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Why Uganda is the Best Destination to See Gorillas
For decades now many have visited Africa and Uganda in particular as an obvious choice for gorilla safari experience despite the presence of many other gorilla tracking destinations in the region. Stop wondering where to go gorilla trekking in Africa yet Uganda is a fascinating country with a lot to see and explore.80% of travelers…
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Best Places to Go Chimp Tracking in Uganda
Chimpanzees are the next great apes after mountain gorillas to trek and one of the most popular primate species in Uganda. Chimpanzee trekking is an interesting activity travelers dare to experience while on adventure safaris in Uganda. The Pearl of Africa accommodates approximately 5000 chimpanzees and they are found in various forests, national parks and…
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Meet the Batwa of Echuya Forest
Echuya Batwa, commonly known as pygmies, is an endangered group of people around Echuya Forest Reserve in Kisoro and Kabale Districts of South-Western Uganda. The Echuya is located in the Albertine Rift region recognized as an important eco-region. The Batwa are believed to have migrated from the Ituri Forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo…
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5 Unusual Destinations to Explore in Uganda
Even though Uganda is a land locked country, it is known across the world as a rich destination with countless number of attractions of historical, natural and cultural importance. Uganda is boarded by Kenya in the east, South Sudan in the north, Democratic Republic of Cong in the west, Rwanda in the south western and…
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Experience Nature & Wildlife in Uganda
Among the few places in this world where nature and wildlife counts most, Uganda in Africa is one of them blessed with unique wildlife encounters that draw hundreds of visitors each year to the country for Uganda holidays. Within a day, you can experience mountain climbing, hiking, ancient rain forest exposure, stunning views, several islands,…
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Sustainable Gorilla Tourism in Uganda and Rwanda
Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities,…
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Informative Tips for Uganda Travelers
It is best to give yourself time to design and plan thoroughly when you are making Uganda tour plans, whether you are a first-time traveler or not. Give yourself advance planning time for less stressful and simpler journeys because making decisions when traveling is necessary and can be daunting. For either a short or long…
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How to Maximize Profits from Tree-planting
Recently, a tense Ramadan Magoligo came to National Forestry Authority (NFA) seeking guidance on how to salvage his ailing 23-hecatare pine plantation in Masindi District. He is belongs to a bulging legion of Ugandans investing in tree planting with an eye on the huge returns from forestry produce. Apparently, his 10-year plantation had started stagnating…
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Trees have a Life Span
Like Christians know, Jesus Christ used to preach in parables. During the various journeys with His apostles and disciples, He freed people from evil spirits and sicknesses. In one the parables, He talked about the growth of the smallest seed but once sown, it shoots up and grows taller than any garden herb, putting out…
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Uganda Becomes First African Country to submit REDD+ Results
Uganda has become the first African country to submit results for Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). REDD+ is a mechanism developed by the parties to the UNFCCC to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. The results submission to the UNFCCC has…
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