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Murchison Falls National Park

In 1952, the long time existing Murchison Falls Conservation Area was declared National Park. It is, today, the largest National Park in Uganda since it also includes wildlife sancturaries Bugungu and Karuma. Water is an important element of the park, such as wild vegetation: river Victoria Nile (better known as White Nile) flows through itsContinue reading "Murchison Falls National Park"

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"

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"

Mountain Gorillas, a trekking experience

Watching a gorilla in its particular habitat is a rare experience, not so many people will do in their life. If you are in Uganda, though, you will have this chance. Plus the incredible privilege of admiring one of the most beautiful species in the world, Mountain Gorillas. These animals live in high plateaus amongContinue reading "Mountain Gorillas, a trekking experience"

Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda

Entebbe is the second city of Uganda, but it used to be the first one. Set on the northern coast of Lake Victoria, at the end of a small peninsula, it was the capital city of the Ugandese colony before being replaced by Kampala after the independence. Though it has lost its role, Entebbe isContinue reading "Entebbe, the “gate city” to Uganda"