Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony - Rwanda Safaris

It is one of its kind in the world and Kwita Izina has come out to be the most outstanding tourism ceremony in the world especially Africa. You may be wondering what this event is all about but every 1^st of July every year, all the young mountain gorillas in Rwanda are gathered and named. It is one of the most interesting ceremonies in Rwanda because of the unique adventures that come with it

Many tourists from different corners of the world visit this East African country to grace the ceremony and this year, an estimate of 5oo visitors is expected. This will help the country to market its tourism fraternities and also promote the sector to different countries. Delegates from various countries will be driven to numerous tourism sites including the national parks where they will enjoy a thrilling moment with some of the rare wild animals. This according to the Rwandan government will market the country in the outside world leading to an increase in safaris.

 Rwanda is mainly known for mountain gorilla tracking and it has over 300 gorillas all found in Volcanoes National Park. These rare primates have greatly contributed to the tourism development in Rwanda and they have put the country on the world scene. If you have ever seen a gorilla in zoo, then you have never seen a mountain gorilla because these apes cannot e kept in captivity. The only way you can see them is by trekking them in their natural habitats.

Apart from Rwanda, gorillas can be trekked from Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. However, for a best gorilla trekking experience, you are advised to visit Uganda and Rwanda because gorillas of DRC are hard to find since they keep on moving crossing the borders.

Kwita Izina event will enable the country to know the actual number of young mountain gorillas and this will aid planning for better conservation. It will also help the tourism industry of Rwanda to gain competitive advantage over its neighbors as a result of increased marketing.

More than 20 young mountain gorillas are expected to be named during this year’s Kwita Izina ceremony and many delegates from different parts of the world are expected to attend.

Rwanda maintains its gorilla tracking permit prices

Many tourists especially those interested in gorilla trekking have been waiting for Rwanda to reduce the tracking permit prices after Uganda has reduced its prices to $350 for the months of May and November.However,there is no hope that the cost will reduce as the government has kept silent about it for a long time now.Currently,a gorilla tracking permit in Rwanda costs $750 a price that is higher than that of Uganda.

Reducing the price of gorilla permits is seen as a way of attracting tourists especially those who travel with an aim of seeing the rare primates in their natural habitats.But Rwanda believes even with that cost,visitors will still tour the company because of the uniqueness of the experience availed to them.

Mountain gorillas are one of the endangered rare species in the world only found in 3 countries including;- Uganda,Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.A total of about 900 mountain gorillas is estimated to be left in the world and half of this is found in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.Other places where they are found include Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and DRC's Virunga NP.With increasing competition among the 3 countries,the only competitive tool to use is reduction of the trekking permits a thing Rwanda has not yet adopted.

The fact that seeing a mountain gorilla is a hustle makes the gorilla permits competitive and a visitor is expected to book for them in time to avoid inconveniences.Some visitors risk traveling without booking the permits and end up spending more time than planned as they wait for gorilla permits.It is therefore better to use a credible tour company which will obtain a gorilla permit for you before you jet into the country.

Rwanda and Uganda are the best destinations when it comes to Gorilla tracking because of the peace and certainty of meeting a gorilla family.Democratic Republic of Congo is politically unstable and this puts the life of the visitors in danger.Also its gorillas keep on moving from one plavce to another crossing the boarders and this makes it hard to view them.

Spend a wonderful day at Lutembe bay - Uganda Safari tours

In case you are looking for a place where nature and beautiful birds are readily available for relaxation and breathtaking experience,then look no further than Lutembe bay located just on the shores of Lake Victoria.For many years,this place has been gaining rapid growth as various tourists from different countries have been educed to extend their Uganda safaris.It is one of the best places in the country where a visitor relaxes while enjoying some wonderful views.

Bird watching at Lutembe bay is a lifetime experience due to the presence of various species including the endemic,pandemic and migratory birds.Its location on the shores of lake Victoria enables it to attract various waterbirds and also migritory birds from different parts of the world especially Europe which mix with other rare birds only found in Uganda.Relaxing at Lutembe bay especially in the evening hours enables one to have a clear view of the different species of birds and trust me,your safari tour will be spiced up by this experience.

Located in Mpigi district about 35 kilometers from Kampala,the capital city of Uganda,Lutembe Bay is one of the few places in the world where birds are found in abundance yet not in captivity.It harbors over 1000 bird species which fly above the whole area making it even hard sometimes to see the sky.Some are too small that one must use binoculars to view them clearly.

Apart from the Palearctic migrant birds,there are various bird species at Lutembe bay including;-papyrus yellow warbler, shoebill,Madagascar Squacco,African skimmer great snipe, papyrus gonolek, shoebill, great knot,White winged black terns,cattle egrets,gull billed terns,grey-headed gulls,long-toed plover,papyrus gonolek,parlearctic ducks,Madagascar squacco and many more.\

We can help you tour this place at low costs all you need to do is to inquire with us and we shall arrange a safari trip basing on your desires.

UWA, NGO sign deal to boost tourism in Uganda

Yesterday,the long awaited deal was finally signed by both Lilly Ajarova,the Executive Director of Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust and Andrew Sseguya,the Executive director,the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).The signing of the memorandum of Understanding  was done at Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe.

This was one the key achievements the Uganda tourism industry was waiting for since it will help to bring the various organs of the sector to work together in  bid to promote development.The memorandum of Understanding will see these two organs work together and also train their stuff together.It will smooth the various activities in both parties and enhance prosperity.

Seguya said that protection of the forests is one of the key issues that must be encouraged in this era if  Uganda is to continue benefiting from the tourism sector.This is because wild animals live in these forests and once they are destroyed,these animals will perish.He therefore urge The Chimpanzee Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT)

 body to come and work together with UWA since they share a common goal.

The main objective of this deal signed is to create awareness among the community so that the tourism sector is handled in an efficient and effective manner.

Lilly Ajarova, the Executive Director of Chimpanzee Sanctuary also welcomed the partnership saying that it will promote the conservation of chimpanzees and the environment.She said that there is more need by the government to secure more land for the wild animals since tourism is the leading revenue source to this East African country.

Uganda is one of the leading destinations for chimpanzee trekking and many visitors from different parts of the world come to look a

t these human-like apes.However,for the past few years the primates have been under threat due to the increased deforestation that has left their homes destroyed.It is this that the government and various NGO's set up some chimpanzee sanctuaries to make sure that these magnificent primates don't perish.

Embrace a gorilla trekking tour to Uganda & Rwanda

Take it from me,a gorilla trekking safari to Uganda and Rwanda is a lifetime experience that you can ever get.With a lot of adventurous activities that these countries offer,it stands out as the best and many visitors are fond of making repeated trips to these East African countries.

In Uganda,gorilla trekking is mainly done from Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Park while in Rwanda,it is only done from Volcanoes National Park.

Have you ever imagined about spending a day in the tropical rainforests of Africa looking at the great mountain gorillas?Then visiting these two countries is your answer.Enjoy a thrilling journey to the parks as you look at the magnificent nature plus taking some clear photos at the equator.Since the distance from Kampala to the south west of Uganda where these elegant primates are found is long,you cant trek the same day of your travel.You are required to have enough rest before going gorilla trekking because it requires one to be physically fit  and relaxed.This also applies to Rwanda.

To ease the work of a company organizing you trip,you are advised to book the gorilla permits in time because they are competitive to obtain due to the high demands.It should be noted that whether in Uganda or Rwanda, a tourist is required to obtain a gorilla permit before he/she can be allowed to see  these rare primates.

Apart from gorilla trekking,there are other tourism activities one can enjoy while in these East African countries like;-chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe and Queen Elizabeth National Parks,game viewing,bird watching,golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park,cultural tours,spot fishing,whitewater rafting at the source of the Nile in Jinja,Uganda, hiking,nature walks,bungee jumping,and many more

3 days gorilla Tracking Uganda Safari

This 3 days gorilla tracking safari will enable you have a lifetime experience of spending about an hour with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Highlights of the safari trip

Day 1:Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 2: Gorilla tracking

Day 3;Transfer back to Kampla

 Full itinerary

Day 1:Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable

After you breakfast in the morning,you will be picked by our trained drivers from your hotel in Kampala.You will be driven heading southwest of Uganda.Because of the long distance to Bwindi Impenetrable,you will have to stop in Masaka town for relaxation a delicious meal,lunch. While relaxing,you will enjoy magnificent views of old buildings which portray the ancient style of building.Yo will again jump into the car and you will continue with journey to Bwindi.While traveling,look through the window of the car and enjoy a magnificent view of nature and green grasslands and mountains.Arrive in the evening and check in any of your favorite lodge fore dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla tracking

Wake up early and have a cup of tea as you prepare for the most enchanting activity,gorilla tracking.You will be briefed by the guide before starting the trek and you will be provided with the necessary equipments like trekking sticks.Start the trek at around 8:00 am and move into the impenetrable rainforest of Bwindi.It takes few hours before you find the gorillas in their natural habitats.In case you have found a gorilla family,avoid behaviours that scare them and alwasy portion your time well because you are only allowed to spend one hour with these rare apes.take clear photos.This activity can take almost the whole day and you will be required to carry packed food for lunch.Imagine having lunch in the wild in front of a splendid nature that is hard to find in other countries.

Our well trained guide will be readily available and in case you have any question,he/she will be there to answer.

Return to your lodge for diner and overnight

Day 3;Transfer back to Kampla

After your early breakfast you will be driven by our driver back to your hotel in Kampala reaching in the evening.

This marks the end of our 3 days gorilla tracking safari tour in Uganda. 

 

3 days Murchison Falls National Park

Overview
On this trip to Murchison Falls National Park will enable you experience some of the lifetime tourism activities like game drives,boat cruise,a visit to the top of Murchison falls and touring the rhino sanctuary at low costs.

Day 1:Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park via Rhino Sanctuary

Day2:Game drive at Murchison Falls and boat cruise

Day3:Top of the Falls,Murchison to Kampala

Full Itenerary:

Day 1:Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park via Rhino Sanctuary
After break fast at your hotel in Kampala,you will be picked by our experienced drivers and you will travel to the southwest of Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park.The journey is quite long,about 300km,and it takes approximately 5 hours by road.
Stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and get a chance of viewing the elegant rhinos at a closer range.You will have you lunch in Masindi Town before continuing with the journey reaching and checking in at any of your selected lodge.Dinner and overnight at Paara Safari Lodge or Sambiya River Lodge

Day2:Game drive at Murchison Falls and boat cruise
Wake up in the morning and have a cup of tea before going for another adventurous activity.At around 8:00 am,you will start driving through the park and while on the game drive,you will see different wild animals like the amazing giraffes,lions,large herds of buffalos,waterbucks,elephants and Kobs.Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon,you will go for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel at the bottom of the falls and stand a chance of viewing the giraffes,crocodiles and elephants on the shores. Shoebill stork viewing is also guaranteed as you sail on the water making your safari to Uganda a blast.
Return to the lodge for overnight and dinner.

Day3:Top of the Falls,Murchison to Kampala
After your breakfast,with your packed lunch,you will depart to the top of the falls where you will enjoy the spectacular views of the water as it funnels into 7 meter wide gorge.
Depart from Murchison Falls National Park for Kmapala stopping in Masindi for Lunch.You will be taken to your hotel in Kampala.
That is the end of our 3 days Murchison Falls National Park tour.

To enjoy this tour,please contact us and we shall respond immediately