What is the best time for a gorilla safari
What is the best time for a gorilla safari? Many travelers, particularly primatologists and nature lovers, always ask about when one should book a gorilla safari. Well, a gorilla safari is a wildlife adventure excursion where trekkers enter the lush jungle in search of the majestic gorillas in their natural habitat. To book a gorilla safari, you need to know the best time of the year that is conducive for
Why is Queen Elizabeth National Park a Popular Destination?
Why is Queen Elizabeth National Park a Popular Destination? The park is one of the top safari destinations in Uganda, located in Kasese District. It was gazetted in 1952 by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to protect the different attractions that were living there at the time. Currently, this park is home to more than 95 mammals, 10 primates, and over 600 bird species. Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for game
The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Rwanda
The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Rwanda: All tourists above the age of 15 years are eligible for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. These tourists should be in good health and free from airborne diseases on the day of trekking. To trek mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, all tourists must have gorilla trekking permits, which they must submit before buying the permits and on the day
Trekking golden monkeys of Mgahinga National Park
Trekking golden monkeys of Mgahinga National Park: On a safari to Mgahinga National Park, tourists have a variety of activities to do, with the most famous being mountain gorilla trekking. Golden monkey trekking is another popular activity done within this park, giving tourists an opportunity to see these primates in the bamboo vegetation on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. Golden monkeys are endemic to the Virunga conservation area; on a
Semuliki National Park the birdwatchers’ haven
Semuliki National Park, the birdwatchers' haven: Semuliki National Park is a prime destination for a birdwatching holiday in Uganda at any time of the year. Its untouched forests are a habitat for over 435 bird species representing over 40% of Uganda’s total population. Semuliki is a true bird’s haven because it is the only place in East Africa where the Central Congolian Rainforest Biome birds come together. Semuliki National Park is