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Discovering Kidepo Valley National Park

torrent9 Set in the far north of Uganda, at the very end of the nation's territory, Kidepo Valley National Park covers 1442 sq km between the towns of Karenga and Moroto. It was founded in 1958 in order to both stop deforestation and protect animals. Local tribes used to clear the bush to stop theContinue reading "Discovering Kidepo Valley National Park"

Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the lions climb trees

When a newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II came to visit Uganda in 1954 her short stay at the - then named - Kazinga National Park became an event. Such a great one that the Park's board decided to rename it after the young British sovereign. The Park had been established only two years earlier  andContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the lions climb trees"

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

A National Park but also a World Heritage to protect. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a real natural monument, the pride of Uganda. Ninety per cent of its territory consists of dense, tropical forests that hide the most beautiful and rare animals. Going through those forests is difficult, and certainly youContinue reading "Bwindi Impenetrable National Park"

Lake Mburo National Park

watch series online The beautiful, wild area of Lake Mburo, in Uganda, has always been a special place. In the past it was a rich hunting area for local tribes, then it became just a hunting area for European settlers in the 1930s. In order to protect the typical fauna, thirty years later  the areaContinue reading "Lake Mburo National Park"

Kibale National Park

If you are looking for monkeys, there is one place in Africa that will make you happy. If you are planning a special safari among the most incredible creatures of this continent, you must come here. To western Uganda, to Kibale National Park, to be exact. One of the many national parks and reserves ofContinue reading "Kibale National Park"