Visiting Rwenzori Mountains National Park
By Touring Uganda at June 19, 2013 | 8:17 am | 0 Comment
During this year’s Easter holiday, we decided to take a road trip to the western region. We found ourselves at the foot of Mt. Rwenzori National Park, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon” on a sunny Friday afternoon. In the company of two colleagues and Joram Wakahindaba, our guide from Rwenzori Mountaineering Services, we decided to explore the rainforest,
A retreat at UG’s Baha’i temple
By Touring Uganda at June 11, 2013 | 10:35 am | 1 Comments
Location A visit to the Baha’i Temple on Kikaaya hill in Kanyanya on a sunny Saturday afternoon is my recommendation to anyone stressed out after a busy week. The beauty of this architectural design of a temple standing tall in the middle of a lush green well maintained lawn, in such a natural setting makes this place such a wonder! Situated approximately 7 km
Eco Tourism in Uganda
By Touring Uganda at May 11, 2013 | 3:32 pm | 3 Comments
Uganda is “Blessed by Nature” with a wide range of rain forests, wildlife [caption id="attachment_4674" align="alignright" width="380"] Photo by Echwalu Photography[/caption] sanctuaries, rich cultural history, spectacular national parks, active volcanoes, botanical gardens, snowcapped mountain with their rich flora and fauna gives you abundant and diverse
A date with Mountain Gorillas
By Touring Uganda at May 7, 2013 | 11:05 am | 1 Comments
When my boss confirmed that I was representing her among a group of journalists in a media trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, I was elated! I was like a teenager excited about her first date. [caption id="attachment_4666" align="alignright" width="384"] Looking for Mountain Gorillas[/caption] The mere thought of coming close to the popular ‘human
Gorilla Permit Promotion within the months April and May 2013
By Touring Uganda at April 19, 2013 | 7:02 pm | 0 Comment
The management of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has launched a Gorilla tracking promotion to enable potential visitors enjoy the same gorilla experience at subsidized rates. According to a statement from the Executive Director, Dr. Andrew Seguya, the following promotional prices will apply for visitors wishing to track gorillas within the months April and May
The Explosion crater in Queen Elizabeth Nation Park
By Touring Uganda at February 21, 2013 | 2:33 pm | 2 Comments
[caption id="attachment_4120" align="alignnone" width="600"] The Explosion crater in Queen Elizabeth N.P[/caption] This is from Queen Elizabeth National Park which is one of the best National parks in Uganda to go and see all those awesome animals. The explosion craters are purely beautiful views, offer splendid hiking in areas within the
The Wonders of the River Nile
By Touring Uganda at February 9, 2013 | 9:10 am | 0 Comment
The Nile has played a colossal part in history in its mercy mission through the vast deserts of Northern Africa. No other river on earth has played such an important role in the civilization of mankind. The mighty river traverses an incredible variety of landscapes, supports an exotic and diverse range of cultures and wildlife, and flows for thousands of miles without the
A visit to Ssezibwa falls
By Touring Uganda at February 9, 2013 | 8:51 am | 0 Comment
Legend has it that a couple, Nakangute Batesa and Nsubuga Ssebato expected the birth of their child but instead of a human being, Nakangute gave birth to a stream of water which later divided into two rivers, Ssezibwa and Mumbeya. This is said to have taken place around the 16th century. Our guide tells us that the falls are in Mukono district, but the water comes from
Top Safari Lodges in Uganda
By Touring Uganda at February 3, 2013 | 5:21 pm | 0 Comment
Safari Lodges and Camps are a fantastic type of accommodation to enjoy when on holiday in Uganda. These are usually in places very close to the wildebeest migration routes which mean that visitors get to see these amazing wild animals close-up. Staying in a lodge really helps tourists get back to nature and experience and feel the real nature in Uganda. This list presents
