UGANDA HAS THREE QUARTERS OF MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE WORLD.

UGANDA HAS MORE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE WORLD.

The mountain gorilla -one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla, has two populations. On a Uganda gorilla safari you will see one found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa but within three National Parks namely; Mgahinga in south-west Uganda, Volcanoes in north-west Rwanda; and Virunga Mt in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The other specie is found in Uganda’s great Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

It is clear to all primatologists that the Uganda Gorillas in Bwindi may be a separate subspecies, though no description has been finished.

These apes,-Mountain gorillas are proven descendants of ancestral monkeys and other African and Arabian during the start of the Oligocene epoch (34-24 m years ago). This fossil record provides evidence of the hominid primates (apes) found about 18–22 m years ago in East Africa. The fossil record of the area where mountain gorillas live is particularly poor therefore its evolutionary history is not clear. It was about 9 million years ago that the group of primates that were to evolve into gorillas split from their common ancestor with humans and chimps; this is when the genus Gorilla emerged.
Records show that by spring 2010, the estimated total number of mountain gorillas worldwide was 790.Uganda has more that half of this World`s Gorilla population.

Today Uganda the pearl of Africa has registered the biggest number of mountain Gorillas giving tourists that trek these mountain gorillas in Uganda higher chances of seeing them on their mountain gorilla treks or safaris.

According to a census that was based on Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest which is home to most of these wild life species.
A follow up has been made since 2002 registering 320 Mountain Gorillas in this census.In 2006 another but similar census registered 340 Mountain Gorillas and amazingly recently in 2012 the number of these great apes has risen to 400 Gorillas which covers the biggest percentage of the total number of gorillas in the world.
Despite this great wild life achievement, these great but shy apes are faced with a variety of challenges such as; competition for space due to congestion being conditioned to one space in spite of their increment in number yet their space of dwelling remains constant.This problem is very evident when these Mountain Gorillas get out of the forest directly bumping into peoples gardens and homes.

This not only causes destruction of crops but rather also endanger these Ugandan Mountain Gorillas lives as they many times attract diseases from people and in turn spread them t o people else where if there is contact. Among these diseases are; influenza, scabies, Ebola. Ma-burg just to mention a few.Once the infected Mountain Gorillas get back to their groups in the forest, they are likely to spread the diseases to fellow group members.

Despite the several challenges to the growth in numbers of Uganda`s Mountain Gorillas, having their numbers increasing in Uganda to this magnitude has made Uganda a remarkable Gorilla safari spot and the best tourist destination in Africa and the world at large.

AN ANTELOPE CAME 460 KM AWAY AND DIES IN BUSITEMA

<strong>AN ANTELOPE CAME 460 KM FROM MURCHISON FALLS AND DIED IN BUSITEMA</strong>

Last month a rear incidence happened to some Ugandans that were heading to Tororo, when their car hit and killed an antelope that speed into the road at a corner near Busitema forest.
<img src=”http://www.primeugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antelope5.jpg&#8221; alt=” Antelopes”width=”160″ height=”200″ />I term this rear because Busitema is occupied mostly by baboons as witnessed by tourists that have had a safari to Uganda in this place, making an antelops encounter as rare as seeing a wild ostrich crossing a road in such a wildlife territory.

 What came to the minds of those that had hit it, was what this animal was running away from? Could it be that it was being chased by a leopard! It would definitely turn to them as they were stranded by the roadside.
However the big question is where was this antelope coming from?could it be that it was being transported by Uganda Wildlife Authority and it escaped from the truck but honestly its most likely that it came from Murchison National Park!
<img src=”http://www.primeugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/female-antelopes.jpg&#8221; alt=” Antelopes”width=”300″ height=”200″ />There is a distance of 460 kilometers between Murchison falls National Park and the spot where this antelope fatefully got killed as it‘s the only place that touches a corridor that would lead it to Busitema.it might have left the park in a group, traveling along the bushy banks of lake Kyoga having water to drink moving through Busoga which lead it here.

This story indicates how severe the pressure on the <a href=”http://www.primeugandasafaris.com/safaris/uganda-wildlife-safaris.html&#8221; title=”Uganda Wild safaris”>wildlife</a> natural habitat is.                              

<img src=”http://www.primeugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/antelope.-jpg2.jpg&#8221; alt=” Antelopes”width=”300″ height=”200″ />The Ugandan figures in this regard don’t  look good as up to 50% of Uganda’s forest cover has been lost since 1970  and it is estimated that the country will run out of fuel wood by 2025 yet 95%of the total population fully depend, partially or occasionally  on charcoal stoves.If this goes on like this wild animals will have no place to hide in Uganda.The Institute of Zoology also explains the catastrophic loss of some species such as the crowned or crested cranes by 60% since 1970,a third of the fish species in Lake Victoria and 90% of the once famous Kampala bats have too disappeared.The institute also notes the notable increase of the Marabou stocks in most Kampala City currently a common bird species viewed by birders on the famous Uganda safari-the Kampala tour.
Fortunately to sustain <a href=”http://www.primeugandasafaris.com/safaris/uganda-safaris.html&#8221; title=”Uganda safaris”>Uganda safaris</a>, the Museveni government has reduced on the extreme poaching in Murchison National Park that occurred during Idi Amin’s rule in 1970 as well as Obote II Government.The main interest these days is no longer on animals but has been shifted to the land as some people would like to build  golf courses in the <a href=”http://www.primeugandasafaris.com/national-parks&#8221; title=”Uganda National Parks”>national parks</a>.With the discovery of oil  most environmentalists have charged that oil drilling activities in the Murchison Falls National Park will endanger the environment and park in the long run.
In a nut shell the death of the antelope was a sign that all is not well back at the farm and animals in the Murchison Falls National Park need a refugee.

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customized Uganda safaris, Uganda tours, Uganda safari, Gorilla safaris, Wildlife safaris, Gorilla trekking safaris, Birding tours, agricultural tours and Eco-tourism as well as quality safari and luxury car hire for individuals, families and groups of any size. Whether you want a three hour tour of Kampala, a private “all inclusive” holiday in Uganda or just a day out in the beautiful countryside – we can help. Our Uganda tours and safaris are available on both a scheduled and a private basis. Join us on one of our private tours or let us customize for you a private tour of your own.

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Experience Uganda tours to the many prime locations Uganda has to offer. We gladly take you places and reveal Uganda`s unique scenery, vegetation, wildlife, birds and hospitable people as well as it’s unique history. We strive to ensure that you get a first hand safari experience at an affordable cost. We offer competitive predefined as well as tailor made Uganda safaris plus East African safaris based on your budget, time scale, special interests, and other requirements. We avail you with a wide range of safaris that cater for various interests such as gorilla tours, wildlife safaris, chimpanzee tracking and mountain climbing as well as traditional Uganda safaris that combine different adventure activities at different locations. This extensive range of touring options means we offer wider choices than other tour operators. On all our tours, you will travel in air-conditioned mini buses and custom safari vehicles guided by experienced drivers and guides.

For general inquiries, prices or quotations for our tours, or if you need further details please email us on info@primeugandasafaris.com and we will help you plan your dream safari.

Uganda Safaris

Welcome to Prime Uganda Safaris!

Prime Uganda Safaris and Tours offers a range of high quality, prime day tours and prime safaris in Uganda. We specialize in

customized Uganda safaris, Uganda tours, Uganda safari, Gorilla safaris, Wildlife safaris, Gorilla trekking safaris, Birding tours, agricultural tours and Eco-tourism as well as quality safari and luxury car hire for individuals, families and groups of any size. Whether you want a three hour tour of Kampala, a private “all inclusive” holiday in Uganda or just a day out in the beautiful countryside – we can help. Our Uganda tours and safaris are available on both a scheduled and a private basis. Join us on one of our private tours or let us customize for you a private tour of your own.

When you tour with us,40 percent of the proceeds go to our charity obligations at AZCM
to support the orphaned and vulnerable children, helpless widows and the elderly who had no help at all yet deserve all their Human Rights.

Experience Uganda tours to the many prime locations Uganda has to offer. We gladly take you places and reveal Uganda`s unique scenery, vegetation, wildlife, birds and hospitable people as well as it’s unique history. We strive to ensure that you get a first hand safari experience at an affordable cost. We offer competitive predefined as well as tailor made Uganda safaris plus East African safaris based on your budget, time scale, special interests, and other requirements. We avail you with a wide range of safaris that cater for various interests such as gorilla tours, wildlife safaris, chimpanzee tracking and mountain climbing as well as traditional Uganda safaris that combine different adventure activities at different locations. This extensive range of touring options means we offer wider choices than other tour operators. On all our tours, you will travel in air-conditioned mini buses and custom safari vehicles guided by experienced drivers and guides.

For general inquiries, prices or quotations for our tours, or if you need further details please email us on info@primeugandasafaris.com and we will help you plan your dream safari.

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