NatureTrack Expeditions Safaris

03/03/2023

Benefits of tourism cannot be under looked. Tourism has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries. It is an important means of generating national income for a number of developing and developed countries

12/11/2021

The natural sights to behold on a Uganda safari!

18/02/2020

Dusk in Entebbe

03/06/2019

Come Experience the beauty of Uganda

Searching for Family getaways, romantic escapes, vacation holidays , wildlife enthusiasm, study trip or on an Africa craze? You're right where you want to be on the adventure in Uganda.

We make amazing experiences for you in Uganda as we take you beyond the borders to find you more fulfilling experiences in the East African neighborhoods.

We offer tailor-made Africa safari packages from Uganda through the beautiful tiny country Rwanda, magical Kenya and Tanzania for the most viewed attraction of the annual wildebeest migration as you Chill-ax in Zanzibar's white sand beach.
https://www.naturetrack-expeditions.com/uganda-safaris/

31/05/2019

Gorilla Trekking is a trip of a lifetime.

One male silver back on the left, sitting in a swarm of bugs and munching on some leaves, and a female on the right up in a tree, observing.

A little further in and we noticed a baby girl hanging from the tree with her mother. As we watched, baby gorilla and her mother climbed down the tree to settle in a clearing at the base where the baby could take delicious advantage of a bamboo shoot sticking out of the forest floor.

On our other side, the dominant male gorilla sat in a different spot, eating leaves and continuously passing gas. And although we were all enamored watching the baby tumble off her mother’s back only to get scooped back up into her warm embrace.

Seeing the dominant male flip upside-down to stare at us from a new angle, the gorillas didn’t seem to care one bit that we were there. As the senior guide said, “people are just part of their scenery.”
https://www.naturetrack-expeditions.com/uganda-safaris/what-to-do/gorilla-trekking/

29/05/2019

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK HOLIDAY IN UGANDA

Travel is the best excuse to enjoy the grand stunning views of the great big wide world out there with hundreds of amazing places to visit that nobody really ever hears about.

Uganda has plenty of destinations that will take you to places that are off the beaten track, some that are not even known by many travelers.

African destinations that will bring you to remote safari locations with a ton of wildlife to observe on an adventure-fueled holiday where you are right in the heart of a wilderness with endless activities to do.
https://www.naturetrack-expeditions.com/blog/off-the-beaten-track-holiday-in-uganda/

23/05/2019

So, when is the best time to visit Uganda?
This is a no-brainer, any time is the best time to visit Uganda. Uganda’s weather patterns are really difficult to predict.

From the formation of the Albertine rift valley running from the south-west up the western border with DR Congo, as you head up north-eastern Uganda, it gets hotter.

Uganda has just two major seasons, wet and dry – that’s it! It could rain five times in one day, but the sun will still shine, erasing any trace of a downpour, and constantly reminding you that the sun after the rain is more beautiful than the sun before the rain
https://www.naturetrack-expeditions.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-uganda/

22/05/2019

Ultimate Uganda Safari Holiday
This Ultimate Uganda Safari Holiday itinerary offers our most comprehensive safari package in Uganda.

Over the course of the 11 nights your own private guide will drive you to our top select of Uganda’s greatest parks and regions, all the way through Murchison Falls to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you’ll meet the magnificent mountain gorillas.
https://www.naturetrack-expeditions.com/uganda-safaris/ultimate-uganda-safari-holiday/

22/05/2019

UGANDA SAFARIS
Would you rather travel solo and off the beaten path, or do you want a guide to take you through some of the most famous sites in the world?

Can't imagine going more than a few hours cut off from the world, or are you dreaming of wide open spaces without another person in sight?

Whatever you prefer, you can find it and more in the dozens of travel ideas for every continent prepared by our local agents. Take a look and find out which one inspires you!
https://www.naturetrack-expeditions.com/uganda-safaris/

29/03/2019

Golden Monkey Trekking

Golden Monkey are attractive looking primates with a golden touch in their fur making them so beautiful alongside their playful ways, and are only about 5000 individuals are remaining in the Virunga Massif.

Golden monkeys are small in size weighing around 15 Kilos earning their name from the long golden hair on their backs and move around the bamboo forest like they are court jesters.

Golden Monkeys live in the Virunga Massif
in 3 parks, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the largest concentration of in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with a great opportunity to see these rare and handsome monkeys in their habitat.

A Golden monkey trek lasts one hour while a Golden Monkey Habituation Experience lasts four hours along with researchers and trackers and your personal guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority as you assist in the process of getting these beautiful primates accustomed to being in the presence of people.

Golden Monkey Trekking is done in the bamboo forests of the Volcanoes they move rather quickly and you will need to set your camera on fast shutter speed and due to the bamboo forest on a low light setting.

The Golden Monkey Habituation experience begins with your orientation and then you are of with your Uganda Wildlife Authority Guide up into the bamboo forest where you join researchers and trackers that are habituating a group of about 100.

The Golden Monkey Trekking can be incorporated in a safari with Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
The Best Places for Golden Monkey Trekking that is safe and secure is Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.

01/03/2019

People and Culture of Uganda- Uganda Cultural Safaris

Uganda is a home to a diverse, tranquil and untapped culture and heritage. Cultural enthusiasts searching for a diverse cultural experience ranging from the diverse cultural mosaic of music, art, and hand crafts to the culture and norms, to the rituals, and regalia the diversity in Uganda’s culture is truly amazing.

Culture and tradition around the world is portrayed through dance and drama, ceremonies and passage rites like birth rites, marriage, and initiation which are held with high regard in the different cultures.

The country has over 360 tribes each of which will introduce you to a completely different set of practices and beliefs including: the Baganda, Banyankore, Batooro, Bakiga, Banyoro, Basoga, Itesots, Acholis, langis and Alur among others.

Uganda has various historical, archaeological and religious sites that offer a remarkable experience and understanding of the culture of the country including; the Kasubi royal tombs, the spectacular Ssezibwa Falls, the Mparo Tombs, the Bigo bya Mugenyi, the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the Karambi Tombs, Nakayima Tree, the Nkokonjeru Tombs,
Nyero Rock Paintings
Naggalabi-Buddo Coronation, the Wamala Tombs,
Nnamasole Baagalayaze Tombs and many more cultural centers.

Kampala City has many monuments worth visiting including the Independence monument, the Uganda Parliament, the Uganda Museum and these can be visited on a Kampala City Tour.

28/02/2019

Gorilla Trekking Etiquette- Gorilla Trekking Safaris

The total number of mountain gorillas has increased to over 900 thus the need to conserve them so their number continues growing. Mountain Gorillas are one of the critically endangered primates in the world and were considerably affected by poaching that posed a threat to their survival.

The government has implemented many measures to reduce on factors that endanger their lives and protect them from extinction. Rules while trekking Gorillas have been implemented to save the critically endangered primates including;

Ensuring you are free from respiratory infections like colds or flue, tuberculosis, measles and cough. to reduce the risk of spreading these diseases.
Only 8 persons are permitted to visit a gorilla person per day for one hour to avoid emotionally stressing the gorillas.
Do not litter trash within the Park to reduce pollution of the Park's environment.
Keep your conversations on the low to avoid scaring away the gorillas.
In the presence of the mountain gorillas, maintain a distance of 7 meters away the Gorillas
Avoid direct eye contact with the Gorillas as they may perceive it as confrontation and may become aggressive.
When the gorillas approach you, stay calm,don't make sudden movements and don't run away.
Always keep in your group to prevent confusion that may arise among the mountain gorillas.
Avoid eating, drinking and smoking while in the presence of the mountain gorillas.
Avoid using flash cameras because they scare the gorillas, and make them anxious.

Mountain Gorillas are an endangered creatures thus the many guidelines to protect them from extinction.

04/02/2019

3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Rwanda ~ Naturetrack Expeditions

3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Rwanda ~ Naturetrack Expeditions

From the gorillas in the mist to the vibrant capital and the beautiful cultures here are 3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Rwanda on your next African safari.

04/02/2019

Bird watching in Uganda; Which Birds To See ~ Naturetrack Expeditions

Bird Watching- Birding Safaris in Uganda

Uganda’s remarkable avian diversity (over 1,050 species within an area similar in size to that of Great Britain) can be attributed to its location between the East African Savannah, West African rain forests and semi-desert of the north. Uganda offers easy access to bird-rich habitats that are difficult to reach elsewhere. The country has only two endemics, but if you only take East Africa into consideration, there are 150 species to be found only in Uganda. Migrant birds are present from November to April.

Bird Watching takes place in National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Forest Reserves, Important Bird Areas, Ramsar Sites, Private Homes and Compounds. Do you enjoy birding? Checkout the key bird watching sites in Uganda;

30/01/2019

The elusive shoe-billed stork

30/01/2019

The shoe billed stork is one of the most sought after birds in Africa and it is quite the sight on a Ugandan safari.he Shoe-bill Stork has outstanding prehistoric looks with a massive shoe shaped bill where it derives its name from.

Shoe-bills are solitary birds that only come together during the mating season,the parent birds make a nest on the ground with both parents participating in the incubation period which lasts a month.

The shoe-bill is mainly a carnivorous bird with most of its diet including the lungfish supplemented by frogs, puddle fish, baby crocodile and water snakes.

The Shoe-billed stork can spotted in many places in Uganda including Mabamba bay wetland,along the banks of the Nile River- the delta area in Murchison Falls National Park, along Lake Edward in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Ziwa Rhino Santuary, Lake Kyoga , Semiliki Wildlife reserve, and in the Nabajuzi Swamp in Masaka.

28/01/2019

Chimpanzees in Uganda Facts ~ Naturetrack Expeditions

“Eyes trained on the canopy, the hunters slipped with speed and agility across the forest floor. Although communication was kept to a minimum everyone seemed certain of their role. Occasionally one of the party turned and shot a glance back at me, sweating and stumbling over branches and roots, far behind. Suddenly, a squeal of alarm reverberated through the forest. A docile group of beautiful Columbus monkeys with coats the envy of a catwalk model had spotted the approaching hunting party.”

Chimpanzees in Uganda are one of the great attractions you shouldn't miss out on your Uganda Safari. Let's take a look at some need-to-know chimpanzee facts

26/01/2019

Secrets To Wildlife Viewing in Uganda ~ Naturetrack Expeditions

Successful wildlife viewing is an adventure, because it exists in the chaotic and unpredictable world of nature, there’s often the unexpected. A rewarding safari adventure allows you to understand the natural world and it’s inhabitants, and to learn new things that you can use in your everyday life. When you encounter a wild animal in its own natural habitat, you get positive memories that stay with you for a life time and that’s how you know your wildlife viewing adventure was successful.

Wildlife watching, the number and variety of large animals on view out in the open in the Uganda National Parks are amazing. To be in the middle of a Ugandan landscape teeming with wildlife is an unforgettable experience.

21/01/2019

Kidepo Valley National Park in the extreme northeast of Uganda is worth a visit as it offers the most stunning scenery of all the protected areas in Uganda.
Along the Uganda-Sudan border, the rolling short savannah of the park is ringed by mountains and cut by rocky ridges.
Kidepo Valley National Park harbours some of the extinct species of wildlife like the cheetah and over 500 bird species rendering it one of the best wilderness areas in Africa.
Though it is the most isolated national park in Uganda, the park is one of the best virgin places every wildlife enthusiast should visit while in Uganda.

21/01/2019

Ndali- Kasenda Crater area is one of the most attractive and lushest parts in the western part of Uganda, the area is rewarding to explore whether on walking safari or driving safari.
Lieing 30km south of Fort Portal, the area has over 30 crater lakes that were years ago a wasteland covered with ash as larva hurled from the active explosions from the craters.
The elevated area also known as the "Top of the world" offers breathtaking views of the tea estates and Kibale Forest to the east, the Rwenzori mountains to the west, Lake George and the rift valley plains to the south making it the most amazing parts of western Uganda.

08/01/2019

The Batwa and Bambuti Pygmies also known as the forest people preferred to live in the forest rather in the grasslands as hunter- gatherers. Curious travelers interact with them on cultural encounters as they enjoy stories of their livelihood and take pictures with the mysterious short people that still exist gracefully with the earth

09/10/2018

The Kazinga channel is situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda and connects two lakes, Lake George and Lake.The 42 kilometers channel comprises of Kasenyi plains, at a distance of the Kazinga channel lie the splendid Rwenzori Mountains. The channel is narrow and thus distinct from the two lakes it links and is clearly defined and and known as a wonder of nature.

The channel is home to an abundance of animals and birds and is a source of their livelihood. Species like elephants, hippopotamus, buffaloes, crocodiles are seen to co-exist with each other alongside domestic animals from the neighboring villages that are seen to quench their thirst from the channel’s fresh waters.
The waterway is home to several bird species including scavengers marabou storks, wild geese and water ducks, the shoe bill stork that feed on fish from the waterway.
Butterflies and various insects can be found here thriving on the abundant water supply and flora.

09/10/2018

The Murchison falls are famous for the violence with which the River Nile explodes through a narrow 6m gorge and over the remnant rift valley wall at 40m. This sight offers you the tranquility of unspoiled Africa that has not been fully exploited by mass tourism.

Murchison Falls National Park is bisected by the Victoria Nile and creating the dramatic Murchison Falls, which is the centerpiece and the main attraction of the park.
The mighty cascade of 80km stretch of rapids drains the last of the river's energy, transforming it into a broad, placid stream that flows quietly across the rift valley floor into Lake Albert. Many remarkable wildlife are regular visitors to the riverbanks including elephants, giraffes and buffaloes with hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds permanent residents of the river banks.

09/10/2018

The Gorilla Habituation Experience takes place only in Rushaga in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and is Uganda’s most thrilling and exciting experience of viewing wildlife in their natural setting.
Travelers get the opportunity to spend more time with the impressive creatures. While on the habituation experience, travelers get to spend 4 hrs in the company of the gorillas while following them around with the researchers.
Mountain gorilla habituation is a long process involving gorilla adaption and it is done by gorilla researchers and well-experienced rangers who meet with the gorillas every single day to train and monitor their progress. This process involves giving names to each gorilla and training them to acknowledge these names.
Gorilla habituation experience permits are available throughout the year though they need to be booked in advance because only 4 permits are available daily and they cost USD1500.

11/09/2018

The Virunga Volcanoes

These volcanoes are one of the extremes divided between three countries; Uganda, Rwanda & D.R Congo providing a sanctuary for the 1000 mountain Gorillas.

The Virunga Massif is made up of Mt. Karisimbi as the highest of all the 8 volcanoes at 4,507 metres while Mt. Sabinyo (3,634 metres) is the oldest of the Virunga volcanoes and forms the border of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo Mt Mikeno(4437), Mt Muhabura, Mt visoke(3711), Mt. Gahinga(3474), Mt. Nyiragongo(3470) and Mt. Nyamuragira(3056) .

Nyiragongo and Mt. Nyamuragira are two of the most active volcanoes on the continent registering some of the most tragic eruptions in history with some as more recent as 2010 as Nyiragongo erupted and the fluid lava destroyed people and property in the neighboring town of Goma.
Nyiragongo is also known for its stunning lava lake which is the largest and most fluid of its kind in the World.

11/09/2018

Tree climbing lions in Ishasha-Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The magnificent Ishasha Sector is home to the renowned and most famous residents,"The Tree Climbing Lions".

These can be spotted draped over the branches of fig and acacia trees with the motive of enjoying the shade and most importantly be able to watch their prey as it approaches and catch it off-guard.

28/08/2018

Uganda Safari Parks are Birders' Paradise with the Albertine Rift valley supporting 1061 bird species representing half of Africa's total of birds of which 41 are endemic and 25 threatened species.

28/08/2018

On the foothills of Mt. Elgon is the amazing Sipi Falls, which is a stunner and the most beautiful water fall in Uganda.The Sipi falls are three levels and though the upper two are beautiful the 95 m main drop attracts more visitors.

24/08/2018

Western Uganda is dotted with dozens of extinct volcanoes known as the explosion craters.The craters are in three main concentrations;The Katwe Explosion lakes in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bunyaraguru crater on the Kichwamba escarpment and the Ndali-Kasenda field near Kibale National Park

21/08/2018

Lake Edward and Lake George:The Queen Elizabeth Rift.

Midway between the towns of Mbarara and Fort Portal,the kichwamba Escarpment provides the first sight of the albertine rift and the crater lakes of Bunyaraguru.

The highway runs straight to reveal the grey back drop of the snow capped Rwenzori Mountain and revealing to the west Lake Edward and to the East Lake George.

The two lakes are connected by the meandering silver strand known as the Kazinga channel running through the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park and supporting the concentrations of the large animals.

21/08/2018

Chimpanzees are undoubtedly our closest relatives with our genetic pattern differing by 1.23%.

Chimpanzees are fruit eaters with their favourite being the fig though they also eat leaves stems and bark with insects being their main source of protein.They also eat meat where they will band together to hunt duikers, bush pigs, monkeys and sometimes their own species.

Chimpanzees live in communities ranging from 20 to over 100 individuals in a fission-fusion society.

Chimpanzees in Uganda can be tracked in the wild in Kibale National Park,Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park,Budongo Forest, Semliki National and can also be visited at the zoo(Uganda Wildlife Education Centre) aswell the chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria.

20/08/2018

The mountain gorillas are the most famous residents of Bwindi Impenetratable National Park, spending an hour in the company of this peaceful ape is yet an amazing and unbeatable experience.
Gorillas can only be viewed in Uganda's Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Park,Rwanda Volcanoes Park and Congo's Volcanoes Park thus people travel from allover the world to Africa to view the graceful animals

20/08/2018

Nature creates patterns like the Great Rift Valley for a purpose,the twin cracks in the earth's crust carve through the eastern flank of Africa staring from the Red sea to Mozambique for a longitudinal distance of 3500 km.
The series of elongated lakes include L.Albert, L.Edward, L.Kivu,L.Tanganyika,L.Rukwa and L.Malawi which are trapped within the parallel trenches of the 3000 km long western rift valley making them the Great lakes.

10/08/2018

At the foot of Mt.Rwenzori at Sempaya lies the hotsprings that bubble at 103°C and spurt 2m above the ground reminding us of the tectonic forces that still exist beneath the rift valley

10/08/2018

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