Month: March 2017

Where to Go on Your Uganda Gorilla Trek & Wildlife Safari

I and my wife in January 2017, we booked gorilla and wildlife camping safari in Uganda and we had 19 Day Uganda Tour and Safari visiting the gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park among other parks. We did our gorilla trekking tour at the Rushaga side, and we were allocated to the Nshongi gorilla family and it took us like 4 hours walking in the mountain terrains looking for the mountain gorillas in their territory. When we met the mountain gorillas it was 1 hour we stayed with them taking the photographs and videos and later we moved back to the park headquarters for our gorilla trekking certificate!

Then the following day we had our stay at the Lake Mutanda enjoying the environs of the Lake and after we returned to our camping place, Bwindi Jungle Lodge, for our lunch and then in the evening we had to retire at the camp! Then the following we took second the gorilla tour visiting the second gorilla family and we visited the Nkuringo gorilla family and the experience was as amazing as the first experience, though this trek took us more time in the forest searching for the primate in their territory.

Thereafter, being filled with this experience 2 times, we embarked our safari vehicle and transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha southern sector where we spotted a big number of African tree climbing lions and from this point we camped at the River Ishasha Camp, and at this point fire is set. Then in the morning we took a dawn game drive and more wildlife species were spotted.

Later, we transferred to the Mweya peninsula and we stayed at the Bush Lodge where we camped for the nights we spent in this park, and the following day we took early morning game drive searching for the wildlife like lions, elephants, buffaloes, water and bush bucks, and warthogs among others. After the 3-4 hours’ drive, moved to the Kazinga Channel for the boat cruise along the channel and over this cruise variety of wildlife and bird species can be spotted and more too like the elephants can be spotted after the boat ride to your way back to the lodge.

From this park you will have an amazing nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest and the Kyambura gorge and you will have chances of spotting more eco-tourism products like the primates, birds, butterflies, plants and other insects. And after you can spend the evening visiting the crater lakes and take the scenic photographs as the sun is setting off! Plus also visiting the Katwe salting point and here you can watch the flamingos in big number as the sun is setting off! Therefore I highly recommend camping safaris in Uganda with such reliable tours and travel company.

Buhoma Community Walk in Bwindi

Over 90% of the people who visit Uganda go to Bwindi Impenatrable national park for gorilla safaris. Although gorillas are the leading tourist attraction in Bwindi and Uganda at large, there are other things to do such as Batwa trail, community walks, Natural walks and other primates watch such as chimpanzees, golden monkeys, vervat monkeys to others. In this article is mainly talking about the Buhoma community walk. What you need to know?

How long does the walk take?

For the first time visitors, this walk will take you three hours. It is a village walk that unveils tourists to the local community living near the impenetrable forest. The local community can present to you there culture and dance. They will also avail you with their traditional cooking and brewing as well as their herbal medicines. When you’re in Buhoma village it will give you a chance to observe the people who are just adjacent to the Bwindi Impenetrable forest as it is also the best way to direct and support these local communities around the park.

Where does the walk start?

This interesting walk starts at Buhoma Community rest camp. You will be required to be in the company of your guide which is very rewarding. During this walk, you will be astonished at how the resourceful local residents do observe and learn their life style. On your first stop, you will see a group of women making handicrafts and the others weaving the baskets at the community crafts center. You can also buy a or your self

Which attractions will be seen during this nature walk?

Along the nature walk in Buhoma, you will come across a waterfall. This waterfall is located along the farmland. You will see very hardworking women in the nurture of their crops with the basic equipment used for digging which is a hoe and their leaves which are carefully picked by the skillful pickers. There is also tea plantation which has been cultivated and definitely you can carry some back home to enjoy in your country with your friends and families and you will have a reason to remember your experience within and around the Bwindi Impenetrable National park

Which stop overs will you come across during this nature walk?

During this walk, you will come across River Muyaga and while here, you will observe women locally washing their clothes in the customary way and here, they do use their hands to wash. In this village, there are no washing machines which are used to wash. A long the adjacent rocks in this area, you will enjoy a breathtaking sight of several multi-colored butterflies. You will also stop in the center of the Banana plantation with a traditional brewing demonstration that uses bananas.

What else will you come across during this nature walk?

Within this area, you will come across a traditional healer. This healer is not a witch doctor though he keenly knows   the resources in the forest uses the forest in the forest. As a tourist, you will certainly be stunned by great knowledge and informative exhibition. The walk will also lead you community Mukono Primary School where you will meet the students with their teachers. In this school, students study without any computer. There is also no electricity and lights though there are marvelous thing in the amazing spirit of the children.

Visiting the batwa people during this nature walk.

Very interesting during this nature walk as you will visit the Batwa people also known as the pygmies. These originally people where originally inhabitants of the forest though they lost their home when Bwindi Forest National park was established. You will be entertained with this tribe which will present you a traditional dance. This dance will take you three hours of a very rewarding and informative pleasurable walk which offers you an opportunity to directly support the batwa people.