ARE THESE LUXURY LODGES UGANDA’S BEST-KEPT SECRET?
Apoka Safari Lodge in UgandaPhoto: Alamy Uganda is revered for its gorilla-filled jungles, awe-inspiring Nile waterfalls, and untamed, un-touristy safaris through the savannah.
GORILLA PERMIT PRICE TO BE MAINTAINED FOR THE YEARS 2018-2019
Good news from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is that Gorilla permit price will be maintained for the years 2018-2019 (US$600 for Foreign non-residents, US$500 foreign residents, & UGX 250,000 East Africans). There has been a rumor that UWA had suspended Read More
19 GORILLAS NAMED AT “KWITA IZINA”
Ever wonder about the first human name recorded in history? Well, it apparently wasn’t for a king, nor a warrior, nor a poet. According to one accountant, the first names appeared around the 33rd century BC.
GIRAFFES CROSS THE RIVER NILE
No question, they are the tallest animals on earth. Yet we still know so little about the giraffe! The Rothschild giraffe, in particular, is facing an almost silent extinction. According to Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF),
SMARTER THAN YOUR AVERAGE GORILLA?
Koko the gorilla learned to communicate with humans by learning more than a thousand modified ASL hand signs. Kanzi the bonobo interacts with people via a portable keyboard with lexigrams.
ON YOUR BIKE, MATE! CYCLING SAFARIS IN UGANDA
Adventure Consults realizes that most (if not all) travelers don’t enjoy spending lots of time in motor vehicles or motorized boats. As a result, we’ve decided to introduce cycling safaris as a way to complement the safari experience for those traveling with us Read More
PRECISION AIR RESURRECTS KILIMANJARO–ENTEBBE FLIGHTS
Destination accessibility and regional connectivity are two of the keys to a rewarding vacation experience. And now comes great news out of East Africa that following a three-year hiatus, Precision Air has resurrected its popular Arusha/Kilimanjaro–Entebbe route.
RWANDA REQUIRES EMERGENCY EVAC INSURANCE
The government of Rwanda has implemented a new requirement for visitors effective immediately. Tour operators must obtain emergency evacuation insurance from local provider Akagera Aviation for each traveler.
THE QUEEN OF UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS
Primates aside, Uganda’s most spectacular game viewing experience is Queen Elizabeth National Park. Unlike Bwindi and Kibale — which are both densely forested — QENP features a typical East African savannah landscape and the creatures that relish that mix of Read More
GORILLA IN THE MIDST . . . OF LONDON
There’s lots of talk these days about robots taking over many functions from humans. But bit also know of a recent case where an animatronic animal stood in for the real thing — a robotic mountain gorilla the Uganda Tourism Read More