Sunday 22 May 2016

Feel Relaxed while in Uganda, the pearly of Africa.

Silent Features of Uganda


Uganda is some times refered to as the Pearl of Africa. It lies at 0 line on the Equator, and it is at the center of Africa.

Uganda is a country that was formed through the Kingdoms, like Buganda, Bunyoro ,  Toro and Ankole Kingdoms. Not until in 1966 when the President of that time declared a Republic, the President by then was called Milton Obote.

It is a country with alot of unique flora and Fauna and it receives alot of tourists to explore the nature of this country.

There are many National Parks in Uganda where Tourists go for their adventure, namely


  • Murchison Falls National Park, in Northern Uganda
  • Kidepo Valley National Park, in North Eastern Uganda
  • Mt. Elgon National Park , in Eastern Uganda
  • Kibale Forest National Park, in Western Uganda
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park, in Western Uganda
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, in South Western Uganda, famous for Gorilla Trekking.
  • Mt. Mughinga National Park, in South Western Uganda, also famous famous for Gorilla Trekking.
  • Semiliki National Park, in Western Uganda
  • Lake Mburo National Park.
  • Mt. Rwenzori National Park, in Western Uganda.
The country is largely covered by plant vegetation and waters i.e lakes and rivers. Namely;

Lakes includes;
  • Lake Victoria, the largest Lake in Uganda
  • Lake Edward , in western Uganda
  • Lake George , in Western Uganda
  • Lake Albert, in Western Uganda
  • Lake Bunyonyi , in South Western Uganda, the only creater lake in Uganda.
  • Lake Mutanda, in South Western Uganda
Rivers includes;
  • River Nile
  • River Kafu
  • River Katonga
River Nile is the longest River in Africa with its source in Uganda. It starts in Uganda and ends in Egypt in Mediterranean sea.

Uganda has the famous mountains which includes;
  • Mt. Rwenzori
  • Mt. Elgon
  • Mt. Muhavura
Visiting Uganda is worth and no need to regret because you are able to have a variety of creatures to satisfy your long waited trip.

Tourists normally choose the trip they need to do while at their country and off course they range from 1 day trip and 21 days in Uganda. You will be able to chosse from the following trips;
  • Wild Life Safaris
  • Cultural Tours
  • Excursion Tours
  • Mountain / Hiking Tours
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Chimpanzee Trekking
  • Boat Cruises / Boat Rides
  • Walking Tours
  • Birding Tours
  • Game Drives
  • Horse Rides
  • Community Tours
  • Volunteerism and many other activities.
The road network in Uganda is becoming best within East Africa and many areas can be reached with a car. We normally recommend to travel in a 4X4 Vehicles.

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Thursday 12 May 2016

The Beauty of Lake Bunyonyi, with Gorilla Trust Tours.

Lake Bunyonyi is the lake found in Uganda, and gets the first No.1 of Uganda's  beauty. See the beauty in pictures below. www.gorillatrusttours.com.

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Tuesday 10 May 2016

1 Day Lake Bunyonyi Tour.

THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE IN AFRICA!

Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest Lake in Uganda and second in Africa, third in the whole world! The lake is found in the south western part of Uganda, in the region called KIGEZI REGION, in Kabale District.

The lake has no Bilhazia, no crocodiles, no hippos and it is good for swimming. Lake Bunyonyi means ( the place of little birds )  and it is definately deserves such name.

The lake has over 100 species of birds and no doubt that as you do activities with this lake Bunyonyi community, you will be observing this.
There are a lot of activities while staying within this lake Bunyonyi, these activities includes;


  • Boat rides to the Islands
  • Canoeing
  • Bird  Watching
  • Hiking to the top of Lake Bunyinyo hill
  • Cultural Tours and many other interesting activities.
When time allows, you don't need to miss the PYGMIES CULTURAL TOURS, where you experience the life of the people who were born in the near by Gorilla Forest park of Bwidi Impenetrable National Park, untill the government gazzeted it as the Gorilla Park.

The lake has 29 Islands scatted all around the lake, and some tourists normally tour the following Islands;

  • Pernishement Island
  • Bushara Island
  • Dr. Sharp Island
  • Kyahugye Island ( the Island with wild life on it )
  • Bwama Island ( the Island  and which has schools, hospital, churches and many other interesting things like primary school.
The lake has is surrounded by many hotels where tourists stays while on this lake, hotels like ;
  • Bunyonyi Overland Resort, www.bunyonyioverland.com
  • Birdnest Resort, www.birdnestresort.com
  • Arcadia Cottages
  • Creater Bay Cottages .
  • Bunyonyi Safaris Resort, www.bunyonyisafaris.com
The community surround this lake are friendly and peaceful,they are eager to help and guide you in case you need any help. However there is no major economic activities here at this lake apart from Tourism.

The community grow on small scale plantation, like bean plantation, potatoes , Banana plantation etc. and their means of transport is only by Canoeing and motor boat ride.

The lake is too deep , it was formed by larva during millions years ago  ( it is a larva damed lake ), so many community people were born and found the lake in place.

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