Uganda Tour operators gain control over Gorilla permits

The long awaited moment by Uganda's tour operators finally came last week when the minister of Tourism.Maria Mutagamba announced that its only the registered Tour companies allowed to view and sell the gorilla tracking permits.This followed a misunderstanding between Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Association of Uganda Tourism organization (AUTO).

Gorilla Tracking in Uganda

UWA had initiated a programme of putting the gorilla permits online so that tourists intending t enjoy the activity on their Uganda Safari can access them online.This was not supported by the tour operators who sited that it was going to deny them business since tourists will no longer need their services when it comes to obtaining the permits.They therefore urged the government to come out and help them because their businesses were in danger in the project proposed by UWA was implemented.

The government through the minister of tourism put up a committee to find out why AUTO and UWA officials were not agreeing with the new project.When the operators were met,they aired various issues which they think can affect the country once the project is put into action and one of them was the Uganda as a country could loose out on the marketing efforts which it had gained.To them,other countries were going to get a competitive advantage over Uganda once this project is implemented because tour operators from other countries like Rwanda would get clients intending to visit Uganda easily because of the easiness of acquiring the permit.Another issue raise was that putting the permits online will market only gorilla tracking leaving out other key attractions like;Chimpanzee trekking,Cultural tours,bird watching,game viewing,hiking,nature walks, village visits,and many more.

With all the above view,the committee was convinced and it seconded a motion of stopping the project.This opted the minister to write to Uganda Wildlife Authority members stopping them from implementing the project stating that; "all rights concerning viewing and selling of gorilla permits belong to only registered tour operators". This brought back happiness in the hearts of the operators whose hope in business had reduced.

Gorilla tracking is one of the leading tourism activity in Uganda that attracts many visitors from different corners of the world.These rare primates are found in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and Mgahinga National Park.Gorilla tracking can also be done in Rwanda in Mont Virunga National Park.
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Embrace a Rwanda Safari with a unique experience

Most people call it "a land of a thousand hills" due to its escalating topology and beautiful plains,Rwanda has more than that because of its magnificent volcanoes and dense tropical forests which dominate the northern part.Its beauty has increased Rwanda safaris for the past years and today these occur concurrently with Uganda Safaris.While in the country,tourists enjoy great views of gentle valleys and hills,turbulent rivers and calm lakes, all found in both the dense tropical vegetation and the scenic savannah.

One of the great attractions that this country boosts of include the Rwanda gorilla tracking which attracts safaris from different corners of the world.Many visitors enjoy the company of these elegant primates found in Volcanoes National Park. Though its quite more expensive to track gorillas in Rwanda (at US$700) than in Uganda,there is an additional adventure to the activity as you are able to enjoy a Dian Fossey Grave hiking.
Apart from the above tourist attractions,a visitor can also enjoy other activities like Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park plus views of the 5 volcanoes,lakes and Rivers.

Rwanda is also termed as the leading safari destination for Eco-tourism due to its authentic African culture,unique nature and weather.The country also boosts a wide collection of wild animals among which include rare species that cannot be found in other places.

A tourists can also visit Rwanda's Akagera National Park found in the east which is blessed with a wide variety of wild animals.These mammals include:Elephants,lions,giraffes,hippopotamus,impala,gazelle,hyenas and many more.Bird watching is also guaranteed while in this great nation because of the presence of a rich variety of bird species.

Enjoy a different experience of interesting activities as you take a boat ride on some of Rwanda's water bodies which is accompanied by sport fishing.These activities can be carried out on lake Kivu ) found in the western part) and Lake Muhazi found in the east.

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