Lake Victoria was formed through warping; it is believed that as the west and eastern parts of East Africa were being uplifted through faulting, the central parts underwent down warping resulting into the formation of a basin. Rivers that were flowing west and Eastwards reversed and started powering into Lake Victoria basin hence forming a […]
Queen Elizabeth National Park, in the western region of Uganda – Kasese district, stands out as one of the most respected protected areas in Africa. The Park inhabits a variety of attractions, such as; birdlife, wildlife, trees, lakes and many others – it resides a lot of the big game in Africa. The beautiful Kazinga […]
Nestled in Ndeeba (outskirt of Kampala) between Ring Road and Nabunya Road, the Kabaka Lake – locally known as ‘Akayaanja ka Kabaka’ is just 5 kilometers from the centre of Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. The word ‘Kabaka’ is a local duke given to a King of Buganda Kingdom, in central Uganda; simply the word ‘Kabaka’ […]
The Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine and Minor Basilica dedicated to the Uganda Martyrs. The shrine is a compromise of three places located in Munyonyo-Mulungu and Salaama-Kyamula of Kampala City where three of Uganda Martyrs sacrificed their lives for the sake of Christ. Churches and Chapels were constructed in their respective places […]
Uganda is one of the best countries [if not the best] for primate safaris. The country comprises of various primate species; with Kibale Forest National Park being the best primate Park not only in Uganda but also Africa entirely. Kibale consists of 13 primate species a number which is bettered by no other African national […]
Uganda is beyond a shadow of a doubt the best country in Africa for gorilla trekking expeditions. The country resides the highest number of mountain gorillas in Africa – where these creatures are only found. The mountain gorillas are however listed as endangered species and currently exist in only three countries; Uganda, Rwanda, and DR […]
Description: Lying in the southwestern region (Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Kasese districts) of the ‘Pearl of Africa’ – Uganda, the Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers a total area of 386 square miles. The Park borders DR Congo’s Virunga National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. At 5,109 meters, Mount Stanley’s peak, Margherita, is the third highest […]
Description: Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrines in Namugongo, Kyaliwajjala, is the largest pilgrimage destination in Africa. On the report of the Archbishop of Kampala, Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, Namugongo Parish started as a sub-parish of Nsambya with its grass thatched church at Kyaliwajjala where Vienna Academy is currently located. The Namugongo Shrines are situated in Kyaliwajjala, Kira […]
The Gaddafi Mosque sits on 12 acres of land. Its interior and exterior can accommodate up to 35,000 worshipers. It is one of the five biggest mosques in Africa, and currently the biggest in Uganda. The mosque is nestled at Old Kampala hill, the origin of Kampala capital city. The mosque was given to Muslims […]
Mweya Safari Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge is perched on a peninsula within the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park and surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains – the ‘Mountains of the Moon’; Mweya Safari Lodge offers visitors a spectacular experience of luxury in the wilderness. The Lodge offers a range of activities and attractions: take […]
