A Brief Note about Vultures in Uganda The Brief Note about Vultures in Uganda: Lappet Vulture. It has a powerful bill and grip and is always the first to tear the flesh to pave the way for the other vultures to feed. Among the many vultures, there is respect for hierarchy, and that’s why the…
How do you tell the difference between a Leopard Cheetah and a Jaguar? The difference between a Leopard, a Cheetah and a Jaguar. Well, starting with the cheetah, best known as the world’s fastest land mammal, this is how it can best be described A Cheetah With a small head, brown eyes with Black Tear…
Did you know that Rwenzori Mountain is Africa’s Botanic Big Game? Here are beautiful facts about Rwenzori Mountain, “The Mountain of the Moon“. Rwenzori Mountain is Africa’s tallest mountain Range, located on the border of Uganda and the DRC. The mountain has Africa’s 3rd, 4th and 5th highest points. It sits 6 mountain peaks, which…
5 Unique Birds to See on a Birding Safari in Uganda Uganda is known as Africa’s premier birding destination, so the 5 Unique Birds to See on a Birding Safari in Uganda, with the list of birds found in the country topping 1060. Most of these birds live only in these tropical forests, with their…
Nshenyi Cultural Village – Experience a traditional lifestyle of the Ankole people. Nshenyi Cultural Village is located on a farm near Kitwe Town on the edge of Ntungamo District. It is a thirty-minute drive from Ntungamo Town centre, or an hour’s drive from Mbarara. Traditionally, Nshenyi is a pastoralist area. The terrain is characterised by…
African Elephants, a large Mammal on Earth, are widely spread in Uganda Parks. Habitat loss is one of the key threats facing African Elephants. Many climate change projections indicate that key portions of elephants’ habitat will become significantly hotter and drier, resulting in poorer foraging conditions and threatening calf survival. Increasing conflict with human populations…
Some Facts About Spotted Hyenas The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a species of hyena, currently classed as the sole member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as being of least concern by the IUCN on account of its widespread range and large numbers…
Uganda is among the Top Tourist Destinations Cool List for 2019. The Pearl of Africa (Uganda) is listed among the Top Tourist Destinations on the same list with other 18 countries shortlisted as a must-visit destination for the year 2019, according to the recent information by the UK-based magazine, the National Geographic Travellers Magazine, as…
Kampala Security & Safety, Hangouts, clubs, Pubs and Bars Kampala Security & Safety Tips. Take a walk around Kampala on any given afternoon, and you’d be forgiven for guessing the nightlife is pretty quiet. The laid-back nature of the people might lead you to believe that they all head to bed early, after a cup…
Say I do in the Wild at the Wildlife Safari Park and Amazing Hotels Say I do in the Wild, as committing yourself to the one you love is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Say I ‘do’ to glorious sunsets and gentle breezes with unique settings along the River Nile. A couple choosing this unique and wild wedding…