Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Top 5 Exciting Wildlife Safari Experiences in Uganda
When looking for great memories and fan moments on an Africa holiday, Uganda in Africa is more than what you can imagine with lots of sweet safari ideas but gorilla trekking tours, Wildlife, birding and culture are the most trips that will excite you all through while in Uganda. With about 3-7 days in Uganda…
-
UWA Partners with Rotary to Promote Conservation, Tourism
Signing of MOU between Rotary and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Rotary District 9200 comprising countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Eretria and Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly carry out projects promoting wildlife conservation and tourism. The memorandum was signed on Thursday April 21, 2011 on the sidelines of the 86th…
-
Why Most Travelers Prefer Bwindi than Mgahinga for Gorilla Trekking
Uganda hosts two national parks that protect the mountain gorillas. These are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both parks are frequented by tourists looking for the popular and thrilling Uganda gorilla safaris, great trips that bring up close encounters with the mountain gorillas. Where is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park The popular…
-
Mountain Gorillas Face More Threats During Lockdown
Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) are an endangered primate species that a visitor can’t tour without. There has been an increase in the number of mountain gorillas which live in the Virunga Mountain Ranges of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda. Today the population of these great apes stands at over 1087 individuals.…
-
Promoting Uganda
In recent months, USAID-STAR has worked closely with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to produce an array of materials for the promotion of Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) as a key destination within Uganda. Promoting Uganda through the Destination Uganda Marketing Scheme In recent months, USAID-STAR has worked closely with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to produce…
-
Why Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is Adorable
I don’t think there is any other Africa country that offers ultimate gorilla safari experience like Uganda. All gorilla safaris in Uganda are valued and worth no matter when you choose to visit the country. Seeing gorillas is a must on a single trek though one can decide to track mountain gorilla twice and spend…
-
LETABA: The Lion we needed but killed
The day was Saturday, April the 18th-2015 when Letaba the lion first landed in Uganda. The Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) would tell of the joy that defined the moment. A then 6-year old Letaba, a donation to Uganda by the Lion Park- South Africa had arrived to help save the Lion numbers from dwindling.…
-
The Batwa Trail in Bwindi Forest
Mountain gorilla tracking is the most sought for activity for travelers to the renown Bwindi impenetrable national park located in the south western region of Kabale and Kanungu Districts Uganda. Today the park hosts half of the remaining gorilla population and the rest of the gorilla population lives in the Virunga Massif that is comprised…
-
Uganda’s Rhino Uhuru, Gives Birth!
Just before a month ends when exciting news filled the top stories in world newspapers about the increase in the number of mountain gorillas in the wild, remarkable news was once again received by the Rhino Fund Uganda when they welcomed a newly born male rhino on 19th June. This is something worth celebrating once…
-
A Day Out At Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) remains an integral part of Uganda’s tourism sector. In fact it is what one would call a beginners start point to discovering Uganda rich history and biodiversity. Many Ugandans have had their first tourism experience with a trip to Uganda Wildlife Education Centre which is located in Entebbe, Wakiso district.…
Got any book recommendations?