Why Uganda’s tourism sector growing at a faster rate.Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

Uganda’s tourism sector is growing at a faster rate mainly because of the increasing safaris which are operated in Uganda. Tour visits have increased due to the presence of tourist attractions like the mountain gorillas, wildlife in National Parks, culture and the city tours which are operated with in the country.

The tourism sector has grown because of increased infrastructure development in the country. That’s to say; the increased roads which are built especially to the tourist destinations. These have helped in improving accessibility to tourist destinations hence increasing safaris to Uganda.

The hospitality of the people of Uganda has proved one of the factors which has led to the over growing of the tourism sector in Uganda. The tourists who always come for safaris in Uganda say that Ugandans have so hospitable, hence encouraging more tour visits to Uganda.

The partnership of the government and the tour operators who are the private sector has greatly improved the tourism, industry in Uganda hence increasing on the number of Ugandan safaris; this is because the government has helped in funding some of the project which the private sector cannot fund.

The works of Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Wildlife Authority has proved one of the success factors for the tourism sector in Uganda. These two organisations have helped in marketing and promoting the tourism sector at the same time increasing safaris in Uganda.

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Experience an adventure trip in Uganda.- Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

Uganda is a classic adventure sanctuary, and it has attracted many Uganda safaris which have been carried out in several places which are adventurous to the tourists. These places include the Bujagali falls which lies down the mighty source of the Nile and its located in Jinja, there are many activities which are carried out on the Bujagali falls , like swimming , kayaking, mountain biking, Quad- biking and bungee jumping above the Nile.

Uganda has always been an adventure experience to the tourists who come for safaris in Uganda; this is because of the presence of mountain Rwenzori which is hiked up to the top. Many mountaineers who come to Uganda have always visited the mountains of the moon for a safari adventure; The Mountain offers mountaineering opportunities since it has snow on its top which has always attracted visitors to have an adventure on top of the mountain.

In addition, mountain Elgon which is the eighth highest mountain also offers a wonderful and relatively a good introduction to Afro montane climates of the region and its vegetation, because of its wide volcanic calderas with small waterfalls, hot springs and the caves which have attracted Ugandan safaris.

More so, another hiking destination of Uganda is the Virunga Mountains, where the mountain gorillas trekking safaris can be added to the adventure safari at the volcanoes of Mgahinga National Park, this mountain has attracted many hikers to Uganda hence promoting safaris to Uganda.

There are however many other activities that can be engaged in by the tourists who come for safaris to Uganda and these include; Bird watching, chimpanzee tracking mainly in Kibale National Park, Cultural tours, city tours, and the mighty source of the Nile which have also attracted many tour visits.

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Why not a boat cruise on Murchison Falls.- Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

Murchison Falls which is also known as the Kabarega falls is located on the source of the Nile. It has attracted many Uganda safaris due to its wonderful experience. It breaks the Victoria Nile which also flows across the northern part of Uganda from the mighty Lake Victoria to Lake Kyoga and also connects to Lake Albert.

A safaris to the top of the falls in Boat will make your forget all your worries since, at the top, the Nile forces its way through a gap in the rocks, and then flows to Lake Albert west wards, this experience is so wonderful and it has attracted many tourist to have a boat on their visit to Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is considered as the largest park in Uganda with wildlife reserves and a wide variety of wildlife including wildlife, some primates and  bird species. The Nile which is the longest river in the world flows with in the park, all these attractions have attracted safaris in Uganda and this has helped in developing tourism with in the country.

Experiencing Murchison falls is the most interesting adventure one can have, safaris to Uganda have been focused to these falls because cruising up and down the river will offer you a forgettable experience on your safari. The boat cruises can be private, exclusive or regular, or scheduled trips according to your needs.

 There are many types of cruises that participated in by tourists during their safaris, these     include; scheduled waterfall trips, Un scheduled or private waterfall trips, The Nile delta water cruises, there are also fishing trips which are done by the whites mostly, the specialist trips which mostly are done according to the needs of the tourist, sun set and sun downer trips, mostly done in the evening time, there is also the one with cruising with meals so that you take your time to watch the falls.

Ugandan safaris have been attracted to these falls because of the many activities that can be carried from the falls hence many tourists have continued visiting the magnificent Murchison falls

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Uganda a mountainous country- Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

Uganda safaris have been promoted due to the presence of mountains in Uganda. Uganda is a country located in central Africa and it’s considered as a mountainous country because it has got many mountains which have attracted tourists to come and have mountainous adventures hence exploiting Uganda’s tourism potentials.`

These mountains have increased safaris to Uganda and these include; Mountain Rwenzori, Mountain Elgon, Virunga mountains, mountain moroto, Mufumbira mountains and many more which have attracted many tour adventures to Uganda. These mountains are so interesting and have been hiked by many tourists.

It’s said that both in the east and west of Uganda, there are mountains, Rwenzori Mountain is the highest of all the mountains and it has got the highest peak which has attracted safari adventures/ tour visits from all over the world. The Rwenzori Mountain is snow-capped at the top of the mountain; these peaks include the margherita and Alexandra.

 A Uganda safari will expose you to Mt Elgon which is located in the eastern part of Uganda near the border of Kenya. This mountain has attracted many mountain climbers because of its volcanic hills. Mountain climbing is carried out in these areas although more other tourist activities like game viewing, nature walks cultural visits are also participated in. The mountain is also rich in biodiversity of flora and fauna which have attracted many tour adventures.

Uganda as a country is a unique safari destination to hikers who are mostly interested in taking mountain climbing and trekking tours over small hills and big mountains. The snow capped mountain Rwenzori famed in ancient times as the mountains of the moon and it offers great and wonderful opportunities to hikers. The mountain has been opened to travellers interested in climbing not only the tallest ranges of Africa but also of the world as well

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Gorilla trekking rules in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

Gorilla trekking safaris have been on an increase in Uganda due to the presence of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which harbours half of the mountain gorillas in the world. Many tourists have been frequenting this park because of its diverse wildlife which attracts many tourists to travel to the western part of Uganda.

Gorilla tracking safaris have been carried out by many tourists who visit the park but some of them were not aware of the mountain gorilla trekking rules in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and some of the rules to be followed during the trek include;

During any gorilla  trekking activity, a 7 metre distance should be observed at all times from the gorillas so that diseases are not easily spread to the gorillas , it’s always said by the park managers that gorillas can easily acquire human diseases especially when they near to them.

When carrying out any gorilla tracking expedition, always tourists should end ever to keep their voices low all the time, but asking the guides questions in the low tone is okay. This is emphasised in order to avoid scaring away the gorillas so as to encourage proper trekking with in the park.

The park management always encourages the tourists not to smoke, drink or eat when they are near the mountain gorillas, this is done to avoid the risk of food/ drink morsels / droplets from falling which could also increase the risk of transmission of diseases to the gorillas. This will help in protecting the gorillas hence encouraging the increase of mountain gorilla trekking visits.

Always follow the guide’s example; this is because sometimes the gorillas change, it’s always advisable not to look directly in the eyes of the mountain gorillas and not to always run since such must increase the risk in the minds of the mountain gorillas.

There are many more rules that are followed by the tourists and these include; flash photographing is not allowed during the trekking activity, Always not touching the gorillas is encouraged, only one hour is allowed to the trekkers while with the gorillas, all these rules are encouraged by the park management to the tourists in order to protect and conserve the mountain gorillas in order to promote gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda.

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Reviving Northern Uganda for Tourism Development – Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

The northern region of Uganda has for a long time received limited tourism opportunities due to the wars that have been affecting the region. This has led to few safaris to Uganda directed to that part of the country. This is about to end since the ministry of tourism has really worked had to improve the region in order to promote tourism in the north.

There is great potential of tourism development in this region and so that’s why the emphasis has been put to develop it for tourism development, this is because of its diverse cultures especially after the wars that happened that side, this will help to increase Uganda safaris.

Kidepo National Park which is located in this region has greatly attracted many safari visits from the outside world due to its diverse wildlife and the fantastic accommodation facilities which are always appreciated b by the tourists who tour Kidepo.

Uganda Tourism Board has a plan to promote the cultural properties and historical sites including the displaced camps which are occupied by the people. Other attractions which could promote tourism to the north could be the culture of the people, historical sites like the one of Baker’s fort Patiko, and the Arua falls, these can attract many safaris in Uganda hence promoting tourism in the northern region.

The board said the roads which lead to the tourists attractions have been constructed so that tourists who visit this place can easily access the attractions. This will help to promote Ugandan safaris and at last tourism development in that area will be realised in the northern part of Uganda.

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Uganda tour agents partner up to promote tourism – Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

 

 

Uganda Safaris are bound to improve in Uganda due to the partnership of tour agents in order to strengthen tourism in Uganda. This was agreed upon by the tour operators who are willing and ready to work together in order to promote tourism so as to encourage tourism development.

The Ugandan tour operators could generally benefit from marketing Uganda’s mountain gorillas so as to encourage gorilla trekking safaris to Uganda. The tour agents will do this through encouraging the government to support the initiative to promote tourism in Uganda.

In order to increase safaris to Uganda, the tour agents need to share experience with tor agents from other countries so as to share knowledge about tourism systems. This will help to enforce the development of the tourism sector.

By tour agents of Uganda coming together, they will be able to identify the tourism products which could be promoted and marked together so that safaris in Uganda can increase in number. They identified mountain gorillas as the most wanted tourism product in Uganda and they are working hard in order to increase gorilla tracking safaris to Uganda.

The partnership will help develop business deals which can help in increasing tourists numbers to Uganda and in the end this will help to improve safaris participated in with in Uganda.

Tour agents hoped the cooperate with the agents from the nearby countries in order to expand the market of the tourism products to the outside world, this is because Uganda has a lot to show case including ; culture, wildlife, nature and many more which are un exploited. This will in the end help to increase safaris to the country.

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Role of Uganda Tourism Board in the development of Tourism in Uganda – Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours updates

Uganda Tourism Board is a government organisation which is responsible for promoting the tourism sector to the outside world. This has helped in increasing the safaris in Uganda because of its continuous marketing of the sector to the outside world.

 The organisation has served Uganda in ensuring the success and growth of the tourism sector in Uganda. It has done this through its partnership with the Ministry of tourism, Trade and Industry since its inception. The board is responsible for marketing and promoting the pearl of Africa, show casing its nature, culture, wildlife, Accommodation and hospitality found in to the country. This has helped in promoting Uganda safaris to the outside world.

 In its mandate to develop the country as a tourist attraction, Uganda Tourism Board is committed t6o the inspection of all tourist services and facilities in order to ensure conformity with the international standards to the tourists. The continuous effort of the board in partnership with the ministry of tourism and many private sector stakeholders have directly contributed to the overall development of the tourism sector to both the domestic and international world hence promoting safaris to Uganda.

 The government has successfully supported the Board financially hence it has been able to carry out its obligations of both marketing and promoting the tourism sector of Uganda. The tourism sector has greatly improved and Uganda is considered on of the top tourist destination which has increased the safari visits in Uganda.

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Road Development to promote Tourism in Uganda-Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours updates

Road development is one the fundamentals of developing the tourism industry in Uganda.  This is because most attractions are connected by the roads and this has helped so much to increase on Uganda safaris. This has been done to most of roads which led to National Parks but however, these roads still need improvement since most of them are not tarmaced.

There is need to improve roads going to game parks in Uganda  and other tourist attractions to make them easily accessible to visitors. This will help in improving safaris in Uganda since more visitors will be encouraged to visit the game reserves.

The government should partner up with the private sector in order to fund the development of Roads in Uganda. This will help to reduce the government’s burden since road construction is so expensive, the tour operators should come together in order so as to empathise the development of Roads since this will help in improving safaris to Uganda.

In order to take action on this, the government should increase the budget for tourism sector in order to enable the development of these roads especially those that lead to the tourist attractions and also to enable the ministry market Uganda as tourism destination on the continent of Africa.

Visitors who come for safari visits always complain about the poor roads especially those to specific destinations, this has reduced the tour visits to Uganda since some tourists with draw from coming to Uganda.

In addition, the tourism sector can’t only develop on roads but also on good marketing skills and promotion so that Uganda can be known as a tourist destination, skilled personnel who are capable of putting the tourism sector to another level thus increasing Ugandan safaris.

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Wonderful facts about Gorillas. -Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Safari updates

Gorillas have got many amazing features which have attracted many gorilla trekking safaris to Uganda. Some of the amazing features of mountain gorillas include; Gorillas are the largest living primates and they include apes, monkeys and the humans. A mature male gorilla can be over 6 feet tall and weigh 300 to 500 pounds. This one can spread his arms 8 feet across and is as strong as four to eight men who are strong. Female gorillas are just half the size of the male gorillas.

Mountain gorillas have two legs and two arms like the humans, they have 10 fingers and 10 toes, they also possess small two ears on the side of the head, have 32 teeth and two eyes. The gorilla arms are longer and kinder muscular than their legs. Their all bodies are covered with thick black hair except the face, chest, palms, under their arms and the feet.

A gorilla tracking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will expose you to gorillas which normally walk while putting their feet flat on the ground and they normally walk on the knuckles of their hands. Gorillas usually stand upright in order to chest slap. They don’t usually beat their chest with their fists but they do it with open cupped hands and they always make a lot of noise.

Tracking gorillas is the most wonderful experience that is enjoyed by many visitors who come for safaris, this is because they can live more than 50 years and usually the new born gorillas are very small and always weigh about 4 and half pounds. They always depend on their mothers after birth and this takes about three years. Female gorillas usually mature at 10 to 12 years and the male gorillas mature at about 11 to 13 years. The young gorillas must learn from their group on how to feed and find food, how to make nests, and how to take care of their babies

Mountain gorillas always communicate with each other and they usually use gestures, postures of the body, facial expressions like the human being, they sometimes use sounds of chest slaps and also drumming. They are capable of understanding spoken languages and can easily communicate in sign language.

Gorillas are intelligent animals and share most of the emotions with the human beings; these emotions include; hate, love, fear, grief, joy, greed, pride and shame. All these characteristics have attracted many tourists to take on gorilla trekking safaris.

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