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Mabira Forest Uganda – A Paradise in the wilderness

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From impotent men looking for the liggwalimu plant (Citropropsis Artituculata) which is believed to fire up potency, to birders, campers, conservationists, students and eco-tourists, Mabira Forest seems to offer something for everybody. Locals from Buvunya village, are likely to warn the Youth Forum delegates from the Commonwealth countries who are scheduled to visit the 312sqkm forest today (Sunday), not to tamper with the liggwalimu unless they have a prescription from the village herbalist. They claim that the western viagra is no match for the thorny plant.

The plant is one of the many highly-valued medicinal plants in Mabira Forest, the only remaining tropical jungle in central Uganda. Neighbouring communities, in collaboration with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) are trying to conserve it. The forest is located about 50km east of Kampala. Mabira is home to many plant and animal species, including 312 tree and shrub species, 199 species of butterfly, 287 species of birds which constitutes about 30% of the country's birds and about 20 small mammals.

The forest plays an important role as a water catchment area because it is located between two international lakes - Victoria and Kyoga and two rivers - the Nile and Ssezibwa. Lake Victoria, measuring 68,800sqkm, is the second biggest fresh water lake in the world and the largest in Africa, while the Nile is the longest river. Mabira has a diversity of plants some of which are used by the community to treat impotence. Other plants like the Prunus Africana are used to treat prostate cancer that is prevalent among old men. In addition, Mabira helps in sinking waste gases from the atmosphere. The forest stores carbon that is worth $315m per year. The forest contributes to the heavy rains that are experienced in the surrounding areas throughout the year.

According to testimonies from farmers, when the forest was encroached upon during the 1970s and 1980s, the amount of rainfall in the area greatly declined, but when they were evicted in 1989, there was a significant increase in the amount of rainfall in the area.

Mabira Forest is an important eco-tourism destination and is one of the most important attractions between Kampala and Jinja, where the River Nile begins its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea.

Hundreds of bird and butterfly species call the forest home. Notable among the endangered bird species are the Nahan's Francolin and the Papyrus Gonolek. The most common birds, which are a must see in the forest, are the Great Blue Turaco and the Black and White casqued hornbill.

The forest also hosts a wide range of animals, including endangered primates. A primatologist working in Mabira Forest announced in February that monkeys in the forest previously thought to be Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena) were in fact a new species. There are leopards, antelopes and snakes. Elephants and buffaloes were once plentiful and roamed the forest but became extinct about three decades ago as human intrusion started taking its toll on the forest. The forest is beginning to recover after the current government evicted encroachers.

Former Ugandan President Idi Amin encouraged Ugandans to settle in the forest and grow crops in what was termed "double production." They not only settled here but also built their own capital city known as London in the heart of the jungle. 'London' was razed to the ground when the encroachers were evicted by the Government.

It is claimed that one of its inhabitants - a drunkard - burnt alive in his house. Ironically, Mabira is still the only forest in the country where one finds legal settlements. When it was officially gazetted as a forest reserve in 1932, some people had already got titles for big chunks of land inside the forest. Today, these people's land forms the 27 enclaves (settlements) inside Mabira Forest. Most people mistake, or for political reasons, brand these settlements as encroachment.

Recently, there was a proposal to give away part of the forest to the Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (Scoul), a sugar company owned by the Mehta Group, to increase cane production. The company was established by Indian immigrant Nanji Kalidas Mehta. Asian immigrants formed a prosperous trading community in Uganda before they were expelled by Idi Amin in 1972. Many returned following Amin's downfall. One of the arguments the Government fronted was that Mabira had already been heavily encroached upon. The plan sparked off mass demonstrations in which three people lost their lives. The debate continues.

However, the manager of Mabira Forest, Leo Twinomuhangi, does not agree with the encroachment argument when he explains how the forest is managed.

Mabira Forest is nature's seventh heaven. Because of its beauty, location and biodiversity, the jungle is now one of the most visited eco-tourism spots in the country. It is because of this that the Rain Forest Lodge was born. The $2m lodge is a tropical jungle paradise whose owners market it as the place where honeymooners have a high chance of producing twins. Its self-contained cottages blend with natural beauty. The paved walkways evoke a magical spiritual-like charm that points to romance, while the lodge's swimming pool and heavenly beds make it a combination of many centuries. Nights in the forest are marked with the melodious chirping of crickets, hooting of owls and the forest's trademark wails from the tree hyrax. In addition, the NFA also runs an eco-tourism centre with accommodation facilities located in the forest.

The main tourist activities include, bird watching, camping and nature walks. One of the most beautiful sites in Mabira is Griffin Falls, deep inside the jungle. The falls are as exciting as they are dangerous to reach. There is a good camping area near the beautiful waterfalls. If you visit Mabira, you will not have a story to tell if do not see the trees that devour other trees. These deadly trees, known as stranglers, develop around the trunks of their victims and suck life out of them. Over time, they swallow the victim and inherit its size and shape.

As the debate about whether to give away part of the forest for sugarcane growing continues, the proponents of the idea insist that the forest has been overdegraded and what remains is only a strip of trees along the road.

To prove whether the 312sqkm forest is nothing more than a strip of trees along the highway, armed with a compass and a hand-held Global Positioning System device (GPS), we trekked through the forest for 11 days. We got lost on the sixth night inside the forest because of the density of undergrowth in the strict nature reserve zone. Some villagers mistook us for ghosts and nearly brought us offerings.

Locals believe that ghosts of small stature but large heads known as Nakalanga roam the forest. They probably mean the pygmies that once lived in the forest. They claim that whenever these spirits are angry, they emerge from Mabira, cross the road around Najjembe leaving fatal accidents on the highway in their wake. During our trek, without food and water, we had contemplated drinking our own urine. Fortunately, we were rescued by NFA officials and our adventure through Uganda's most controversial forest continued uninterrupted.

Uganda Travel Companies

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Alpahbets S and T

Safari Eye
Plot 26C Lumumba Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 2972
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 253414
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)772 443012
email. info@safarieye.co.ug
Website. safarieye.co.ug
Managing Director: Ronald Mulenzi

Silver Back Safaris
861B Kalungu Road, Bunga, Kampala
PO Box 29769
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 270778
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)772 874685, (0)772 456366
email. tours@silversafaris.co.ug
Website. silversafaris.co.ug
Managing Director: Immaculate Irumba

Sinai Tours and Travel
Plot 28, Suite 16, Jinja Road, Kampala
P.O Box 11312
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 841182, +256 (0)392 841132
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)752 931576
email. info@sinaitoursandtravel.com
Website. sinaitoursandtravel.com
Managing Director: Caroline Lwanga

SwanAir Travel and Safaris
Plot4 Kimathi Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 11206, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 235608, (0)414 250966
Fax. +256 (0)414 250965
Mobile. +256 (0)772 750965
email. swanair@swanairtravel.biz
Website. swanairtravel.biz
Managing Director: Eugene Nsubuga Windt

The Far Horizons Africa Limited
Uganda representative office
Plot 2409 Tank Hill By Pass Road, Kampala
PO Box 9034
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 264894/5/7
Fax. +256 (0)414 230254
MObile. +256 (0)772 786999
email. info@thefarhorizons.com
Website. thefarhorizons.com
Managing Director: Patrick Shah

The Uganda Safari Company
17 Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, Kampala
PO Box 23825
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 251182
Fax. +256 (0)414 344653
Mobile. +256 (0)772 489497
email. tusc@africaonline.co.ug
Website. safariuganda.com
Managing Director: Jonathan Wright

Travel Dot Com
Plot 1 Kimathi Avenue United Assurance Bldg
Kampala
P.O Box 33522
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 344221
Fax. +256 (0)414 232977
Mobile.
email. travelcom@spacenet.co.ug
Website.
Managing Director: Sanjay Gokadas Tanna

Travel World International
Baumann House Plot 7,
Ground Floor Suite 209,
Parliament Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 70009
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 261990, (0)414 576243
Fax. +256 (0)312 261991
email. travelworld_international@siticable.co.ug
Managing Director: Albert Ofong

Travelust African Safaris
2244 Buziga road, Buziga Hill, Kampala
PO Box 27943
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 578209
Fax. +256 (0)414 255288
Mobile. +256 (0)772 419238
email. james@travelust.com
Website. travelust.com
Managing Director: James Kateeba

Tropical Link Tours
Plot 12 Luwum street, Kampala
PO Box 22511
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 312 281 233
Fax.+256 41 345803
Mobile. +256 782 207 136
email. info@tropicallinktours.com
Website. tropicallinktours.com
Managing Director: Mr.Magada Moses

Trust Tours &Travel
Wilson Rd, 2nd Floor Room 7,
Kampala
PO Box 1302
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 507689
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)712 430804
email. bjoseph@trusttours.co.ug
Website. trusttours.co.ug
Managing Director: Joseph Byamuka

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Uganda Safari Tour Operators|Mountain Gorilla Tracking Safaris

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Magic Safaris / Concord Group
Raja Chambers 1st Floor,
Parliament Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 9805
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 342926
Fax. +256 (0)414 342995
Mobile. +256 0752 742908
email. info@magic-safaris.com
Website: magic-safaris.com
Operations Manager: Mugema

Mantana Africa Safaris
17 Nambi Road, Entebbe
PO Box 11060
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 321552
Fax. +256 (0)414 320152
Mobile. +256 (0)772 525736
email. mantana@africaonline.co.ug
Website: kimbla-mantana.com
General Manager: Simon Wood

Merit Vacations Ltd
Plot 31 Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya, Kampala
PO Box 8512
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 256690
Fax. +256 (0)414 256698
email. meritsafaris@utlonline.co.ug
Website: meritsafaris.com
Managing Director: Recbecca Mugume

Nalubale Rafting
Nakawa Division, Bandali Rise
Bugolobi, (Plot 3 at Catch the Sun Restaurant)
P.O.Box 99999
Kampala, Uganda
Mobile. +256 (0)782 638938
email. bookings@nalubalerafting
Website: nalubalerafting.com
General Manager: Jane

Namirembe Touring Services
Plot 1085 Willis Road ,
Namirembe, Kampala
PO Box 14127
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 273778, (0)414 273981
Fax. +256 (0)414 273904
Mobile. +256 (0)772 434506
email. ngh@utlonline.co.ug
Website: namirembe-guesthouse.com
General Manager: Suzan Tenywa

New Jack Tours and Travel
Suite 5 Airways House,
Plot 6 Colville Street,
Suite 5 Airways House, Kampala
PO Box 27139
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 230460
Fax. +256 (0)414 230464
Mobile. +256 (0)772 230464
email. info@newjack.co.ug
Website: newjack.co.ug
Managing Director: Jack Wada

Nile River Explorers
Plot 41 Wilson Avenue, Jinja
PO Box 2155
Jinja, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)434 120236
Mobile. +256 (0)772 422373
email. rafting@starcom.co.ug
Website: raftafrica.com
Managing Director: Jon Dale

Nissi Holidays
Plot 2A, Opposite Commercial Plaza
Kampala Road, 3rd Floor, Kampala
PO Box 2866
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 280182
Mobile. +256 (0)772 609131
email. info@nissiholidays.com
Website: nissiholidays.com
Mangaing Director: Dorothy Nasozi

O Sole Mio Ltd
Kyabuima point
Kalangala, Ssese Islands
PO Box 5622
Kampala, Uganda
Mobile. +256(0)782 691562, (0)782 756810
email. info@ugandasafari.it
Website: ugandasafari.it
Managing Director: Giulio Molfese

Paradise Excursions Tours & Travel Ltd
Plot 4 Johnson Street, Kampala
PO Box 24997
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 236740
Fax. +256 (0)414 236740
Mobile. +256 (0)774 444848
email. paradiseexecu_safari@yahoo.com
Internet: paradiseexecu-tours.co.ug
Managing Director: Florence Nekesa

Pearl Afric Tours and Travel Bureau
Plot No:3 pilkington Road,NIC Building Phase 111 Annex
Kampala
PO Box 1102
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 346168
Mobile. +256 (0)752 504301
email. pearlafric@yahoo.com
Website: pearlafric.com
Tours Manager: Innocent Manda

Pearl of Africa Tours and Travel
Plot 13/15 No 2,
Kimathi Ave Impala House, Kampala
PO Box
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 346766, (0)414 236255
Fax. +256 (0)414 236255
Mobile. +256 (0)772 403614
email. pearlatt@africaonline.co.ug
Website: pearlofafricatours.com
Managing Director: Kelly MacTavish-Mungar

Pearl Tours and Travel Ltd
Plot 8 Luwum Street, UNIVERSAL HOUSE
Kampala
PO Box 619
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 255906
Mobile. +256 (0)712 493779
email. nsylivia@pearltoursug.com
Website: pearltoursug.com
Tours Manager: Sylivia Namugenyi

Real Africa Excursions
2nd Floor, Room 2:4, Suzie House
Annex Building
Plot 1001 Gaba Road, Kampala
(Adjacent the American Embassy)
P.O Box 25395,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 268421
Fax. +256 (0)414 268421
Mobile. +256 (0)712 884041
email. realafrica@utlonline.co.ug
email. web.info@real-africa.co.uk
Website: real-africa.co.uk
General Manager: Ivan Kakooza

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Great Lakes Safaris
Susie H'se Rm 5, Ggaba Rd
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414-267153
Fax. +256-414-267153
Mobile. +256(0)782-282791
email. info@safari-uganda.com
Website: www.safari-uganda.com
We offer Uganda safaris, birding, mountaineering, mountain gorilla tracking, trekking, wildlife tours
Managing Director: Amos Wekesa

Great Lakes Safaris: Mountain Gorilla Safaris
Susie H'se Rm 5, Ggaba Rd
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414-267153
Fax. +256-414-267153
Mobile. +256(0)782-282791
email. info@safari-gorilla.com
Website: www.safari-gorilla.com
We offer mountain gorilla tracking, trekking, wildlife tours, primates tours
Managing Director: Amos Wekesa

Uganda Safari Comapnies|Agents

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Alphabets C D E F

Calabash Holidays
1st Floor Raja Chambers,
Parliament Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 4401
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 235288
Fax. +256 (0)414 342995
Mobile. +256 (0)772 438111
email. calabash@spacenet.co.ug
Managing Director: Hamadi Matofu

Chico Tours
Plot 8/10 Entebbe Road, Arcade F12,
Metropole House , Kampala
PO Box 2184, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 234955
Fax. +256 (0)414 235563
Mobile. +256 (0)752 622701
email. chico@starcom.co.ug
General Manager: Gemina Kintu

Churchill Safaris and Travel
Kisozi House, ground floor
Plot 6/8 Kyagwe Rd
Off Nakasero Lane, Kampala
PO Box 28170, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 341815
Fax. +256 (0)414 346076
Mobile. +256 (0)772 671285
email. caasafairs@africaonline.co.ug
Website: www.churchillsafaris.com
Managing Director: Ether Jennifer Birungi

City Cars & 4x4's
20 Tank Hill Parade, Muyenga, Kampala
PO Box 151, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)772 412001
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)772 651433
email. citycars@bushnet.net
Website: driveuganda.com
Managing Director: Paul Volrath

Classic Africa Safaris
Ground Operations
77 Erica Magala Road, Entebbe
PO Box 524, Entebbe, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 320121
Fax. +256 (0)414 320121
Mobile. +256 (0)772 642185, (0)772 989540
email. classic@classicafricasafaris.travel
Website: classicuganda.com, classicafricasafaris.travel

Sales Office
361 Meadowland Way
WV 25430, USA
Tel. +1 (0)304 724 8235
Fax. +1 (0)304 724 8341
Cell. +1 (0)304 268 0033
email. phil@classicuganda.com
Operations Director: Mel Gormley
Sales & Marketing Director: Phil Ward

Country Safaris
Plot 1 Portal Avenue, Span House, Kampala
PO Box 11244
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 41 237 450
Fax. +256 41 237 450
Mobile. +256 712 433 744
email. countrysafaris@countrysafaris.com
Website. countrysafaris.com
Managing Director: Kenneth Nuwagira

Credit Uganda Tours
Plot 3 Wilson Street
Sunset Arcade, Floor 2, Kampala
PO Box 307888
Nakivubo, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 281547
Mobile. +256 (0)772 663066
email. info@credit-uganda.com
Website: credit-uganda.com
Managing Director: Miraim Magada

Crystal Safaris
Plot 6 Colville Street,
Airways House, Kampala
PO Box 9698
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 345742
Fax. +256 (0)414 235798
Mobile. +256 (0)772 470260
email. info@crystalsafaris.com
Website: crystalsafaris.com
Managing Director: Christine Mwinike

Desa Tours and Travel
Mitchelcotts Building, Buxton Street, Kampala
P.O.Box 1841, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 346208
Mobile. +256 (0)772 519798
Operation Manager: Gloria Obbo

East African Explorers Safaris
Plot No. 29. 2nd Floor,
Kampala Road, Entebbe
PO Box 687, Entebbe, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 322789
Fax. +256 (0)414 322789
Mobile. +256 (0)772 873106
email. info@explorerssafaris.com
Website: explorerssafaris.com
Managing Director: Frauke Simon

Edsa African Safaris
Span House, Plot 1 Portal Avenue. Suite 308. Kampala
P.O. Box: 27871 Kampala
Tel. +256 (0)414 252647
Fax. +256 (0)414 252647
Mobile. +256 (0)772 882844
email. info@edsatours.com
Website: edsatours.com
Managing Director: Sarah Mugabi (Mrs)

Equator Touring Services
4th Floor Kirumira Towers,
Plot 14 William Street, Kampala
PO Box 1655
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 236229
Mobile. +256 (0)752 645026
Managing Director: Matia Mujuzi

Escape Tours and Safaris
Cynthia House (Offices and Appartments)
Kauku (10 kms along Kampala - Entebbe Highway from Entebbe.
P.O Box 25543, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 280584
Fax. +256 (0)312 280584
Mobile. +256 (0)772 407816
email. safari@escapeuganda.com
Website: escapeuganda.com
Managing Director: Medi Lwere Kafuku

Executive Investment
Plot 7/9 Clement Hill Road, Nakasero, Kampala
PO Box 23121
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 233963
Fax. +256 (0)414 251412
Mobile. +256 (0)752 650067
email. hillview@utlonline.co.ug
Managing Director: B.C. Jan

Explore Uganda Travel Management Company Ltd
Pan Africa House, 5th Floor,
Plot 3 Kimathi Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 23550
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)312 284669
Fax. +256 (0)312 284669
Mobile. 0772 436391
email. henry@explore-uganda.com
Website: explore-uganda.com
Managing Director: Henry Okecho

Farout Expeditions
Plot 700, Butembe Block3
Buwenda / Butembe, Jinja
PO Box 1433, Jinja, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)332 260022
Mobile. +256 (0)772 342643
email. info@farout-tours.com
Website: farout-tours.com
Managing Director: Abraham Lotenberg

Uganda Tour Operators listed in Alphabetical order

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Uganda Tour Guides and agents

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Alphabets A and B

Aaron Safaris and Tours
Plot31 Kanjokya Street, Kamokya, Kampala
PO Box 72308
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 373530
Fax.
Mobile. +256(0)772 482603
email. info@aaronsafarisandtours.com
Website: aaronsafarisandtours.com
Managing Director: Jovino Akaki

Acacia Safaris
Plot 4 Kimathi Ave, Kampala
PO Box 29493
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 253597
Fax. +256 (0)414 347067
Mobile. +256 (0)712 800004, (0)772 331332
email. tours@acaciasafai.co.ug
Website: acaciasafari.co.ug
Managing Director: Connie Tumusiime

Access Uganda Tours
PO Box 26286
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 414 344347, +256 (0) 312 284659
Fax. +256 (0)414 255037
Mobile. +256 (0)772 455423, +256 (0)752 455423
email. tours@accessugandatours.com , accessug@utlonline.co.ug
Website: accessugandatours.com
Managing Director: Mutebi Hassan

Adrift - The Adventure Company
Plot 34 Kintu Road,
Nakasero, Kampala
PO Box 7681
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 252720
Fax. +256 (0)414 252720
Mobile. +256 (0)772 723837
email. raft@adrift.ug
Website: adrift.ug
Managing Director: Cam Mcleay

African Secrets Ltd
We offer: Uganda & Rwanda Mountain gorilla tracking, trekking safaris, Wildlife tours, birding, sport fishing, Uganda Tour
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 782525699

Mobile. +256 (0)712926762
email. info@toursgorilla.com
Website: www.toursgorilla.com for your Uganda Safari

African Greenwich Safaris
Sunset Arcade Wilson Road
2nd Floor Suite No.17
Kampala
PO Box 9881
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)41 574145
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)77 479260
email. tours@agsgorilla.com
Website: agsgorilla.com
Managing Director: John Mukasa

African White Rhino Safaris
Plot 474, Block 4, Butikiro Road, Kampala
PO Box 843
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 370912
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)772 403766
email. info@afriwhiterhinos.com
Website: afriwhiterhinos.com
Managing Director: Dan Lule

Afri Tours and Travel Ltd
13 Buganda Road
Daisy's Deli Arcade, Kampala
PO Box 5187
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 233596
Fax. +256 (0)414 344855
Mobile. +256 (0)733 730503
email. info@afritourstravel.com
Website: afritourstravel.com
Director: Debra Schoenherr Malik

African Nature Conservation Expeditions
Plot 504 block 269 Lweza Entebbe Road
PO Box 3978, Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 201928
Fax. +256 (0)414 201926
Mobile. +256 (0)712 225399, (0)772 361170
email. office@africannaturesafaris.com
Website: africannaturesafaris.com
Contact Person: M. Kronemann, J. Sekkaza

African Pearl Safaris
Ground Floor, Impala House,
Plot 13, Kimathi Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 4562
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 233566
Fax. +256 (0)414 235770
Mobile. +256 (0)752 975961
email. aps@africanpearlsafaris.com
Website: www.africanpearlsafaris.com
General Manager: Geoffrey Baluku

Alpha & Omega Tours & Travel
Lower Muyenga, Kampala
PO Box 886
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 266858
Fax.
Mobile. +256 (0)772 509798
email. alom@infocom.co.ug
Website: adonaiguesthouse.com/ExploreUganda.htm
Managing Director: Robinah Lubwama

Amazing Safaris Ltd
Plot 12, Suite BH3, Bakwanye Hse, Opposite Hotel Africana, Kampala
PO Box 9444
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 236852
Fax.+256 (0)414 534973
Mobile. +256 (0)772 407147
email. info@safaritouganda.com
Website: safaritouganda.com
Operations Manager: Catherine Rop

Asyanut Tours and Safaris
Plot 2 Parliament Avenue
M1.3 Jumbo Plaza, Mezanine Floor, Kampala
PO Box 27707
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 503065
Fax. +256 (0)414 503064
Mobile. +256 (0)712 187411
email. sales@asyanuttours-safaris.com
Website: asyanuttours-safaris.com
Managing Director: Babra Adoso Vanhelleputte

Brovad Tours & Travel
Plot 2, Colville Street, Communications House
PO Box 9174
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 237477
Fax. +256 (0)414 237477
Mobile. +256 (0)772 886642
email. info@brovadtoursandtravel.com
Website: brovadtoursandtravel.com
Contact Person: Kiyimba Rashid

Bunyonyi Safaris Ltd
Ground Floor, Crusader House
3 Portal Avenue, Kampala
PO Box 26905
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. +256 (0)414 347460, (0)414 342482, (0)312 261001/2
Fax. +256 (0)414 345605
Mobile. +256 (0)772 707311
email. info@bunyonyisafaris.com
Website: bunyonyisafaris.com
Managing Director: Charlotte Kamugisha

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Uganda Safari Destinations

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Uganda has numerous safari destinations with a diversity of wildlife such as animals and vegetations. Most of the attractions, especially animals have been conserved in gazetted areas owned by government as way to prevent the remaining species from further extinction.

The gazetted areas include national wildlife park, game reserves, sanctuaries, zoos with the remains in the museum. The above mentioned safari destination, with their diversity of landscapes varying from valleys to mountains have wildlife ranging from large Apes, primates, carnivals, herbivores, reptiles, birds, flies to very tiny insects.

The most popular destinations are Bwindi impenetrable forest national park with the great apes, mainly the extincting mountain gorillas as in Mgahinga park and many primates, Kibale primate park with the highest population of Chimpanzees in their natural environment in the whole world, followed by Queen Elizabeth safari park most known to holiday makers for having a big population of tree climbing lions and numerous bird species. Not forgetting Murchison falls wildlife park with the great Murchison falls and a variety of animals, birds and plants and Rwenzori hiking park with the mountains of the moon where travellers trek to the glaciated peaks.

Other National park include Kidepo known for giraffes, Semliki with its crater lakes, Lake Mburo with zebras and statungas and Mount Elgon with the great sipi falls.

In addition to the safari parks, Uganda tours are made to chimpanzee sanctuaries, many birding sites, field trips to swamps holding many bird species, birdwatching in the forests like Mabira forest, Budongo and others, different cultural sites, Jinja with the source of the Nile and bujagali for bungee jumping, kayaking and white water rafting and city tours as number one destinations on your vacation itinerary.