Rukundo Samuel

08/02/2024

Kahuzi-Biega National Park

A vast area of primary tropical forest dominated by two spectacular extinct volcanoes, Kahuzi and Biega, the park has a diverse and abundant fauna. One of the last groups of eastern lowland (graueri) gorillas (consisting of only some 250 individuals) lives at between 2,100 and 2,400 m above sea-level.

06/02/2024

Today I visited The Royal Drummers of Burundi, commonly known in recordings as The Drummers of Burundi or as The Master Drummers of Burundi, is a percussion ensemble originally from Burundi. Their performances are a part of ceremonies such as births, funerals, and coronations of mwami (Kings). Drums (called karyenda) are sacred in Burundi, and represent the mwami, fertility and regeneration. The Royal Drummers use drums made from hollowed tree trunks covered with animal skins (the cows hides & skin). In addition to the central drum, called Inkiranya, there are Amashako drums which provide a continuous beat, and Ibishikiso drums, which follow the rhythm established by the Inkiranya.

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23/07/2023

Little Bittern from Lake Opeta

📸: Jonathan Onongo

02/07/2023

THE PEARL OF AFRICA

Like its East African safari neighbours, Uganda is home to the Big Five, but its our closest cousins that have put the nation on the international tourism map... The mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the chimpanzees of Kibale National Park are this country's greatest assets and top wildlife bucket lists the world over.

Uganda is also home to the source of the Nile, at Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria. This mighty river is forced through a narrow 21 feet-wide gorge on its way to Lake Albert, forming the breathtaking Murchison Falls.

The river is every inch the tourism drawcard that Uganda's great apes are, and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities along the Nile, from white water rafting to just sitting and taking in the majesty of this iconic river in its early stages.

A land of contrasts, Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains are simply breathtaking, forming a natural border between the country and neighbouring Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These are the legendary "Mountains of the Moon" with their peaks forming a dramatic backcloth to some of Uganda's most beautiful landscapes.

It's on these mountain slopes that coffee is grown - the country's number one export!

Birders also love Uganda, thanks to the more than 1000 species recorded across the country's various habitats. Endemic species include the purple-breasted sunbird and dwarf honeyguide, as well as the incredible shoebill, which can be found in Queen Elizabeth National Park, as well as a variety of other destinations.

02/07/2023

Good morning from Lake Nyinambuga - One of the most famous crater lakes in Uganda is the Nyinambuga Crater lake whose photo is engraved on the twenty thousand Uganda Shilling note (UGX 20,000 note). Here our director & head guide is with on a 7 days trip !

16/06/2023

Scientists have just discovered that female American crocodiles can produce offspring without males—a phenomenon known as facultative parthenogenesis, or “virgin birth."

This ability, called parthenogenesis, appears to be an ancient trait shared between crocodilians, birds, and dinosaurs. Which means part of Jurassic Park may actually have been able to happen.

19/05/2023

What do you know about the Rhinoceroses 🦏?

15/05/2023

We offer tailormade and scheduled safaris and tours in Uganda including gorilla trekking and spotting the Big 5. We design and manage events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics. Let us connect you with the best places to stay, our knowledgeable and charismatic guides and share the hidden gems guaranteed to make your trip extraordinary.

09/05/2023

Gorilla Tracking Uganda 🇺🇬 & Rwanda 🇷🇼

With fewer than 1004 mountain gorillas that still exist on earth today, Uganda is home to more than half of all these massive creatures making it one of the only three countries in the world where mountain gorilla trekking is conducted. The are 18 gorilla families that have been habituated and already set for tourism purposes.

29/04/2023

WHY ARE URBAN BIRDS IMPORTANT?
Urban birds are important for a wide variety of reasons. Among them - birds in urban areas, especially cities, remind us of nature and our connection to it; they also serve as indicators of health in the built environment. Some urban birds are resident; others are migratory. Many are also important seed dispersers, pollinators, and predators, including of insects and rodents. eaters.

24/04/2023

Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park - in search of the Green Broadbill -

22/04/2023

There are only a limited number of permits available in each park for each day's trek. Every visitor must obtain a permit before they can embark on a trek so it is essential to book well in advance.

The permits do book out. Permits need to be arranged at the earliest once you book a trip to ensure there is a permit available for you to trek. Please note they are non-refundable.

Want to book your gorilla permit? Contact us: [email protected] +256778364205 (WhatsApp)

19/04/2023

Scarlet-chested Sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis)

15cm, 6"

From Ug to CKe, ad of race lamperti is similar to Hunter's Sunbird with a brilliant scarlet breast and small iridescent green cap, but differs in having a green throat (which is sometimes difficult to see).

Race gutturalis in Tz (except NTz) and in coastal Ke is similar, but has a small violet shoulder patch. Ad is dark brown above without a supercilium, and dirty yellowish-white below mottled brown. Imm is like but with some dull red feathers on the breast. Imm is like with a blackish throat.

HH usually in pairs but sometimes present in large numbers at Leonotis flowers. Inhabits a wide variety of forest edge, wooded valleys, gardens and cultivation from sea-level to 2150m. Vo song is a short series of loud explosive notes, interspersed with monotonous, complex chips and scratchy notes.

12/04/2023

[Grey-hooded Kingfisher]
Ad of nominate race has a pale grey head, black upper back and chestnut belly, a red bill, and bright blue lower back, wings and tail. Sexes are similar. Imm is duller with dusky barring on the head and breast, a very pale chestnut belly, and dark-tipped red bill. Race pallidiventris has a greyer head and paler chestnut belly. HH singles and pairs are common and widespread in a wide range of woodland, bush and cultivation from sea-level to 2200m, often near water. Race pallidiventris is a resident of C and STz, and a visitor elsewhere from Apr–Sep. Vo song is a rising, falling, then rising wave of notes that become very strident ti-ti-ti-tit-tit-tit-tiu-tiu-tiu-ti-tit-tittit... Call is a series of identical sharp notes tchk, tchk, tchk…

04/04/2023

ENTEBBE TOWN - 📍Uganda

Entebbe is a town on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, in Central Uganda. Area beaches include busy Lido Beach, near Entebbe International Airport. The lakeside Uganda Wildlife Education Centre protects native animals in wetland, forest and savanna habitats. Nearby, Entebbe Botanical Garden has diverse plants, birds and monkeys. Also close by is the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which protects orphaned chimps.

Entebbe is the gateway to 📍Uganda also known as the “Pearl of Africa”

We welcome you to Uganda 🇺🇬

Primate Journeys Africa Ltd

Rukundo Samuel

02/04/2023

13-year-old girl becomes 'youngest Emirati' to reach peak of Mount Kilimanjaro

Aya said it was the hardest thing she had ever done; her feet bled and she felt nauseous, but she soldiered on.

Thirteen-year-old Aya Fakih has conquered Mount Kilimanjaro and is believed to be the youngest Emirati to do so. "It was an exceptional and life-changing e..

02/04/2023

Discover Uganda's tribal heritage by staying at Sheraton Kampala

The modern 5 star hotel is ideally situated in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, 45 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, and less than 10 minutes away from the central business district. Known for its heritage and amazing nightlife, Sheraton Kampala welcomes guests with a relaxed ambience and a dazzling array of upscale amenities. Take in sweeping views of the Kampala skyline from the comfort of our vibrant and stylish hotel, surrounded by 9 acres of well-manicured gardens. Sheraton has 236 spacious guest rooms and suites which are decorated with comfort in mind, with amenities to suit your travel needs. Stay fit at the state-of-the-art fitness center, rejuvenate your body at the hotel spa, or satisfy your cravings at one of the 8 restaurants. Sheraton Kampala Hotel is an ideal destination for family getaways or business travel!

HISTORY !

The hotel opened on October 8, 1967 as the Apolo Hotel. The hotel's opening was attended by its namesake, Prime Minister Apollo Milton Obote. When Obote was overthrown in a military coup by Idi Amin in 1971, the hotel was renamed the Kampala International Hotel. Following the overthrow of Amin by Tanzanian forces, who made the hotel their headquarters, and the Uganda National Liberation Army in 1979, and the return to power of Obote in 1980, the hotel reverted to the Apolo Hotel name. The National Resistance Movement government, which came into power in 1986, liberalized the economy. In 1987, it was extensively refurbished and then renamed when it became a Sheraton Hotels franchise. A fence separating the hotel compound from the neighbouring Jubilee Park was removed and the park was renamed Sheraton Hotel Kampala.

02/04/2023

Gorilla trekking may never be more affordable for South Africans - where, when, and how to plan a trip.

Contact: www.primatejourneys.com (Primate Journeys Africa Ltd) to book your Gorila trip today for not destinations of Uganda 🇺🇬 Rwanda 🇷🇼 & Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Here's what you need to know about planning a trip to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda.

02/04/2023

Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. The Old Fort now houses a cultural center and a stone amphitheater. Underground aqueducts fed hot water to the late-19th-century Hamamni Persian Baths.

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30/03/2023

Cross over to the stunning beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park through the iconic Katunguru Bridge.

With breathtaking views of the Kazinga Channel, diverse wildlife and lush greenery, it's the perfect introduction to the wonders that await.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this Ugandan marvel
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27/02/2023

If you have been to uganda, then yoh know what shes talking about and what she must be missing - but if you havent then you can relate what you're about to experience and later become a life time memory !

Book your next life changing safari /tour to uganda with Primate Journeys Africa Ltd or whatsapp us on +256778364205

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23/02/2023

The Kasubi Royal Tombs are a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 19th century as the burial place for the Kings of the Buganda Kingdom.They are considered one of the most important historical sites in East Africa.

Considered a masterpiece of traditional architecture, the tombs were made of woven mats, thatch and reeds. The Tombs are also a cultural center for the Buganda Kingdom, where traditional rituals, ceremonies, and cultural practices are still performed.

Though severely damaged by fire in 2010, the restoration efforts have been underway to rebuild and preserve The Kasubi Royal Tombs cultural and historical significance.

21/02/2023

You have a big number one fun and that me !

Once you meet Nkera, you can't help but smile. His infectious grin and sparkling brown eyes light up any room he enters. He's the kind of person who exudes joy and positivity, and it's impossible not to feel happier just being around him.

Nkera is one of those people who seem to have an endless supply of energy and enthusiasm. Whether he's telling a joke, sharing a story, or just offering a friendly greeting, his warmth and friendliness are immediately apparent.

Despite facing challenges and setbacks in life, Nkera never seems to lose his smile. His positive attitude and resilience are truly remarkable. He radiates a sense of calm and contentment that's rare in today's fast-paced world.

There's something about Nkera that makes people want to be around him. Maybe it's his sense of humor or his genuine kindness. Whatever it is, he has a way of making everyone feel welcome and included.

Perhaps most inspiring of all, Nkera's smile is infectious. When he grins, it's impossible not to grin back. He reminds us that even when life gets tough, there's always something to smile about.

In a world where negativity and cynicism can sometimes feel overwhelming, Nkera is a shining beacon of hope and positivity. His smile is a reminder that no matter what challenges we face, we can always choose to find joy and happiness in the small moments of life.

So if you're ever feeling down, just think of Nkera and his infectious grin. Let his positivity lift you up and remind you that there's always something to smile about.