Author: Magezi Samson

Bird watching in Ziwa rhino sanctuary: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a 70 sq. km piece of land in Nakasongola district gazetted in 2002 to protect different wildlife species. The area was mainly gazetted for southern white rhinos which were reintroduced in the country from Kenya and Florida. As of today, the area hosts other animals and over 300 bird species. The high population of bird species within the gazetted piece of

When to book a safari to Mount Elgon national park: 3 to 4 months from the dates of travel is the best time for tourists to book safaris to Mount Elgon national park. The time is enough for tour operators to make all the necessary arrangements for the safari to be a successful one. Tour operators are able to book accommodation, park fees, and all bookings necessary. Why tourists need to

Mountain biking in Mount Elgon national park: In 2012 Uganda Wildlife Authority introduced mountain biking in Mount Elgon national park.  Biking around the national park is a very exciting and adventurous activity that enables tourists to explore the different attractions within the region. The activity takes bikers through diverse landscapes including the moorland, lush montane forest, and the mixed bamboo zone. The biking experience in Mount Elgon national park The biking exercise

Top things to do in Mount Elgon national park: Mount Elgin national park was gazetted in 1992 and takes over 1279 square kilometers in the northeastern part of Uganda. Mount Elgon national park is famous for hosting the second tallest mountain in Uganda, Mount Elgon. The national park is also home to over 300 bird species, a few mammals, and primates. Top things to do in Mount Elgon national park are

Planning a hiking safari to Mount Elgon is a once in a lifetime trip. It’s an adventure that people dream about for some years and then have it on their bucket list. Hiking safaris to Mount Elgon are available all throughout the year to give tourists an opportunity to explore the extinct volcano and see all it has to offer. Mount Elgon is one of the famous mountains in Uganda being

Hiking Mount Elgon during the rainy season: Yes, it is possible to hike Mount Elgon in the rainy season though it’s not highly recommended. Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano in the eastern part of Uganda between the Uganda Kenya borders. The mountain is 4321 meters tall making it the second tallest mountain in Uganda. Hiking is the most done activity on Mount Elgon and it does happen all throughout the

What is the time taken to reach the top of Mount Rwenzori: The number of days needed to climb Mount Rwenzori are 7 to 10.  Well experienced hikers can take 7 days to complete Rwenzori hiking and the beginners need 9 or 10 days to ascend and descend Mount Rwenzori. The time taken to complete Mount Rwenzori hiking depends on the nature of the hiking trails, and the speed of

Visiting Mount Rwenzori national park in December: Mount Rwenzori is one of the top tourist destinations in the western part of Uganda. The national park is located on the borders of Uganda and DR Congo where it borders the famous Virunga national park of Congo. Tourists visit this national park for different tourist activities more so mountain climbing at different times of the year. December happens at a time of the

Visiting Mount Elgon national park in December: December marks the beginning of the green season in Mount Elgon national park. Mount Elgon national park is one of the top tourist destinations in the eastern part of Uganda. The national park harbors a number of wildlife species easy to spot during park activities, and the magnificent Mount Elgon is a destination that travelers can travel to when they are looking for

Tips for hiking Mount Elgon: It takes preparation and a good mindset to hike a mountain like Elgon. Congratulations, you have decided to hike Mount Elgon and you are asking yourself how you will make it to the summit. Are you a first-time hiker or an experienced hiker looking for different tips to help you reach your goal? Let's give you some hiking tips to smoothen your activity and make