Karamojong are known as Uganda’s last truly traditional pastoralist cultures found in the North Eastern part of Uganda. The name Karamojong derived from the phrase “ekar ngimojong”, meaning “the old men can walk no farther. Karamojong are believed to occupy…
Tree climbing lions in East Africa are found in Queen Elizabeth National Park, mostly in the Ishasha sector in Uganda; Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania; and Serengeti National Park. The Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth…
Kwita Izina also known as the world’s most famous naming ceremony, Kwita Izina is one of the events that has taken place in Rwanda for the last 21 years. In 2005, Rwanda began the naming of mountain gorillas, and with…
Lake Mburo Walking Safari: Lake Mburo is the only national park in western Uganda where you can walk among wildlife. No vehicle, just you, a ranger, and zebras. You get off the game drive track and walk through savannah, acacia…
Kimironko market located in the heart of Kigali, it is known as the biggest shopping area in Rwanda with both tourists and locals. At this market people get to shop for different items ranging from foodstuffs, souvenirs, clothes, and home…
Also known as the Nyakasura caves, Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru has a history that dates back to the 14th century. “Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru” means “the breasts of Nyamwiru.” It is believed that Nyinamwiru was a daughter of the famous king Bukuku…
Sempaya Hotsprings; this is located in Semliki National Park with both male and female hot springs. Geographically, hot springs are formed by thermal heat that boils in the earth’s crust. Both the male and female hot springs attract tourists that…
Chimpanzee Tracking Kalinzu; located in Western Uganda, Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve is situated at the eastern edge of the great Albertine Rift Valley, about 148 kilometers away. The forest boasts 262 species of butterflies, 378 bird species, and 97 moths,…
Mabira Forest Zip lining: This activity is done at a few destinations: Mabira Forest; Lake Bunyonyi (zip the Nile near Jinja); Extreme Adventure Park (Busika); and Kisizi Falls. Are you looking for your favorite place to do zip lining? Then…
Things to do Rwenzori Mountains: The Rwenzori Mountains are located on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Also known as the mountains of the moon, as claimed by a Greek scholar Ptolemy. Its highest peak…
Mountain Sabyinyo; Sabyinyo is derived from the Kinyarwanda word “Iryinyo,” meaning “tooth.” Mt. Sabinyo is an extinct volcano and also considered one of the oldest volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains, northeast of Lake Kivu and west of Lake Bunyonyi. The…
Sipi Falls Coffee Tours; Sipi Falls is known for its production of Arabica coffee, hence the best opportunity for tourists visiting the falls to also visit the local coffee plantations in the area. Tourists get to witness a wholesome coffee…