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Mt. Elgon Sasa Trail to get new, safer eco upgrade

Elgon Trekking Services is to improve the trail, camps, and re-train guides for a better and safer experience in Mt. Elgon National Park.

Great news! Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak

The announcement comes as the bookings go up promising a great travel season for a country known for its natural beauty, friendly people, and culture

A Hiker’s Guide into Conquering Mountains in Uganda – Part III

Mt. Elgon can be hiked from either the Ugandan or Kenyan side over a period of 3-5 days to the highest peak of Wagagai depending on the hikers’ pace and route chosen for the hike.

Tour of Karamoja Wilderness Bicycle Challenge is back!

During the 550km (341miles) bike tour, expect a physical and mental challenge, rich cultural encounters, dramatic scenery and Uganda’s finest wildlife

18 Year Old Mother Gorilla Gives Birth in Bwindi

The Kutu gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is celebrating the birth of a new baby gorilla. The baby gorilla was born on 15th July 2022 to Murema (gorilla mother), and the silverback Ndugu, who heads this family.

You Don’t Need COVID Test For Uganda Travel

This means all travelers to Uganda do not require to test before travel. In a statement by the ministry of health, the decision was made due to the decline in cases and a lower threat from variants.

Hidden treasures of Bwindi, the Bayenda waterfalls

Few travelers know about the Bayenda waterfalls hidden away in the magnificent Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. And if you are lucky, you may meet gorillas and forest elephants on your way there.