Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) are a species of hyena native to Africa, including Uganda. Here’s some information about spotted hyenas: Species: Spotted hyenas belong to the family Hyaenidae and are the largest of the three hyena species, the other two being the striped hyena and the brown hyena. Size Adult spotted hyenas can reach a…
The first scientist to study gorillas in the wild was Carl Akeley of American Museum of natural history. He journeyed to the Virungas where he collected (shot) the family group that now appears stuffed in the excellent habitat display in New York. Akeley became intrigued with gorillas and felt in love with their mountain habitat.…
Uganda Tourism Board has officially launched the “Experience Uganda – First!” campaign, in what is the first time for Uganda to create and promote a travel package exclusively created for locals and residents of the Gulf Countries. The campaign, which offers selected G.C.C. travel agencies unique travel holiday packages based on a number of themes…
Uganda is indeed gifted by nature. With lots of attractions the country has, adventures never cease. Talking of lake Victoria, the largest fresh water lake on the Continent and second biggest in the world, there is a lot to enjoy and one of them is the beaches. When it comes to going for a beach…
It is hard to find a list of top activities to do in Uganda without Rhino tracking. This activity invites several tourists to the country every year. It allows you to meet and see the Rhinoceros as they feed and carry out various activities. It only takes place in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only home…
Other than Gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga, Rwenzori Mountains, Batwa people, Wildlife in Queen, Semliki and Lake Mburo, Lake Bunyonyo is another interesting allure which invite tourists to the western part of Uganda. This place is ideal for relaxing holidays or a weekend away from the bustling cities. Located in south western Uganda between Kisoro…
Renamed after Queen Victoria by John Hanning Speke, Lake Victoria is the largest lake by area in Africa and the world’s second largest freshwater lake. It is shared by three east African countries. These are Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. It is home to a wealth of wildlife species such as mammals like hippopotamus, mongoose, reptiles…
Covering a total length of 6,693 km, River Nile is the longest river in Africa. It streams through and along the borders of multiple countries. The list includes Uganda, Egypt, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. When you try to ask travelers from Europe and other continents the major…
Uganda’s wildlife is one of the reasons for thousands of tourists who visit this country per year. It consists of flora and fauna. The flora provides a wide variety of habitats for fauna. The list of habitats include tropical rain forests, mountains, swamps, fresh water lakes, swamps, savannah and woodlands. Highlighted below are the major…
Journalism requires constant follow ups. To follow up on an event, follow up on a story here, follow up on an assignment there, it’s all about being on the lookout. Not that it’s an easy walk in the park, but sometimes it can be fun. So, the chance to follow up on the Miss Tourism