and third best on the continent as described by CNN Travel...
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Tracking Mountain Gorillas In Uganda

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There are only 800 mountain gorillas left in the wild and half of them live in Uganda ’s forests. A biologist from Leipzig’s Max Planck Institute has learned a lot about them by analyzing their feces. It’s early morning and two dozen tourists have gathered at the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. They’re hoping to visit with the rare mountain gorillas that live here. Kathrin Paul and her daughter Teresa have joined the group. “I am a veterinary assistant and I just feel drawn to animals,” Teresa says with enthusiasm. “My mother was coming, so I just had to join her!” Both mother and daughter are eager to see the impressive gorillas right here in the wild. Mountains gorillas can only be found in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are only 800 left. The species is in danger of extinction. About half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas live in Bwindi. Visitors are willing to pay 500 euros ($600) for the chance to vis...
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area Has Been Picked New Global Geopark

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The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has been nominated for registration as a Global Geopark of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). According to the director general of NCAA, Dr Freddy Manongi, the area would soon get its registration as a ‘Unesco Geopark.’ Briefing Tanga-based media personnel who were on a study tour of the area under a programme organised by the Tanga Rural Development and Environmental Journalists Association, Dr Manongi said the new status could conceivably increase the number of tourists visiting the area. “Currently, we receive around 600,000 visitors a year – with a half of that number being local visitors,” he said. Dr Manongi told the reporters that there was a need for an intensive programme to publicise the area so as to attract more visitors, even locals. The DG emphasized the crucial role that is being played by the media in educating Tanzanians on the importance of visiting the area – and a...
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Tanzanian Elephant Poaching Kingpin Arrested In Mozambique

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  Authorities fighting poaching in Mozambique and Tanzania have captured an important figure in the slaughter of elephants in the Niassa National Reserve. This is Mateso Albano Kasian, a Tanzanian citizen with a Mozambican identity card, who is suspected of being the accomplice of the group of Chinese citizens from the city of Shuidong who dominate the ivory trade to Asia via the port of Pemba.   His detention took place on 11 July in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado, as a result of close collaboration between the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC), the Tanzania Government’s National & Transnational Serious Crimes Investigation Unit (NTSCIU), the Niassa National Reserve, the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) and the Attorney General of the Republic of Mozambique.   According to @Verdade, Kasian, also known as Mateso Chupi, had been sought by the authorities of the neighbouring country since 2013 and by national authorities since 2014 on th...
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Wildlife Is Thriving In Rwanda’s National Parks Again

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  Three years ago when I walked from my room to the camp-fire at Rwanda’s Ruzizi Tented Lodge, I worried about running into a hippo in the dark, jumping at the swoosh of their ridiculous, low-slung bellies in the grass. Returning to the same lodge in Akagera National Park last June, I have even more reason to be on guard. Rwanda has since been transformed into a Big Five destination with the reintroduction of lion in 2015, and, more recently, rhino.   “Big Five? Nah. This is Big Six country,” says my safari fixer, Alice Daunt, whose travel agency looks after 100-odd high-profile clients. “If you include Rwanda’s mountain gorillas, we’re talking the Big Six for the Big Spenders.” Daunt is referring to one of the most dramatic turnaround stories in the annals of safari land, with millions of dollars invested since 2011 in wildlife security within Akagera, overseen by the conservation NGO African Parks. (The spend includes an antipoaching helicopter, ranger training, and a pa...
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Tribute To Kanyonyi The Fallen Gorilla In Bwindi National Park Uganda.

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It is with great sadness to inform you about the loss of one of our favorite gorillas in  Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , Kanyonyi, the lead silverback of Mubare group who died on Friday night. Kanyonyi first fell off a tree, but while he was recovering after treatment, a lone silverback fought with him because he wanted to take over his group. Kanyonyi in his weakened state was not able to put up a good fight, and sustained many injuries, which though they were healing, left him weaker than usual.  Whenwe last visited Kanyonyi he was eating quite well, but still limping and walking slowly, with one adult female gorilla, Karungyi and her baby keeping close by his side. He made a nest in front of us to take a comfortable morning nap, and we were able to record a brief video. we would like to thank the  Uganda Wildlife Authority  park staff and  Conservation Through Public Health  (CTPH) team who have kept a close watch over Kanyonyi to prevent him from h...
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Safari Experience In Queen Elizabeth National Park

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  While on a typical Uganda safari through Queen Elizabeth National Park, visitors are likely to encounter large numbers of elephants, Uganda Kob, lions, waterbucks, chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge, hippos, leopard, hyena, buffaloes, warthogs among so many others Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in the western region of Uganda and occupies about 1,978 square kilometres. The park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Uganda mainly because it is home to a variety of animal and bird species including the fascinating tree climbing lions of Ishasha.   While on a typical Uganda safari through Queen Elizabeth National Park, visitors are likely to encounter large numbers of elephants, Uganda Kobs, lions, waterbucks, chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge, hippos, leopard, hyena, buffaloes, warthogs among so many others.   There are over 600 bird species which makes the park one of the best spots for birdwatching safaris in Uganda. Bird species include Pink-backed...
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