Things to do in Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is found in Kibale District which is in the south-western part of Uganda in Kabale District. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the deepest lakes in Africa and a leading tourist destination in Uganda. The lake attracts tourists, honeymooners and Ugandans who wish to...
Student Trips and Educational Tours in Uganda
Uganda is one of the best Travel destinations for foreign students looking to experience the African culture, people and the wildlife. Uganda is excellent for student research, field trips and other educational tours. The country has many research centers, cultural, historical and religious sites. Uganda...
Road Trips in Uganda – How to Plan and Where to go
Uganda is one of the top Travel destinations in Africa. The country has green landscapes, towering mountains, beautiful lakes, rivers, waterfalls, cultural heritage sites and an amazing collection of wildlife. All these amazing attractions and features are spread out equally in each part of the...
Ssezibwa Falls in Uganda – Activities and History
The Ssezibwa Falls are located 32 kilometers away from Kampala city along the main road between Kampala and Jinja in the District of Mukono. The Ssezibwa falls are a result of water squeezing through narrow openings n rock and dropping at great speed (17 meters)...
The Best Time to Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park and Packing List
What is the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park? With all eyes focused on observing the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest, it is easy to forget that a five hour drive to the opposite side offers you a more diversified wildlife...
Activities in Maramagambo Forest Uganda
Maramagambo forest is found in the district of Bushenyi in Uganda. It is part of Queen Elizabeth National Park and is one of the largest forests in East Africa. The forest starts from an escapement in Kichwamba and all the way to Lake Edward. The...
Cultural Tourism Sites in Uganda
Cultural Tours in Uganda are not as popular as visiting mountain gorillas and game drives. This shouldn’t be the case because Uganda has so much to offer beyond wildlife. Apart from the wildlife and beautiful landscapes, there are many other reasons why Uganda is referred...
How to Plan a Trip to Uganda
Commonly referred to as the "pearl of Africa", Uganda continues to register an annual increase in the number of tourists from all over the world. The natural beauty of Uganda is unmatched and is why tourists visit even when the country is aggressive in marketing....
Incredible Things To Do in Uganda
Uganda is blessed with incredible diversity and is not just about gorilla trekking. Uganda has it all from the climate, people, national parks, hot springs, waterfalls, snow-peaked mountains, dense forests, rivers and Lakes. For these reasons, Winston Churchill described her as the “Pearl of Africa”....
Things To Do and Where to Hangout in Kampala
Uganda is blessed with amazing tourist attractions. Talk of national parks like Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo and Bwindi Impenetrable forest. Tourists can take part in amazing activities like gorilla trekking, mountain hiking, whitewater rafting in Jinja, visiting lake Bunyonyi and the Ssese Islands in...
Pian Upe Game Reserve
Pian Upe Game Reserve is one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in Uganda. It is only second only to the Murchison Falls National Park. The Reserve is located in Nakapiriprit District in North Eastern Uganda which is part of the wider Karamoja region. The...
Sipi Falls Uganda
The Sipi Falls are arguably the most beautiful waterfalls in Uganda. They are also one of the most visited tourism sites in Uganda. The Sipi Falls consist of 3 waterfalls including Simba and Ngasire. These waterfalls are separated by steep hillsides in the District of...
6 Days Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Park safari
This 6 Days Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley safari is designed for those who are interested in seeing all the big five mammals in two of Uganda’s largest national parks. Uganda is blessed with incredible biodiversity and landscape. The best way to know this is...
6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls safari
6 Days safari in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Park takes you to two of Uganda’s most visited and amazing wildlife conservation areas. Expect to spot all of the big 5 (Lions, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Leopards, Elephants), warthogs, giraffes and the Jackson’s hartebeests. Apart from...
4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
4 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari, takes you to one of the best national parks in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park covers an area of about 2,000 square kilometers. Queen Elizabeth national park is special because of its beautiful landscape and collection of wildlife. The creation...
5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
This 5 days Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari takes you to the most popular national park in Uganda for an amazing encounter with Africa’s famous wildlife. Queen Elizabeth National Park is not just about wildlife, it is a park with unique scenery, landscape and physical features....
2 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
2 days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari takes you to the second largest game park in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and visited wildlife conservation area because of its amazing scenery, primates, wildlife and birds. It stands out from Murchison falls...
White Water Rafting in Jinja Uganda
White Water Rafting in Uganda takes you for an amazing experience along the Nile and Jinja town. Before John Hanning Speak discovered the source of the river Nile and the arrival of the British colonialists, Jinja was a small fishing village on the banks of...
4 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari
4 Days Murchison Falls safari takes you to Uganda’s oldest national park for game drives, chimpanzee trekking, a visit to the top of the magnificent waterfalls and the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. The tour can be undertaken by honeymooners, families, large and small groups. Children can...
5 days Murchison Falls National Park safari
5 Days Murchison falls safari takes you to Uganda's most visited National park for an amazing set of activities including game drives, a boat cruise, chimpanzee trekking and visiting the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. We believe that in 5 days, you will have all the time...
2 Days Murchison Falls tour
2 Days Murchison Falls safari takes you to one of Africa’s most attractive wildlife conservation sites. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest wildlife conservation area in Uganda and one of the best places to go for a safari in Uganda. The park covers an...
Bungee Jumping over the Nile in Jinja Uganda
Jinja may not be the most industrialized city in Uganda as it was in the past but it remains second to none when it comes to attracting tourists. The reason for this is that Jinja town was built in a strategic location close to Lake...
Attractions in Jinja City – Activities and Hangout Places
There are many tourists attractions in Jinja City because of the River Nile that we will be discussing shortly. Jinja is located in Eastern Uganda and is one of the most scenic towns in the country. Its only two hour’s drive from Kampala. Jinja town...
12 Days Uganda Safari
Our 12 days Uganda safari begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala. The safari takes you to the best tourist destinations in Uganda were you will encounter breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural experiences. It involves visiting Bwindi, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Lake...
11 Days Uganda wildlife safari
11 days Uganda safari package includes visiting four of the most popular game parks in Uganda and the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi for an amazing encounter with some of Africa’s most famous creatures. The safari starts with a visit to the Murchison falls national park for...
Activities and Hangout places in Mbarara City
Mbarara city is one place you must spend more time at while visiting Uganda. Most tourists only get to visit the city while on their way for gorilla trekking in Bwindi or on a safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Bunyonyi. Lets give...
3 Days Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga
3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Tour takes you to Uganda’s smallest but spectacular national park. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of Uganda’s two places where one can spot the endangered mountain gorillas. The park covers an area of 38 square kilometers and sits on the...
Lion Tracking in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lion Tracking in Uganda is organized in Queen Elizabeth National Park for an amazing encounter with big cats. Queen Elizabeth is Uganda's most visited National Park. The park is located in Western Uganda and was established in 1952. The park stands out because of the ...
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Cost of Accommodation and Location
The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has an interesting history. In the early 20th century, the tourism industry in Uganda thrived. One major reason for the tourism boom was the sizeable population of Rhinos roaming freely in Kidepo and Murchison Falls National Parks. The Colonial government and...
Chimpanzee Trekking and Habituation Experience in Kalinzu Forest
Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve is found in southwestern Uganda, in the district of Bushenyi. The forest reserve is close to Maramagambo forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kalinzu forest reserve is home to over 379 species of birds. There are 6 species of primates which...
Budongo Central Forest Reserve – Chimpanzee Trekking and Habituation
Budongo Forest Reserve is found in Masindi District of Uganda and is part of the Murchison Falls National Park. It is the largest natural forest in Uganda covering an area of about 826 square kilometers. Half of this is undisturbed forest. The forest is divided...
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale takes you to one of Uganda's most visited parks. Kibale National Park is found in the western part of Uganda in the districts of Kibale and Kabarole. The park is close to the Rwenzori mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park and the...
6 Days Uganda Safari in Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi National park
This 6 Days Uganda Safari involves visiting Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Kibale National Park which are arguably the best destinations in Uganda. Prepare to see chimpanzees, gorillas and all the big five mammals. The Murchison Falls National Park is the largest wildlife conservation area in...
6 Days Uganda Safari – Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls
6 days Uganda safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls National Park for amazing wildlife encounters with the highlight being to spot all the big five mammals of Africa. The Murchison Falls National Park is the biggest wildlife conservation area in the...
Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha in Uganda
The Tree Climbing Lions in Uganda are only found in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lions help balance the eco-system by maintaining the population of herbivores animals like Buffaloes and antelopes. Lions also prey on weak/sick animals hence helping reduce the spread of diseases and parasites....
The Batwa Cultural Trail and Experience in Uganda
It was in the early 1930’s and 1990’s that major evictions of the Batwa pygmies were carried out in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga National Park. For over one thousand years, the Batwa people lived peacefully in the dense forests in these two national parks...
Ssese Islands in Uganda – History, Location and Activities
The Ssese Islands in Uganda are a collection of 84 islands in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria. They vary in size with some like Bugala reaching over forty kilometers in length. Only half of the islands are inhabited. The rest are composed of fishing...
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge Uganda
Kyambura gorge is an underground tropical forest found in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Gorge is 100 meters deep and about 1 kilometer long. It is an extension of the Kyambura Game reserve which is part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kyambura gorge is characterized...
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the leading primate conservation initiative in Uganda. Chimpanzees in Uganda, like elsewhere in Africa are threatened by poaching and deforestation. As more and more of their natural habitats are reduced to small patches of forests, they are forced to come...
Activities and Place to Visit in Entebbe Town
Most Ugandans only go to Entebbe when visiting one of the beaches or on their way out of the country through the airport. This shouldn’t be the case because Entebbe town has so much to offer. Entebbe is one of the most naturally beautiful towns...
3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Bwindi
3 Days gorilla habituation experience tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Bwindi has the highest population of Mountain gorillas in the world. It also has the highest number of habituated gorilla groups (17 in number). Mountain gorillas are wild and are...
The Mabamba Bay Swamp and Wetland
Mabamba Swamp and Wetland is one of the places you go to and realize just how naturally blessed Uganda is. Though a relatively small country, Uganda is one of the best countries for birding in the world. The sheer variety and density of bird species...
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary – Swamp Walk and Community Visit
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary is a community development effort found at the edge of Kibale National Park to help protect the former Magombe Swamp. The sanctuary is found off the road between the districts of Kamwenge and Fort Portal in Uganda. The wetland was at first...
Tour Operators in Uganda
Looking for information about Tour Operators in Uganda? Well, read on. Uganda is a small and landlocked country but still one of the best countries to go to for a safari in Africa. Uganda is blessed with incredible biodiversity, good weather, friendly people and amazing...
The Kakande Ministries
The Kakande Ministries is a Christian ministry located in Kampala Uganda. The ministry church was referred to as the Synagogue Church of All National (SCOAN) Uganda but is now known as Temple Mount Church of All Nations after the launching of a new building in...
The Synagogue Church of All Nations in Uganda
The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Uganda is run by the Kakande Ministries. The church is located at Kubiri roundabout which is next to Mulago hospital in Kampala. The Church in Uganda was rebuilt and revamped to become one of the largest churches...
Prophet Samuel Kakande
Prophet Samuel Kakande is Leader of The Temple Mount Church of all Nations Uganda. This church is based in Kubiri Mulago in Kampala and was founded in 1978 as the Synagogue Church of all Nations by Reverend Prophet John Obiri Yeboah. Prophet Samuel Kakande took...
The Bahai Temple in Kampala Uganda
The Bahai temple is located in Kanyanya which is about 3km north of Kampala city center and just about 7km along Gayaza road. It was built on Kikaaya hill which is one of the most prominent hills in Kampala hence offering amazing views of the...
The Gaddafi Mosque in Uganda – Location and History
The Gaddafi Mosque is one of the major religious sites in Uganda. The state of the art Mosque is located in the heart of Kampala and was named after the late president of Libya, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi gifted the Islamic community of Uganda with...
The Uganda Martyrs
The Uganda Martyrs were a group of young Christian and Muslim men who were killed between 1885 to 1887 because they chose to defend their faith. The men were executed under the orders of the Kabaka (King) Mwanga of Buganda. The original Catholic Uganda Martyrs...
The Best Time To Visit Uganda
Which is the best time to travel to Uganda? Uganda is arguably one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Africa. Located in East Africa, Uganda lies along the equator which gives it a warm sub-tropical climate. As a country, Uganda is famous for...
Uganda Opens Borders, Airport and Tourism
Ready for some good news! Well, Uganda has opened her borders to tourism beginning from October 1st 2020. This is after the country closed borders and the only international airport on 30th March this year. The global spread of the Coronavirus forced many countries to...
3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest
3 Days Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale national park takes you to one of Africa’s primate hubs for wonderful encounters with chimps and other 12 primates. Kibale National park is located in the southern part of Uganda and covers an area of 795 square kilometers. The...
3 Days Lake Mburo National Park Wildlife Safari
3 Days Lake Mburo safari takes you to Uganda’s smallest savanna park for an amazing encounter with some of Africa’s famous wildlife. This particular package is excellent for family and friends who want to spend a weekend away from the noisy capital or from visitors...
A safari in Kibale National Park Uganda
Kibale National Park in Uganda lies at an altitude of 1,590m and 1,100m above sea level and is located in the Western part of the country along the East African Rift Valley near the Ndali Kasenda crater. Kibale National Park was first identified as a...
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Things To Do and Attractions
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in the south western part of Uganda along the border with DR Congo next to the great Virunga National Park. Covering an area of 128 square miles, Bwindi is covered by thick lowland and montane forests. Bwindi was declared a...
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part of the wider Virunga conservation region that also includes the volcanoes national park in Rwanda and the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is located on the south-western corner of Uganda in the town...
Entebbe Zoo – Behind The Scenes Tour and Entrance Fee,
Visiting the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre in Entebbe is one of the most popular weekend activity for local tourists. Entebbe is a small but very interesting town to stay in while in Uganda. Entebbe has Uganda’s only international airport, the official state house and several...
6 Days Murchison falls National Park Safari
Our 6 Murchison Falls National Park safari package takes you to Uganda’s largest wildlife conservation area for amazing activities including visiting Budongo forest. The national park was established in 1952 under a government act during the colonial administration of the time. Because of its size...
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Tour
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi tour takes you to one of the most naturally beautiful crater lakes in Uganda for relaxation, Island hopping, swimming, canoeing and a host of other activities. Lake Bunyonyi is located in South western Uganda between the districts of Kisoro and Kabale....
Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park is located in the western part of Uganda in a district called Kirihura which is next to Mbarara district. It sits on an area covering 260 sq km hence making it the smallest Savannah park in Uganda. Lake Mburo is the...
Car Rental and Hire in Uganda
As one of the popular tourist destinations in Africa, Uganda receives over 1 million visitors every year for tourism related purposes. Uganda also receives business travelers, students, researchers, entertainers, soccer fans, pilgrims and conference participants. All these groups of travelers need transportation to help them...
Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda
Mount Elgon National Park is a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve located along the border between Uganda and Kenya. The park covers an area of 494 square miles. A larger part (430 square miles) of the park is on the Ugandan side of the border....
Bokora Wildlife Reserve – Attractions and Things to see
Bokora Wildlife Reserve is found in the North-eastern part of Uganda. The reserve was earmarked as a wildlife reserve in 1964 and occupies an area covering 794 square miles. Bokora Corridor game reserve is the second largest wildlife reserve in Uganda and part of the...
Hiking Mount Gahinga
Mount Gahinga is one of the eight volcanoes found within the Virunga ranges of mountains that spread to three countries – Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This extinct volcano is 3,474m tall and is found within the borders of Uganda and Rwanda....
Ajai Wildlife Reserve Uganda
Ajai Wildlife Reserve is found in north-eastern Uganda (Arua District) on the western banks of the Nile. The reserve gained world attention when Theodore Roosevelt, a former American president visited in 1910 on a hunting expedition. Ajai Wildlife reserve is located in an area with...
Mabira Forest Ecotourism Centre Tour
Mabira Forest is a dense rain-forest found in the District of Buikwe, between Jinja and Lugazi. It covers an area of about 120 square miles. The forest reserve is situated 20 Kilometers away from Jinja and 54 Kilometers from Kampala. Mabira is home to about...
Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and visited wildlife conservation area. The park lies in the western part of Uganda in the districts of Kamwenge, Rukingiri, Rubirizi and Kasese. Queen Elizabeth National park currently occupies an area of about 764 square miles. The...
Matheniko Game Reserve
Matheniko Game Reserve is found in the northeastern part of Uganda (Moroto District to be precise). The reserve is a major wildlife conservation area in Karamoja region. Matheniko game reserve covers an area of 590 square miles and has conditions similar to those found in...
Hiking Mount Muhabura in Uganda
Mount Muhabura or “Muhavura” is an extinct found on the border between Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. In other words, one part of the volcano is found in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park and another in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. The Mountain stands...
Hiking Mount Sabinyo in Uganda
Mount Sabinyo is an extinct volcano found within the Virunga ranges. Other mountains within the Virunga ranges include Mount Karisimbi, Muhabura, Bisoke, Mikeno, Nyiragongo, Gahinga and Nyamuragira. Mount Sabinyo is separated from its closest neighbor Muhabura by a crater lake which is 20 meters in...
Semuliki National Park – Attractions and Things to do
Semuliki National Park is found in western Uganda in the district of Bundibugyo which lies on Uganda’s border with DR Congo. The park is bordered by Lake Albert in the northern side and the Rwenzori Mountains on the south Eastern side. Two rivers, Lamia and...
Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda
Rwenzori Mountains National Park lies in the South-western corner of Uganda along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo next to the great Virunga National Park. The park covers an area of 386 square miles and its boundaries pass through the districts of Kabarole,...
Climbing Tororo Rock
Climbing Tororo Rock takes you to one of the oldest towns in Uganda. Tororo town is located in the Eastern part of Uganda at the border between Uganda and Kenya. The town is quiet, almost boring but is relatively well organized and with a beautiful...
Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park was established in 1952 and is the largest park in Uganda covering an area of 1,503 square miles. It is found in northwestern Uganda in the Districts of Kiryandongo, Masindi, Nwoya and Buliisa. The River Nile flows through the park dividing...
Quad Biking and Horse Riding in Jinja Uganda
Ever thought about trying horse riding in Jinja? Jinja has often been described as the Adrenaline capital of East Africa. Visitors to Jinja have opportunities to take part in some hair-raising activities like Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, White water rafting (Grade 5), horseback riding and Quad...
Sport Fishing in Uganda – Where To Go and Fishing methods
Sport Fishing in Uganda is not well marketed by the government despite having many water bodies. In fact, about 25% of Uganda is covered by water. In Lake Victoria, Uganda has the largest Lake in the African continent. Uganda is the source of the longest...
Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park is found in the North Eastern part of Uganda in the district of Kaabong. Kabong is a town found near the border between Uganda and South Sudan. This isolated and remote national park consists of mainly rugged Savannah, hills and great...
Mission Africa Safaris partners with a Book project – Uganda from A to Z
In the year 2018, Mission Africa Safaris was proud to become partners with the project for a bestselling book "Uganda from A to Z". The project was initiated by Stefanie Pollender and Stefan Friedrichsen in partnership with Ugandan artist Emmanuel Kavuma. The Uganda from A...