Ugatake Tours & Travel

17/10/2017

Cultural tourism is whereby traveler’s engage with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion(s), and other elements that helped shape their way of life. The maasai are well known in kenya for uploading their culture and mode of lifestyle. They are found both in kenya and Tanzania. In ugatake travel solutions we offer cultural dance to our esteemed travelers to have a taste of our heritage and culture. Make your reservations at [email protected] and let’s taste Africa.

24/06/2017

EID MUBARAK to all muslim brothers

23/06/2017

24/01/2017

07/09/2016

the mujje tulumbe ugatake safaris team is back from uganda after seeing off comoros to end their 38 years wait in the africa cup of nations tournament

30/07/2016

The Swahili word safari means journey,
originally from the Arabic ﺳﻔﺮ (safar) meaning a
journey; the verb for "to travel" in Swahili is
kusafiri. an expedition to observe or hunt animals in
their natural habitat, especially in East Africa

21/03/2016

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21/01/2016

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11/11/2015

a day out in lake nakuru national park

11/11/2015

11/11/2015

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14/09/2015

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya
and the second-highest in Africa , after
Kilimanjaro. [4] The highest peaks of the
mountain are Batian (5,199 metres (17,057 ft)),
Nelion (5,188 metres (17,021 ft)) and Point
Lenana (4,985 metres (16,355 ft)). Mount
Kenya is located in central Kenya, about 16.5
kilometres (10.3 mi) south of the equator,
around 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-northeast
of the capital Nairobi . [4] Mount Kenya is the
source of the name of the Republic of Kenya .
Mount Kenya is a stratovolcano created
approximately 3 million years after the opening
of the East African rift . [5] Before glaciation,
it was 7,000 m (23,000 ft) high. It was covered
by an ice cap for thousands of years. This has
resulted in very eroded slopes [6] and numerous
valleys radiating from the centre. [7] There are
currently 11 small glaciers. The forested slopes
are an important source of water for much of
Kenya. [8]
There are several vegetation bands from the
base to the summit. [9] The lower slopes are
covered by different types of forest. Many
alpine species are endemic to Mount Kenya, such
as the giant lobelias and senecios and a local
subspecies of rock hyrax . [10] An area of
715 km 2 (276 sq mi) around the centre of the
mountain was designated a National Park[11]
and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1997. [12] The park receives over 16,000 visitors
per year. [8]
Mount Kenya National Park
Main article: Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya National Park, established in 1949,
protects the region surrounding the mountain.
Currently the national park is within the forest
reserve which encircles it. [13] In April 1978 the
area was designated a UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve . [14] The national park and the forest
reserve, combined, became a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1997. [12]
The Government of Kenya had four reasons for
creating a national park on and around Mount
Kenya. These were the importance of tourism
for the local and national economies , preserve
an area of great scenic beauty, conserve the
biodiversity within the park and to preserve the
water catchment for the surrounding area. [8]
Kenya’s government has announced a project to
discourage animals from straying into small
holdings surrounding the Park and devastating
crops. The project will see the Park enclosed by
an electric fence with five electrified strands
and is expected to be completed by 2014. The
fence will discharge an electric shock, but is not
dangerous to humans or animals. [15]
Local culture
Mount Kenya is important to all the
ethnic communities living around it.
The main ethnic groups living around Mount
Kenya are Kikuyu , Ameru, Embu and Maasai . The
first three are closely related. They all see the
mountain as an important aspect of their
cultures. All these cultures arrived in the Mount
Kenya area in the last several hundred years.

14/09/2015

The Rwenzoris – the
fabled Mountains of the
Moon – lie in western
Uganda along the
Uganda-Congo border.
The equatorial snow
peaks include the third
highest point in Africa,
while the lower slopes
are blanketed in
moorland, bamboo and
rich, moist montane
forest. Huge tree-
heathers and colorful
mosses are draped
across the mountainside
with giant lobelias and
“everlasting flowers”,
creating an enchanting,
fairytale scene.
Rwenzori Mountains
National Park protects
the highest parts of
the 120km-long and
65km-wide Rwenzori
mountain range. The
national park hosts 70
mammals and 217 bird
species including 19
Albertine Rift
endemics, as well as
some of the world’s
rarest vegetation.
The Rwenzoris are a
world-class hiking and
mountaineering
destination. A nine- to
twelve-day trek will
get skilled climbers to
the summit of
Margherita – the
highest peak – though
shorter, non-technical
treks are possible to
scale the surrounding
peaks.
For those who prefer
something a little less
strenuous, neighboring
Bakonzo villages offer
nature walks,
homestead visits home
cultural performances
and accommodation,
including home-cooked
local cuisine.
Geography and
Climate
Rwenzori Mountains
National Park is
located in
southwestern
Uganda on the east
side of the western
(Albertine) African
rift valley. It lies
along Uganda's
border with the
Democratic Republic
of the Congo (DRC)
and borders the
DRC's Virunga
National Park, also
a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, for
50 km. It is
situated in the
Bundibugyo,
Kabarole, and
Kasese districts, 25
km from the small
town of Kasese. The
park is 996 sq km in
size, 70% of which
exceeds an altitude
of 2,500m above
seas level. The park
is 120 km long and
48 km wide.
The Rwenzori
Mountains straddle
the equator along
the border between
Uganda and the
Democratic Republic
of Congo, extending
north–south for
about 110 km and
east–west for about
50 km. Rising
gradually from the
highland plains of
Uganda, the
mountains fall
steeply on the west
to the Semliki
River, the outflow
of Lake Edward and
a major tributary
of Lake Albert, one
of the sources of
the White Nile.
Geologically the
mountains are
young, created in
the late Pliocene by
an upthrust of
crystalline rocks
(mainly gneiss,
amphibolite, granite
and quartzite) that
rose from within
the western rift to
divide palaeolake
Obweruka and
create present-day
Lakes Albert and
Edward. Hence, the
range itself is not
of volcanic origin
although numerous
craters (crater-
lakes) of more
recent age are
found in the
surrounding area.
The Rwenzori are
wetter than other
East African
mountains, with
annual rainfall
varying with
altitude from 2,000
to 3,000 mm, and
being heaviest on
the eastern slope,
which faces the
prevailing winds. On
the Uganda side
heavy rain can
occur any time of
year, but the
rainiest periods are
from mid-March to
May and from
September to mid-
December. This
therefore means
those on Rwenzori
Mountain Hiking
Safari should
target the dry
period of June to
September. The
equatorial position
of the mountain
range creates daily
air temperature
oscillations between
−5°C and 20°C in
the Alpine and Nival
zones, an order of
magnitude greater
than the seasonal
variation in
maximum daytime
temperature.
Occasional night-
time freezing
occurs from 3,000
m altitude (the
present-day
boundary between
Bamboo and
Ericaceous zones);
to 4,000 m (the
Ericaceous–Alpine
zone boundary)
freezing occurs on
80–90% of the
nights

14/09/2015

mount kilimanjaro

14/09/2015

Climbing
Kilimanjaro:
Tips, Gear
Recommendati
and What to
Expect
Tips, gear suggestions, and what to
expect if you're going to climb
Kilimanjaro for the first time.
[toc]Here are some of the lessons I learned for
next time I climb Kilimanjaro, along with some tips
and gear recommendations. I’m by no means a
hardcore mountain climber, although I’ve spent a
good bit of time backpacking, camping, and
traveling on all seven continents. But there are
things about altitude and Mount Kilimanjaro
specifically that were new to me, and the tips and
suggestions below are from the perspective of
someone on a steep learning curve. If in doubt, of
course, go with what your guide says.
Climbing Kilimanjaro isn’t hard-core technical
climbing like an ascent of Everest. You won’t be
scaling any cliffs with ropes, and you don’t need
crampons, ice picks, or oxygen tanks. But it is still
a serious climb. Routes that cross the Western
Breach will involve some scrambling and risk. You’ll
be out in the elements, with little cover for rain,
storms, wind, or snow. And the risk of altitude
sickness should be taken very seriously indeed. If
you’ve been at high altitude before, you’ll have an
advantage in that you’ll know how your body
responds. If not, you’re going to find out pretty
quickly how well your body deals with having a lot
less oxygen to work with.
Choosing a Route
to Climb
Kilimanjaro
There are half a dozen or so established routes to
climb Kilimanjaro, and there are variants of each
of those. The shortest routes are 5-6 days. The
longest standard ones are 7-9 days. Your guide
company will have recommendations for you. We did
the 8-day Lemosho Route via Western Breach and
Crater Camp, which I was very impressed with. I
especially liked the changing scenery and that we
had time to actually enjoy it rather than just
enduring a daily chore. If I climb Kilimanjaro again,
this would be my first choice for route. Here’s a
useful overview of the options.
A shorter route is not necessarily a better route.
Some are more scenic than others. Some are more
crowded than others. Some are more challenging
than others. And some are better for
acclimatization to altitude.
Choosing a Guide
to Climb
Kilimanjaro
There are hundreds of companies in Arusha and
Moshi offering climbs of Kilimanjaro. Some handle
the climb themselves; others act as intermediary
agents. Most offer package deals with safaris.
We went with Serengeti Pride, and I have
absolutely no hesitation in recommending them. You
can learn more about them here . (I have no ties to
the company other than being a very satisfied and
impressed customer.) There are cheaper options
and there are more expensive “luxury” options. But
we found that Serengeti Pride did things right.
I get none of the credit for choosing Serengeti
Pride–another member of our group did that–but
if I ever climb the mountain again, there’s no
question that they’ll be the first company I’ll call.
They were excellent in answering our many
questions before the trip, and being a small
company we got plenty of personal service. Once we
got on the mountain, their gear was well
maintained and suitable for the conditions (you
don’t want worn-out tents being shredded in an
unexpected gale, for example, or tents that don’t
help keep the warmth in or the rain out). Their
porters were, without exception, friendly,
professional, and very capable. The company takes
pride in treating its porters well–they’re Partners
For Responsible Travel with KPAP-Kilimanjaro
Porter Assistance Project . They always took safety
very seriously indeed, and up on the mountain that
doesn’t just mean not falling down. Things like
camp hygiene, food hygiene, and keeping the day’s
distances manageable and sensibly paced all fall
under that. And, most importantly, they were very
attentive to how people were feeling the effects
of altitude.
But it was our guides that really stood out, our
tour leader Lema and our guide Agger . They were
superb in every way and took everything in stride.
And on top of that, they were fun and interesting
people to spend 8 days with, even when we weren’t
always feeling at our best. [I have no affiliation
with Serengeti Pride other than being an impressed
customer.]
But whichever company you go with, ask lots of
questions before you get there.
And if you’re aiming for the budget end, bear in
mind that there are some significant fixed costs.
Before you even start factoring in food, paying
the porters and guides, and any company overhead
costs, there’s a National Park entrance fee of $60
per person per day and a $50 per night camping
fee (or hut fee, depending on the route). There
are only so many ways that the remaining costs can
be trimmed, so ask what they are so you can
decide if those things are important to you.
When choosing a Kilimanjaro guide company, ask if
they participate in the Kilimanjaro Porters
Assistance Project and the IMEC Partnership for
Responsible Travel to help ensure fair pay and
improve working conditions for Kilimanjaro’s
porters. If they don’t, consider choosing a company
that does.
Travel insurance is a good idea when heading
to Kilimanjaro. I use Squaremouth to compare
a whole bunch of different options and find
the best fit for what I need and the best
deal.

14/09/2015

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