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The Saline Lake Manyara

The Saline Lake Manyara The Saline Lake Manyara : lies in the Northern Tanzania, west of Arusha in the Eastern rift valley. It is the seventh-largest lake in the country with a surface area of 470km2. Actually, it was formed as a result of the great rift valley. The lake’s name is believed to be […]

Ngorongoro Crater Lake Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater Lake Tanzania Ngorongoro Crater Lake Tanzania : is a large caldera of a volcano that collapsed about three million years ago. It was named by the Maasai after the sound made by a cowbell “Ngoro Ngoro”. In fact, it is the largest caldera in the world that is unfilled and inactive. It is […]

Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda | Island hopping

Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda | Island hopping Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda | Island hopping : is famous for its lush green terraced hills and legendary Islands. Additionally, it has got an impressive population of over 200 bird species. The lake is located in the western part of Uganda between Kisoro and Kibaale districts close to […]

The ancient crater Lake Katwe

The ancient crater Lake Katwe The ancient crater Lake Katwe : this lake was named after the volcanic mountain Katwe-kikorongo. It is nestled on the Northeastern shores of Lake Edward and south east of Lake George. Located within Queen Elizabeth National park at the bottom of the Western Rift valley on the West side of […]

Water Rafting in Uganda

Water Rafting in Uganda Water rafting in Uganda : is a recreational outdoor activity which uses an air-filled raft to navigate  water bodies. This is commonly done on white water or different degrees of rough water. Basically dealing with risk and need for team work is often part of the experience. Water rafting on certain […]

Sectors in Murchison Falls National Park

Sectors in Murchison Falls National Park Sectors in Murchison Falls National Park : The park consists of many gates situated in the different sections of the park. This basically helps you to access the park using different routes and different regions. Murchison falls National Park has the most magnificent attraction and that is the spectacular […]

The Lion | Uganda Wildlife

The Lion | Uganda Wildlife The Lion | Uganda Wildlife : The lion (Panthera leo) is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears. Additionally, its fur varies in colour from light buff to silvery grey, yellowish red and dark brown. The lion’s skull is very similar to […]

Mountain Gorillas FAQs | Uganda Gorilla Trekking

Mountain Gorillas FAQs | Uganda Gorilla Trekking Mountain Gorillas FAQs | Uganda Gorilla Trekking:  Generally, Uganda has two places where these mountain gorillas may be seen. Firstly; Mgahinga Gorilla, stunning park and component of the virunga. It is also a chain of towering volcanoes that extend into Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Lastly, Bwindi […]

Mountain Gorilla Facts | Gorilla Trekking

Mountain Gorilla Facts | Gorilla Trekking Mountain Gorilla Facts | Gorilla Trekking : These are basically large apes that are native to Africa and typically divided into two groups. The mountain gorilla lives in the mountainous regions of central Africa. On the other hand, the lowland gorilla lives in the flat, dense forests of central […]

Tree Climbing Lions in Uganda

Tree Climbing Lions in Uganda Tree Climbing Lions in Uganda : This is a common occasion in Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park where lions are mostly seen in trees. Many visitors to Tanzania’s Lake Manyara have come to think they are myth because it is very rare to catch sight of them. But […]