Thursday, October 13, 2011

Top Uganda Adventure activities you cant miss for a Uganda tour

Primate Trekking
A uganda safari is most interesting when venturing into the jungle in search of apes is among the top tourist activities in Uganda, home to Africa's two remaining populations of the highly endangered mountain gorilla. Uganda's gorillas are concentrated in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, designated a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for gorilla tours. The latter alshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifo harbors the golden monkey. Alternatively, track chimpanzees in the Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls national parks.
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Uganda is home to more than 300 species of mammals, including uganda gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga National parks, zebras and the gigantic eland antelope, which are prevalent in Lake Mburo National Park. In Murchison Falls National Park, you may catch a glimpse of a hippopotamus, an elephant, a giraffe or Nile crocodile. Kidepo Valley National Park in northeastern Uganda is home to hyenas, cheetahs, lions and jackals.
Birding
More than 60 percent of all African bird species -- approximately 1,000 -- inhabit Uganda. Murchison Falls, Semliki, Bwindi Impenetrable and Queen Elizabeth national parks are the top bird-watching destinations, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Noteworthy species include the African jacana and the African pigmy geese. To increase your chances of seeing a shoe bill, take a boat ride on Lake Albert.
Geologic Attractions
Hiking is the preferred way to experience the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, known as the "Mountains of the Moon," where road access is extremely limited. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, the highest peak in Rwenzori Mountain National Park is almost 17,000 feet high. Hiking is also the only way to explore Mt. Elgon National Park, which surrounds its namesake dormant volcano and the Sipi Falls. In Semliki National Park, you can visit two hot springs.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Gorillas are 95 - 99% Closest Relatives of Humans

Did you know that the gorillas are the closest to humans? Gorillas are the largest extant species of primates. They are ground-dwelling, predominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central Africa i.e Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.

Gorillas are divided into two species and either four or five subspecies. The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of a human, from 95-99% depending on what is counted, and they are the next closest living relatives to humans after the two chimpanzee species, but humans have completely forgotten these ancestors by deforesting forests.

Gorillas' natural habitats cover tropical or subtropical forests in Africa. Although their range covers a small percentage of Africa, gorillas cover a wide range of elevations. The mountain gorilla inhabits the Albertine Rift montane cloud forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, ranging in altitude from 2,200–4,300 metres (7,200–14,100 ft).

Lowland Gorillas live in dense forests and lowland swamps and marshes as low as sea level, with western lowland gorillas living in Central West African countries and eastern lowland gorillas living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo near its border with Rwanda.

Would you like to see for your self on the amazing gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo? Just book a gorilla safari in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo today!