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Uganda lies along the Equator and share the huge mass of waters of lake Victoria with other east African countries of Kenya and Tanzania. The major Uganda’s attraction is the endangered mountain gorillas, the human closest relative with 98% of the related gene. Uganda alone has 7 habituated gorilla families. There are 6 of the families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with other one troop in Mgahinga National Park which are all visited daily with a group of eight visitors. These ape attractions are a major contributor of the revenue in the tourism industry in the country.

Uganda is also blessed with the chimpanzees, a delightful ape whose reminiscent gasp whoop call is an ultimate sound of the African rain forest which also boosts Uganda’s primate safaris as well the country’s tours at large. Chimpanzee communities have been habituated for tourism at kibale forest, Budongo Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Kyambura Gorge. Other places where these exiting primates can be is the Ngamba Island which lies on Lake Victoria with a community of orphaned chimpanzees.

Golden Monkeys and other species of monkey are also very well represented in Uganda for the country’s Safaris and Tours. Kibale Forest National Pak in Uganda boasts the greatest primate variety and destiny in East Africa with more than five species of these astonishing primates. Mgahinga National Park also hosts habituated troops of the rare golden monkeys and Murchison Falls National Park is on of the few East African strongholds for the spindly plains abode patas monkeys.

Birding areas of Uganda Ugandan wetlands ranging from enormous inland lakes to the mysterious marshy expanse of Lake Kyoga are one of the areas of Birds in Uganda. The impressively scenic Lake Victoria Albert and Edward are the renowned areas for water birds contributing a lot the country’s birds and bird safaris as well in Uganda. The Mountain ringed Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda’s most rapidly developing wetland destination with some of the birding activities in the country. Lake Bunyonyi’s steep sided shores with over 26 small dotted Islands the deepest in East Africa and the second deepest in Africa with rustic hotels and campsites are one of the places for a must visit to have a Memorable Tour in Uganda.

The semiprecious stone in Lake Victoria known as Ssesse archipelago with around 84 islands both large and dotted with local villages also contributes a lot to bird safaris in Uganda. Ssesse Islands all well-watered with forests has a variety of birds’ species that can’t be missed out for bird watchers.

Ssese Islands consists of many natural islands that have not been tampered by mankind for while. The Islands are virgin fascinating and secure for all walks of tourists who would like to escape from modern ego life and attend to natural environment free from pollution and where one can breathe fresh air that has not been contaminated. Ssesse Island is a unique sport fishing ground, with one of its small Island like the Bugala Island which has a stretch of white sand beaches and rich forest give visitors a life time memorable experience. Forest nature walks; bird watching, lady bird watching, swimming in fresh waters, sunbathing and sport fishing are among the tourism activities.

Fred is an upcoming travel news writer in Uganda and the rest of East Africa. My articles can be viewed at : www.travelhemispheres.com

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In the roster of safaris, Kenya is topping the list by any yardstick with the Kenya Safari. Apart from the divine white sand beaches that it boasts of, Kenya stands tall for the grandiose of Mount Kilimanjaro and the tranquil environs of its wildlife. The landscape has to be visited to believe the pristine beauty that inhabits a concoction of wildlife with its variant culture. Kenya has a plethora of natural wilderness ranging from Masai Mara savannah to Tsavo, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. This is the land where the concept of romantic safari, now known as the Kenya Safari took birth and there on continued to addict the world with its bliss. Mainly, Masai Mara is considered to be the best Kenya safari for inhabiting the rare sight of elephants, buffaloes, rhinos and Kenyan leopards and lions. Though their time of migration cannot be calculated, but it is a rare beauty. The “big five”, as they are called, migrate from the arid and scorched lands of Serengeti in Tanzania. The Kenya safari is designed to film this ebb tide of wildlife migrating which is well worth the effort. Though exact moments of this migration can never be fixed but it depends on certain factors like rainfall, winds etc. Thus it can be at any time of the year and you can avail the luxury of witnessing this never-before event at any time of the year. Just so that your timing should be correct! The gaming reserves of Kenya are a once in a lifetime and the warm locals make it more memorable. In the parched zone of Kenya lies the Samburu Game Reserve which harbors a tiny oasis. As this is atypical of the other features, Kenya safari to this area can enliven the spirit of spotting many rare species. This is a habitat to long neck reticulated giraffes, gerenuk antelopes, Grevy zebras, Somali ostriches and likes. It is a delight to be able to see any of these with your naked eye and get a glimpse of their activities. Different kind of Kenya safaris allude to different style of entertainment. Thus, the experiences are majestic and the exhilaration is king-sized. Along with the Kenya safari, you can visit a couple of national parks nestled in the vicinity. These parks are witnesses to huge animals navigating around the area in search of water holes to gratify their quench. In the Amboseli National Park, you can expect to catch a sight of baboons, cheetahs and lions. Even large herds of elephants can be spotted at times, crossing the savannah in search of edible feeding lands. A smaller version of the national parks is that of Lake Nakuru which is mainly known for offering homes to rhinos. An added feature of this park is bird watching leisure that is at its best in the world. There is no end to the vast profusion of Kenya safari and its wildlife. It is an unending tale of divine beauty and explicit pleasure acclaimed naturally. A trip to this land of wildlife to view the Kenya Safari can be best fruitful if planned around the dry winter months or shiny spring season. You could also customize the Kenya safari as per you needs!

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Wildlife Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve, best time of my life and worth every single cent!! Just take a look at the pictures and you want to book yours the second after:)

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One of BootsnAll's many adventure trips. BootsnAll has an edge in Tanzania.

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Video Tour of Islands of Siankaba, Victoria Falls, Zambia. See www.zambiaodyssey.com for more videos in Zambia

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