Author: Magezi Samson

Gishora Drum Sanctuary—Experience Burundi's sacred drum heritage: Besides National Parks, the drum experience is one of the many attractions that Burundi has to offer to clients,a cultural gemstone that celebrates the rich tradition and practices of the Burundian people, The sanctuary is situated next to the city of Gitega in Burundi. In addition to being the home of the sacred royal drums, Gishora is a place where visitors may experience

Explore the wild in Uganda’s savannah parks.Uganda is one of the top tourist destinations that is blessed with unique wildlife species, especially the big game mammals that roam across its various savannah parks. These include Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park. These parks harbor several wildlife species among which are the big 4 mammals. Kidepo Valley National Park is the

Rusizi National Park – Wildlife viewing and birdwatching near the Congo border: Besides attractions like Gishora Drum Sanctuary, Located 15 km northwest of Bujumbura, Rusizi National Park is the most sought-after park in Burundi, well-known for the Rusizi River, which flows into Lake Tanganyika, creating a delta that serves as a home for Nile crocodiles and hippos. The park is also known as Parc National de la Rusizi and has two

Golden monkey trekking in Uganda, a thrilling activity carried out in Mgahinga National Park, the only home to the gorgeous primate species. This park is located in the south-western part of the country in Kisoro district bordering Rwanda and DR Congo. It was gazetted in 1991 to protect several wild animals including the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Golden monkey activity allows tourists to get close to the cute and fast-moving

Where in Uganda can we find the big five?: Many travelers keep wondering about the meaning of the majestic Big Five! Well, these are the big five mammals of the world. They include the lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, and elephants. They are called the big five not because of their weight but because they were difficult and dangerous to hunt on foot by the big game hunters in the 19th

Is Bwindi National Park safe for solo travelers? Yes, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is safe for solo travelers. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a gorilla trekking destination in the southwestern part of Uganda commonly visited by tourists who are interested in seeing the closest relatives to human beings. Mountain gorillas are one of the top reasons why tourists travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Mountain gorillas of Bwindi

Group safaris to Queen Elizabeth National Park: The Park is one of Uganda’s oldest national parks located in the western part of Uganda. It was gazetted in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and in 1954 it was later changed to Queen Elizabeth National Park after the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11 of England. This park is one of the most visited in Uganda because of the so many attractions found

The Karamajong of Kidepo Valley National Park: Taking your safari to Kidepo Valley National Park could be the best way to spend time and learn about the Karamajong people. A visit to the community of the Karamajong gives you an opportunity to learn about their history, their way of living, and much more. The Karamajong are a Nilotic ethnic group of people living in the northeastern part of Uganda, including

Kidepo valley national park is a bird watcher’s paradise with over 476 bird species to spot. With over 476 bird species some being endemic to the region and others rare, the area becomes one of the best for bird watching activities. Birds of Kidepo valley national park live in the trees, bushes, and wetlands around the park. The birds o of Kidepo valley national park range from the biggest to the

How many rhinos are in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: There are over 35 rhinos living in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only home of white rhinos in Uganda. Over 35 white rhinos can be observed in different areas of Ziwa rhino sanctuary on a visit doing day to day activities like feeding, breastfeeding, and resting among others. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a 70 sq. km piece of land in Nakasongola district purposely gazetted to protect white