The World Tourism Day (WTD) is internationally commemorated every September 27 as a way of bringing people together to reflect on the importance and benefits that arise from tourism. The event is promoted annually by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Under the theme,“ Tourism and the Digital Transformation” The importance of digital technologies in tourism,
Uganda is by far Africa’s one stop destination for wildlife and game viewing safaris for adventure enthusiasts. It is no surprise that any first time visitor cannot help but visit again or even refer a friend (s) for the magical experience and encounter with the vast and evenly distributed animal species in several National parks
Living in the grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, the lion is the second largest cat in the world coming after the tiger to which it is closely related and has a very similar body type. The lion is one of the celebrated big five game in Africa, with Uganda being one of
Uganda is known to be home to several primate species with Kibale National Park being habitat to the highest primate density in all of Africa, this makes every day is a primate day while on a safari in Uganda. RAK Safaris has over the years mastered the business of offering primate safaris in Uganda, Rwanda
There over 1050 bird species in Uganda spread across numerous forests, lakes, mountains , villages as well as towns and cities but only a few are as captivating as the enormous giant African fish eagle, a water side dweller and a very keen fish hunter. We at RAK Safaris have been doing birding safaris in
Well set on Biku hill, Bethel church also known as the eighth prayer station or house of prayer Church has an exalting design that will usher your journey to its climax. At its entrance, are twelve windows representing 12 tribes of Israel. The ceiling has seven beams representing the seven colors of the rainbow, that
Gorilla Habituation is an exercise by experts from Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) principally to make the Giant Primate accustomed and familiar with humans. The process is quite lengthy involving identifying and keenly studying the gorilla families under consideration, the processes lasts an average of two (2) to three (3) years. Though attractive and greatly
The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa The Common Eland is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus. It was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. An adult male is around 1.6 meters
As Tourism stakeholders, there is need to appreciate the fact that primates are a vital product and selling point for Uganda’s tourism Sector. Uganda has for long been referred to as the “Pearl of Africa”, well, this is courtesy of rich fauna and flora and believe me you primates significantly feature on the list of must see things for anyone visiting Uganda. For
This dinosaur looking bird scores eighth position among Africa’s largest storks. The Shoebill stork ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoebill ) also famously known as the “whale head” ripped its iconic name from the evidently shoe-like bill on the head. It belongs to the class of Aves and family of the Balaenicipitidae. A Shoebill is such a peculiar bird for
