About Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park is one of the most popular national parks in Uganda, located in the northern part of the country. The park is named after the magnificent Murchison Falls, which is the...
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) is an annual tourism event that takes place in Uganda, a country that is also known as the "Pearl of Africa." POATE is organized by the Uganda...
Tour guiding in Uganda: A gateway to exploring the Pearl of Africa
Uganda is a beautiful country in East Africa, famously referred to as the Pearl of Africa. It is a destination that offers a range of attractions, including the world-renowned mountain gorillas, national parks, cultural...
The Triplets Ghetto Kids’ Golden Buzzer Performance at BOT
The Triplets Ghetto Kids yesterday experienced a night to remember after their performance on Britain's Got Talent prompted judge Bruno to hit the golden buzzer midway their act. Fellow judge Simon Cowell mentioned that,...
Rhino Numbers Increase at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Two male rhinos have been born in two days at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary bringing the total number at the Sanctuary to 38. Malaika gave birth to her fourth calf while her sister Uhuru gave...
What to Consider When Driving in Uganda
Driving in Uganda can be challenging for foreign visitors due to unfamiliar roads, driving practices, and road conditions. Below is the Uganda travel guide directed to primarily help with your safety while driving in...
Elephant Population in Uganda
Elephants are some of the most magnificent animals on the planet, and Uganda is home to a large population of these gentle giants. Uganda's elephants are a critical part of the country's rich biodiversity...
Tourism Development in Uganda Since Independence
Tourism in Uganda has evolved significantly since the country gained independence from Britain in 1962. Here are some of the key milestones in the evolution of tourism in Uganda:
1960s-1970s: In the early years after...
Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
The taxonomy of mountain gorillas:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Gorilla
Species: Gorilla beringei
Subspecies: Gorilla beringei beringei (mountain gorilla)
The scientific name of mountain gorillas is Gorilla beringei beringei. They are one of the two subspecies...
Know your Wildlife; Hippopotamus in Uganda
The hippopotamus (hippo) is one of the largest mammals found in Africa. They are semiaquatic animals meaning, they spend most of their time in water during day and feed on plants at night. We...