Uganda birding tour.
birding is the observation and study of birds with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, and birding in Uganda is most done in national parks because it has over 1040species of birds and some are rare for example shoebill stoke in lake mburo national park , and bare faced go away bird, marabou stork, bronze tailed sterling, bee eaters, Nubian wood pecker, swamp fly catchers and Rupp ell’s long tailed sterling, in Murchison national park, queen Elizabeth national park.
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Friday 15 July 2011
Facts about mountain gorillas
Below are some fascinating facts about gorillas.
1.Gorillas are the largest of all the great apes
2.Adult males may have a height of 1.7 metres and a weight of 135 – 220 kg in the wild
3.Adult females reach a height of 1.5 metres and a weight of 70 – 90 kg in the wild
4. Adults’ arms are 20% longer than legs; gorillas walk by using all four limbs, supported by the knuckles (“knuckle-walking”)
5. Gorillas’ skin and hair are black; they lack hair on the face, hands and feet
6. Silverback gorilla is a mature adult male with a patch of silver (grey) hair on his back
7.Gorillas are vegetarian; they eat fruits, leaves, shoots
8. Gorillas are important seed dispersers in the rainforest (they are the only known dispersing agents for some tree species); therefore, they play key ecological roles in their forest ecosystems (1)
9.www.activeugandasafaris.com They cannot swim but sometimes wade into swamps to feed on aquatic plants
Gorillas live in family groups of 6 to 30 individuals, which are led by one or two silverbacks; they are normally active during the day (diurnal)
A home range of each gorilla group is 2 – 40 km; but ranges of different groups may overlap
Gorillas build their own new nests every night using branches and foliage
They can use tools for problem-solving (for example, using a tree branch as a bridge to cross muddy ground)
Female gorillas give birth once every 4 years, normally to a single baby but occasionally to twins; the gestation period is 8.5 months
The repertoire of gorilla calls includes grunts, hoots, an alarm bark and the roar
The famous chest beating ritual is used for intimidating outsiders, communicating between the groups and maintaining the hierarchy within the group
In spite of all these physical expressions of emotion, gorillas are shy and un-aggressive unless improperly disturbed.
1.Gorillas are the largest of all the great apes
2.Adult males may have a height of 1.7 metres and a weight of 135 – 220 kg in the wild
3.Adult females reach a height of 1.5 metres and a weight of 70 – 90 kg in the wild
4. Adults’ arms are 20% longer than legs; gorillas walk by using all four limbs, supported by the knuckles (“knuckle-walking”)
5. Gorillas’ skin and hair are black; they lack hair on the face, hands and feet
6. Silverback gorilla is a mature adult male with a patch of silver (grey) hair on his back
7.Gorillas are vegetarian; they eat fruits, leaves, shoots
8. Gorillas are important seed dispersers in the rainforest (they are the only known dispersing agents for some tree species); therefore, they play key ecological roles in their forest ecosystems (1)
9.www.activeugandasafaris.com They cannot swim but sometimes wade into swamps to feed on aquatic plants
Gorillas live in family groups of 6 to 30 individuals, which are led by one or two silverbacks; they are normally active during the day (diurnal)
A home range of each gorilla group is 2 – 40 km; but ranges of different groups may overlap
Gorillas build their own new nests every night using branches and foliage
They can use tools for problem-solving (for example, using a tree branch as a bridge to cross muddy ground)
Female gorillas give birth once every 4 years, normally to a single baby but occasionally to twins; the gestation period is 8.5 months
The repertoire of gorilla calls includes grunts, hoots, an alarm bark and the roar
The famous chest beating ritual is used for intimidating outsiders, communicating between the groups and maintaining the hierarchy within the group
In spite of all these physical expressions of emotion, gorillas are shy and un-aggressive unless improperly disturbed.
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Things to do in Rwanda
Not long ago, Rwanda attracted adventurers through its natural treasures ranging from gorillas to rain forests to big game. Then in 1994, the infamous genocide brought Rwanda to the world's attention for tragic reasons. Despite the hard times, today the country is once again on the road to a bright future. Leading the way are those same attractions that continue to thrill the adventurer, ecotourist and/or nature-lover. In addition to nature, Rwanda offers a welcoming and culturally rich atmosphere.
Saturday 9 July 2011
how to spend ur holiday
Trails through Kaniyo Pabidi forest for 8 kilometer inside Kichumbar Gate, offer the opportunity to track chimpanzee and primates below Uganda’s largest left mahogany. Bird watching is excellent with the opportunity of sighting rarities while the yellow-footed flycatcher
Impenetrable Forest
Holiday safaris
A display of Uganda's cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions. One of its most interesting features is the collection of traditional musical instruments, which one is free to play. The museum contains rich materials from Uganda and is a must see..
Tour operators in Uganda
We are a Uganda Tour operator who strive to bring you a unique and memorable Uganda experience through our expertise and our commitment to ensuring each of our clients depart from Uganda with memories of a wonderful experience in one of the world’s most remarkable areas and subscribe to their code of conduct. Each member of our team has years of experience in the Ugandan Tourism Industry.
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