Category: Safari Info

Is Uganda Worth Visiting : Although Uganda is a land locked country but its naturally blessed with a variety of scenic places and good weather which makes it a very nice place to tour.  The country has a stunning landscape such as the tallest mountain range, the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountain, the largest lake with freshwaters…

Uganda Birding Safaris Tours : Uganda is well blessed with a variety of bird species and this makes it the best birding destination in the whole world. Bird species total up to 1,061 in Uganda and these can be seen in queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi impenetrable forest, lake Mburo national park, Murchison falls National…

The Tribes in Uganda : Uganda is generally known for having many tribes with various languages. Uganda has 56 languages both the indigenous and those who migrated into the country. Therefore, Uganda lies in the eastern and west of the rift valley of east Africa and boarded by Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and the democratic republic…

Why Are Gorillas Going Extinct? Mountain gorillas are known as the endangered animal species that majorly live in the rainforests, the mountain gorillas are mammals that share 99% DNA with the human beings. Mountain gorillas are found majorly in the three tourism destinations in the entire world in their large numbers that includes Bwindi Impenetrable…

7 Hills of Kampala in Uganda : Kampala is found in the central region in Buganda kingdom and also known to be the capital city of Uganda. Kampala is covered by seven hills and that’s why the British named it the `city of seven hills` by the period uganda acquired her independence. All the 7…

Top 10 tourist destinations in East Africa; these are the fascinating safari destinations in the entire of East Africa that explores the tourists with the amazing wildlife in the wonderful nature of East Africa. A safari to East Africa is known as the right way where the tourists can take to have the best exposure…

Islands on Lake Bunyonyi : The Switzerland of Africa as it was named this is because of green and thick porched hills that have over 200 bird species that are both migratory and habitants hence good for bird lovers. Such birds include; white-tailed monad, Rey crowned cranes, weaver and African kingfisher among others. Lake bunyonyi…

Uganda martyrs’ shrine is one of the biggest roman catholic church in Africa and was constructed in memory of the 22 catholic martyrs who were killed by kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda kingdom in 1885 and 1887. The shrine is located in Kira municipality and wakiso district The construction of the shrine started in 1967…

The sempaya hot springs are taken to be the most precious treasure in semuliki national park located at the edge of the great ituri forest in the remote western side of the Rwenzori Mountain rangers in Bundibugyo district. Semiliki national park is rarely visited but it’s good at bird watching on Uganda safari tours and…

The Big 5 Animals: This was a term punched in the 1800s by trophy hunters due to the fact that it was challenging and dangerous to hunt these animals on foot. These include lion, African buffalo, leopard, African elephant, and rhinoceros. Currently, the term is famous with Uganda safari travelers. The African big 5 are…

Shoebill Stork Size and Facts : Shoebill stork is the prehistorical bird specie that is also known as the whale head and among others. The shoebill stork gets its title from its huge shoe-shaped bill. Shoebill has got the shape of the bill and it was originally placed in the other ciconiiformes with the storks…

Itanda Falls Jinja : Itanda falls are the most sparkling, attractive and exciting falls that are located in Jinja. Itanda falls are situated in about 27 kilometers from Jinja, where it takes only 45 minutes’ drive from Jinja to the place where the falls are located. Itanda falls are such astonishing being the hidden safari…

 Kampala City Tours : Kampala is known to be the capital city of Uganda with friendly people with different languages and cultures. Kampala city tour is the exciting and fascinating Uganda safari moments that should not lack on your bucket list. This is the best way for the travelers to engage in and learn the…

Differences between Chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas : Most of the tourists they do visit East Africa especially Uganda and Rwanda at times Democratic Republic of Congo to see these attractive endangered primates that harbors in some parks that are located in those countries. These endangered primates are the mountain gorillas and the chimpanzees. And to…

What You Need to Know About Gorillas vs Chimpanzees in Uganda : How do you tell the difference between chimpanzees and gorillas in Uganda? Well, this is all you need to know about Gorillas vs Chimpanzees in Uganda. It’s important to know how to distinguish these apes from one another. Not only if you’re in…

Hike to the Top of Mount Rwenzori for an Unforgettable Safari Adventure : Raising up to 5100m above sea level, a hike to the top of Mount Rwenzori is so rewarding. The mountain towers over the lush green landscape of the Virunga Mountains in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This incredible mountain range boasts a…

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda : Volcanoes National Park is a stunning and very exciting safari destination in Rwanda. The park is popular as the right destination to carry out gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda is such rewarding and interesting while doing the trekking the visitors get…

Uganda Game drive Safaris is the main highlight in the Uganda safari taking you deep into the natural wilderness and getting you closer to the various both the big and small animal species with in the protected open roof 4×4 landcruiser  in various national parks of Uganda while searching for the big game. Game drives…

Sezibwa falls in Uganda are found on the Sezibwa River. This river is located in the central region of Buikwe district near Ngogwe town. This is over 30 kilometers from Kampala capital city of Uganda along Jinja road. The name was formed from the Luganda word “sizibwa kkubo” meaning “my path cannot be blocked”. These…

Mabamba swamp Safaris take you to the swamp which is located in west of Entebbe on the northern shore of lake Victoria covering 2424 hectors with very thick marshes of papyrus, water lilies and wetland grasses. This is a marsh wetlands birding site that shelters over 300 species of birds and famous for shoebill which…

Siipi Falls are found in the eastern region of Uganda in Kapchorwa district and its over 277 kilometers from Kampala to the falls and it’s also over 326 kilometers from Entebbe airport to the falls. Siipi falls are near the Kenyan border to Uganda and they are also found on the edge\foothills of Mountain Elgon…

Best Birding Sites in Uganda – Uganda Birding Safaris : Take your birding passion to the next level by planning an upcoming birding safari in Uganda or Uganda Birding Safaris with Lakeside Tours and Travel that will take you to some of the best birding sites in Uganda, and one of the best Africa wildlife…

Owino market in Uganda is located on the southern end of Kampala city. In the 1970s, a mere swamp was in this place then they later built the market which is rated the biggest market in Uganda both in size and business ratings. In 1972, the market was fixed by the Kampala City Council (KCC)…

Where to buy Souvenirs on a Uganda Safari: The Ugandan government has emphasized people do a lot of handmade things that have put our country among the top across East Africa. So, if you were wondering on Where to buy Souvenirs on a Uganda Safari, worry no more, as this country has a lot of…