NAMUGONGO SHRINE TO HAVE A GREAT UPLIFT – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Namugongo Martyrs Shrine is by no means an ordinary Uganda safari destination. It is re-known as an execution ground of Uganda Christian converts who lost their lives at the hands of Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda. After their canonization as saints by the pope in 1966, the shrine has since a great religious significance that on every 3^rd June, a large pull of Christians from across the world approach the site for pilgrimage which at times increases safaris to Uganda.

Unfortunately, the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine has lagged behind its tourism potential for the facilities at the site and the products themselves are not developed to tap the opportunity from the visiting pilgrims. This has made the site to generate less from those who visit while on safari in Uganda.

Happily to mention is that the efforts to uplift the site have been kicked off with government partnering with the church to achieve this. The Uganda’s Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi is the lead in this move and the mobilization for UGX 36billion was kicked off by the President Museveni at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This comes at a time when the country is expecting to host Pope Francis in celebration of 50 years since the massacred converts were declared saints in 1966. This celebration is estimated to attract many pilgrims to undertake safari to Uganda.

The efforts are directed at increasing facilities at the site and develop products that can always be encountered on Uganda safaris.

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NAMUGONGO SHRINE TO HAVE A GREAT UPLIFT – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Namugongo Martyrs Shrine is by no means an ordinary Uganda safari destination. It is re-known as an execution ground of Uganda Christian converts who lost their lives at the hands of Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda. After their canonization as saints by the pope in 1966, the shrine has since a great religious significance that on every 3^rd June, a large pull of Christians from across the world approach the site for pilgrimage which at times increases safaris to Uganda.

Unfortunately, the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine has lagged behind its tourism potential for the facilities at the site and the products themselves are not developed to tap the opportunity from the visiting pilgrims. This has made the site to generate less from those who visit while on safari in Uganda.

Happily to mention is that the efforts to uplift the site have been kicked off with government partnering with the church to achieve this. The Uganda’s Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi is the lead in this move and the mobilization for UGX 36billion was kicked off by the President Museveni at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This comes at a time when the country is expecting to host Pope Francis in celebration of 50 years since the massacred converts were declared saints in 1966. This celebration is estimated to attract many pilgrims to undertake safari to Uganda.

The efforts are directed at increasing facilities at the site and develop products that can always be encountered on Uganda safaris.

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BUSOGA CRIES FOR AN AIRPORT – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:

Busoga is one of the traditional regions of Uganda heavily occupied by the Basoga Bantu ethnic who are primarily farmers. The largest town in Busoga is Jinja which is also among the big towns in Uganda usually encountered by those undertaking safaris in Uganda.

Busoga is gifted by a range of natural attractions alongside the cultural heritage of the indigenous people. It is worth mentioning that Busoga is the source of the longest River in the World that perplexed the quests of early explorers like Speke, Grant and Baker who later paved way for many Europeans to undertake safaris to Uganda.

Busoga has a range of rocks some of which are strong impermeable rocks that have shaped the course of the Nile and the features that define it. These have led to the formation of waterfalls like Owen Falls and Bujagali falls  that were utilized to establish mass power plants to supply the country with power an attraction in its self, the overhanging cliffs form the ground for adventurous Uganda safari activities like Bungee jumping. The rapids are great encounters to do water rafting while other activities include kayaking and the great boat cruise to the source of the Nile to witness Nile waters as they make their 90 days journey to the Mediterranean Sea. All these attractions and activities have made Jinja and Busoga in general a fancy of many travellers undertaking safaris in Uganda as many encounter it on their start of their gorilla safaris,  Chimpanzee trekking safaris in Uganda.

It is from this background that the Basoga spearheaded by their leader Rabecca Kadaga who is also the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda are crying for the government to construct an Airport in the region to facilitate easy transfer and connection of Uganda safari undertakers to the region citing that surface travel makes the travellers tied and they tend to desist from it.

This comes ahead of the November 13, Jinja Nile Adventure where a lot of activities will be participated in including white water rafting and boat races in order  to raise money for the rehabilitation of Walukuba Health Center under the umbrella of Tourism Cares Initiative as noted by Uganda Tourism Board.

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TOURISM BECOMES UGANDA’S CHIEF EXPORT – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Uganda is one of the Africa’s prime safari destinations which prompt many travellers to undertake safaris to Uganda. It is very rich in tourism products ranging from nature to cultural products which have set a good ground for various tourist activities like gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, Chimpanzee trekking among other activities. This in turn enables it to earn a lot in terms of foreign exchange.

Uganda’s economy has been deriving its export earnings from the remittances of workers backed by coffee. However, this has been brought down by the tourism sector which has emerged as number one foreign exchange earner bringing $1.4bn in the year 2013/2014 according to the monetary policy statement released by the Central Bank.  This is a great pull from the last year’s figure of $1.1bn.

This kind of performance has been attributed to the positive and shining publicity that has transpired in the international travel catalogues including Lonely planet – the famous online travel magazine that identified Uganda as number one destination for 2012 citing wonders like the source of the Nile, meeting point for West African Jungle and the East African Savannah, snowcapped mountains of Rwenzori, the endangered mountain gorillas and a conclusive remark that Uganda summarizes all Africa tourism attractions – something that have contributed to increase in safaris to Uganda.

Uganda is considered a great destination for birders with about 1,058 species of birds equaling to 11% of the world’s birds and half of Africa bird species. This always lures birders and bird lovers on safari in Uganda into a memorable safari encounter.

The increased safaris to Uganda meant increase in revenue and foreign exchange generated thus explaining the rise of tourism sector as the top forex earner for the country in 2013/2014.

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Gorilla trekking activity in Uganda and Rwanda-Gorilla safaris

Gorilla tracking is the most exciting activity that is enjoyed by tourists while on their safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Gorilla trekking is done in different National Parks like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and in Rwanda it is done in Volcanoes National Park. This is an activity that always leaves tourists with memories of their safari visit in Uganda and Rwanda.

Gorilla permits are booked by your tour agent that you book a safari through. You then get ready for the activity as you start your safari in Uganda and Rwanda. On your day of tracking you head to the park headquarters for briefing and also get a family of gorillas to track. You will then head to the forest with the park rangers who help search for you the assigned family of gorillas and chase away the dangerous animals. Hiking the forest is a difficult exercise that needs you to be energetic but porters are always there to support you on an affordable price.

After reaching the gorillas the difficult time that you passed through is always forgotten. You will have an hour with the gorillas as you see how they eat, play, communicate, walk and also have their photo shoots to show your friends back in the country and also have memories of the gorillas. You will always have a nice gorilla tracking safari in Uganda and Rwanda as you see different families of gorillas and enjoy the unique experience.

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Uganda is the best country that gives tourists the best safari visits. The country gives tourists on Uganda safari tours the priority to enjoy birding safaris where you will visit different birding Islands and birding sites, wildlife safaris as you visit National Parks, cultural safaris where you will visit kasubi tombs, kabaka’s palace and many others, fishing safaris where you will go to fishing grounds, gorilla safaris, city tours, jinja tours, adventure safaris, hiking safaris and so many others. These can all be organized in Uganda according to the interest of the tourists therefore having the best time in Uganda and having the best memorable safari.

Uganda safaris can take as many days as you may need since there are a lot of wildlife attractions that you can watch while on your safari in Uganda. Uganda is geographically located with a cool temperature, green vegetation and good wildlife that tourists can always view while on their safari visits. Your safari tour to Uganda is rewarding since it pays you a visit to the largest River in the world that is River Nile and also see its source, you will see Lake Victoria and also get to know much about them, you will visit different waterfalls, National Parks and historical sites.

The Uganda safari visit  will expose you to different wildlife animals like the gorillas, chimpanzees, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, cheetahs and so many others. There different activities that are carried out on a Uganda safari including sport fishing, gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, cultural encounters, nature walks, participation in orphanage works, tracking tree climbing lions, boat cruise, game drives, hiking, white water rafting, swimming and so many others that make your safari in Uganda the best.

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MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is positioned on the top of south western Uganda in the astonishing landscape of Virunga volcanoes. It hosts the peaks of the three volcanoes that adjoin others to for the Virunga ranges and these include; Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabyinyo and Mount Muhavura which are also an important attraction for those on Uganda safaris.

The hilly landscape is covered by the lush of green vegetation that has ensured the survival of wild gorillas for  many  centuries . These gorillas have been considered endangered by the world conservationists and thus requiring keen assistance to help them not to face the extinction. This led to gorilla habituation which eventually resulted into gorilla trekking activity so as to act as an alternative for income generation and in turn ensure their survival. In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, there is one gorilla family called Nyakagyezi which has 10 members and one silverback named Mark. This group is always encountered by travellers undertaking safaris in Uganda as an alternative to the gorilla tracking in the adjacent Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This wild gorilla family has a tendency of crossing border to the adjacent Democratic republic of Congo though it tends to have settled.

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IGONGO CULTURAL CENTER TO OPEN A COUNTRY HOTEL AND INAUGURATE THE 1520AD ECLIPSE MONUMENT – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:

Positioned over 12km from Mbarara town the largest town in the sub region and over 272km from Kampala – the country’s capital, Igongo cultural center is a paradise for heritage of South Western Uganda that is normally sought for while on safari in Uganda.

Being located on a perfect highway that connects Kampala to the Uganda safari destinations of south western Uganda like Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga known for gorilla trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Bunyonyi, Igongo cultural center is a great stop center for many travellers. They normally make a stop to have lunch at its famous Kahwa Kanuzire restaurant before transferring to their respective destinations.  Igongo is a home to Erijukiro Museum where the collections from all cultures of South Western Uganda are showcased, some of which include amazing works of art like the sculpture of Muguta ya Butaho – a famous traditional warrior and Mayenje g’ Ishinjo – a famous ancient cow; splendid gardens and a cultural village all which combine to generate ultimate safari memories to those on Uganda safari. The Inauguration of the 1520AD eclipse monument is a land mark to celebrate. This historical phenomenon happened during the ancient times and Biharwe – Igongo was the site of this great eclipse. The opening of Igongo Country Hotel is great opportunity to Uganda’s tourism as it would increase the bed number and more importantly provide an overnight stay en route to Kampala. All this would definitely increase safaris to Uganda.

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LAKE KIVU; A MAGNIFICENT RWANDA SAFARI DESTINATION – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

lake kivu is Situated in the west of Rwanda, it is by no means an ordinary Rwanda safari destination. Lake Kivu is one of the prominent lakes in the great Lakes region with several islands, bays and peninsular that always astonishes travellers undertaking safaris in Rwanda.

There are two encounters through which one can encounter Lake Kivu. These include; Rubavu destination and Karongi destination. These two centers contain a range of tourist products that those planning safaris to Rwanda should include on their list.

In Rubavu destination, one can encounter serene beaches suitable for swimming, boat riding, sun bathing and a range of water sports such as kayaking. One can also extend to see the Nyamyumba Hot springs, Methane Gas to Electricity plant, the residence of Bishop Bigirumwami, Bralirwa and Nengo cemetery – the First World War graves.

Karongi destination usually defined by its counts of 16 islands where 5 are around Kibuye such as Napoleon island, Amahoro island, Mpembe island and peninsulas like Nyakarwa peninsular and Mpembe peninsula. Others like crystal clear water and rocky beaches are among the products that always leave Rwanda safari undertakers astonished. The extension to Bisesero Memorial, Kibuye power plant, Kigarama Children Village , Ndaba waterfalls, Kadasomwa River Bridge and Ikigabiro.

A combination of the above makes  Lake Kivu basin a favorite destination to encounter on Rwanda safaris.

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KENYAN OFFICIALS; KHAEMBA AND LUSAKA ATTENDED THE BAGISU CIRCUMCISION CEREMONY – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS

The governor of the Bungoma area – Kenneth Lusaka and the governor of the Trans Nzoia area – Patrick Khaemba attended the launch of the Imbalu festival, one of the famous Uganda safari products. These hail from the neighboring Bukusu community of Kenya who are believed to be the brothers of the Bagisu people of Uganda.

The Imbalu ceremony is a historical event that marks the transition of a male person from childhood to adulthood. This year’s imbalu ceremony took place at Mutoto grounds in Bulambuli district and it is believed to have pulled crowds to undertake safaris to Uganda most of which were domestic tourists.

The two Kenyan governors were accompanied by a team of Bagisu elders, officials from the Ministry of Culture and soothsayers with the sole aim of learning how the Imbalu ceremony can be developed as a tourism product in their land since it has proven to be among the Uganda safari products in the country so far.

The imbalu involves a lot of dancing, rituals and practices which appear to be interesting thus worth attending while on safari in Uganda.

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