My First Encounter with a Charging Elephant
The first time I saw an elephant was on my way to Mweya Safari Lodge, where I was going for a job interview. I woke up very early that morning, boarded the LINK bus from Fort Portal town, travelled to a place called Katunguru (found in the western region), got a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) … Continue reading My First Encounter with a Charging Elephant
Travel in Uganda
The owner and head guide of Engo Tours and Adventures is a 38-year-old Ugandan, Nattabi Ruth, who loves her work as much as she loves animals and the wilds of East Africa; she is the mother of our 4-year-old son, Mukisa. We call him a Halfrican. Nattabi founded Engo Tours and Adventures to highlight and make more accessible … Continue reading Travel in Uganda
Uganda’s Easter travellers go local – The East African
Social media is awash with banner adverts by Ugandan tour operators offering discounted trips for local holidaymakers. — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/uganda-easter-travellers-go-local-3345832
Something to look out for
Research has shown that there are dwarf giraffes in Uganda and namibia Africa is full of amazing mother nature love Africa . https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/researchers-spot-dwarf-giraffes-3272660
Rwanda slashes gorilla permit fees as tourism takes Covid-19 hit – The East African
Rwanda has slashed gorilla permits by between 60 percent and 80 percent as the government endeavours to revive the tourism sector adversely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/Rwanda-cuts-gorilla-fees-amid-virus-hit-tourism-sector/2560-5579398-mmklq3/index.html
Playing games to save endangered wildlife – The East African
Real data is collected from the ground to create authentic stories. — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/magazine/Playing-games-to-save-endangered-wildlife/434746-5568582-1t3c65z/index.html
After coronavirus, Africa’s travel industry must fight fake news – The East African
In Africa, the impact on tourism from Covid-19 will be profound. — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/oped/comment/After-coronavirus-Africa-travel-industry-must-fight-fake-news/434750-5514190-fi4v39/index.html
Exciting hike through thick Bwindi forest – The East African
Bwindi is famous for gorilla tracking, the country’s biggest revenue earner. — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/magazine/Exciting-hike-through-thick-Bwindi-forest/434746-5507264-tmexyqz/index.html
World’s famous big tusker elephant dies in Amboseli – The East African
Majestic Tim, 50, died of old age at Amboseli National Park. — Read on http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/magazine/famous-super-tusker-Tim-dies-Amboseli/434746-5445000-aifmtqz/index.html
