Track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga National Park. Uganda is home to slightly over 50% of the world’s remaining population of the rare mountain gorillas. Visitors can ably trek the gorillas in either Bwindi or Mgahinga National Parks accompanied with a hike to trek the golden monkeys. Tracking the gorillas in the misty rain forests of Bwindi or Mgahinga is a memorable experience and not just another tick on the bucket list. A walk through the forest in search of the mountain gorillas is like no other. Finally encountering the gorillas after a great hike is no ..read more

SOME FACTS ABOUT ELEPHANTS Reproduction Mating Season: Mostly during the rainy season. Gestation: 22 months. Litter size: 1 calf Weight: African males weigh up to 7000kg Lifespan: up to about 70 years in the wild. Elephants are: herbivorous Male elephant: bull Female elephant: cow Female leading the herd: matriarch Elephants are the largest of all land animals, (mammals) and are among the most recognizable creatures on Earth. Uganda is blessed to be a natural habitat for elephants hosted by its different National parks like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Ki ..read more

COVID -19 GUIDELINES The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things globally and travel has not been left out. The Off Road Uganda Safaris team has been keen to learn and understand how to mitigate the disease right from the time Uganda announced its first case on the 21st March 2020. The Uganda government has continually issued protective covid-19 guidelines to its citizens basing on the World Health Organization’s (WHO)  health protocols. We at Off Road Uganda Safaris have been actively following the covid-19 guidelines to protect our guests and staff and continue to do so now. Uganda ha ..read more

Uganda’s Cuisine: “Luwombo” one of Uganda’s old traditional dishes. For those who take health eating seriously “Luwombo” referring to traditional stew wrapped in a banana leaf should be something to try out when you’re in Kampala. This stew dates back to 1887 when King Mwanga was the monarchical head of Buganda one of the oldest kingdoms in Uganda. One day Kawuuta the king’s chef came up with a creative idea to make a special meal for the king’s dinner. Kawuta’s creativity that evening introduced what is now popularly known as “luwombo” in Buganda’s traditional kitchens. The “Luwombo was” firs ..read more

Discover the true wilderness of Africa on an African safari vacation, this is a fascinating travel encounter where you get to catch a glimpse of the flora, bird-life and wildlife in their natural habitat. South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania are the most famous destinations for tours as well as safaris and this is because they offer many game reserves, wildlife reserves along with national parks.Uganda and Rwanda offer amazing views of the endangered mountain gorillas and Congo the mountain gorillas and lowland gorillas On an African safari vacation, there various exhilarating activities to engage ..read more

Birding in Uganda is arguably one of the most thrilling Uganda Safari activity and it would be so unfair to bird watching enthusiasts not to write a blog post about the best birding spots in Uganda. Famously named “The Pearl of Africa”, Uganda has earned its spot as one of the most  attractive countries in Africa and an amazing destination for bird lovers because of the variety of bird species recorded within its borders plus the easy access to several bird-rich habitats it offers. Uganda is home to over 1,050 bird species and all can be found across a range of safari habitats from forest ..read more

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is regarded as one of the most breathtaking activities one can enjoy while on a safari. The Pearl of Africa is gifted by nature; with the deep lakes, spectacular greenery, exclusive cultures, soaring mountains and above all half of the world’s reaming gorilla population which live in the mountains in the southwestern part of Uganda. Uganda is home to over half of the world’s total population of mountain gorillas. Many people prefer spending their money on a safari to Uganda because they want to have the best out of their money with a life-changing experience in the i ..read more

Uganda Gorilla Safaris are one of the most savored activities as gorillas are listed as the critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Considering that they are 880 Mountain Gorillas left in the world further divided into two populations, one is found in the Virunga region within three national parks, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Mgahinga Gorilla national park in Uganda, Virunga national park in Congo and the other population is found in the Bwindi impenetrable forest in Uganda, considered by some primatologists to be a different subspecies.The m ..read more

Tours in Uganda – Reliable Tour Operators Finding a reliable operator of tours in Uganda can be daunting especially if it’s your first time and you’re trying to cut off agents to get directly to the tour operator and save you some money of trip planning. Planning safaris or tours in Uganda or any other part of the planet can be exhausting and tricky. Right from deciding on your travel destination, travel dates, accommodation facilities and even tour activities. If you lack the right information regarding your travel destination, your trip might not go as planned and might be a disappointment t ..read more

Airlines the Fly to Uganda Uganda is a prime destination with several key airlines landing at Entebbe international Airport every day and several departures to Europe, Asia, South and North America, and parts of the African continent. Some of the airlines flying to Uganda – Entebbe International Airport include: KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines: a dominant airline in the world’s air space with a long history in operation also flies to Uganda. KLM has an office in the capital Kampala and opens Monday to Friday 8:30 -17:00 and 9:00-12:30 on Saturdays. Rwandair: This airline has its home base in Kigali ..read more