BURCHELL’S ZEBRA (EQUUS BURCHELLI) – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

zebrasThis unmistakable stripped horse is common among the wide spread throughout east and southern Africa. Zebras are often seen on Uganda safari in large herds but their basic social unit is the small relatively stable family group which typically consists of a stallion up to five mares and their collective off spring. These Uganda safari offers contain horse like body shape though their manes have short, erect hair, coats stripped and tails tufted at the tip. The shinning coats reflect over 70% of incoming heat and it is believed that the stripes assist these animals to with stand strong solar radiation. This helps them to survive in the hot savannah ecosystems that is sometimes challenging to travellers on safari in Uganda. The back and white setting of the coat act as camouflage titled disruptive coloration which breaks up the body outline. Though highly visible during day time, it can help at dawn and in the evening when their predators are most active.

Burchell’s zebras occupy the savannah habitats characterized by tree less grasslands and open woodlands. No wonder they are live in Uganda safari savannah parks of Mburo and Kidepo.  They are enthusiastic grazers in constant search for green pastures though during dry conditions can live on dry, coarse grass so long as it with in the a reach of a water hole. After producing, the mother hides the foal for 2-3 days until it learns to identify her by voice, smell and sight.  Though all foals have great attachment to their mothers, the male counterparts connect much to their fathers and leave the group on their discretion with in the age between 1 – 4 years to join a bachelor group until they are powerful enough to head the family.

Unfortunately, these Uganda safari offers (zebras) are not ends in themselves thus act as diet to other species in the ecosystem. These include; lions, hyenas and to a reduced margin by hunting dogs, cheetahs and leopard. One can be lucky to see predator chasing the zebra while on Uganda safari visit. In Uganda, zebras are present only in Lake Mburo and Kidepo valley National parks and thus their encounter can be arranged in your Uganda wildlife safari or along gorilla trekking.

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RWANDESE TO PROMOTE THEIR CULTURE IN DIASPORA – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

Rwanda has been well known not only for her natural offers like gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park, Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest National Park and wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park but also for her culture. The Rwandese culture is quite stunning and interesting to encounter on Rwanda safari. However, this has always been inadequate for the Rwandan community living in diaspora prompting them to revitalize their culture abroad.

The Rwandese in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey with the support of the Rwandan High Commission and the high ranking officials resolved to run a project focusing on Rwandan cultural activities. The main intention is to promote cohesion and encourage the community of different ages to revive their attachment to the Rwandan culture. The projected activities in this venture include; traditional dancing, learning Kinyarwanda, Rwandan Poetry and other instrumental traditional values. The Rwandese in diaspora acknowledges that in any society, it’s the language, dance, art and traditional values that define the identity of its culture.

This initiative would avert the effects of globalization and technology and the effects of 1994 genocide in Rwanda in which the custodians of culture (Elders) were killed and majority ended up in diaspora. The children born in diaspora have no attachment to their indigenous back grounds – something threatening the culture of Rwanda.

Performances have already commenced in the famous New York Park in close proximity to Band shell – the platform for summer performances which attracts over one million New York residents and tourists for pay free concerts. The project is spearheaded by Amahoro Iwacu Grassroots Impact Network.  This will in turn increase safaris to Rwanda or encourage travelers on Rwanda safaris to visit the cultural centers in Rwanda or incorporate them on the safari visit packages.

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Buganda Kingdom’s development to attract many Tourists

uganda safarisBuganda is one of the most honored Kingdoms in Uganda and it has attracted many safaris in Uganda to see the Kingdom. Buganda Kingdom is headed by Kabaka that is King by the names of Ronald Muwenda Mutebi and the Queen is known as Nabageraka. The people of Buganda love their kingdom and always praise it which therefore becomes a must see for the tourists on There are a lot of attractions in Buganda although some like the ‘Amasiiro’ that is the tombs were destroyed by the unknown people. However there are still traditional things that tourists always see while on their safaris in Uganda. Tourists get to know more about the Buganda Kingdom when on their Uganda safari as they are explained to everything they may love to know.

The Katikiro (prime Minister) of Buganda Kingdom has therefore fundraised money to put back the destroyed tombs and also build up more attractions in the kingdom. This has and will continuously attract more safaris to Uganda as many people will be coming in to see the tradition of Buganda Kingdom.

The increase in the number of Uganda safaris will help contribute much to the revenue of the country hence developing the Economy of Uganda. The revenues will lead to Economic growth in Uganda and this will give room for employment to the local people hence help fight poverty in Uganda. This will help market Uganda as many tourists will be coming for safari visits and invest in the country hence making Uganda a tourist destination.

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MISS TOURISM CONTEST TO KICK OFF IN UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

miss toursUganda – the pearl of Africa is not only gifted by nature but also the beauty of her people. The beauty of her people is not only depicted in the physical appearance but also through the highest degree of hospitality that they contain. This is evidently seen on Uganda safari. The drivers of tourism industry have gone ahead to arrange the ways of exposing the beauty of Ugandans to those on Uganda safari or those planning to undertake safaris to Uganda. Therefore, it’s no wonder that Miss Tourism Uganda 2014 is drawing closer today. Titled “the wonders of Uganda”, the forthcoming beauty race will be focused on showcasing attractions that can be encountered while on Uganda safaris. First auditions will be organized at regional level of Busoga, Buganda, Kigezi, Ankole, Bugisu, West Nile among others of which representatives will be selected to the national contest. These regional contests will definitely attract the attendance of travellers on Uganda safari. The boot camp of two weeks will sieve 21 representatives to get 11 final contestants that will stand for the Miss Tourism Uganda an event that will definitely pull crowds in attendance thus increasing safaris to Uganda. The best three are set to win prizes like cars, sponsorship for tourism courses at undergraduate and graduate level, internship placements among others. This especially education offers will definitely increase capacity in the tourism industry eventually making safaris in Uganda more memorable and satisfying.

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UGANDA IS SAFE FOR HOLIDAY – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

chimpanzee in ugandaUganda is naturally endowed with natural and cultural attractions that have always made the safaris to Uganda memorable. The natural attractions range from wildlife such as Elephants, Zebras, Mountain Gorillas, and Chimpanzees among others to Mountains like Rwenzori, Water bodies like Lake Victoria and forests like Mabira. The cultural attractions range from Museums and historical sites, Local people and festivities. These attractions are the basis for wildlife safaris and gorilla trekking.

Of recent, Uganda has received some attacks particularly in the Bundibugyo region which have resulted into registered killings and posed fear not only among the domestic travellers but also international Uganda safari undertakers thus threatening safaris to Uganda. This has been attributed to inter-tribal crisis between the Bakonjo and the Bamba who inhabit the Bundibugyo region.

However this has been brought to end. In a press statement issued by the Minister of Internal affairs, Gen. Aronda Nyakairima on July 25, 2014; He assured the Ugandan, regional and international Uganda safari undertakers that Uganda is safe, secure and well protected. The police, Army and the Intelligence are doing great work to ensure that the peace and tranquility in Uganda is at its best. Perpetrators have been arrested and are being prosecuted while reconciliation meetings are being done to ensure tribal unity in the region.

With this, the prime safari destination of Uganda can be considered as safe for holiday and any traveller wishing to undertake safari in Uganda shouldn’t be worried of anything.

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HOW UNIQUE IS KARAMOJA-UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Karamoja is a sub region found at north eastern Uganda consisting of seven districts that is, Kaabong District, Kotido District, Moroto District, Amudat District, Nakapiripirit District, Abim District and Napak District. Karamoja region has stored very many rich which are great tourist attraction and thus increasing Safaris to Uganda.

Kaabong District lies to the Extreme northeast and is a home to Kidepo Valley National Park, the haven of wildlife species. Kidepo valley national Park is the only National Park where tourists on Uganda Safaris can have a chance to see Cheetah. The national park is on of Uganda’s riches national park with diverse wild life and surrounding culture.

The region is a semi-arid plain with harsh climate and annual low rainfall. It is largely covered by savannah seasonal grasses and occasional small trees. The climate of the region favours the existence of the savannah wildlife like elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards among others. Tourists on Uganda safari to this region should put on light clothing and should carry with them many boxes of water.

Karamoja lies at around 1400 metres (4500 feet) above sea level with the largest mountains being mount Kadam, Mount Moroto and Mount Napak lying at the boundary of karamoja. These mountains can be great attractions during safaris to Uganda if promoted as tourists’ attraction.

Karamoja Sub-region in 2011 was the site of an important Fossil discovery. The discovery was med by Paleontologists who discovered the remains of Uganda pithecus major, a 20 million year old ancestor of the present day primates and thus putting Uganda on the map in terms of the scientific world.

The people in this region are mainly Pastoralist who believes that wealth depends on their catties and that they are the only one to have the right to owning cattle. They however portray one of the riches culture in Uganda

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MPAMBIRE DRUM MAKING VILLAGE; A MUST STOP CENTRE ON UGANDA SAFARI – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

uganda toursMpambire located along the Kampala – Masaka road which continues to the Uganda safari destinations of south western Uganda via Mbarara can be wholesomely branded the epicenter of drum making in Uganda. Mpambire is entirely local and authentic African village with close to 1000 occupants whose life is centered on the activity of drum making alongside crop cultivation for sustenance as it can be seen while on safari in Uganda.

Traditionally, Mpambire used to craft the royal drums for the Kingdom of Buganda but as things kept on changing and with opportunities presented by the increased safari visits in Uganda, the local crafts men had to diversify their market to satisfy the interests of Uganda safari undertakers.

The concept of drum making is by no means ordinary as it involves high degree of dexterity and keen consideration of the raw materials. No wonder the local craftsmanship skills are admired by everybody on Uganda safari. With its position en route to safari destinations of Bwindi – famous for gorilla trekking , L. Mburo national park – the smallest savannah park in Uganda with the highest concentration of Impala, Queen Elizabeth National park – famous for her wildlife safaris more uniquely the tree climbing lions and Mgahinga gorilla national park – famous for gorilla tracking; Mpambire is a perfect stop center for all the travellers to these Uganda safari destinations. The experience at Mpambire can range from mere watching to acquisition of a souvenir – something that will make you recall that you undertook safari to Uganda.

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MPAMBIRE DRUM MAKING VILLAGE; A MUST STOP CENTRE ON UGANDA SAFARI – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

uganda toursMpambire located along the Kampala – Masaka road which continues to the Uganda safari destinations of south western Uganda via Mbarara can be wholesomely branded the epicenter of drum making in Uganda. Mpambire is entirely local and authentic African village with close to 1000 occupants whose life is centered on the activity of drum making alongside crop cultivation for sustenance as it can be seen while on safari in Uganda.

Traditionally, Mpambire used to craft the royal drums for the Kingdom of Buganda but as things kept on changing and with opportunities presented by the increased safari visits in Uganda, the local crafts men had to diversify their market to satisfy the interests of Uganda safari undertakers.

The concept of drum making is by no means ordinary as it involves high degree of dexterity and keen consideration of the raw materials. No wonder the local craftsmanship skills are admired by everybody on Uganda safari. With its position en route to safari destinations of Bwindi – famous for gorilla trekking , L. Mburo national park – the smallest savannah park in Uganda with the highest concentration of Impala, Queen Elizabeth National park – famous for her wildlife safaris more uniquely the tree climbing lions and Mgahinga gorilla national park – famous for gorilla tracking; Mpambire is a perfect stop center for all the travellers to these Uganda safari destinations. The experience at Mpambire can range from mere watching to acquisition of a souvenir – something that will make you recall that you undertook safari to Uganda.

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COMMON ELAND (TAUROTRAGUS ORYX) – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

uganda toursThe world’s second largest antelope is the common or the cape eland which measures over 1.8m in height and which can be bulkier than even a buffalo is one of the most treasured wildlife products on Uganda safaris. First pronounced in 1766 by Simon Peter Pallas, this Uganda safari offer belongs to the family Bovidae and a mature male can stretch up 942 kg. The average range of their size is between 500 – 600 kg for males and 340 – 445 for females making it the second to the giant eland in terms of largest antelopes in the world.  The eland – which can be seen on safari in Uganda, has rather bovine appearance; fawn brown in color with large dewlap and short, spiraled horns and in some cases light white stripes on its sides. Like any other antelope species usually encountered on Uganda safari, the eland are primarily herbivorous with grass and leaves forming their delicacy. Though they live in herds which can even stretch up to 500 animals, they do not designate territories. Because of their love for vegetation, elands opt for areas with a range of flowering plants such as woodlands, savannah, montane and open grasslands and they desist from thick jungles – a reason they are spotted without a lot of hassle while on safari in Uganda. Its milk is very nutritious; no wonder it has been domesticated in many areas except Uganda. The common eland occurs in open habitats throughout eastern and southern Africa. In Uganda, it is more likely to be seen in Mburo National Park but also occurs in Kidepo and Pian Upe Wildlife reserve. This great antelope species can be incorporated in your Uganda wildlife safari or alongside trekking safari in Uganda.

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KATWE EXPLOSION CRATER; A MUST VISIT SITE ON UGANDA SAFARIS – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

katweThe Katwe explosion crater is positioned in the Uganda’s prime national park of Queen Elizabeth – the most visited wildlife safari park in Uganda. It is believed that this significant Uganda safari feature came into existence as a result of violent eruptions that took place approximately 8000 – 10,000 years ago alongside other famous crater fields of Bunyaruguru in Kichwamba and Ndali Kasenda crater near Fort portal all in western Uganda and can be evidently seen while undertaking safari in Uganda.  Today these crater fields stand as splendid scenic areas with a range of flora and fauna dwellings around them something worth encountering while planning your safari to Uganda.

Regardless of the fellow volcanic feature that were formed as a result of heaping of ash ejected from underground, the explosion craters were as a result of strong eruptions that could sweep the ash far away leaving an open hollows that were later filled with water to form the re-known crater lakes  like Lake Katwe.  The Katwe explosion crater can be reached on Uganda safari just close to the peninsular of Mweya which also happens to be the highest point in the Uganda safari destination of Queen Elizabeth and a rewarding 27 km crater drive is there to offer you a remarkable memory of your safari in Uganda.

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