Mount Sabinyo
Mount Sabinyo Facts The name Sabyinyo derives from a local dialect that may be translated as "old man's tooth." This is due to the fact that the form of the mountain resembles an old man's teeth in a bulging gum, which is where the name originated. Mount Sabyinyo may be found in southern Uganda, close [...]
Mount Karisimbi Hiking
Mount Karisimbi, a stratovolcano located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the sixth tallest peak in Africa and stands 4,507 meters above sea level. It is the tallest of the eight significant volcanoes that can be found in the Virunga region. It runs parallel to the western arm of the African Rift Valley [...]
How to Book a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit
How to Book a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit HOW TO GET A GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT Booking permits for Uganda gorilla trekking - A Gorilla trekking permit is merely a paper that permits you to spend one hour with the gorillas and can only be obtained from a licensed Tour Operator in Uganda or Rwanda, or [...]
When is the best time to go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?
When is the greatest time to see mountain gorillas? There has been much discussion on whether or not there is an exact time of year to hike gorillas in Uganda or track gorillas there. A number of debates and points of view have been presented in several ways, one of which is on internet discussion [...]
Shoebill Stork Facts, Shoe bill size, habitat and more
Shoebill stork Facts : All you need to know about the amazing Shoebill birds! The shoebill stork is a large and fairly unattractive dinosaur-like bird that can be found in Uganda. You'll discover top interesting facts about shoebill storks in this article, including their nutrition, population, sibling behavior, noises, longevity, foot size, and more. Shoebill [...]
Gorilla Lifespan – How long does a Gorilla live – SIlver back lifespan
GORILLAS' LIFE SPAN: HOW LONG DO THEY LIVE? GORILLAS' LIFESPAN. Gorilla Life Span: What is the average lifespan of a gorilla? Gorillas are the biggest primates found in African nations, and these endangered species share 98 percent of their DNA with humans. Only the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to mountain gorillas. In Uganda, [...]
Uganda gorilla trekking tips
Uganda gorilla trekking tips Many people will remember the heartbreaking story of Mountain gorillas living in the African jungles of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the classic 1988 film "Gorillas in the Mist." Based on the same-named book by Dian Fossey, a prominent primatologist, environmentalist, and novelist, this story served to [...]