Why Uganda Should Be Your Next African Adventure Destination

Inside view of Kasubi tombs (PHOTO/Courtesy).

Gorilla trekking is such a thrilling primate experience that any visitor on Uganda safari shouldn’t miss out (PHOTO /Courtesy) Tucked ...

Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC)

HELLEN MASIKA: The Urgency of Ecosystem and Wildlife Conservation

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

31/01/2025

Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) Ecosystems play a fundamental role ...

The gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda is one of the most exhilarating wildlife experiences that brings you face-to-face with Africa’s great apes in their natural habitat. From the dense forests to the heart-pounding encounters, this article will provide you with all the essential information, questions, and accurate answers you need to plan an unforgettable gorilla trekking expedition.

Best time, affordable ways of gorilla trekking in Uganda

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/06/2024

Gorilla trekking is such a thrilling primate experience that any visitor on Uganda safari shouldn’t miss out (PHOTO /Courtesy) KAMPALA ...

Femela Mountain Gorilla at the famous Mgahinga, one of World’s best destinations.

INSIDE THE PEARL OF AFRICA: List of Uganda’s most visited national parks

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

25/05/2024

Femela Mountain Gorilla at the famous Mgahinga, one of World’s best destinations. KAMPALA – Uganda has got ten national parks all ...

MILESTONE! Forest Stewardship Council certifies three National Parks in Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/11/2022

The national parks, managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), have a combined area of 211,100 hectares KAMPALA —The Uganda ...

Uganda remains one of top choices for all tourists in search for extra-ordinary experiences in Africa, but planning for a memorable travel vacation or holiday can be challenging (PHOTO /Courtesy)

INSIDE THE PEARL OF AFRICA: Tips for planning a memorable travel vacation in Uganda

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

28/06/2022

Uganda remains one of top choices for all tourists in search for extra-ordinary experiences in Africa, but planning for a ...

Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles into vast palm-dotted Savannah. (

INSIDE THE PEARL OF AFRICA: Uganda’s ultimate five best places to visit

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

26/06/2022

Murchison Falls National Park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley, where the sweeping Bunyoro escarpment tumbles ...

A Gorilla Trek is a highlight of all visits done in Uganda and Rwanda and certainly, mountain gorillas are the major reason as to why very many people visit these 2 destinations (PHOTO/File)

Conservationists mourn popular silverback gorilla Rafiki, mount pressure on Judiciary for justice

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

11/06/2020

The Silverback gorilla, named Rafiki, was killed in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after going missing on June 1. His body was found ...

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