Monthly Archives: May 2010

Uganda is one of the best un-spoilt Safari destinations in Africa. The popular tour activity is Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Parks. Uganda is also very rich in other wildlife, cultural and Historical attractions, making … Continue reading →

26th/may/2010  The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has opposed IGG’s recommendations on gorilla permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.  Raphael Baku, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), in an April 28 report, wants the agreement between UWA and the Nkuringo Conservation … Continue reading →

Storm brews as IGG cancels all monopoly powers on gorilla tracking deal According to UWA spokesperson Lillian Nsubuga, Ugandans and other East African citizens pay 250,000/= for each gorilla-tracking permit while foreigners pay $500 (1,000,000/=). There are 48 permits issued … Continue reading →

UN Peacekeepers and conservationists fly to rescue Congo low-land Gorillas 10/May/2010 UN peacekeepers used helicopters to fly the apes (Gorillas) from a battle zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Kasugho sanctuary in North Kivu province. The … Continue reading →

Bwindi Twin Gorilla (Katungi) Dies  Katungi; an 18 Months Twin Gorilla from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has died.  Katungi had been discovered sick by the Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trackers and had all along been put under a watchful eye … Continue reading →

Ice cap on Uganda’s Mountains of the Moon (Rwenzoris) splits: Global Warming blamed The Rwenzori Mountains also known as “Mountains of the moon” are found a few kilo meters north of the Equator, rising over 4000meters above the floor of … Continue reading →