Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

       Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The lodge is ideally situated near the beginning of the gorilla trekking and birding routes and excursions on offer to guests. The lodge's main area is ideal for all fresco dining, with a quaint wraparound patio; however whether this is possible is largely dependent on the weather. Guests can expect 8 stone and thatch suites, all of which provide large en suite bathrooms and a balcony terrace that looks out upon the Bwindi treetops, affording guests excellent forest views. There is also a presidential suite on offer, which provides views of the river. In all rooms there are power sockets and beds are protected from unwanted guests by mosquito nets which wrap around the entire bed.

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Uganda Safari

Uganda Safari

The vast, semi arid plains of Uganda’s north east are home to one of the country’s real treasures: Kidepo National Park.  Indeed part of the park’s appeal is its remoteness guaranteeing that the visitor won’t be fighting off mini buses in an attempt to see wildlife. Gazetted in 1962, Kidepo Valley National Park is truly one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks, offering some of the wildest and most magnificent scenery to be found in East Africa, relatively un-spoilt by development.

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Bwindi Jungle Lodge

  Bwindi Jungle Lodge

Bwindi jungle Lodge is located on Lake Mulehe about 10km from Kisoro town along the road to Rubuguli, about 20km from the Southern gate of Bwindi National Park in Rushaga and Nkuringo. The lodge was constructed using the local volcanic stones and timber. On the entry into the lodge is the restaurant and bar as well as the fire place. The main building also has a verandah overlooking the Lake and the design and architecture utilize the local tradition of volcanic.

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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Guests at Clouds stay in their own cottage. Built of local volcanic stone, every cottage has a large sitting room with fireplace, vast overstuffed armchairs, and hand-woven carpets. Each individual cottage features the work of one of Uganda’s most respected artists (we call them the ‘Clouds 9’). Their work has been so highly regarded by guests that they have commissioned their own pieces and now the work of these artists graces the walls of homes and offices in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and London. Tracking gorillas is high on the agenda for many tourists to Uganda. By all means, come to Clouds to track gorillas…but while you’re here, why not stay on a bit and immerse yourself in the relaxed vibe of the lodge, partake in Community activities, indulge in massage and beauty treatments and just enjoy the rarity of being pampered in such a spectacular setting.

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Buhoma Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

            Buhoma Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Buhoma Lodge, a top quality and intimate property, commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla. One of only two lodges situated within the National Park, we’re a short walking distance from the meeting point for gorilla tracking and other activities in the area. An elevated central lounge area, complete with bar, dining and spa facilities, offers a cosy, comfortable environment to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evening Buhoma’s Chalets with a View.

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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Buhoma Region

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Buhoma Region

The eight tents at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp are stylish and spacious, each featuring two queen sized beds. In addition to the comfortable warm beds, each tent has a huge bathtub that looks straight into the jungle canopy ideal for soaking tired muscles after a day spent observing and meeting gorillas. Observe rare forest species while soaking in the tub, followed by a cocktail on the private viewing deck served by your personal attendant. Facilities of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

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Gorilla Safari Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Safari Lodge @ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla lodge is a unique luxury hotel for both upper class and medium classes Ruhija Gorilla Lodge invites you to surround yourself with the splendor of beautiful calm natural environment and forest-fresh air, while experiencing the luxury and serenity of our lodge with a breath taking scenery of the forest, peace and tranquility enjoy the melodies of insects and birds, butterflies, enjoy the surprise visits of monkeys or even gorillas.

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A Trip To Mount Elgon National Park

A Trip To Mount Elgon National Park

Mount Elgon National Park is the largest volcanic caldera on the planet Earth and is located in western Uganda straddling the Kenyan border. Mount Elgon was the tallest mountain in East Africa, today this inactive mountain is the fourth tallest in East Africa with 4,321 meters above sea level it boasts the largest base of any extinct volcano in the world, covers a total area of 1279 square kilometers, 69 of which are in Kenya.

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Discover the second deepest lake in Africa Lake Bunyonyi

Discover the second deepest lake in Africa Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi is in south western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale and it is close the border with Rwanda. The distance from Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi is around 486 km. The lake has an area of about 60 km squared with a maximum  depth of 900 meters. The lake was formed about 10,000 years ago when a river was dammed by lava.

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5 Days Kidepo National Park Wildlife Safari

 5 Days Kidepo National Park Wildlife Safari

This five days wildlife safari takes you through kidepo Valley National Park located in the magnificent North Eastern part of Uganda and South Sudan to the northwest and only 5km from the eastern border with Kenya. It’s one of the country’s alluring safari destination, rugged mountain scenery and a wilderness atmosphere with good gem viewing in the Narus Valley with its dense population of lions, buffalos, elephants, deffasa waterbuck antelopes, spotted hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, and many small mammals.

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On a quest for the Shoebill Stork at Murchison Falls National Park

On  a quest for the Shoebill Stork at Murchison Falls National Park

Most of the visitor to the Nile Delta will cruise on the boat in search for mainly the Shoebill Stork which is usually seen in water weed searching for fish to feed on from the moving water in the swamp. The Shoebill Stork stays in the papyrus. Some other birds seen in swampy areas are the Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Pied Kingfisher, Little Stint,  the African Pygmie Goose, African Wattled Plover, Grey Crowned Crane(crested crane) and grey (eastern) white pelican.

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A trip to Uganda, is not complete without visiting the River Nile, Bujagali and Upper Nile

A trip to Uganda, is not complete without visiting the River Nile, Bujagali and Upper Nile

Located on the northern shores of lake Victoria above the Ripon falls, the town is one of Uganda's largest towns and lies about 80 km east of Kampala overlooking the point where the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria, and probably, it is the Nile that is attracting more people other than the town itself.

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A Trip down the Kazinga Channel

A Trip down the Kazinga Channel

Lake George or Lake Dweru is a lake in Uganda. It covers a total surface area of 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi) and is a part of Africa's Great Lakes system, although not itself considered one of the Great Lakes. Like the other lakes in the region, it was named after a member of the British royal family, in this case Prince George, later to become King George V of the United Kingdom. Lake George drains to the southwest into Lake Edward through the Kazinga Channel.

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Explore Mgahinga National Park for a once in a lifetime Gorilla Tracking experience

Explore Mgahinga National Park for a once in a lifetime Gorilla Tracking experience

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park sits high in the clouds, at an altitude of between 2,227m and 4,127m. As its name suggests, it was created to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and it is also an important habitat for the endangered golden monkey.

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Uganda Safari

Uganda Safari

Although it’s contiguous with Queen Elizabeth National park to the south west, the 766 square kilometer Kibale National Park is much wetter and contains a unique moist forest habitat with an extremely high diversity of wildlife and flora.Gazetted in October 1993, Kibale contains what is probably the most accessible of the country’s large forests.

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Uganda Safari

Uganda Safari

Murchison falls was gazette in July 1952, a few months after the National Park’s act was passed. The spectacular 3840 sq. km park, the country’s largest is known for its scenic beauty and abundant flora and fauna although it suffered considerably during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, which had a disastrous impact on its once abundant game.  However, with animal population consistently growing, and Murchison falls may soon regain its reputation as one of Africa’s favorite destinations.

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Uganda Safari

Uganda Safari

Popularly known as the Mountains of the Moon and was discovered by white explorers in 1889. Everyone from experienced hikers to casual day hikers find the Rwenzori Mountains National Park a magnificent environment, with its non-volcanic mountains capped with snow, massive ice-rime sculptures, awe-inspiring vegetation and unique fauna. The mountains are 120 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide were forced up during the creation of the Great Rift Valley.

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How to survive freak accidents on holiday

How to survive freak accidents on holiday

While many of these calamities are out of our control, there are things you can do to up your chances of survival should you find yourself in the worst-case scenario. While many of these calamities are out of our control, there are things you can do to up your chances of survival should you find yourself in the worst-case scenario. Find yourself face-to-face with a lion, for example, and you'll need to make direct eye contact and back away very slowly. Your strategy in dealing with a dangerous encounter will depend entirely on the species of beast.

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