The leopard is one of the ten largest big cat species and hard to observe due to its nocturnal, solitary behavior and well-camouflaged coat. Leopards are graceful and powerful big cats closely related to lions, tigers, and jaguars. They mostly can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India, and China. However, many
The Kasubi Tombs cultural site is situated on the Kasubi hill, 5km from Kampala city, along the Kampala-Hoima road. If you are coming from Kampala city center, pass by Makerere University and drive down to Nakulabye trade-center. Check for the Nakulabye roundabout, cruise right onto Hoima Road, it’s a short drive of 1 kilometer and
Indeed Uganda is "The Pearl of African" and little is known to us than we presume, to the surprise of many wildlife and Nature enthusiasts, the world’s largest forest antelope species was recently captured on camera in Uganda for the very first time courtesy of motion sensor cameras placed in Semulik National park by conservationists
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
