Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa with fantastic natural scenery, half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population and some of the friendliest people in Africa. It is also a unique and captivating tourist destination straddled across the Equator and perched on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. Situated at the …
Because Uganda is an equatorial country, it is warm and sunny year round with an average temperature of 21C/71F. However, temperatures can vary greatly across the different regions of the country. The southwestern highlands, are cooler, averaging 60F, while the northwest averages 77F and the northeast averages 86F. Rainfall varies between 20 to 100 inches …
The main attraction of Uganda is the magnificent and rare mountain gorilla, found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park. However, traditional safaris should not take a backseat given Uganda's rich biodiversity and wildlife. Uganda offers spectacular wildlife and game viewing in its ten official national parks, ranging in habitats from arid semi-deserts, savannahs, …
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing an estimated 98% of their genes with humans. There are two species of chimpanzee - Bonobos and the common Chimpanzee. Within the common chimpanzee are four subspecies. The common chimpanzee is found in equatorial Africa, living in fragmented, isolated populations across 21 countries. Subspecies Scientific Name Population/ Range …
Chimpanzee tracking allows visitors to observe chimpanzees during their daily activities. The chimpanzees are habituated to humans, which means they are relatively unaffected by human presence. A guide, with the assistance of one or more trackers, leads the group in the forest and attempts to locate the chimpanzees. Depending on the time of day, you …
