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03/09/2020

, The Great City in the North 🇺🇬

One of newest cities in Uganda.
Gulu is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District. The coordinates of the city of Gulu are 2°46'54.0"N 32°17'57.0"E. The distance from Gulu to Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, is approximately 340 kilometres by road.

Well, when you go to GULU for the first time, you'll get surprised with how the City looks like, from the Infrastructure, the Architectural designs, City Arrangement and the way of life of the locals.
Many travelers to Kidepo Valley National Park usually stop by in Gulu city for a night due to the long journey and then continue the following day. The city provides good Accommodation, restaurants and fantastic night life Clubs....

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03/09/2020

The Mighty Sipi Falls, Kapchorwa District 🇺🇬
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31/07/2020

arguably one of the best exciting national parks in East Africa, Murchison falls national park takes its name from a narrow descending gap along River Nile. This is where the river literally thunders out to drop nearly 50 meters , making it the Worlds' most powerful waterfall

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31/07/2020

A shoebill is an ambush predator, which often stands still for long periods, motionless like a statue, before launching a vicious attack to kill any prey that come within strike distance.

30/07/2020

AWESOME ANIMALS
TREE CLIMBING LIONS

Facts about tree climbing lions and why they climb.

Did you know ?

1 The lion is probably the most feared and respected of all African wild animals. This is because it is a super predator that is capable of hunting most of the Savannah wildlife for food.

2. Tree climbing lions are among the least understood of the big cats. They are like all the other lions in every respect, except for tree climbing. In the whole world, there are two 'populations' of tree climbing lions - only found in East Africa.

3. The two assumed reasons to explain why these lions have adapted to climbing trees are:
a). To avoid irritations by insects and bugs on the ground.
b). To escape the Savannah heat by basking on the branches where they can get some fresh breeze.

4. These tree climbing lions stay on the ground during the night and when it rains and both situations eliminate insects, bugs, and reduce heat. Basking in the trees helps them as well to keep watch over their grazing prey such as antelopes, buffaloes among others.

5. Their tree-climbing skills are regarded as a behavioural adaptation that they have mastered so well and are able to teach even their young cubs. This is why they do it with practice.

5. Tree climbing lions can be found in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park of Uganda and in Lake Manyara National Park of Tanzania both in East Africa.

6. Consequently, they are commonly referred to as the tree-climbing lions of East Africa. Lions in other parts of Africa such as Kluger National Park in South Africa, some parts of Kenya and in Kidepo Valley National Park have been occasionally, though very rarely seen climbing trees.

30/07/2020

Luxury adventure tented camps safari.
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13/05/2020

Namirembe Cathedral is an impressive Domed Anglican Cathedral also known as St Paul's Cathedral. Its the oldest cathedral in Uganda founded in 1919 situated on Namirembe Hill Lubaga division with a great scenery view of Kampala, surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers. A visit to this cathedral is worth.


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19/03/2020

Back in the 16th century, the Omukama Olimi 1 of Bunyoro orchestrated a serries o cattle raids depopulating Buganda and Ankole, leading to a devastating famine. One day the sky fell dark during day light hours, prompting the Omukama to flee back to Bunyoro, leaving behind a large number of stollen cattle from which the Ankole people started breeding new new herds. It turns out the darkness turned out to be the solar eclipse of AD 1520. This striking hiltop monument, comprising a golden orb surppoted by three pillars representing the Kings Bunyoro, Ankole and Buganda commemorates this Mark in History.

21/12/2019

28/10/2019

10 things to know about buffalos

1. Agroup of buffalos is a herd.
2.The herd is led by a wise matriarch who chooses grazing areas and napping sites and schedules throughout most of the year.
3.Males live in smaller groups called "bachelor herds".
4. Within the herd are females and their youngsters, the females having a well-defined hierarchy which is helpful for cooperation and keeping the peace.
5.In July, females begin to come into season and the males will start their attempts to attract willing females, this goes up to end of september.
6.When calves are young, they may fall prey to bears or mountain lions, but wolf packs pose the greatest danger.
7. Newborns(calves) are up and running with the herd within 20 minutes of birth, where as adults have a top speed of 37mph
8.Buffalos(Cows) have a gestation period of 9 months
9.They have a life span of 16-25 years.
10.They have an average weight of 2000 pounds

20/10/2019

Mountain gorillas live in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and the Virunga conservation area shared by Mgahinga gorilla, Volcanoes and Virunga National parks in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo respectively. A combined gorilla safari to both parks offers you with an exceptional experience. Each park is different from the other in terms of location, access, and the number of habituated gorilla families. Bwindi has the highest number of mountain gorillas with 17 gorilla families habituated for trekking, Volcanoes has 10 gorilla families, Mgahinga has one gorilla family while Virunga national park has 8 gorilla families habituated for trekking.

19/10/2019

Looking for a place to travel to for a tour today or over the weekend, look no other than the Idi Amin's dungeon located at the Mengo Palace grounds.

18/10/2019

Male southern white rhino at Rhino Sanctuary in the ONLY place in where rhinos can be seen roaming the wild & can be tracked on foot.

09/10/2019

On this day 9th/October/1962 was declared has an independent . Africanway Tours and Safaris celebrate this day together with all Ugandans and May God continue to uplift and protect the 's glory.



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07/10/2019

Their beak is the reason they are called “Shoebill.”
Their long, shoe-shaped beak is used to eat small animals and fish in a single gulp. The end of the beak curves down and forms a hook. This sharp curve is used to pierce through the bodies of their prey to assist in digestion.
The beak of a shoebill can be 24 centimeters long and 20 centimeters wide. It can be more than a quarter the size of the rest of their bodies.
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28/09/2019

Did you know that Leopards are nocturnal animals, meaning they are active at night?

During the day, they rest in thick brush or in trees.

27/09/2019

Did you know..?

Waterbucks are never far from permanent water sources.

These large antelopes drink water daily and also prefer the quality grass that grows along river edges and on floodplains.

25/05/2019

My beautiful Uganda; the Pearl of Africa, the source of the world's longest river, the Nile, the home of gorillas and rwenzori mountains(mountains of the moon) the third highest in Africa,and the home the second largest freshest water lake,lake Victoria.

29/04/2019

American tourist Kimberly Sue Endecott who was kidnapped in Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago has opened up for the first time about the gruelling incident, pronouncing rather unexpectedly that she still has confidence in the security of tourists visiting Uganda. Mrs Endecott, in an CBS....

28/04/2019

Very insightful, Thanks

According to one of the Batwa legends, their forefather Kihanga had three sons, Katutsi, Kahutu and Katwa

28/04/2019

On a few occasions you have to agree with CNN

US television channel CNN has ranked Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as the world’s most beautiful place. Located in south-western district of Kanungu the forest is home the 331 square kilometer Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and is a bio diverse, mountainous area and home to a number of ...

26/03/2019

A list of all the visa free countries for Ugandans

Getting a VISA to travel to some countries is a headache for most Ugandans. But did you know there are some countries which are even better than those VISA restricted countries you dream of going to. With just your Ugandan Passport you can visit up to 65 countries all over the world.

Antigua and Barbuda – 1 month
Barbados – 6 months
Burundi
Bermuda – 6 months
Bahamas- 3 months
Botswana – 3 months
Belize – 1 month
Cook Islands – 21 days
Dominica- 21 days
Ecudor – 3 months
Eritrea – 1 month
Fiji – 4 months
Micronesia- 1 month
Grenada – 3 months
Gambia – 3 months
Hong kong – 1 month
Haiti – 3 months
Jamaica – 6 months
Kenya – 3 months
Saint Kitts and Nevis – 3 months
Lesotho- 14 days
Montserrat – 3 months
Mauritius – 2 months
Malawi – 3 months
Malaysia – 2 months
Niue- 1 month
The Philippines – 21 days
Kosovo – 3 months
Rwanda – 6 months
Singapore – 1 month
El Salvador
Swaziland – 1 month
Turks and Caicos Islands – 1 month
Tanzania – 3 months
Saint Vincent and Grenadines – 1 month
British Virgin Islands
Vanuatu – 1 month
Zambia – 3 months
Nicaragua
Armenia- 120 Days
Azerbaijan – 1 month
Bangladesh – 3 months
Belarus
Djibouti- 1 month
Egypt – 15 Days (only valid for south Sinai resorts ONLY)
Georgia
Iraq
Jordan
Cambodia- 1 month
Comoros
Laos – 1 month
Saint Lucia – 6 weeks
Madagascar- 3 months
Macau
Maldives- 30 Days
Mozambique
Nepal
Nauru
Palau Palau- 1 month
Seychelles – 1 month
Sao Tome and Principe- 1 month (reserve with airline)
Togo- 1 week
East Timor – 1 month
Tuvalu – 1 month
Samoa- 2 months

26/03/2019

GAME DRIVES AND EXCURSIONS

One of the best experiences not to be missed while in the Pearl of Africa is the game drives for the Big Five African game. Blessed with a total of 10 national parks and several game reserves, game drives can be done in Kidepo Valley national park, Murchison Falls National park, and Queen Elizabeth National park, Ishasha Sector for the tree climbing lions, Semuliki National park and in Lake Mburo National park.

Check out our safari packages with a game drives.

During the game drives in Uganda you will have a chance to get closer to several animals and bird species with chances of taking as many pictures as possible. When booking a safari with us, you will have a private safari guide readily available to take you for as many game drives as possible in a customized safari land-cruiser. All our safari cars for game drives have a pop up roof for game viewing, enough legroom, charging sockets, complementary WiFi in the car and a fridge for complementary cold drinks and fruits during the game drives.

Basing on your preferences, we customize the game drives experiences to best suite clients interested in photography tours, birding experiences, game watching and many more.

Among the key highlights during Uganda game viewing safaris include;

The Big Five: These include the Elephants, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Lions and Leopards. During the Uganda safari experience, there are very high chances of meeting the Big Five African game during the game drives. With the help of our specialist safari guides that will be with you during the safari, he will be able to point out several animal species, interpret animal behaviors with several interesting facts.

UgandaTree climbing lions: The Ishasha sector, located in the southern ends of Queen Elizabeth National park is a well-known destination famous for the tree climbing lions. A game drive in this woodland sector gets you closer to these giants as they relax in the tree branches in the afternoon, or during the morning hours, you will meet the lions as they return from their night hunts.

Birding: Commonly referred to as the true birder’s Paradise, Uganda is one of the destinations where you will encounter several endemic bird species and international immigrants. During the game drives, your safari guide will be able to take you through several spots where you will be able to encounter several bird species for a birding experience.

25/03/2019

MOUNTAINEERING SAFARIS

Uganda is one of the best places in the world where visitors enjoy a rewarding and memorable hiking experience. Among the best mountains to hike include;

The Rwenzori Mountains:

This snow-capped mountain is one of the highest in Africa. Also commonly referred to as the ancient source of the world’s longest river the Nile River by the early explorers, a hike to this mountain is a really unique experience not to be missed while in the Pearl of Africa.

A hike through the different vegetation zones gets you closer to different animals and bird species including the rare three horned chameleon that will be encountered during the hike. The beautiful scenery is really worth it. Margherita, the highest peak of the Rwenzori Mountains at 5,109M above the sea level is snowcapped. Apart from the Margherita peak hike, there are other several available hiking options.

Best time of year for Rwenzori trekking

Basing on our past client’s feedbacks, January February and March are the best months to hike the Rwenzori Mountain., this is because during this month, the mountains are dry, making the whole experience easier. However, the experience can be booked and done at any time of the year.

Fitness and medical issues

Hiking the rwenzori mountains require that you are physically fit. We recommend that we consult with your personal doctors prior to your travel to the pearl of Africa. We also recommend that you get the basic vaccinations especially for Malaria. Our team on ground will always have the first Aid Kit, but we do also recommend that you come along with your special medications as recommended by the doctors.

05/12/2018

Good news

If you’re longing to see mountain gorillas in the wild, but Rwanda’s ultra-luxe lodges and high permit fees don’t suit your budget, head for Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest instead

19/10/2018

MST Junior Nairobi Trip in pictures

30/09/2018

20/09/2018

*The Wonderful Wildlife of Uganda*

There are five different species of baboons in Africa that is the Chacma Baboon - inhabits southern Africa,

Guinea Baboon - inhabits western Africa,
Hamadryas Baboon - habitat is the Horn of Africa and Arabia, Olive Baboon - inhabits the savannas of North & Central Africa Yellow Baboon - lives in eastern and south-central Africa.

The Olive baboon is the only Specie found in Uganda. It can be identified by its heavily built body and a very terrestrial animal. Male olive baboons are slightly larger than females and frequently move between troops in search for social dominance.

They are Omnivorous and highly adaptable to any diet available & this is the reason they are wide spread all over Africa.
Gestation – 180 days and when a male baboon reaches 4 years old it will leave the troop, but a female will stay with the troop it was born into.

The main predators of Olive Baboons are lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hyenas, chimpanzees and crocodiles and the most dangerous, Humans.

How amazing would it be to go on a safari and encounter these funny mischief creatures?
Well! It’s possible during a safari in Uganda with Great lakes Safaris or even when you are staying at any of the Uganda lodges properties that is Primate Lodge Kibale and Budongo Eco Lodge.

Follow us for the next upcoming story about a baboon who was employed as a signalman on the railroads and never made one mistake and became a legend in his own right.

Contact us for your dream safari vacation and get up close with Uganda’s Wildlife. *Its our business to make your dreams come true*

18/09/2018

Fort Portal is a home of Crater Lakes in Western Region. Have you ever noticed this L.Nyinambuga featured on our Ugx20,000/note before!