Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Affordable Tour Packages
Looking for a tour where you can catch the glimpses of culture? Here is a great opportunity for you to explore the culture of Baganda People. Plan a tour to see the seat of power of the Buganda kingdom complete with plenary hall of the Buganda Government (Bulange building) and embark on a journey that will take you to some of the most wonderful destinations like the hand dredged Kabaka’s lake adjacent to the kings palace (Twekobe), walk to the Buganda King’s burial Tombs in Kasubi (Amasiro), a UNESCO heritage site and many more
Monday, March 28, 2011
Our Services
We are a one stop solution for adventure travel seekers .Discover the pearl of Africa as Uganda likes to be called, plush green Topical jungles, a fresh maze of water bodies teeming with aquatic life, a Mecca for birding enthusiasts, Mountain Gorilla trackers and Bujagali the Adrenaline capital of East Africa. Done with Uganda! We extend our tentatacles to allow you to explore the vast safari opportunities in Tanzania as well, the land of Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, your discovery wont be complete if you miss out on Africa’s largest Selous national park, may you allow us to walk you into history; Olduvai Gorge is of such importance in our evolutionary pathway and here we walk the walk our ancestors walked millions of years ago.
The last spot will offcourse be lying down to relax in the spice islands of Zanzibar, here you will take time off to shake up safari fatigue and step into the epicenter of East and Central African slave history, the pinnacle of the contemporary spice trade also thrived here in the land of zanj. In a nutshell the region will awe any visitor, witness first hand something about Mountaineering to game safaris, from Gorilla tracking to beach holidays. Tanzania, Uganda are a seamless theater where all these will be discovered.
The last spot will offcourse be lying down to relax in the spice islands of Zanzibar, here you will take time off to shake up safari fatigue and step into the epicenter of East and Central African slave history, the pinnacle of the contemporary spice trade also thrived here in the land of zanj. In a nutshell the region will awe any visitor, witness first hand something about Mountaineering to game safaris, from Gorilla tracking to beach holidays. Tanzania, Uganda are a seamless theater where all these will be discovered.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Best of Uganda 13 days/ 12 Nights
SSESE ISLANDS, L. BUNYONYI, L.MBURO, BWINDI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, KIBALE AND MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARKS.
Day 1
On your Arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be received by a professional staff of Green World Safari and transfer to Hotel of your choice in Kampala
Day 2
After an early morning cup of coffee, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Overnight at Mantana Luxury Tented Camp
Day 3
Morning game drive and afternoon transfer to Lake Bunyonyi,Check in for Dinner and over night at .
Day 4
After a cup of coffee you will go for a boat ride in the morning and village walk in the afternoon.
Day 5
Depart to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, overnight at Lake Kitandara Forest Camp
Day 6
Morning Gorilla Tracking.
Day 7
After a cup of coffee, drive south west to Queen Elizabeth, overnight at Mweya Safari lodge or Institute of Ecology. Full board
Day 8
Morning game drive and afternoon and afternoon boat ride.
Day 9
Depart Queen Elizabeth to Kibale Forest and overnight at Ndali Lodge or CVK Resort.
Day 10
Morning chimps tracking and afternoon village walk. Full board
Day 11
Leave Kibale Forest to Murchison falls National Park, overnight at Paraa safari Lodge or Sambiya River Lodge. Full board
Day 12
Morning game drive and afternoon boat ride. Full board
Day 13
Return back to Kampala or Entebbe depending on where your accommodation is otherwise transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Day 1
On your Arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be received by a professional staff of Green World Safari and transfer to Hotel of your choice in Kampala
Day 2
After an early morning cup of coffee, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Overnight at Mantana Luxury Tented Camp
Day 3
Morning game drive and afternoon transfer to Lake Bunyonyi,Check in for Dinner and over night at .
Day 4
After a cup of coffee you will go for a boat ride in the morning and village walk in the afternoon.
Day 5
Depart to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, overnight at Lake Kitandara Forest Camp
Day 6
Morning Gorilla Tracking.
Day 7
After a cup of coffee, drive south west to Queen Elizabeth, overnight at Mweya Safari lodge or Institute of Ecology. Full board
Day 8
Morning game drive and afternoon and afternoon boat ride.
Day 9
Depart Queen Elizabeth to Kibale Forest and overnight at Ndali Lodge or CVK Resort.
Day 10
Morning chimps tracking and afternoon village walk. Full board
Day 11
Leave Kibale Forest to Murchison falls National Park, overnight at Paraa safari Lodge or Sambiya River Lodge. Full board
Day 12
Morning game drive and afternoon boat ride. Full board
Day 13
Return back to Kampala or Entebbe depending on where your accommodation is otherwise transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ecotourism in Uganda
Eco Tours
We consider an Eco Tour to be a trip that causes minimal impact to the environment and local people. The site is usually culturally and biologically diverse and attracts tourists who have a common interest in nature, wildlife and culture.
A fundamental element of an Eco Tour is the education of environmental issues such as, the protection of natural resources or endangered species, usually relevant to the destination. This may be conducted through lectures, involvement in conservation projects or simply by learning from a knowledgeable tour guide with a special commitment to consider environmental and socio-cultural issues in all aspects of your trips.
These considerations may include working with the local community, the restriction of visitor numbers or funding conservation projects in the area.
By choosing to go on an Eco Tour you will be given a unique opportunity to learn and experience nature, to interact with the local communities in their day to day lives, and to have some impact on the lives of the locals even as they earn directly from your visit. In addition a greater awareness of environmental issues will be developed as well as learning practices that can be incorporated in to your everyday routine on your return home.
Below is a comprehensive list of Ecotourism sites in Uganda:
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Budongo Central Forest Reserve is the largest surviving natural forest in Uganda with a total surface area of 825sq.km. It covers the districts of masindi, Hoima and Buliisa . This is a true forest! Very little illegal activity and encroachment has ensured that the forest remains as natural indeed intended it to be. Visitors seeking the serenity and calmness of being next to nature should opt for Budongo! Professionally preserved and managed by the National Forestry Authority, the forest is divided into three zones. Its strict nature reserve is the oldest in the country while its buffer zone allows Eco-Tourism and Research to prosper and its production zone caters for commercial activities.
Kaniyo-Pabidi Eco-Tourism Site
The site is located in the North Eastern part of Budongo Forest Reserve. It is a natural habitat and a home of about 120 Chimpanzees. However only one group consisting of about 30 chimpanzees has been fully habituated for Eco-Tourism purposes. There are also other primate species such as black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, vervet monkey and baboons.
Part of Kaniyo-Pabidi is contiguous with Murchison Falls National Park and Bugungu wildlife reserve which are managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Hence some savannah grassland species can be sighted in Kaniyo-Pabidi. These include bush bucks, red and blue duikers, bush pigs, warthogs, lions, water bucks and buffaloes.
There is prolific bird life especially the chocolate- backed kingfisher.
This area is home of a variety of tree species like mahogany and the Celtic family.
Some of the trees are known to posess medicinal qualities. Butterflies, moths and tropical flowers are abundant. Forest trails at this site are well developed and well maintained for tourist purposes.
Tourist activities include chimp tracking, bird watching, forest walks, conservation education and chimp habituation and camping.
Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site
Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site is located in the south western part of Budongo Forest Reserve. Like Kaniyo-Pabidi, this area is a habitat for several primate species including chimpanzees, monkeys and baboons. However the chimpanzees in Busingiro are not yet habituated for visitor tracking.
Birds, butterflies, reptiles, small mammals and other micro organisms form the eco system that makes this particular site enviable.
Activities in Busingiro include forest walks, bird watching, primate identification, conservation education, and research and butterfly identification, among others. There is a primate research station on the site of an old sawmill at Sonso. The forest trails at this site are well developed and well maintained for tourist purposes.
Bugoma Ecotourism Site
Bugoma Central Forest Reserve is located in Hoima District. It covers a total surface area of 41,144 hectares. The site is endowed with a variety of tourist attractions such as chimpanzees, monkeys, reptiles, birds and butterflies and tree species some of which endemic to Bugoma. Forest trails totaling 30 km long divided into loops of 200 meters each have been developed.
The reserve is near the oil exploration sites which has precipitated the migration of many grassland species due to habitat disturbance. Those that can occasionally be seen include Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and elephants.
The reserve is accessible through a dirt road 70 km. from Hoima Township. Hoima is approximately 200 km. from Kampala. There is also an Airstrip for light aircraft s at Kisaru Tea Estate
Mpanga Forest Reserve
It is located 37 Kms west from Kampala along the Masaka Rd. It is a beautiful forest which ahs been conserved as a scientific research site since 1953. It has trails form which visitors can view the abundant bird life, butterflies, monkeys and so many other attractions. There is a drum making industry at Mpambire village near Mpanga forest. It is a home of the Royal drum makers. The trees for making these drums are got from Mpanga Forest reserve.
Bulago Area
Bulago is best visited as an extension of a trip to Sipi Falls or Sisiyi Falls, to inspire you by paying a visit to this scenic village. To get there you turn off to Kamu’s Corner from Kaserem on Kapchorwa road, the road winds through some superb cliffs and passes through a rocky gorge before reaching Bulago, that’s if you’re not daring enough to use ladders
Kalinzu Eco tourism Site
Kalinzu forest reserve is an extension of the better known Maramagambo forest. Pitched at the top of the Albertine Escarpment the 147 sq km reserve is a natural forest teaming with 414 species of trees and shrubs, 378 species of birds such Great Blue Turaco, Sun Birds and Black and White Casket. Six different species of primates are found here like Blue Monkey, Vervet Monkey, Black and White Colobus and Chimpanzees
Sipi falls
Located 10 KMs from Sipi Falls, in the boundaries of Mt Elgon National Park is the forest exploration center. Designed to accommodate and train children from local schools, it is now open to tourists, with 4 wood cabins, 4 tents and camping grounds.
Ssezibwa Falls.
The falls are formed when water over a rocky surface into a natural pool at the bottom. The main draw is this falls is closest natural waterfalls to Kampala and can be visited with little time to spare. Legend has it that this river was given birth to by a woman in the years gone. Until recently this was a run down and neglected place visited only out of curiosity. Things have moved on today and the gardens are well trimmed, hiking trails with wooden walk ways built and a restaurant to cater for visitors
We consider an Eco Tour to be a trip that causes minimal impact to the environment and local people. The site is usually culturally and biologically diverse and attracts tourists who have a common interest in nature, wildlife and culture.
A fundamental element of an Eco Tour is the education of environmental issues such as, the protection of natural resources or endangered species, usually relevant to the destination. This may be conducted through lectures, involvement in conservation projects or simply by learning from a knowledgeable tour guide with a special commitment to consider environmental and socio-cultural issues in all aspects of your trips.
These considerations may include working with the local community, the restriction of visitor numbers or funding conservation projects in the area.
By choosing to go on an Eco Tour you will be given a unique opportunity to learn and experience nature, to interact with the local communities in their day to day lives, and to have some impact on the lives of the locals even as they earn directly from your visit. In addition a greater awareness of environmental issues will be developed as well as learning practices that can be incorporated in to your everyday routine on your return home.
Below is a comprehensive list of Ecotourism sites in Uganda:
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Budongo Central Forest Reserve is the largest surviving natural forest in Uganda with a total surface area of 825sq.km. It covers the districts of masindi, Hoima and Buliisa . This is a true forest! Very little illegal activity and encroachment has ensured that the forest remains as natural indeed intended it to be. Visitors seeking the serenity and calmness of being next to nature should opt for Budongo! Professionally preserved and managed by the National Forestry Authority, the forest is divided into three zones. Its strict nature reserve is the oldest in the country while its buffer zone allows Eco-Tourism and Research to prosper and its production zone caters for commercial activities.
Kaniyo-Pabidi Eco-Tourism Site
The site is located in the North Eastern part of Budongo Forest Reserve. It is a natural habitat and a home of about 120 Chimpanzees. However only one group consisting of about 30 chimpanzees has been fully habituated for Eco-Tourism purposes. There are also other primate species such as black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, vervet monkey and baboons.
Part of Kaniyo-Pabidi is contiguous with Murchison Falls National Park and Bugungu wildlife reserve which are managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Hence some savannah grassland species can be sighted in Kaniyo-Pabidi. These include bush bucks, red and blue duikers, bush pigs, warthogs, lions, water bucks and buffaloes.
There is prolific bird life especially the chocolate- backed kingfisher.
This area is home of a variety of tree species like mahogany and the Celtic family.
Some of the trees are known to posess medicinal qualities. Butterflies, moths and tropical flowers are abundant. Forest trails at this site are well developed and well maintained for tourist purposes.
Tourist activities include chimp tracking, bird watching, forest walks, conservation education and chimp habituation and camping.
Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site
Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site is located in the south western part of Budongo Forest Reserve. Like Kaniyo-Pabidi, this area is a habitat for several primate species including chimpanzees, monkeys and baboons. However the chimpanzees in Busingiro are not yet habituated for visitor tracking.
Birds, butterflies, reptiles, small mammals and other micro organisms form the eco system that makes this particular site enviable.
Activities in Busingiro include forest walks, bird watching, primate identification, conservation education, and research and butterfly identification, among others. There is a primate research station on the site of an old sawmill at Sonso. The forest trails at this site are well developed and well maintained for tourist purposes.
Bugoma Ecotourism Site
Bugoma Central Forest Reserve is located in Hoima District. It covers a total surface area of 41,144 hectares. The site is endowed with a variety of tourist attractions such as chimpanzees, monkeys, reptiles, birds and butterflies and tree species some of which endemic to Bugoma. Forest trails totaling 30 km long divided into loops of 200 meters each have been developed.
The reserve is near the oil exploration sites which has precipitated the migration of many grassland species due to habitat disturbance. Those that can occasionally be seen include Uganda kobs, buffaloes, and elephants.
The reserve is accessible through a dirt road 70 km. from Hoima Township. Hoima is approximately 200 km. from Kampala. There is also an Airstrip for light aircraft s at Kisaru Tea Estate
Mpanga Forest Reserve
It is located 37 Kms west from Kampala along the Masaka Rd. It is a beautiful forest which ahs been conserved as a scientific research site since 1953. It has trails form which visitors can view the abundant bird life, butterflies, monkeys and so many other attractions. There is a drum making industry at Mpambire village near Mpanga forest. It is a home of the Royal drum makers. The trees for making these drums are got from Mpanga Forest reserve.
Bulago Area
Bulago is best visited as an extension of a trip to Sipi Falls or Sisiyi Falls, to inspire you by paying a visit to this scenic village. To get there you turn off to Kamu’s Corner from Kaserem on Kapchorwa road, the road winds through some superb cliffs and passes through a rocky gorge before reaching Bulago, that’s if you’re not daring enough to use ladders
Kalinzu Eco tourism Site
Kalinzu forest reserve is an extension of the better known Maramagambo forest. Pitched at the top of the Albertine Escarpment the 147 sq km reserve is a natural forest teaming with 414 species of trees and shrubs, 378 species of birds such Great Blue Turaco, Sun Birds and Black and White Casket. Six different species of primates are found here like Blue Monkey, Vervet Monkey, Black and White Colobus and Chimpanzees
Sipi falls
Located 10 KMs from Sipi Falls, in the boundaries of Mt Elgon National Park is the forest exploration center. Designed to accommodate and train children from local schools, it is now open to tourists, with 4 wood cabins, 4 tents and camping grounds.
Ssezibwa Falls.
The falls are formed when water over a rocky surface into a natural pool at the bottom. The main draw is this falls is closest natural waterfalls to Kampala and can be visited with little time to spare. Legend has it that this river was given birth to by a woman in the years gone. Until recently this was a run down and neglected place visited only out of curiosity. Things have moved on today and the gardens are well trimmed, hiking trails with wooden walk ways built and a restaurant to cater for visitors
Monday, December 20, 2010
Gorilla Express- 3 Days/2Nights
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the heart of the rainforest in the southwest corner of Uganda. It is a home to seven different species of primates including the elusive, majestic Mountain Gorilla. When you visit the Gorillas, you will have the privileged opportunity to track and witness these beautiful, endangered creatures in their natural habitat. Tracking the Gorillas varies from 2 hours to 9 hours.
Depending on the weather, the terrain can be steep and covered in the vegetation and therefore it means participants needs to be physically fit to have the best, you will need to carry a packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require one by the park rangers.
Day 1
Depart Kampala heading towards western Uganda, a brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs, on the way through, you will enjoy seeing the long horned Ankole cattle, the rolling hills and terraced landscapes of the region, and beautiful panoramas that are part of Kabale District known as the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’. We have a lunch break enrout at Lake View Regency Hotel Mbarara. Drive direct to the park and arrive late evening.
Or Alternatively, you can fly to Gorilla Camp from Entebbe Airport taking approximately 1hour 30 mins.
Overnight at Gorilla Forest camp / Buhoma homestead/ Buhoma Rest Camp.
Day 2
After an early breakfast and guides briefing, set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi.
OR If you have the afternoon free, you may take a guided village walk.
Overnight at Gorilla Forest camp / Buhoma homestead/ Buhoma Rest Camp.
Day 3
An early breakfast, before the drive back to Kampala. Lunch OUR SERVICES enroute. Arriving Kampala in the late evening.
Depending on the weather, the terrain can be steep and covered in the vegetation and therefore it means participants needs to be physically fit to have the best, you will need to carry a packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require one by the park rangers.
Day 1
Depart Kampala heading towards western Uganda, a brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs, on the way through, you will enjoy seeing the long horned Ankole cattle, the rolling hills and terraced landscapes of the region, and beautiful panoramas that are part of Kabale District known as the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’. We have a lunch break enrout at Lake View Regency Hotel Mbarara. Drive direct to the park and arrive late evening.
Or Alternatively, you can fly to Gorilla Camp from Entebbe Airport taking approximately 1hour 30 mins.
Overnight at Gorilla Forest camp / Buhoma homestead/ Buhoma Rest Camp.
Day 2
After an early breakfast and guides briefing, set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi.
OR If you have the afternoon free, you may take a guided village walk.
Overnight at Gorilla Forest camp / Buhoma homestead/ Buhoma Rest Camp.
Day 3
An early breakfast, before the drive back to Kampala. Lunch OUR SERVICES enroute. Arriving Kampala in the late evening.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Eco-Tours
Uganda is well known for its wonderful tourist attractions. These ecotours allow you a chance to enjoy these sites. Some five parks, in the Western section of the country, are selected for a comprehensive exploration.
Kibale Forest has the highest number of primates in Africa - thirteen species in all, including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys, baboons and a large number of chimpanzees. A forest walk and Habituation Experience provides a high possibility of seeing and hearing the vast number of chimps and other primates playing and jumping around through the forest. With over 300 bird species recorded in the forest, Kibale boasts of many rewarding experiences not thought of in some other forests of the world. An excursion to Bigodi and Magombe wetlands gives the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds, chimps, baboons, monkeys and other primates which live around the swamp.
See abundant game in Queen Elizabeth park including buffalo, tree-climbing lion, leopard, warthog and the ever present hippo. Birds are everywhere – on the kazinga water channel, in Kyambura and Maramagambo forests, on game tracks! The beautiful steeply forested Kyambura Gorge is home not only to chimpanzees but also the red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus and many bird species. Around Ishasha go on the hunt for the famous tree-climbing lions which lounge nonchalantly on old fig trees.
Further south in Bwindi go gorilla tracking and see other primates, birds and butterflies before continuing to Mgahinga, which is part of the Virunga Conservation Area, for gorillas and breathtaking volcanoes. Track gorillas again or climb a volcano, go birding, take in the breathtaking landscape or visit local Batwa animist communities. Lake Mburo, one of Uganda’s most striking parks rich in birds, hippo, buffalo, zebra. Visitors are briefed on conservation by four different park officials/wardens. They stay in well- selected environmentally friendly Camps and lodges.
Kibale Forest has the highest number of primates in Africa - thirteen species in all, including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys, baboons and a large number of chimpanzees. A forest walk and Habituation Experience provides a high possibility of seeing and hearing the vast number of chimps and other primates playing and jumping around through the forest. With over 300 bird species recorded in the forest, Kibale boasts of many rewarding experiences not thought of in some other forests of the world. An excursion to Bigodi and Magombe wetlands gives the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds, chimps, baboons, monkeys and other primates which live around the swamp.
See abundant game in Queen Elizabeth park including buffalo, tree-climbing lion, leopard, warthog and the ever present hippo. Birds are everywhere – on the kazinga water channel, in Kyambura and Maramagambo forests, on game tracks! The beautiful steeply forested Kyambura Gorge is home not only to chimpanzees but also the red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus and many bird species. Around Ishasha go on the hunt for the famous tree-climbing lions which lounge nonchalantly on old fig trees.
Further south in Bwindi go gorilla tracking and see other primates, birds and butterflies before continuing to Mgahinga, which is part of the Virunga Conservation Area, for gorillas and breathtaking volcanoes. Track gorillas again or climb a volcano, go birding, take in the breathtaking landscape or visit local Batwa animist communities. Lake Mburo, one of Uganda’s most striking parks rich in birds, hippo, buffalo, zebra. Visitors are briefed on conservation by four different park officials/wardens. They stay in well- selected environmentally friendly Camps and lodges.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Uganda The Pearl Of Africa
Come Visit Uganda the best choice to go Mountain Gorilla tracking (trekking), where you can easily combine Mountain Gorilla Viewing with the fabulous Ugandan Wildlife or go Birding. Uganda is a safe and secure Safari Destination which has much to offer to the tourists. ‘Come Visit for a memorable Experience’
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