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How to Plan a Trip to Uganda

How to Plan a Trip to Uganda

March 2, 2024 , admin , March 2, 2024 , 9:01 pm , No comments
Commonly referred to as the “pearl of Africa”, Uganda continues to register an annual increase in the number of tourists…
Road Trips in Uganda – How to Plan and Where to go

Road Trips in Uganda – How to Plan and Where to go

March 2, 2024 , admin , February 29, 2024 , 8:00 pm , No comments
Uganda is one of the top tourism destinations in Africa. The country has green landscapes, towering mountains, beautiful lakes, rivers,…
Student Trips and Educational Tours in Uganda

Student Trips and Educational Tours in Uganda

March 2, 2024 , admin , February 20, 2024 , 7:49 pm , No comments
Uganda is one of the best destinations for foreign students looking to experience the African culture, people and the wildlife.…
The Bahai Temple in Kampala Uganda

The Bahai Temple in Kampala Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , July 1, 2023 , 6:06 am , 2Comments
The Bahai temple is located in Kanyanya which is about 3km north of Kampala city center and just about 7km…
The Gaddafi Mosque in Uganda – Location and History

The Gaddafi Mosque in Uganda – Location and History

December 10, 2023 , admin , June 28, 2023 , 8:06 pm , No comments
The Gaddafi Mosque is one of the major religious sites in Uganda. The state of the art Mosque is located…
The Uganda Martyrs

The Uganda Martyrs

December 10, 2023 , admin , June 1, 2023 , 7:38 pm , 6Comments
The Uganda Martyrs were a group of young Christian and Muslim men who were killed between 1885 to 1887 because…
The Best Time To Visit Uganda

The Best Time To Visit Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , May 11, 2023 , 8:36 am , No comments
Which is the best time to travel to Uganda? Uganda is arguably one of the most sought after tourist destinations…
Things To Do in Kampala – Hangout Places and Key Attractions

Things To Do in Kampala – Hangout Places and Key Attractions

February 29, 2024 , admin , October 8, 2022 , 9:00 pm , 2Comments
Wondering about the Best Things to Do in Kampala? Read on. Uganda is blessed with amazing tourist attractions. Talk of…
Places to visit in Entebbe Uganda

Places to visit in Entebbe Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , October 3, 2022 , 8:22 pm , No comments
What are the top things to do in Entebbe town? Most Ugandans only go to Entebbe when visiting one of…
2 Days Murchison Falls tour

2 Days Murchison Falls tour

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:53 pm , 2Comments
2 Days Murchison Falls safari takes you to one of Africa’s most attractive wildlife conservation sights. Murchison Falls National Park…
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge Uganda

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge Uganda

February 25, 2024 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:36 pm , 1 Comment
Kyambura gorge is an underground tropical forest found in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Gorge is 100 meters deep and…
3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Bwindi

3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari in Bwindi

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:36 pm , 3Comments
3 Days gorilla habituation experience tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Bwindi has the highest population…
Things to do in Mbarara city

Things to do in Mbarara city

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:35 pm , 4Comments
Are you wondering about the best Things to do in Mbarara city? Well, Mbarara city is one place you must…
Tour Operators in Uganda

Tour Operators in Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:30 pm , No comments
Looking for information about Tour Operators in Uganda? Well read on. Uganda is a small and landlocked country but still…
Uganda Opens Borders, Airport and Tourism

Uganda Opens Borders, Airport and Tourism

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:29 pm , No comments
Ready for some good news! Well, Uganda has opened her borders to tourism beginning from October 1st 2020. This is…
The Batwa Cultural Trail and Experience in Uganda

The Batwa Cultural Trail and Experience in Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:29 pm , No comments
It was during the early 1930’s and later in the 90’s that major evictions of the Batwa pygmies were carried…
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Mgahinga

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Mgahinga

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 8, 2022 , 9:05 pm , 1 Comment
3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Tour takes you to Uganda’s smallest but spectacular national park. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one…
Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda

Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 10:15 pm , 1 Comment
Lake Bunyonyi is found in the south-western part of Uganda near the border with Rwanda in Kabale District. Lake Bunyonyi…
Whitewater Rafting in Jinja Uganda

Whitewater Rafting in Jinja Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 10:06 pm , No comments
Whitewater Rafting in Uganda takes you for an amazing experience along the Nile and Jinja town. Before John Hanning Speak…
Bungee Jumping over the Nile in Jinja Uganda

Bungee Jumping over the Nile in Jinja Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 10:00 pm , 3Comments
Whereas most residents still talk about the good old days when Jinja was the most industrialized town in Uganda, something…
Lion Tracking in Uganda and Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lion Tracking in Uganda and Queen Elizabeth National Park

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:47 pm , No comments
Lion Tracking in Uganda takes you to Uganda’s most visited park for an amazing wildlife encounter. Queen Elizabeth National Park…
6 Days Uganda Safari – Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls

6 Days Uganda Safari – Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:47 pm , No comments
6 days Uganda safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls National Park for amazing wildlife encounters and…
3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest

3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest

February 25, 2024 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:46 pm , 2Comments
3 Days Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale national park takes you to one of Africa’s primate hubs for wonderful encounters with…
3 Days Lake Mburo National Park Wildlife Safari

3 Days Lake Mburo National Park Wildlife Safari

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:45 pm , No comments
3 Days Lake Mburo safari takes you to Uganda’s smallest savanna park for an amazing encounter with some of Africa’s…
A safari in Kibale National Park Uganda

A safari in Kibale National Park Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:44 pm , No comments
Kibale National Park in Uganda lies at an altitude of 1,590m and 1,100m above sea level and is located in…
6 Days Safari Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Park

6 Days Safari Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Park

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:35 pm , No comments
This 6 Days safari in Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley is designed for those who are interested in seeing all…
6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls safari

6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls safari

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:35 pm , No comments
6 Days safari in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Park takes you to two of Uganda’s most visited and…
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Things To Do and Attractions

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Things To Do and Attractions

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:33 pm , No comments
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in the south western part of Uganda along the border with DR Congo next to…
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda

December 15, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:31 pm , No comments
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part of the wider Virunga conservation region that also includes the volcanoes national park in…
5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:29 pm , No comments
This 5 days Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari takes you to the most popular national park in Uganda for an amazing…
2 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari

2 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:28 pm , No comments
2 days Queen Elizabeth safari takes you to the second largest game park in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park is…
Entebbe Zoo – Behind The Scenes Tour and Entrance Fee,

Entebbe Zoo – Behind The Scenes Tour and Entrance Fee,

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:28 pm , 12Comments
Visiting the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre in Entebbe is one of the most popular weekend activity for local tourists. Entebbe…
4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

4 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:25 pm , 1 Comment
4 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari, takes you to one of the best national parks in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park…
4 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda

4 Days Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:24 pm , 3Comments
4 Days Murchison Falls safari takes you to Uganda’s oldest national park for game drives, chimpanzee trekking, a visit to…
6 Days Safari in Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi National park

6 Days Safari in Murchison Falls, Kibale and Bwindi National park

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:23 pm , 1 Comment
6 Days Safari in Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Kibale National Park takes you to arguably the best destinations in Uganda.…
6 Days Murchison falls National Park Safari

6 Days Murchison falls National Park Safari

December 15, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:16 pm , No comments
Our 6 Murchison Falls National Park safari package takes you to Uganda’s largest wildlife conservation area for amazing activities including…
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Tour

3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Tour

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:15 pm , No comments
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi tour takes you to one of the most naturally beautiful crater lakes in Uganda for relaxation,…
Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda

Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:10 pm , No comments
Lake Mburo National Park is located in the western part of Uganda in a district called Kirihura which is next…
Car Rental and Hire in Uganda

Car Rental and Hire in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:10 pm , No comments
As one of the popular tourist destinations in Africa, Uganda receives over 1 million visitors every year for tourism related…
Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda

Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:09 pm , No comments
Mount Elgon National Park is a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve located along the border between Uganda and Kenya. The…
5 days Murchison Falls safari

5 days Murchison Falls safari

December 15, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 9:07 pm , No comments
5 Days Murchison falls safari takes you to the famous Murchison Falls National park for an amazing set of activities…
Bokora Wildlife Reserve – Attractions and Things to see

Bokora Wildlife Reserve – Attractions and Things to see

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:53 pm , No comments
Bokora Wildlife Reserve is found in the North-eastern part of Uganda. The reserve was earmarked as a wildlife reserve in…
Hiking Mount Gahinga

Hiking Mount Gahinga

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:53 pm , No comments
Mount Gahinga is one of the eight volcanoes found within the Virunga ranges of mountains that spread to three countries…
11 Days Uganda wildlife safari

11 Days Uganda wildlife safari

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:50 pm , No comments
11 days Uganda safari takes package includes visiting four of the most popular game parks in Uganda and the beautiful…
Ajai Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Ajai Wildlife Reserve Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:41 pm , No comments
Ajai Wildlife Reserve is found in north-eastern Uganda (Arua District) on the western banks of the Nile. The reserve gained…
Mabira Forest Ecotourism Centre Tour

Mabira Forest Ecotourism Centre Tour

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:34 pm , 2Comments
Mabira Forest is a dense rain-forest found in the District of Buikwe, between Jinja and Lugazi. It covers an area…
12 Days Uganda Safari

12 Days Uganda Safari

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:33 pm , No comments
Our 12 days Uganda safari begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala. The safari takes you to the best tourist…
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:30 pm , No comments
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale takes you to one of Uganda’s most visited parks. Kibale National Park is found in the…
Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:28 pm , 3Comments
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and visited wildlife conservation area. The park lies in the western part…
Matheniko Game Reserve

Matheniko Game Reserve

January 8, 2022 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:26 pm , No comments
Matheniko Game Reserve is found in the northeastern part of Uganda (Moroto District to be precise). The reserve is a…
Hiking Mount Muhabura in Uganda

Hiking Mount Muhabura in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:23 pm , 4Comments
Mount Muhabura or “Muhavura” is an extinct found on the border between Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.…
Hiking Mount Sabinyo in Uganda

Hiking Mount Sabinyo in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:14 pm , No comments
Mount Sabinyo is an extinct volcano found within the Virunga ranges. Other mountains within the Virunga ranges include Mount Karisimbi,…
Semuliki National Park – Attractions and Things to do

Semuliki National Park – Attractions and Things to do

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:12 pm , No comments
Semuliki National Park is found in western Uganda in the district of Bundibugyo which lies on Uganda’s border with DR…
Pian Upe Game Reserve

Pian Upe Game Reserve

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:06 pm , No comments
Pian Upe Game Reserve is one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in Uganda – second only to the Murchison…
Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda

Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:02 pm , 1 Comment
Rwenzori Mountains National Park lies in the South-western corner of Uganda along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Climbing Tororo Rock

Climbing Tororo Rock

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 8:01 pm , No comments
Climbing Tororo Rock takes you to one of the oldest towns in Uganda. Tororo town is located in the Eastern…
Budongo Central Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking and Habituation Experience

Budongo Central Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking and Habituation Experience

February 25, 2024 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:48 pm , No comments
Budongo Forest Reserve is found in Masindi District in Uganda and is part of the Murchison Falls National Park. It…
Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda

Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda

February 25, 2024 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:47 pm , No comments
Murchison Falls National Park was established in 1952 and is the largest park in Uganda covering an area of 1,503…
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest Uganda

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu Forest Uganda

February 25, 2024 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:38 pm , No comments
Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve is found in southwestern Uganda in the district of Bushenyi. The forest reserve is close to…
Quad Biking and Horse Riding in Jinja Uganda

Quad Biking and Horse Riding in Jinja Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:33 pm , 1 Comment
Ever thought about trying horse riding in Jinja?  Jinja has often been described as the Adrenaline capital of East Africa.…
Ssese Islands in Uganda – History and Activities

Ssese Islands in Uganda – History and Activities

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:31 pm , 2Comments
The Ssese Islands in Uganda are a collection of 84 islands in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria. They vary…
Sport Fishing in Uganda – Where To Go and Fishing methods

Sport Fishing in Uganda – Where To Go and Fishing methods

February 3, 2024 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:13 pm , 1 Comment
Sport Fishing in Uganda is not well marketed by the government despite having many water bodies. In fact, about 25%…
Ssezibwa Falls in Uganda – Activities and History

Ssezibwa Falls in Uganda – Activities and History

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 7:04 pm , 4Comments
Ssezibwa Falls is located 32 kilometers away from Kampala city along the main road between Kampala and Jinja in the…
Cultural Tourism Sites in Uganda

Cultural Tourism Sites in Uganda

March 2, 2024 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 6:39 pm , 2Comments
Cultural Tours in Uganda are not as popular as visiting mountain gorillas and game drives. This shouldn’t be the case…
Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda

Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 7, 2022 , 6:07 pm , No comments
Kidepo Valley National Park is found in the North Eastern part of Uganda in the district of Kaabong. Kabong is…
Packing List for Queen Elizabeth National Park

Packing List for Queen Elizabeth National Park

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 10:30 pm , No comments
What is the best time to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park? With all eyes craving to see the endangered mountain…
Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha in Uganda

Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha in Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 10:29 pm , 1 Comment
The Tree Climbing Lions in Uganda are part of the wider lion family – The largest cats still roaming the…
Attractions in Jinja – Activities and Hangout Places

Attractions in Jinja – Activities and Hangout Places

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 10:29 pm , 1 Comment
There are many attractions in Jinja because of the River Nile  and the fact that it is one of the…
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Entrance Fees, Rates and Cost

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Entrance Fees, Rates and Cost

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 10:29 pm , 1 Comment
The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has an interesting history. Because of the great variety of wildlife in Uganda in the early…
Sipi Falls Uganda

Sipi Falls Uganda

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 10:13 pm , 1 Comment
The Sipi Falls are arguably the most beautiful waterfalls in Uganda. They are also one of the most visited tourism…
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 10:07 pm , No comments
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the leading primate conservation initiative in Uganda. The Chimpanzee population in Uganda has reduced considerably…
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary – Swamp Walk and Community Visit

Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary – Swamp Walk and Community Visit

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 9:26 pm , No comments
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary is a community development effort at the edges of Kibale National Park to help protect the former…
Maramagambo Forest Uganda

Maramagambo Forest Uganda

December 11, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 9:23 pm , No comments
Maramagambo forest is found in the district of Bushenyi in Uganda. It is part of Queen Elizabeth National Park and…
The Mabamba Bay Swamp and Wetland

The Mabamba Bay Swamp and Wetland

December 10, 2023 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 9:00 pm , No comments
Mabamba Swamp and Wetland is one of the places you go to and realize just how blessed Uganda is by…
Things To Do in Uganda

Things To Do in Uganda

February 27, 2024 , admin , January 5, 2022 , 7:43 pm , 1 Comment
The many things to do in Uganda show just how  blessed and biologically diverse the country is. Uganda is not…
Mission Africa Safaris partners with a Book project – Uganda from A to Z

Mission Africa Safaris partners with a Book project – Uganda from A to Z

December 16, 2023 , admin , May 31, 2019 , 6:56 pm , 1 Comment
In the year 2018, Mission Africa Safaris was proud to become partners with the project for a bestselling book “Uganda…

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