American Rock Climber Brad Gobright Has Died After A Fall In Northern Mexico.

American rock climber Brad Gobright has died after a fall in Northern Mexico. it is a public secret that rock climbers always have to risk it all in chase of a passion that’s deeply rooted in them than anything you’ve ever imagined in the world and that’s the exhilarating feeling of freedom gained after a challenging climb either in a free solo or abseiling or rappeller mode.

It’s because of this burning passion that can’t easily be satisfied or quenched by a simple hiking challenge that they have always dared to do what to many seems quite simply impossible. In so doing, many of these guys have paid the ultimate price which is losing their lives while attempting to rapell or try a free solo on a cliff that is almost a flawless and smooth as a baby’s skin.

Today I write this article deeply saddened by the death of one of the greatest hikers the world has ever had, Brad Gobright. Brad met his death doing what he knows best and that’s to climb rock edges. He died on Wednesday at Sendero Luminoso in El Potrero Chico, the nation’s civil protection agency said. At the time of his death, Brad Gobright was with his friend and fellow climber Jacobson simul- abseiling or rappelling (as the Americans call it) in El Potrero. Simul-abseiling is a rock climbing technique used when 2 climbers descend a rock cliff using the end strands of a rope that has been anchored and their own body weights acting as counterbalances to each other.

Jacobson said we started rapping, I was a bit above him, I was on the left. He (Brad Gobright) on the right. All of a sudden I had a pop, and we started dropping. It was basically a blur, he screamed, I screamed, I fell through vegetation all I could remember is seeing his blue Gramicci shirt bounce off the edge of a cliff before falling almost 985meters below to his death

Jacobson crashed into a bush, which broke his fall and stopped him from tumbling farther. “It pretty much saved his life,” the friend, Ryan Borys, said. Jacobson told him he saw Gobright fall past him and over the ledge.

Rescuers retrieved his body Thursday and Jacobson was treated for the injuries he had sustained to his ankle and other parts of his body.

The State Department confirmed Gobright’s death in Mexico. “We offer our sincerest condolences to his family on their loss. We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation and are providing all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment,” it said.

Heartfelt condolences from the rock climbing world.

Ever since the news about Brad’s death broke out, heartfelt condolences have been pouring out on social media as well mainstream media channels to the family of Gobright especially form his fellow climbing partners, friends and the climbing fraternity world over.

Axel Hannold, who was the major focus in the Free Solo an award-winning documentary in which Brad also featured paid tribute to brad in an Instagram post in which he said

“He was such a warm, kind soul – one of a handful of partners that I always loved spending a day with,” he posted. “… I’m just sad for Brad and his family. And for all of us who were so positively affected by his life. So crushing. Brad was a real gem of a man. The climbing world lost a true light.”

Alice Hafer, one of Gobright’s climbing partners, described her shock at news of his death.

“He had a magic about him on the rock, unlike anyone I’ve ever met,” she said. “He was so supportive and encouraging, always pushing me harder and believing in me. I can’t believe that not even a few weeks ago he was sitting next to me as we drove home from Arizona. I’ll cherish those moments always.”

A preview of Brads climbing prowess

Born in Orange County California, United States, Brad began climbing as early as 6 years and in 2009, he dropped out of college to fully concentrate on rock climbing. He managed to survive by doing several odd jobs especially during winter and then engaged in all sorts of rock climbing for the remaining part of the year.

In 2015, Brad and Mason Earle made the first free ascent of the Heart route on El Capitan in Yosemite National park in the United States of America. The following year of 2016, Gobright was back to El Capitan again this time around with another climbing partner Scott Bennet and they managed to climb 3 different routes of the rock namely Zodiac, The Nose and Lurking Fear and they did it in a record 24 hours. Brad wasn’t finished yet with El Capitan because in 2017, he returned to El Capitan with Jim Reynolds and together they managed to climb the rock’s Nose route in a record-breaking time of 2 hours, 19 minutes and 44 seconds.

A few months back in June 2019, together with another rock climbing god Alex Hannold, he made the second free ascent of El Niño on El Capitan in fourteen-and-a-half hours.

Rock climbing in Uganda

Uganda is a country that isn’t only gifted with a diverse wildlife but also landscapes and you can definitely enjoy a fun time with a safari Uganda to Sipi falls in eastern Uganda district of Mbale. A  short Uganda safari or short tour Uganda to these iconic falls gives you an opportunity to come face to face with a vertical cliff of about 80 meters giving you an opportunity to have a thrilling abseiling experience. If you are still in need of more blood rushing extreme sport activities, you can definitely make a Jinja source of the Nile tour following 1 day Jinja city tour or Jinja day tour and this give you an opportunity to engage in any of the numerous extreme sport safari activities at Jinja source of the Nile which include bungee jumping, white water rafting, horse riding, quad biking and kayaking.

Hiking in Uganda

If you are a person with a big appetite for scaling mountains, Uganda offers you the best opportunity to engage in an epic Rwenzori hiking safari experience that comes with minimal crowds. Uganda is also home to 2 towering mountains which are Rwenzori mountain in Mountain Rwenzori National Park and this is the 3^rd highest mountain on the African continent with an elevation of 5109m, Mountain Elgon at 4321m above sea level, 3 of the 8 Virunga ranges found in Uganda and the forever intriguing Kigezi highlands will excite you on your tour Uganda to Kabale district.

A Uganda safari to Mountain Rwenzori National Park puts you in a position to traverse this rich ecology with a wide range of Uganda safari attractions in Mountain Rwenzori National Park and these include over 217 bird species, 70 mammal species and over 100 plant species. Uganda safari activities in Mountain Rwenzori  National Park include mountain hiking, birding, cultural safaris as well as nature walks. Getting to Mountain Rwenzori National Park can be done by both air and road transport. Anyone who intends to fly to Mountain Rwenzori National Park Uganda will fly from Entebbe international airport and land at Kasese airstrip while a road cruise to Rwenzori Mountains National Park Uganda takes you on a 6-hour journey or covering about 400km using the Kampala- Fort portal – Kasese road. On your safari in Uganda to Mountain Rwenzori Park, spend an overnight stay in any of the accommodations in Mountain Rwenzori National Park such as Equator Snow Lodge, Mihunga Safari Lodge, Sandton Hotel Kasese, Springs International Hotel Kasese, Ruboni Community Camp, Rwenzori Turaco View Campsite, Tours Holiday Inn, Uhura 50 Hotel and Snow View Hotel.

Would you like to visit Uganda? Contact Wild Gorilla Safaris. At Wild Gorilla Safaris, we strive to meet all your Africa safari needs as we have got virtually the safari packages that will give you a memorable Africa safari experience. For anyone interested in Uganda wildlife safaris packages we have got you covered with wide range of packages that are tailored basing on the number of days you have and the destination you would like to visit on your Uganda safari tour. If you’ve got only a few days, then choose from our short Uganda wildlife safaris which run from 2 days to 5 days such as 2 days Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison falls or 5 days Uganda wildlife safari with chimpanzees and many more. For those that have got more than 5 days, then I suggest pick from our compressive long Uganda wildlife safaris that run from 6 days to as many as 21 days such as

On top of an epic Uganda safari adventure to many of these savanna parks, you have an opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas. Yes, a Uganda gorilla tour experience is very possible when you visit gorilla trekking Uganda destinations Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  A Uganda gorilla safari to any of these parks gives you an opportunity to meet any of the 19 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you nothing but the ultimate Uganda gorilla tours experience, you can ever think of.

If you’re interested Uganda gorilla safaris these are available in both short Uganda gorilla safari packages such as 3 days gorilla tours in Bwindi and 4 days Bwindi gorilla tour and wildlife in Lake Mburo. There are also long Uganda gorilla tours that run from 6 days to as many as 18 days while featuring many other things along the way to the gorillas.

Rwanda is also another gorilla destination you wouldn’t want to miss out on, hence if you are planning for a Rwanda gorilla safari package, check out some of our Rwanda gorilla tours packages which also come in form of short Rwanda gorilla gorilla safaris for those that have got only a few days in Rwanda but those that have got more days, then Long Rwanda gorilla trekking safari packages will do you good as they also give you a chance to visit other Rwanda safari attractions.

Congo as well is another gorilla destination and we have numerous Congo gorilla safari packages that will take you on a Congo gorilla tour adventure to either Virunga National Park for an encounter with mountain gorillas or Kahuzi Beiga National Park where you will encounter Eastern lowland gorillas. Besides gorilla safaris and wildlife encounters in Uganda, you can still explore Uganda’s diversity using any of our wide range of day trips that visit other sites that are near the capital city Kampala or Entebbe international airport such as a Mabamba birding day trip to Mabamba island Kampala city tour day tour Jinja day tour and 1 day Ngamba island chimpanzee safari. Check out our great east Africa safari to such as Kenya safari tours and Tanzania safari tour that take you on an Africa wildlife safari adventure to Kenya and Tanzania respectively.

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• 1 day Jinja source of the Nile tour Jinja tour day trip
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• Sipi falls day trip
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• 1 day short Uganda safari to Lake Mburo
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• 2 days chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda
• 3 days chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, Kibale National Park
• 9 Days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Safari
• 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Safari
• 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari
• 3 days gorilla safari to Mgahinga National Park
• 5 days Bwindi gorilla tour & Kibale trek
• 6 days Uganda gorilla & chimpanzee trek
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• 3 days Rwanda gorilla safari to Volcanoes National Park
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Uganda Tourism Board Unveils The Dates For The 2020 Pearl Of Africa Tourism Expo.

The dates for the 2020 pearl of Africa tourism expo have been unveiled by the Uganda Tourism Board. As part of its role- to promote destination Uganda as the best Africa safari destination, the Uganda Tourism Board organizes an annual expo which is aimed at exhibiting the endless attraction that Uganda has to offer to anyone who visits the country for their Africa tour experience.

The 5^th Pearl Of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) is set to take place in February 2020 running for 3 days between 4-6^th at Speke Resort Munyonyi which marks a shift f. This edition of POATE is scheduled to run under the theme inspiring high-value engagement to promote intra Africa travel for leisure, business and adventure.

A statement from the desk of Sandra Natukunda, Senior Public Relations Officer of UTB reads in part: “POATE 2020 will integrate a business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) trade event format under the theme ‘Inspiring high-value engagement to promote intra-Africa travel for leisure, business and adventure,’ aimed at raising Uganda’s profile as a preferred destination in the region and internationally.”

Launching the event, the Hon. State Minister for Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, noted the board’s focus on Intra-Africa travel. He said, “Tourism has long been advocated as an alternative strategy for economic development and social reconstruction. The focus on Intra-Africa travel during this expo and beyond is aimed to increase the number of African arrivals to Uganda. With the revival of … Uganda Airlines, regional connectivity is easier and this among others will allow for intra-Africa travel to thrive.”

UTB Board Chairman, the Hon. Daudi Migereko, noted that POATE was a strategic avenue to market and promote the country to a group of select hosted buyers in a broader goal to increase tourist arrivals to Uganda as per the UTB strategic plan. “Trade expos have been known to drive high value engagement, and the focus on Africa is timely for Uganda given the recent interest of travelers on the continent”, the chairman said.

Lilly Ajarova, the UTB CEO, said that POATE is one of the key strategies for the promotion of Uganda’s tourism in the region and across the world. The expo facilitates key linkages through hosted buyers between tourists and domestic tour operators. Furthermore, it allows Uganda to showcase directly to various groups of hosted buyers who play a key role in the increment of visitor arrivals.

“On a weeklong FAM trip, we shall host and showcase … hosted buyers to some of Uganda’s unique experiences and gems and ensure a rich and memorable experience so they get a hands-on sense of Uganda as a tourist destination. Hosted buyers will include tour agents, travel media, hoteliers, among others, and over 70 hosted buyers are expected from Uganda’s key source markets such as Africa, North America, Canada, UK, Germany, Switzerland, among others,” Ajarova noted.

The first 2 days of the event will constitute seminars and workshops, B2B meetings, and conferences while the last day will be open to the public for B2C engagements between the public and attending exhibitors and hosted buyers.

What Uganda has to showcase on this 5^th tourism Expo

primates

To primatologists and any other person who is intrigued by these wild cousins of ours, Uganda isn’t only the Pearl of Africa as many of us know it to be but also is truly the home of primates and this is because Uganda is home to over 13 primate species a number that isn’t easily found elsewhere on the planet. Are you on a search for mountain gorillas? If you’re then getting your bags ready and make that Uganda safari tour because Uganda is home to these elusive mountain gorillas. An encounter with the gorillas takes you on a short Uganda tour/ short Uganda safari or long Uganda safari tours journey to either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This Uganda gorilla safari journey to any of these parks can easily be done using any of 4×4 safari cars hire in Uganda which include 4×4 minibuses for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari vans for hire in Uganda,  4×4 safari land cruisers, 4×4 safari jeeps for hire in Uganda.

When you make your Uganda safari to this pearl of Africa, you will come to realize that mountain gorillas are just a part of what really Uganda has to offer. Uganda still has more attractions that you will encounter in case you decide to make a Uganda wildlife safari. After a really spectacular encounter with the gorillas, Uganda gives you an opportunity to meet another great ape species and this is the chimpanzee. With a safari Uganda to Kibale Forest National Park Uganda, you are assured for a memorable encounter with the chimpanzees that will definitely fascinate you with their high levels of intelligence. However, as you search for the chimpanzees in Kibale you have an opportunity to meet 12 other primate species and these include the black and white colobus monkeys, the grey-cheeked mangabeys, the l’hoest monkeys, the olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, pattas monkeys and many more.

Uganda the home of birds

Birds, when you speak of birds in Africa, Uganda should be your first priority because a Uganda birding safari is to any of the numerous birding safari destinations in Uganda such as Semuliki National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidpeo Valley National Park and Kibale National Park is a totally unique experience that gives you an opportunity to encounter several of the 1070 bird species that call Dear Uganda home. This makes Uganda home to over 50% of all the bird species that are found on the African continent.

Wild mammals- if you are looking for wild mammals, a Uganda wildlife safari to some of Uganda wildlife safaris destinations such as Lake Mburo National Park Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park Murchison Falls National Park Uganda will give you an encounter with some of the finest African savanna mammals like you have never seen before. Many of these destinations have 4 or 5 out of the big five Africa game which include African bush elephants, cape buffaloes, lions, leopards and rhinos. On top of these expect to encounter numerous other mammals such as Roth child giraffes, burchell zebras, elands, Jackson hartebeests, topis, and wide variety antelopes.

Uganda a hiking destination with less crowds

If you are a person with a big appetite for scaling mountains, Uganda offers you the best opportunity to engage in an epic Rwenzori Hiking Safari experience with minimal crowds. Uganda is home to 2 towering mountains which are Rwenzori mountain in Mountain Rwenzori National Park and this is the 3^rd highest mountain on the African continent with an elevation of 5109m, Mountain Elgon at 4321m above sea level, 3 of the 8 Virunga ranges found in Uganda and the forever intriguing Kigezi highlands will excite you on your Uganda safari to Kabale district.

Would you like to have an encounter with any of these attractions in Uganda? Feel free to check out our website which ultimately gives you a preview of some of our safaris in Uganda  packages that have been designed to lead you on an adventure to various parts of the country giving you unlimited access to the best of Africa safari attractions in Uganda. Our Uganda gorilla safaris packages that have been feature here are designed to give you an encounter with the magical gorillas as the major attraction while Uganda wildlife safari packages cater for those that are interested in epic Uganda savanna wildlife as well as our fascinating and quite interesting culture birds and gorillas if you need them to be included.

Regardless of your intended length of stay in Uganda for a Uganda wildlife tour or Uganda gorilla tour experience, we’ve got you covered with our wide range of packages which include short Uganda wildlife safaris, these run from as low 2 days Uganda safari to Lake Mburo or 2 days Uganda wildlife tour to Queen Elizabeth. our  Long Uganda wildlife safaris, start from  7 days to and run to as long as 18 days, even more, depending on your choice of the number of days you intend to spend while traversing this pristine Pearl of Africa.

For those on a Uganda gorilla trekking safari adventure, we have short Uganda gorilla tours these run from a 3 days Uganda gorilla safari to Bwindi or a 4 days Bwindi gorilla safari and wildlife to Queen Elizabeth to long gorilla trekking Uganda tours that go to start from 6 days to 18 days for example 6 Days Uganda gorilla safari with chimpanzees. You can also try out our other signature Africa safaris that run through other Africa destinations such as Rwanda, Congo, Kenya and Tanzania and these include Rwanda gorilla safaris and these feature short Rwanda gorilla safaris as well as Long Rwanda gorilla safaris. Kenya wildlife safaris also feature both short Kenya wildlife safaris and Long Kenya wildlife safaris. Tanzania wildlife safaris and Congo gorilla and wildlife safaris have also been featured on this website.

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Malindi National Park- Kenya Best Marine Protected Area To Visit On Your Kenya Safari Tour Adventure.

Malindi National park- Kenya best marine protected area to visit on your Kenya safari holiday adventure. Kenya is largely known as the powerhouse of epic Africa wildlife safaris given the wide biodiversity of wildlife that exists in this east African country. Given the numerous Kenya wildlife safari destinations that have over a period of a quarter a century attracted over millions of Africa safari enthusiasts who have flogged the country to witness and experience the magic of the pride savanna lands of Kenya.

However, today, I would like to bring to light the other side of a Kenya safari experience that many people haven’t fully noticed yet it’s truly beautiful and rewarding as it’s loaded with amazing experiences. This is none other Kenya’s marine life. Kenya is located along the warm eastern African coastal waters of the Indian Ocean which harbour a wide range of stunning marine life.

Given the marine diversity that exists in these Oceanic waters, the Kenya government has designated some of the areas as marine parks for conservation and tourism purposes.

One of these marine parks is  Mombasa Marine National Park, this is the most popular of the marine protected areas due to ease of accessibility and a favourite among Mombasa snorkelers and scuba divers due to its abundant marine life, beautiful blue water and spectacular coral reefs. The high number of north coast accommodations in Nyali and Bamburi draws in thousands of tourists from around the world. As part of The Mombasa Park is one of the later gazetted marine parks in Kenya and is a combination of a national park, which covers almost 4 square miles (10 sq. km), and a national reserve, covering a little less than 80 square miles (200 sq. km).

Mombasa Marine Park is one of many that work together to preserve the fragile coral reef on the Kenyan coast that stretches for 143 miles (230 kilometers) along the shoreline. The reef plays an important role in the ocean ecosystem by providing safety and food to almost one million species of marine life. The various colours, shapes and sizes of the coral are incredible and some of the species that you may see in the Indian ocean are the brain coral, pavonia coral, open-branched stags, horn coral, Acropora coral and Favia coral.

Aquatic sea life thrives in the park and many species are represented, such as sea urchin, crab, starfish, octopus, jellyfish, sea cucumber and many more, The thriving coral attracts a variety of fish, such as multi-coloured angelfish, green parrotfish, butterflyfish, zebrafish, lionfish and small damselfish. You may also see some of the larger marine life, such as shark, rays, various turtle, including loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill and green sea turtle and dolphin, including bottlenose, spinner and humpback.

If you are in Mombasa during turtle breeding and hatching season, visit the beaches of Watamu to watch these large, slow-moving animals lay their eggs in the sand and leaving back for the ocean. Hatching happens around 60 days later. With average temperatures in the 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 33 Celsius) and relatively high humidity levels, snorkelling or diving lets you cool in the midst of a very warm day. The southeast monsoon winds that blow from April to October and northeast winds from November to March can affect your diving conditions hence you may need to read more about the best time for snorkel diving in Kenya.

Kenya’s reefs are recognized as one of the world’s top three dive sites in the world by experienced divers, with the other two being the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Red Sea Reef. The waters along the Kenyan shore are always crystal clear and warm. Wreck and night diving are available too, truly affording a discerning marine exploration experience.

However, for conservative Kenya safari tour will always never disappoint you as you still got several safaris in Kenya destinations you can visit for your Africa safari adventure. Some of these include  Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Aberdares National Park and Amboseli National Park.

A tour Kenya experience to Masai Mara usually stands out as an ultimate Africa tour experience given the possibility of encountering the Wildebeests during their annual migration that sees them trek hundreds of kilometres all the way from the southern parts of Serengeti National park in Northern Tanzania into  Masai Mara and back to Serengeti. What captures your imaginations is what on earth drives over a million of these animals to embark on this dangerous journey filled with numerous life-threatening moments as many predators target to prey on these animals during this trek.

The Wildebeests’ crossing of the crocodile-infested Masai river is always a darling for many Africa safari tour lovers because not only do these animals have to battle the strong torrent of the Masai river waters but also the canning Nile crocodiles who parade themselves in these waters waiting for the best opportunity to launch on these non-expecting animals.

A similar Africa safaris tours experience like that in Masai Mara National Reserve can be had when you make a Tanzania wildlife safari to Serengeti National park which is connected to the Masai Mara national reserve at its southern boundaries. Other tropical savanna national parks in Tanzania you can visit on your Tanzania safari include as Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Park

East Africa being country of extensive savanna grassland plains, you still enjoy a similar Africa safaris adventures when you make a Uganda safari to any of Uganda wildlife safari destinations such as Lake Mburo National Park Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park Uganda,

This Uganda safari tour experience gives you an enchanted opportunity to enjoy thrilling encounters with several of the 5 big Africa game which include lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, African bush elephants and rhinos as well as a variety of other wild mammals. Since Uganda is one of the highly revered Africa birding safari destination, a Uganda bird watching safari to any of these parks gives chance to catch glimpses of several of the 1070 bird species that roam the skies of this beautiful pearl of Africa.

If you fancy an encounter any of these attractions on your next Africa safari adventure, feel free to check out our page Kenya safaris tour website which gives you a wide range of Kenya safari package options basing on the numbers of days of interest and destinations to be visited.

These include short Kenya wildlife safaris and long Kenya safaris. Besides Kenya wildlife safaris, we offer other Africa safari adventures such as gorilla safaris adventures that place in Uganda, Congo and Rwanda, you can decide to extend your Kenya wildlife safari to any of these gorilla destinations for a gorilla experience. Uganda gorilla safaris are carried out in either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which habituate over 400 gorillas. During your Uganda gorilla tour expect to encounter one of the 19 gorilla families that are found in this country.  

Rwanda gorilla safaris are carried out in Volcanoes National Park, Volcanoes is home to over 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you an ultimate Rwanda gorilla tour experience. As of today, Rwanda is positioning itself as a luxury Africa gorilla tour destination of choice as it has done so much in establishing luxury facilities especially lodges to cater for the needs of luxury tourists in a bid to lure more luxury or high profile personalities to visit Rwanda for a luxurious gorilla trekking Rwanda experience.

Congo is another gorilla destination of choice Gorilla trekking in Congo, on the other hand, occurs in Virunga National park or Kahuzi Biega National Park. What is so special about Congo gorilla tours is the possibility of encountering 2 unique gorilla species. If you decide to visit Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo during your Congo gorilla safari, then expect to meet the eastern lowland gorillas while, if you decide to go to Virunga National Park then an encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas is eminent.

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Government to Push Through With Construction of a Power Dam On Top Of Murchison Falls.

Government to push through with the construction of a power dam on top of Murchison Falls. The government of Uganda announces fresh plans of carrying out a feasibility study about the possibility of constructing a hydroelectric power dam on top of Murchison falls. This new announcement comes only after 2 months when a whistleblower had leaked photos of a letter sent to the Electricity Regulation Authority by a South African energy company Bonang Power & Energy Pty Limited  in which the company expressed its intention to carry out a feasibility study to construct on the lower end of Murchison falls on the Albert Nile.

These leaked documents caused an uproar in the tourism community as well as the legislative assembly of our dear motherland as the legislators opposed such a venture that would ultimately lead to the destruction of the falls, the speaker of the Ugandan assembly right Hon Rebecca Kadaga asked the government to commit itself to the preservation of the falls which it did through a statement read on the floor of parliament by the minister of state for Environment Mary Katutu during her address to parliament  much to the delight of the tourism community which felt this was a no go zone area for such a development.

Fast forward, a few days ago, the government seems to be backtracking to its own promise of not considering to “okay” the idea of developing a dam near Murchison falls. On Monday the president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during an address to the nation at State House Entebbe made a subtle hint about his position on this issue when he said the government would go-ahead to construct a dam at Uhuru falls and that those who opposed this idea didn’t know what they were talking about”.

The president stand seemed to be echoed again yesterday by Hon Godfrey Kiwanda during a stakeholders conference in the wildlife sector that took place at Skyzs hotel Naguru where he said that “we should investigate through the implications of the power dam. We have backtracked on an earlier decision where the cabinet had resolved that the feasibility study shouldn’t be conducted.”

Angry reactions from the stakeholders

This new stand took all the stakeholders present at the conference by surprise and definitely got them agitated. “Politician always disregard conservation matters and front development irrespective of the huge cost the country pays”. Simon Nampindo the director of the wildlife conservation society said. He further added that scientific reasons are not often considered by politicians and this is likely to be the case with Murchison falls”, added Simon Nampindo.

Murchison falls

The Murchison falls are part of the signature tourism attractions in Murchison Falls National Park which draw in hundreds of thousands of tourist to the park for an epic Uganda wildlife safari experience besides the rich biodiversity that exists within the park. A Uganda safari to Murchison falls gives you an opportunity to encounter nature at its absolute best with sightings of numerous mammals like the 5 big Africa game which include lions, cape buffaloes, leopards, African bush elephants and rhinos at the adjacent Ziwa rhino tracking sanctuary. For birders, Uganda safari tour Murchison is a walk in a birding haven as you are guaranteed with sightings of several of the 450 bird species that are found within the park hence making it a favourable spot for your Uganda bird watching safari experience.  A Uganda chimpanzee safari experience is also possible in Murchison falls park with the existence of these wild humans at the adjacent Budongo forest.

However, what truly cements a safari Uganda to Murchison falls, is a possibility of enjoying a stunning boat cruise over the turbid but tranquil waters of the Albert Nile on your towards the great Murchison falls. During this cruise, you’re treated to a Uganda tours experience like nowhere else in Uganda because you get to encounter several water dwellers who roam the waters of Nile such as the numerous schools of hippos, as they take refuge in the cool waters of the river, the Nile crocodiles also align themselves on the banks of this river as they lie still in anticipation of landing a prey for lunch or just basking themselves to the incessant tropical heat of Murchison falls. For the birders, look out for the Nyamusika cliffs which are home to thousands of a variety of bird species such as the red-throated bee-eaters.  As you draw close to the falls, you’re welcomed by thunderous roars of the falls and a hike to the top of these falls, you’re ushered into the real of beauty Murchison falls as you get to see why its regarded as the world’s strongest waterfalls as you get to see millions of gallons of water squeeze through a 26 meter gorge before tumbling 43 meters below a cliff creating its signature rainbow as well as a cloud off plume that will always dazzle you on your short Uganda safari or long Uganda tour.

Tourism contribution to the country.

The tourism sector has over the years experienced a systematic growth contributing immensely to the Uganda’s economy sector. Statistics shows that as of 2018, the tourism sector earned Uganda close to 1.6billion USD, 200million dollars more than the previous year’s 1.4 billion dollars with 1.5 million tourists visiting Uganda in 2018. Murchison falls alone contributed more than 100000 visitors to this visitor numbers and is poised to continue with that similar trend given the increase in the number of tourists who opt to enjoy short Uganda tours due to limited time they have to enjoy a Uganda tour. Murchison falls park being a destination that has a rich wildlife diversity and relatively close to Kampala, its highly favored by these tourists on short Uganda safaris other than the other national parks which are a bit far away like Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park, Semuliki National Park ,Mountain Rwenzori National Park and Kibale National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park which is the farthest of all. All these figures mean that the tourism sector Uganda’s biggest foreign exchange earner contributing 2.9% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product and 7.3% of the country’s GDP indirectly.

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On top of an epic Uganda safari adventure to many of these savanna parks, you have an opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas. Yes, a Uganda gorilla tour experience is very possible when you visit gorilla trekking Uganda destinations Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  A Uganda gorilla safari to any of these parks gives you an opportunity to meet any of the 19 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you nothing but the ultimate Uganda gorilla tours experience, you can ever think of.

If you’re interested Uganda gorilla safaris these are available in both short Uganda gorilla safari packages such as 3 days gorilla tours in Bwindi and 4 days Bwindi gorilla tour and wildlife in Lake Mburo. There are also long Uganda gorilla tours that run from 6 days to as many as 18 days while featuring many other things along the way to the gorillas.

Rwanda is also another gorilla destination you wouldn’t want to miss out on, hence if you are planning for a Rwanda gorilla safari package, check out some of our Rwanda gorilla tours packages which also come in form of short Rwanda gorilla gorilla safaris for those that have got only a few days in Rwanda but those that have got more days, then Long Rwanda gorilla trekking safari packages will do you good as they also give you a chance to visit other Rwanda safari attractions.

Congo as well is another gorilla destination and we have numerous Congo gorilla safari packages that will take you on a Congo gorilla tour adventure to either Virunga National Park for an encounter with mountain gorillas or Kahuzi Beiga National Park where you will encounter Eastern lowland gorillas. Besides gorilla safaris and wildlife encounters in Uganda, you can still explore Uganda’s diversity using any of our wide range of day trips that visit other sites that are near the capital city Kampala or Entebbe international airport such as a Mabamba birding day trip to Mabamba island Kampala city tour day tour Jinja day tour and 1 day Ngamba island chimpanzee safari. Check out our great east Africa safari to such as Kenya safari tours and Tanzania safari tour that take you on an Africa wildlife safari adventure to Kenya and Tanzania respectively.

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The 10 Best Uganda Safari Lodges To Stay In While On A Uganda Wildlife Safari To Murchison Falls National Park.

Welcome to the second edition of the 10 best Uganda safari lodges to stay in while on a Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison falls national park. In our last edition, we managed to review 5 out of the 10 best Uganda tour lodges in Murchison falls in a descending order beginning from 10^th best safari lodge to the 5^th best safari in Uganda to Murchison lodge.

In this episode, we are going to embark on a safari Uganda journey traversing the beautiful savanna plains of Murchison falls as we look to point out the remaining 5 crème de la crème Uganda safaris lodges in Murchison falls National Park.

A Uganda wildlife safari journey to Murchison falls gets you on a tour Uganda road trip spanning about 305km or a 5-6 hour drive to the park. Murchison falls national park is widely acknowledged as one of the best Uganda safari tours destinations given its rich biodiversity that spans from amazing Uganda wildlife safaris attractions such as lions, leopards, African elephants cape buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes and Jackson hartebeests and many more to over 450 bird species which make a Uganda birding safari here more than just a Uganda holiday adventure to truly a worthwhile and highly rewarding Uganda adventure experience, what really makes Uganda safaris to Murchison unique is a possibility to have a close encounter with the world’s strongest waterfalls the Murchison falls which will leave you breathless as you get to see the real beauty of Murchison falls as you get to see its true tenacity as you see millions of gallons of water squeezing through a narrow gorge of about 8 meters before plummeting 43 meters below a cliff to create its signature rainbow which is normally visible on a sunny day and a plume of water spray that gets you a little bit moisturized though not completely wet

Here are the best 5 Uganda adventure lodges you can choose to lodge in while on your short Uganda wildlife safari or Long Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison falls National Park.

5. Pakuba Safari Lodge

Pakuba safari lodge is located on the Eastern banks of river Nile, it has a carrying capacity of over 80 guests in its 32 double rooms and 4 family rooms. The rooms are undoubtedly spacious with en suite bathrooms with both hot and cold running water to offer you a relaxing bush shower and each one of these rooms comes along with an extended balcony to give a vintage viewpoint to have an uninterrupted view at the sprawling nature all around you. The lodge also has a restaurant to cater to all your needs when it comes to meals, a swimming pool to have you relaxed as you sock in the enchanted wildlife action as it unfolds before you since the wild owners of the park such as giraffes, elephants and sometimes even the predators like leopards and spotted hyenas get to pay this lodge a visit. On a stay in this lodge on either long Uganda tour or short Uganda safari, you’re assured of free wi-fii internet that’s accessed by in the lounge area. A nice fireplace awaits to warm you up on a cosy evening as you get to sit under the open skies of Murchison that are filled with stars. Prices for lodging here is 236$ per person per night.

4. Paara Safari Lodge

This is a sister lodge to Chobe safari lodge and Mweya safari lodge in Queen Elizabeth national park as they all belong to the Marasa Africa group of the Madhivan group. These lodges have taken greater strides in being the premier of luxury accommodation in the wild. Paara safari lodge comes with myriad of 54 undeniably spacious guest rooms that have been crafted with  the idea of bringing our past exploration history to life with a modern twist added to it,  with en suite bathrooms and private balcony to give you a view point to the wild action beyond the boundaries of this lodge as wild game like buffaloes, elephants and baboons are always roaming in the neighborhood, you shouldn’t also be surprised to see the king of the jungle within the vicinity coming to pay you a visit to add to your mesmerization. Other amenities and services include a swimming pool, a restaurant, and a well-stocked bar and free wi-fii internet access. Prices for lodging here begin from 336$ per person per night.

 

3. Baker’s Lodge

Dinner on the deck at Baker’s Lodge, as a kaleidoscope of colours, infuses the dusk sky.

Deriving its name from the historic English explorer Samuel Baker, Baker’s Lodge is situated on the Southern bank of the mighty Nile River which transects Murchison Falls National Park. This intimate, safari styled lodge is set within a large private area with direct river access, large shady trees and wetland areas hosting abundant birdlife along the water’s edge. The views onto the river are vast and magnificent with islands hosting nesting egret birds, elephants bathing and pods of hippos regularly viewed.

Baker’s Lodge has spacious thatched safari suites each raised from the ground on supporting pillars with its own deck overlooking the river. The swimming pool area also offers a welcome option to cool off from the day’s activities and enjoy the sunset views.

 

2. Nile Safari Lodge

Nile safari lodge comes to you with 6 wooden chalets and 6 luxury camping tents that offer a luxurious lodging experience as they are well spaced and have en suite bathrooms with both hot and cold running water. The lodge also offers amenities and services like an infinity swimming pool, a spa, well-stocked bar and restaurant that prepares some of the tastiest Ugandan cuisines that are made using the freshest ingredients that are carefully handpicked by the chefs from the lodge’s on-site garden and international dishes to crown your wilderness experience by making your taste buds happy.

This lodge has an exclusive honeymoon banda named MWEZI (Swahili word for Moon) which is the ultimate romantic getaway, accommodating couples in the elite banda suite. Its exclusivity is in its private plunge pool, king size star bed with a complementary view of the flowing River Nile. While the lodge’s Exclusive family banda named DUNIA (Swahili word for Earth) is the ideal option for larger groups. It accommodates four to eight guests.

1. Chobe Safari lodge

We have finally come to the supreme of Uganda tour lodges in Murchison falls National and this is none other than Chobe Safari Lodge. Chobe Safari was originally constructed in 1950s and at that time was one of the jewels in Uganda’s crown of tourism destinations. The panoramic views of the magnificent River Nile from the site offered a true sampling of the prime offerings of Uganda, coupled with the ample wildlife, birds, flora and fauna.

Speak of the ultimate luxury lodging experience, Chobe safari lodge is your perfect answer. The lodge comes with 36 standard guest rooms and the 21 luxury super deluxe tents that come with an array of privileges all aimed at giving you the ultimate luxury lodging experience you can ever get while on a Uganda safari tour to Murchison falls. These rooms have been carefully crafted and designed with natural pristine wood furniture and the fittings have been designed using the best natural fabrics to give you the ultimate elegant bush experience. The rooms have got en suite bathrooms fitted with hot and cold running water and big size bath tab for you to unwind in after your thrilling encounter with the wildlife. If you feel you still need something more unique in terms of lodging, Chobe safari lodge still has got you covered with their 4 suites, and a presidential cottage to give you a presidential or celebrity style treatment. Due to Chobe’s finest lodging experience, it has played host to a number of very important persons including celebrities like American rapper Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian, the president of Uganda on numerous times has visited Chobe safari lodge with other official state dignitaries. Other amenities and services here include a 5-star restaurant with seasoned and experienced chefs whose only satisfaction is derived from serving you a tasty meal from a variety of the Ugandan cuisines and international cuisines to complement your safari experience, a 3 tier swimming pool for you to cool off the savanna heat as marvel at the breathtaking beauty of this African savanna paradise, a well-stocked bar to serve with the best wines on the market, free wi-fii internet access and a fire place to warm you during the chilly nights. Prices for lodging here begin from 349$ per person per night.

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Would you like to visit Murchison falls park? Reach out to us at Wild Gorilla safaris. At Wild Gorilla Safaris, we strive to meet all your Africa safari needs as we have got virtually the safari packages that will give you a memorable Africa safari experience. For anyone interested in Uganda wildlife safaris packages we have got you covered with wide range of packages that are tailored basing on the number of days you have and the destination you would like to visit on your Uganda safari tour. If you’ve got only a few days, then choose from our short Uganda wildlife safaris which run from 2 days to 5 days such as 2 days Uganda wildlife safari to Murchison falls or 5 days Uganda wildlife safari with chimpanzees and many more. For those that have got more than 5 days, then I suggest pick from our compressive long Uganda wildlife safaris that run from 6 days to as many as 21 days such as

On top of an epic Uganda safari adventure to many of these savanna parks, you have an opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas. Yes, a Uganda gorilla tour experience is very possible when you visit gorilla trekking Uganda destinations Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  A Uganda gorilla safari to any of these parks gives you an opportunity to meet any of the 19 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you nothing but the ultimate Uganda gorilla tours experience, you can ever think of.

If you’re interested Uganda gorilla safaris these are available in both short Uganda gorilla safari packages such as 3 days gorilla tours in Bwindi and 4 days Bwindi gorilla tour and wildlife in Lake Mburo. There are also long Uganda gorilla tours that run from 6 days to as many as 18 days while featuring many other things along the way to the gorillas.

Rwanda is also another gorilla destination you wouldn’t want to miss out on, hence if you are planning for a Rwanda gorilla safari package, check out some of our Rwanda gorilla tours packages which also come in form of short Rwanda gorilla gorilla safaris for those that have got only a few days in Rwanda but those that have got more days, then Long Rwanda gorilla trekking safari packages will do you good as they also give you a chance to visit other Rwanda safari attractions.

Congo as well is another gorilla destination and we have numerous Congo gorilla safari packages that will take you on a Congo gorilla tour adventure to either Virunga National Park for an encounter with mountain gorillas or Kahuzi Beiga National Park where you will encounter Eastern lowland gorillas. Besides gorilla safaris and wildlife encounters in Uganda, you can still explore Uganda’s diversity using any of our wide range of day trips that visit other sites that are near the capital city Kampala or Entebbe international airport such as a Mabamba birding day trip to Mabamba island Kampala city tour day tour Jinja day tour and 1 day Ngamba island chimpanzee safari. Check out our great east Africa safari to such as Kenya safari tours and Tanzania safari tour that take you on an Africa wildlife safari adventure to Kenya and Tanzania respectively.

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A Sad Day for Oruzogo Gorilla Family Due to the Death of One of Its Silverbacks Named Busungu

It has been a sad weekend for all Africa gorilla safari enthusiasts in Uganda and the world at large as news concerning the death of one of the silverbacks named Busungu belonging to the Oruzogo family broke the waves of the internet.

Oruzogo family is one of the 4 gorilla habituated gorilla families that have been habituated within the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the truly magical home of fascinating Uganda gorilla tour adventures. The death of this Busungu was discovered to the public after the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda rangers who had led a group of tourists into the jungle to engage in a gorilla tour experience came across upon this silverback lifeless within the tropical jungles of Ruhija after it had breathed its last.

The Oruzogo family was named after a plant commonly called “Oruzogoto”. This family has 17 members and its led by a silverback called Bakwate his name means “an intelligent being and learns quickly”. There are 2 silverbacks in this family, the other silver buck is called Busungu which means “hot-tempered”, 3 blackbucks one of them is called Kaganga another one is called Bwoba which means “coward” and final blackbuck is called Otaka, 5 adult females, one is called  Birungi which means “pretty”, Nyakiina is another one and she named after the depression on her nose ridge, Kashudwe which also has a mole on her nose, Kakobe is another adult female who was named after resemblance to the baboon called “Nkobe” in local dialect, the final adult female is Mutesi and her name means “calm or relaxed”, 3 juveniles  which include Karimi named after her act of sticking her tongue out when playing Kashura named after her protruding hairless eyebrow and finally Kiromba and 4 infants which include Kanywani, Katoto, and Buchura which means the ‘youngest”.

The demise of Busungu leaves this gorilla family with only 1 Silverback which is the dominant one called Bakwate and only 16 other family members

Other gorilla families in Ruhija

When you make a gorilla trek safari in Uganda to the Ruhija sector, you have an opportunity to encounter any of the other habituated gorilla families that are found within this sector besides Oruzogo. The 3 other gorilla families include Bitukura, Kyaguliro and Mukiza.

Kyaguliro family.

This family was initially led by Rukina but he was struck by lightning to death in 2015. This resulted in a junior and inexperienced silver back Mukiza to take leadership of the group, after a short period of time Mukiza was attacked by another Silverback called Rukara. This led to the emergence of two families –Kyaguliro A&B one led by Mukiza and another led by Rukara.  The Rukara family has 1 silverback Rukara, 2 blackbucks, 3 adult females 2 juveniles and 2 infants.

Mukiza family

This family is a split group from Kyaguliro that was formed after a bitter fight between Mukiza silverback and Rukara silverback the leader of Kyaguliro family. Mukiza family has 13 members which include 1 silverback Mukiza, 6 adult females, 3 infants and 1 juvenile.

Bitukura family.

This is the last family in the Ruhija family, it consists of 13 members. This family is led by a younger silverback called Ndahura regardless of his age he is the dominant male in this group. There are 3 other silverbacks in this family namely Karamuzi, Rukumu, and Rukara, 3 adult females namely Betina, Ruhara, and Kamuga, 2 blackbucks namely Obia and Mugisha 2 juveniles namely Twakire and Kabandize- this broke off the Kyaguliro family, 2 infants namely Kadogo and Mubwindi.

Gorilla trekking beyond the Ruhija sector

Uganda gorilla tours not only occur in this sector of Ruhija but also in 3 other sectors of Bwindi forest national park. These include Rushaga, Nkuringo and Buhoma. Uganda gorilla safaris to Rushaga give you an opportunity to meet any of the 8 gorilla families that are found here which include Nshongi, Busingye, Kahungye, Mishayo, Rwigi, Mucunguzi, Bweza and Bikingi. In fact, this sector has the most number of gorilla families that have been habituated for an epic gorilla trekking Uganda tour experience. Its also only in this sector that Africa gorilla trekking safaris fanatics get a chance to experience the incredible gorilla habituation experience which allows a visitor to spend more time with these remarkable wild beings.

Gorilla safaris in Uganda to Nkuringo, on the other hand, allow you to come in close contact with any of the 2 gorilla families that are found here and these include Nkuringo gorilla family and Bushaho. Finally, gorilla tours to Buhoma give you an opportunity to meet any of the 4 gorilla families here such as Rushegura, Habinyanja, Mubare and Katwe.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is also another gorilla tours in Uganda destination that is home to 1 gorilla family that has been habituated for tourists to trek.

Further away from Uganda, gorilla trekking safaris still occur in Rwanda and Congo. This primarily because these countries as well are home to these gorillas that are found in the Virunga massif. The Virunga massif is a stretch of mountain ranges that encompasses 8 Virunga ranges that are found in 3 countries of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The Virunga massif habituates a combined total of over 600 gorillas that are found in 3 different Africa gorilla trekking safari parks which are Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Virunga National Park in Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda.

A Rwanda gorilla safari to Volcanoes National Park puts you in a possibility to encounter any of the 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you a fantastic Rwanda gorilla tour experience. A Congo gorilla safari experience, on the other hand, to either Virunga National Park where you have a chance to encounter Mountain gorillas as this park is home to 8 gorilla families or Kahuzi Biega National Park where you will be in for a thrilling moment with the eastern lowland gorillas.

If you’re in for a gorilla safari in Uganda adventure, feel free to check out our website. This website ultimately gives you a preview of some of our safaris in Uganda  packages that have been designed to lead you on an adventure to various parts of the country giving you unlimited access to the best of Africa safari attractions in Uganda. Our Uganda gorilla safaris packages that have been featured here are designed to give you an encounter with the magical gorillas while Uganda wildlife safari packages cater for those that are interested in epic Uganda savanna wildlife as well as our fascinating and quite interesting culture and birds.

Regardless of your intended length of stay in Uganda for a Uganda wildlife tour or Uganda gorilla tour experience, we’ve got you covered with our wide range of packages which include short Uganda wildlife safaris, these run from as low 2 days Uganda safari to Lake Mburo or 2 days Uganda wildlife tour to Queen Elizabeth. our  Long Uganda wildlife safaris, start from  7 days to and run to as long as 18 days or even more depending on your choice of the number of days you intend to spend while traversing this pristine Pearl of Africa.

For those on a Uganda gorilla trekking safari adventure, we have short Uganda gorilla tours these run from a 3 days Uganda gorilla safari to Bwindi or a 4 days Bwindi gorilla safari and wildlife to Queen Elizabeth to long gorilla trekking Uganda tours that go to start from 6 days to 18 days for example 6 Days Uganda gorilla safari with chimpanzees. You can also try out our other signature Africa safaris that run through other Africa destinations such as Rwanda, Congo, Kenya and Tanzania and these include Rwanda gorilla safaris and these feature short Rwanda gorilla safaris as well as Long Rwanda gorilla safaris. Kenya wildlife safaris also feature both short Kenya wildlife safaris and Long Kenya wildlife safaris. Tanzania wildlife safaris and Congo gorilla and wildlife safaris have also been featured on this website.

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The Unique Bakonzo Cultural Tribe, Another Epic Attractions In Semuliki National Park.

Welcome to the second segment of our story about attraction in Semuliki National Park. In the last 3 episodes that we have ventured 441 birds species in Semuliki and birds that make Semuliki a truly remarkable Uganda birding safari destination and Sempaya hot springs. In today’s episode let’s look at Bakonzo people.

According to population census results of 2014 census, there are 850,646 Bakonzo in Uganda hence representing 0.025% of the country’s population. The Bakonzo people are closely related to the Nande people of eastern D.R. Congo in their ways of living and both the Nande and the Bakonzo are occupying the slopes of the Rwenzori mountain and certainly you will be able to encounter the Bakonzo on the when you visit Semuliki National Park

Just like many other African tribes, the Bakonzo undergo an initiation ceremony (Circumcision) especially the boys that ushers them into adulthood. Though no longer very much practiced as of today among Bakonzo, circumcision had to be done by the Bamba as it was a taboo for a Mukonzo to circumcise a fellow Mukonzo. No Mukonzo was expected to marry without being circumcised.

Just like many other African societies, when it came to courtship and marriage among the Bakonzo, the parents of the children had to do the scouting for a good suitor for their child.

Naming among the Bakonzo

The most unique cultural norm about the Bakonzo is their naming culture have a un culture when it comes to giving names to their new borns. The Bakonzo name their children following their birth positions which is unique from the rest of other great lakes tribes which usually give names basing on their clans or families. The Bakonzo have a total of 13 names for boys and girls that are born by one wife, Boys have 7 names given to them following their birth positions and these are; 1^st born is named Baluku/ Mumbere, 2^nd born is named Bwambale, 3^rd born is Masereka, 4^th born is Kuule, 5^th is named Thembo, 6^th is named Mbusa and 7^th is named Ndungo. The girls have 8 names and they are 1^st born is Masika,  2^nd born is Biira, 3^rd born is Kabugho, 4^th is Mbambu, 5^th born is named Ithungu, 6^th born is named Kyakimwa, 7^th born is Nziabake, and the 8^th girl is called Bulubasa.

Religion among the Bakonzo

The Bakonzo believed in 2 supreme gods ie Kalisa and Nyabarika. Kalisa was depicted as a half man like god with one arm, leg, eye, half a nose and half mouth but the structure of the Nyabarika god is unknown. The Nyabarika god was very powerful and welded powers over life death, ability to bare children or not, famine and good harvest while the Kalisa god was majorly for hunting powers. This therefore meant that these two gods had to be appeased by the Bakonzo in order to have success in their way of life as hunters and farmers.  Many small sized huts for the gods were constructed and in these huts sacrifices of animals and food stuffs were offered to appease these gods, these huts are believed to still be in existence in the areas of  Nyamugasani. But with the coming of Christianity and Islam to the region, the Bakonzo abandoned their small gods for the new Christian and Islamic faiths.

Would you like to encounter the Bakonzo?

You can encounter the Bakonzo on your Uganda wildlife safari trip to Semuliki National Park. The Bakonzo form part of the local tribes that live on the edges of this park. Besides the Bakonzo, there are many other tourist attractions that you will encounter on your safari to Semuliki national park, some of which we have already discussed in our earlier segments such as the 441 bird species, the 2 hot springs of Sempaya and numerous primates species.   In order to maximize your Uganda safaris tours experience in Semuliki national park you need to make an overnight stay in any of the numerous Uganda safari lodges in Semuliki national park. Some of these Uganda hotels in Semuliki include luxury lodges like Semuliki Safari Lodge, Ntoroko Game Lodge, Kyaniga Safari Lodge which is located near Semuliki. Mid-range lodges that can be used while on a safaris Uganda to Semuliki National Park include Kirumia Guest House, Bumuga Camp Site. If you are interested in a safaris Uganda to Semuliki National Park there are various tour companies in Uganda that offer Uganda safaris tours to Semuliki for birding experience and these include Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd and Wild Gorilla Safaris.

If you decide to make a Uganda wildlife tour with an encounter of Bakonzo in mid, feel free to check out our website which ultimately gives you a preview of some of our safari in Uganda  packages that have been designed to lead you on an adventure to various parts of the country giving you unlimited access to the best of Africa safari attractions in Uganda. Our Uganda gorilla safaris packages that have been feature here are designed to give you an encounter with the magical gorillas while Uganda wildlife safari packages cater for those that are interested in epic Uganda savanna wildlife as well as culture and birds.

Regardless of the intended length of your stay in Uganda for a Uganda wildlife tour or Uganda gorilla tours experience, we’ve got you covered with our wide range of packages which include short Uganda wildlife safaris, these run from as low 2 days Uganda safari to Lake Mburo or 2 days Uganda wildlife tour to Queen Elizabeth. Long Uganda wildlife safaris, these run from 5 days to 18 days.

For those on a Uganda gorilla trekking safari adventure we also have short Uganda gorilla tours that begin with a 3 days Uganda gorilla safari to Bwindi or a 4 days Bwindi gorilla safari and wildlife to Queen Elizabeth to long gorilla trekking Uganda tours that go to start from 6 days to 18 days for example 6 Days Uganda gorilla safari with chimpanzees. You can also try out our other signature Africa safaris that run through other Africa destinations such as Rwanda, Congo, Kenya and Tanzania and these include Rwanda gorilla safaris and these feature short Rwanda gorilla safaris as well as Long Rwanda gorilla safaris. Kenya wildlife safaris also feature both short Kenya wildlife safaris and Long Kenya wildlife safaris. Tanzania wildlife safaris and Congo gorilla and wildlife safaris have also been featured on this website.

Here are some of the best selling Uganda safaris

• 2 days Murchison falls National Park Uganda wildlife tour
• 2 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 2 days Uganda wildlife tour lake Mburo National Park
• 3 days chimpanzee trekking safari tour Kibale Forest National Park
• 3 days Kidepo Valley National Park safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 3 days Murchison falls National Park Safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda wildlife tour
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• 4 days gorilla trekking safari Uganda wildlife safaris tour, Uganda wildlife safari Queen Elizabeth park
• 4 days Bwindi gorilla trekking tour lake Mburo
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• 5 days primate safari Uganda gorilla safari Bwindi Uganda chimpanzee trekking safari
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• 4 days Kidepo valley national park safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 4 days Uganda wildlife tour to queen Elizabeth national park & lake Mburo
• 5 days Uganda wildlife safari Murchison falls park & chimpanzee trekking safaris
• 6 days Uganda gorilla safaris, chimpanzee trekking safari Uganda
• 7 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari chimpanzee & wildlife
• 8 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour Rwanda Wildlife & Chimpanzee Safari
• 8 days gorilla trekking safaris tour Rwanda wildlife & chimpanzee tracking safaris
• 9 days Rwenzori mountains safari Uganda tour
• 9 Days Rwenzori Mountain Safari

Meet Dr Gladys Kalema- Uganda’s Dian Fossey Who Is Championing the Cause to Conserve Gorillas, Has Been Nominated for the Prestigious Tusk Conservation Award.

Dr Gladys Kalema for over 20 years has dedicated her life to the conservation of the incredible and endangered mountain gorillas. Most of her works has been done in the shadows and she has greatly remained unknown to many people. However, she has gotten recognized on an international platform with a nomination from the prestigious Tusk Conservation Awards 2019.

In a prestigious ceremony that took place last night be held at The Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, in London for the first time, in attendance of Prince William and other celebrities such as singer Katherine Jenkins and French Irish Tv presenter Liz Bonnin. Dr Gladys was placed alongside other conservation heros in Africa in a bid to recognize their efforts towards a greater cause than any of us which to ensure that the endangered species of Africa get a chance to not only live but also thrive in their natural habitats. Other nominees for the prestigious Tusk Conservation Award included Jenerie Lekelelie a former Maasai Warrior from the Kenyan region of Samburu who has championed the drive to conserve lions of Kenya. The other nominee in the conservationist category was Tomas Diagne an African Turtle biologist who has dedicated 25 years of life in saving the Sulcata tortoises. Tomas Diagne was the biggest winner of the night as emerged victorious in the conservationist catergory.

What are Tusk Conservation Awards?

The Tusk Conservation Awards aim to shine a light to conservationists in Africa who have done an incredible job in ensuring that various wildlife species in Africa have an opportunity to thrive in their natural habitat which is frequently being infringed on by humans for various reasons hence leading to human-wildlife conflicts. This year marks the seventh year of these awards that were created in 2013 with Prince William the Duke of Cambridge and second to the throne of England and his wife Kate Middleton the Duchess of Cambridge as the Royal patrons to the awards. In his words during last night’s awarding ceremony, Prince William said “These awards which mean a great deal to me personally, play a huge part in our mission to preserve Africa’s precious wildlife for its people.  It is vital that we recognise the dedication of these unsung heroes and the bravery of rangers risking their lives, day and night, on conservation’s frontline. We all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.” Other outstanding partners and sponsors of the awards include Investec Asset Management, British carmaker giant Land Rover and another private donor who maintains his or her anonymity.

Who is Dr Gladys Nakalema?

According to her website, Dr Gladys Kalema in the legacy of the late Dian Fossey,  has become one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas of East Africa. She is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), a 16-year old nonprofit organization that promotes conservation by improving the quality of life of people and wildlife to enable them to coexist in and around protected areas in Africa.

She became an Ashoka Fellow in 2007 for merging Uganda’s wildlife management and rural public health programs to create common resources for both people and animals. Dr. Gladys trained as a veterinarian at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College. Between 1996 and 2000, she set up the first Veterinary Unit at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. From 2000 to 2003, she completed a zoological medicine residency and masters in specialized veterinary medicine at North Carolina State University and North Carolina Zoological Park. Prior to setting up CTPH she also did a certificate in Non-profit Management from Duke University. Most recently in 2016, she completed an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability – Social Entrepreneurship Track.

Her most recent awards include the 2017 World Wildlife Day Award from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) for outstanding contribution to conservation in Uganda and 2017 Golden Jubilee Award from the President of Uganda for distinguished service to the nation as a veterinarian and conservationist on International Women’s Day.

Other awards include San Diego Zoo’s 2008 “Conservation in Action Award,” the 2009 Whitley Gold Award for outstanding leadership in grassroots nature conservation; 2011 Wings World Quest Women of Discovery Humanitarian Award, and 2014 CEO Communications Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Award in Medicine and Veterinary category.

Dr Gladys recently became a National Geographic Explorer and winner of the Sierra Club’s 2018 EarthCare Award.

Under her leadership, Conservation Through Public Health won the Global Development Network 2012 Japanese Most Innovative Development Project Award for scaling social service delivery.

Encountering the magical gorillas that Dr Gladys has worked so had to protect?

Uganda is a country that dazzles with a wide range of flora and fauna but perhaps the mountain gorillas take the leading position shining a spotlight to Uganda as a destination that you should always consider for your next Africa safari adventure. A Uganda gorilla safari takes you to the epic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda is home to over 400 mountain gorillas while Mgahinga is part of the large Virunga Massif conservation area which home to 600 gorillas. Gorilla trekking Uganda safaris to any of these 2 national parks give you an opportunity to meet any of the 19 gorilla families that have been habituated by conservationists like Dr Gladys and other stakeholders such as Uganda Wildlife Authority Park rangers to give you an amazing Uganda gorilla tour experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies about 512km or 10-hour drive away in the southwestern district of Kanungu while Mgahinga gorilla Park lies about 500km or 10-hour drive away in Kisoro district along Uganda’s border with Rwanda and Congo. If you aren’t going to fly to these Uganda tour destinations then I suggest you make a choose a good 4×4 safari car hire in Uganda for example, 4×4 safari vans for hire in Uganda, buses for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari land cruisers for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari tour vans for rent in Uganda. This is majorly because some of the road trip is done on murram roads hence it’s only these cars that are sturdy enough to manage the terrain and the conditions of the roads here.

Besides Uganda, gorilla conservation is also done in Congo and Rwanda since these countries also have these majestic humans of the wild within their territorial boundaries. In order to see these gorillas in Rwanda, you can make a Rwanda gorilla safari to Volcanoes National Park which is home to 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you a fantastic Rwanda gorilla tour experience. A Congo gorilla safari experience, on the other hand, takes you either Virunga National Park where you have a chance to encounter Mountain gorillas as this park is home to 8 gorilla families or Kahuzi Biega National Park where you will be in for a thrilling moment with the eastern lowland gorillas.

Would you like to have an encounter with any of these attractions in Uganda? Feel free to check out our website which ultimately gives you a preview of some of our safari in Uganda  packages that have been designed to lead you on an adventure to various parts of the country giving you unlimited access to the best of Africa safari attractions in Uganda. Our Uganda gorilla safaris packages that have been feature here are designed to give you an encounter with the magical gorillas while Uganda wildlife safari packages cater for those that are interested in epic Uganda savanna wildlife as well as culture and birds.

Regardless of your intended length of your stay in Uganda for a Uganda wildlife tour or Uganda gorilla tours experience, we’ve got you covered with our wide range of packages which include short Uganda wildlife safaris, these run from as low 2 days Uganda safari to Lake Mburo or 2 days Uganda wildlife tour to Queen Elizabeth. Long Uganda wildlife safaris, these run from 5 days to 18 days

For those on a Uganda gorilla trekking safari adventure we also have short Uganda gorilla tours that begin with a 3 days Uganda gorilla safari to Bwindi or a 4 days Bwindi gorilla safari and wildlife to Queen Elizabeth to long gorilla trekking Uganda tours that go to start from 6 days to 18 days for example 6 Days Uganda gorilla safari with chimpanzees. All our Uganda gorilla safaris and Uganda wildlife tours are done using the best  safari cars in our  fleet which consists of numerous safari cars  such as, 4×4 safari vans for hire in Uganda, buses for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari land cruisers for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari tour vans for rent in Uganda and 4×4 super customs for hire in Uganda

You can also try out our other signature Africa safaris that run through other Africa destinations such as Rwanda, Congo, Kenya and Tanzania and these include Rwanda gorilla safaris and these feature short Rwanda gorilla safaris as well as Long Rwanda gorilla safaris. Kenya wildlife safaris also feature both short Kenya wildlife safaris and Long Kenya wildlife safaris. Tanzania wildlife safaris and Congo gorilla and wildlife safaris have also been featured on this website.

Here are some of the best selling Uganda safaris

• 2 days Murchison falls National Park Uganda wildlife tour
• 2 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 2 days Uganda wildlife tour lake Mburo National Park
• 3 days chimpanzee trekking safari tour Kibale Forest National Park
• 3 days Kidepo Valley National Park safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 3 days Murchison falls National Park Safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda wildlife tour
• 3 days Bwindi impenetrable gorilla trekking safari Uganda, gorilla tour Uganda
• 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari Bwindi impenetrable Uganda gorilla tour
• 4 days gorilla trekking safari Uganda wildlife safaris tour, Uganda wildlife safari Queen Elizabeth park
• 4 days Bwindi gorilla trekking tour lake Mburo
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• 5 days primate safari Uganda gorilla safari Bwindi Uganda chimpanzee trekking safari
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• 4 days Kidepo valley national park safari Uganda wildlife tour
• 4 days Uganda wildlife tour to queen Elizabeth national park & lake Mburo
• 5 days Uganda wildlife safari Murchison falls park & chimpanzee trekking safaris
• 6 days Uganda gorilla safaris, chimpanzee trekking safari Uganda
• 7 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari chimpanzee & wildlife
• 8 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour Rwanda Wildlife & Chimpanzee Safari
• 8 days gorilla trekking safaris tour Rwanda wildlife & chimpanzee tracking safaris
• 9 days Rwenzori mountains safari Uganda tour
• 9 Days Rwenzori Mountain Safari

 

Hilton has appointed  Sabu Raghavan as Vice President, Human Resources, India.

With over two decades of experience in human resources in the education and hospitality industry, Sabu joined Hilton in 2011 and was most recently based in Singapore where he oversaw human resources for Southeast Asia and India.

Sabu’s new role will see him focusing exclusively on India, working closely with Hilton’s leadership team to drive culture and talent development among Hilton team members.

Based in the Gurugram office in India, Sabu will report to Lara Hernandez, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific, and will work closely with the India leadership team and lead the HR strategy for India.

Hilton franchise

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation, is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts.

Founded by Conrad Hilton in May 1919, the corporation is now led by Christopher J. Nassetta.

As of March 31, 2019, Hilton is headquartered in Tyson Corner Virginia. its portfolio includes 5,757 properties (including timeshare properties) with 923,110 rooms in 113 countries and territories, including 689 that are managed and 4,947 that are franchised, with the combined managed and franchised properties having a total of 893,494 rooms, in addition to 68 that are owned or leased (including 59 that are wholly owned or leased, one owned by a consolidated non-wholly owned entity, two that are leased by consolidated  Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) and six that are owned or leased by unconsolidated affiliates. Prior to their December 2013 Initial Public Offer, Hilton was ranked as the 36th largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes

Hilton has 15 brands across different market segments, including Conrad Hotels & Resorts Canopy by Hilton- A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree By Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home 2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Tru by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton.

On December 12, 2013, Hilton again became a public company, raising an estimated $2.35 billion in its second IPO. At the time, the Blackstone Group held a 45.8 per cent stake in the company. In October 2016, China’s HNA Group agreed to acquire a 25 per cent equity interest in Hilton from Blackstone.

The transaction was expected to close in the first quarter of 2017. Hilton’s largest stockholders were until mid-2018 HNA Group, Blackstone, and Wellington Management Group which own 25%, 15.2%, and 6.7% of Hilton common stock respectively. Hilton Hotels are now a stand-alone company.

Hilton was founded by Conrad Hilton, in Cisco, Texas in 1919 and had its headquarters in Beverly Hills California from 1969 until 2009. In August 2009, the company moved to Tysons Corner, unincorporated Fair Fax County Virginia near McLean.

Hilton in Africa

Various Hilton hotel brands have opened shop and are continuing to make their presence felt in Africa as they have set up a number of numerous hotels on the African continent. This means that if you’re a person who is only comfortable to stay in an international brand hotel, you don’t need to give up your Africa safari dream because there are quite a number of hotels in major cities around Africa that are running under this franchise name.

Hilton in Kenya

If you make an Africa safari to Kenya, you can choose to stay in any of the various Hilton hotels in the Kenyan capital Nairobi such as Hilton Garden Inn in Nairobi, DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlington, Hilton Nairobi

While you enjoy your Kenya safari holiday in any of the available Hilton hotels you can make a 1 day Kenya wildlife safari to Nairobi National Park. Nairobi National park is located only 7km away from Nairobi city and when you make a Kenya wildlife safari visit to Nairobi national you will be ushered in with a spectacular view of the Nairobi city skyline as you so close to Kenya’s capital city. Nairobi National Park is bordered by Nairobi city in the north, Jomo Kenyatta international airport in the east, Oloolua forest in the west, and Tuala area in the south.

A visit to Nairobi National Park puts you on a direct encounter with some of Africa’s prime savanna wild game which include giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, east black rhinos, waterbucks and baboons. Any birding enthusiastic shouldn’t miss a Kenya safari visit to Nairobi national park as its home to 500 bird species which include Black Headed Heron, Blacksmith Lapwing, Long Tailed Fiscal, Ostrich, Abyssinian Thrush, Grey Crowned Crane, Hartlaub’s Bustard, Kori Bustard, Martial Eagle, Secretary Bird, White Headed Vulture, White Bellied Bustard, Sooty Falon, Fischer’s Lovebird.

Besides Nairobi National Park, you can still visit several other Kenya safari destinations such as Masai Mara National Reserve,  Lake Nakuru National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Aberdares National Park and Amboseli National Park East Africa being country of extensive savanna grassland plains, you still enjoy a similar Africa safaris adventures when you make a Uganda safari to any of Uganda wildlife safari destinations such as Queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. This Uganda safari tour experience gives you an enchanted opportunity to enjoy thrilling encounters with several of the 5 big Africa game which include lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, African bush elephants and rhinos as well as a variety of other wild mammals.

 

Uganda the land of apes

To primatologists and any other person who is intrigued by these wild cousins of ours, Uganda isn’t only the Pearl of Africa as many of us know it to be but also is truly the home of primates and this is because Uganda is home to over 13 primate species a number that isn’t easily found elsewhere on the planet. Are you on a search for mountain gorillas? If you’re then getting your bags ready and make that Uganda safari tour because Uganda is home to these elusive mountain gorillas which are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.. These gentle giants in Uganda almost constitute half of the world’s gorilla population which is currently standing at around 1000 individuals.

When you make your Uganda tour to this pearl of Africa, you will come to realize that mountain gorillas are just a part of what really Uganda has to offer. Uganda still has more attractions you will encounter in case you decide to make a Uganda wildlife safari. After a really spectacular encounter with the gorillas, Uganda gives you an opportunity to meet another great ape species and this is the chimpanzee. With a safari Uganda to Kibale Forest National Park Uganda, you are assured for a memorable encounter with the chimpanzees that will definitely fascinate you with their high levels of intelligence. However, as you search for the chimpanzees in Kibale you have an opportunity to meet 12 other primate species and these include the black and white colobus monkeys, the grey-cheeked mangabeys, the l’hoest monkeys, the olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, patas monkeys and many more.

However, Uganda isn’t the only destinations where you can get to encounter primates in East Africa but they can also be found in in Congo and Rwanda. Rwanda gives you an encounter with chimpanzees that are found in Nyungwe Forest National Park and also the magical gorillas that are found in Virunga National Park. A Rwanda gorilla safari to Volcanoes National Park gives you an opportunity to see one of the 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you a fantastic Rwanda gorilla tour experience. A Congo gorilla safari experience, on the other hand, takes you either Virunga National Park where you have a chance to encounter Mountain gorillas as this park is home to 8 gorilla families or Kahuzi Biega National Park where you will be in for a thrilling moment with the eastern lowland gorillas.

Have your ultimate Africa safari experience.

At Kenya safaris tour, we would like to take you on your next Africa safari adventure to any of the  Kenya safari destinations with our wide range Kenya tour package options that are based on the numbers of days of interest and destinations to be visited. These include short Kenya wildlife safaris and long Kenya safaris. Besides Kenya wildlife safaris, we offer other Africa safari adventures such as gorilla safaris adventures that take place in Uganda, Congo and Rwanda, you can decide to extend your Kenya wildlife safari to any of these gorilla destinations for a gorilla experience. Uganda gorilla safaris are carried out in either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which habituate over 400 gorillas. During your Uganda gorilla tour expect to encounter one of the 19 gorilla families that are found in this country.  Rwanda gorilla safaris are carried out in volcanoes national park, volcanoes is home to over 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you an ultimate Rwanda gorilla tour experience. As of today Rwanda is positioning itself as a luxury Africa gorilla tour destination of choice as it has done so much in establishing luxury facilities especially lodges to cater for the needs of luxury tourists in a bid to lure more luxury or high profile personalities to visit Rwanda for a luxurious gorilla trekking Rwanda experience.

Congo is another gorilla destination of choice Gorilla trekking in Congo, on the other hand, occurs in Virunga National park or Kahuzi Biega National Park. What is so special about Congo gorilla tours is the possibility of encountering 2 unique gorilla species. If you decide to visit Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo during your Congo gorilla safari, then expect to meet the eastern lowland gorillas while, if you decide to go to Virunga National Park then an encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas is eminent.

 

 

 

 

Fly Emirates a Dubai based airline giant has announced that it has reached a deal in principle with Boeing a US aircraft maker to purchase 30 new 787-9 Dreamliner’s in its continued bid to see the company expand to new destinations around the globe.

This comes as good news to the aircraft maker Boeing which has been struggling with negative publicity following 2 air crashes involving its newest model of the 737 aircraft. These crashes took place late last year and earlier this year when two relatively new 737 max aircrafts belonging to 2 different airline companies crashed shortly after takeoff.

The first crash involved an Indonesian Lion Air aircraft which on 29^th October 2018 crashed into the sea only 13 minutes after takeoff from the Jakarta killing all the 187 passengers and crew members on board. A few later on fateful March 10^th 2019, another 737 max aircraft owned by Ethiopian airline destined for Jomo Kenya airport in Kenya from Addis Ababa crash-landed only 6 minutes into its flight killing all the 157 people on board.

These crashes were followed by lawsuits against Boeing by various stakeholders after investigations into these crashes revealed that 737 max planes have a sensor called the Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System or MCAS was probably the biggest contributor theses crashes as it fed wrong information to the plane which led to a nosedive and pilots losing control of the plane hence ultimately causing the planes to crash.

These crashes also resulted in a total grounding of all the 737- max aircraft around the globe as airline companies couldn’t take risk of flying these planes due to safety concerns. Boeing also experienced a huge cancellation of orders for the same model of planes hence digging a hole in revenue pockets for the aeroplane maker giant.

Turning a new leaf

During the recently concluded  Dubai Airshow, Boeing managed to land a lucrative deal with Fly Emirates worth 8.8 billion dollars in which the aircraft making giant will supply Emirates with 30 brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s.

This deal was announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive, who said “I am pleased to announce firm order for 30 Boeing Dreamliners. This is an important investment and addition to our future fleet and it reflects Emirates’ continued efforts to provide the best quality air transport services to our customers. The 787s will complement our fleet mix by expanding our operational flexibility in terms of capacity, range and deployment.

Sheikh Ahmed added: “Our Boeing fleet is key to our business model to serve international demand for travel to and through our Dubai hub, as we continue to contribute to the UAE’s strategy to become a global destination for business and tourism by providing high-quality air connectivity.”

As part of the agreement, Emirates will update a portion of its large order book by exercising substitution rights and converting 30 777 aeroplanes into 30 787-9s. With this conversion, Emirates remains the world’s biggest 777X customer with 126 aeroplanes on order and the largest 777 operators with 155 aeroplanes today.

“We are excited to finalize this important order from one of the world’s leading airlines. Our agreement solidifies Emirates’ plan to operate the 787 Dreamliner and the 777X, which make up the most efficient and most capable widebody combination in the industry,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Stan Deal. “It is an honor to build on our successful partnership with Emirates and continue to sustain many jobs at Boeing and our supplier partners.”

A Snap Shot into the Dynamics Of The 787 Dreamliner

At 63 meters (206 feet), the 787-9 Dreamliner is a medium-size long haul aircraft that can fly 296 passengers, in a typical two-class configuration, up to 7,530 nautical miles (13,950 kilometers), while reducing fuel costs by more than 20 per cent compared to previous airplanes they replace. Designed with the passenger in mind, the 787 delivers an unparalleled experience with the largest windows of any jet, large overhead bins with room for everyone’s bag, comfortable cabin air that is cleaner and more humid, and soothing LED lighting.

The Dreamliner’s superior efficiency and range have allowed airlines to open 257 new non-stop routes around the world. More than 80 customers around the world have ordered more than 1,400 Dreamliners since the program’s introduction, making it the fastest-selling wide-body jet in history.

Fly to Africa in a Dreamliner

This new addition by fly emirates will grant many potential tourists who would like to visit East Africa for an Africa wildlife safari or Africa gorilla tour a chance to fly in a Dreamliner. Fly emirates flies to all destinations in East Africa which are popular for an Africa safari adventure, for example, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and Rwanda

What to encounter on your Africa Africa safari in any of these destinations

Kenya is a highly revered Africa safari tour destination given the unique wildlife diversity that exists in Kenya. You can have a thrilling Kenya wildlife safari experience with a visit to Kenya safari destinations such as Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Aberdares National Park and Amboseli National Park. A Kenya wildlife tour to any of these national parks is a thrilling experience as it allows you an opportunity to see some of the fascinating Africa wildlife savanna mammals such as the Africa big five which lions, cape buffaloes leopards and lions and rhinos and many others such as the Masai giraffes plain zebras, Thomas and Grants Gazelles, Blue and Black Wildebeests

All safaris in Kenya are epic but a safari Kenya to Masai Mara national reserve stands out as its gives a chance to encounter the spectacle of the great wildebeest migration in which millions of animals particularly wildebeests and zebras go on a treacherous journey of over a thousand kilometres crossing from Masai Mara into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.. What makes this migration so thrilling for you to see is the way these animals plunge themselves one after the other into crocodile-infested Mara river in which these hungry crocodiles gather from and wide to prey on these seemingly mad or frightened animals that have seem as if something has frightened them for them to decide to jump one after another into their own oblivion with no second thought whatsoever.

A similar Africa safaris tours experience like that in Masai Mara can be had when you make a Tanzania wildlife safari to Serengeti  National Park which is connected to the Masai Mara national park at its northern boundaries. Other Tanzania safari destinations that are worth considering for an epic Africa wildlife safari adventure include Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Park. 

East Africa being country of extensive savanna grassland plains, you still enjoy a similar Africa safaris adventures when you make a Uganda safari to any of Uganda wildlife safari destinations such as Lake Mburo National Park Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, This Uganda safari tour experience gives you an enchanted opportunity to enjoy thrilling encounters with several of the 5 big Africa game which includes lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, African bush elephants and rhinos as well as a variety of other wild mammals.

Since Uganda is one of the highly revered Africa birding safari  destinations, a Uganda bird watching safari to any of these parks gives chance to catch glimpses of several of the 1070 bird species that roam the skies of this beautiful pearl of Africa.  What makes a safari in Uganda more enticing to many Africa safaris tours makers is the possibility of enjoying an Africa gorilla safari adventure in Uganda since Uganda is home to these remarkable gentle giants.

Many Africa Wildlife Safari goers who visit Uganda usually ensure to make to have a Uganda gorilla safari experience as they visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.   A gorilla safari Uganda to any of these puts you in the right place to have a fascinating encounter with any of the 19 gorilla families are found here. However, Gorilla trekking isn’t only done in Uganda but also in Congo and Rwanda.

A Rwanda gorilla safari takes you to Volcanoes National Park which is home to 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you a fantastic Rwanda gorilla tour experience. A Congo gorilla safari experience, on the other hand, takes you either Virunga National Park where you have a chance to encounter Mountain gorillas as this park is home to 8 gorilla families or Kahuzi Biega National Park where you will be in for a thrilling moment with the eastern lowland gorillas.

Would you like to visit Kenya on your next Africa safari adventure?

Kenya is a remarkable destination which you should really consider for your next Africa safari adventure. When you do so, feel free to check out our page Kenya safaris tour website this website gives you a wide range of Kenya safari package options basing on the numbers of days of interest and destinations to be visited.

These include short Kenya wildlife safaris and long Kenya safaris. Besides Kenya wildlife safaris, we offer other Africa safari adventures such as gorilla safaris adventures that place in Uganda, Congo and Rwanda, you can decide to extend your Kenya wildlife safari to any of these gorilla destinations for a gorilla experience. Uganda gorilla safaris are carried out in either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which habituate over 400 gorillas.

During your Uganda gorilla tour expect to encounter one of the 19 gorilla families that are found in this country.  Rwanda gorilla safaris are carried out in volcanoes national park, volcanoes is home to over 10 gorilla families that have been habituated to give you an ultimate Rwanda gorilla tour experience. As of today, Rwanda is positioning itself as a luxury Africa gorilla tour destination of choice as it has done so much in establishing luxury facilities especially lodges to cater for the needs of luxury tourists in a bid to lure more luxury or high profile personalities to visit Rwanda for a luxurious gorilla trekking Rwanda experience.

Congo is another gorilla destination of choice Gorilla trekking in Congo, on the other hand, occurs in Virunga National park or Kahuzi Biega National Park. What is so special about Congo gorilla tours is the possibility of encountering 2 unique gorilla species. If you decide to visit Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo during your Congo gorilla safari, then expect to meet the eastern lowland gorillas while, if you decide to go to Virunga National Park then an encounter with the majestic mountain gorillas is eminent.

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