Environmental protection a major goal for Tourism promoters

Overgrazing, deforestation, and primitive agricultural methods are major environmental problems in Uganda which lead to Environment degradation.However,to ensure the rational sustainable utilization ,development and safeguard of Land and water resources and environment, for social and economic welfare and development as well as for regional and international peace. The Promoters of tourism have called for environmental protection as they bid to conserve biodiversity for the growth of the sector. Speaking during the 2nd Big Birding Day celebrations at Katoma Kingdom Resort in Entebbe last week the promoters said the high rate of environmental degradation is likely to affect Uganda’s tourism potential. Yet, although tourism contributes about 8 per cent of Uganda's GDP and is seen as one of the sectors with the most promising growth prospects.” It is time Ugandans embarked on the protection of biodiversity for future generations,” said Mr Stephen Masaba, the business development manager, Uganda Wildlife Authority. uganda gorilla trekking

Several Tourism development plans have been laid by the government to improve the Tourism industry. For example in 2008, the government of Uganda promised to ensure environmental concerns are put at the centre stage of the country’s efforts to promote tourism. The Minister of Tourism, Trade and Industry, Janat Mukwaya said the government will work with all stakeholders in the tourism sector to promote responsible tourism. She was speaking in Kasese, western Uganda during the 2008 World Tourism Day Celebrations. Uganda is celebrating this year’s tourism day in Kasese, the home of the Rwenzori Mountains, one of the world’s top tourist attractions. The mountain, the 2nd tallest in East Africa is uniquely covered with glaciers, despite being along the equator. 3 day gorilla safari

However, this year’s Big Birding Day, also attracted 50 groups covering all sites of Uganda’s national parks and game reserves, and enabled the identification of 655 bird species compared to 450 identified last years.The highest number of bird species was recorded around the Kampala-Entebbe area with 175 bird species followed by Murchison Falls National Park with 162 and Queen Elizabeth National Park 160 bird species.Kidepo National Park recorded 150 bird species, Mabamba Ramsar site 138, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 137 and Mabira Forest Reserve 136 bird species. Tanzania safari packages

More so, Bahai temple-Park, Kibale and Lake Mburo National Parks also recorded a number of bird species. This year’s celebration organized under the theme: “connecting birds to people and nature” aimed to promote awareness of the country’s tourism potential. Besides, the Uganda Wildlife Authority earlier this year called for interested investors to bid for development of high end hotels in the protected areas to end accommodation shortage in national parks. A few days ago the Uganda Tourism Board removed restrictions to constructing more accommodation facilities in the park. According to Masaba, UWA would go into joint ventures with potential investors for the development and operation of accommodation facilities in the selected areas so that tourist arrivals increase per year. By so doing all the tourism stakeholders will work hand in hand to promote the development of the Tourism sector together with environment protection. Safari masai mara tour

Restoration of the Kasubi Tombs

The famous Uganda Cultural site and the main burial ground place for the four previous Kings of Buganda known traditionally as Kabakas, are situated five kilometers away from Kampala city center on Kasubi hill. Historically, Buganda Kabakas have always built their palaces on strategic hills in order to find easy ways to escape during an invasion and to control the major roads to the palace. It’s also a centre for the Royal family and the Kabaka and his representative’s frequently carryout important rituals related to Ganda Culture, masai mara safari. The Kasubi tombs hill is divided into three main areas: the main tomb area located at the western end of the site, an area containing buildings and graveyards located behind the tombs, and a large area on the eastern side of the site used primarily for agricultural purposes.

To experience Buganda cultures in Uganda, there are several sites to look at like Katereke prison where the king imprisoned his brothers in a trench. Naggalabi coronation site, Buddo where the kabakas of Buganda have been crowned for the past 700 years. Wamala Tomb the secret burial place of Kabaka Suuna II (1836-1856) who had 148 wives and 218 Children. Namasole Kanyange Tombs where the mother to Kabaka Suuna II was buried. Ssezibwa Falls is a spiritual place for the kings and Baagalayaze Nnamasole Tombs where the mother of Kabaka Mwanga II was buried.

On 19 March 2010, one of the main culture sites of Buganda (Kasubi tombs) was burnt by fire. Some of the major buildings there were almost completely destroyed by fire, but the cause is still under investigation. Later the outraged Buganda Kingdom has vowed to rebuild the tombs of their kings and President Museveni said the national government of Uganda would assist in the restoration of the site. gorilla safari rwanda

As Buganda kingdom vowed, the restoration of Kasubi Royal Tombs should not be considered as a solely Buganda Kingdom's responsibility, the Trade and Tourism Minister, Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire said. "I think time has come to work together to ensure the restoration of the tombs. Such assets are for all of us. It should be a pride for all Ugandans," Maj. Gen. Otafiire said during the launch of the SMS fundraising drive towards the tombs restoration in Kampala yesterday. Pledging total support towards the reconstruction of tombs, Maj. Gen. Otafiire condemned its burning.

Under the new fundraising drive dubbed 'Ssaagala Agalamidde' mass SMS fundraising, any willing contributor will use his/her mobile phone to contribute Shs500 to the kingdom's treasury by typing the world 'Masiro' and send it to number 8885.Many Ugandans are participating in the SMS fundraising to ensure the restoration of the Kasubi tombs” Uganda’s best cultural site”.The Buganda Prime Minister, Eng. John Baptist Walusimbi, said Shs10 billion is required to rebuild the Kasubi Tombs and other 32 tombs across the kingdom.

Above all Uganda’s culture heritage is very strong for example many regions in Uganda have kingdoms including Buganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Toro. Also Uganda has a remarkable hospitable and hails from a diversity of rich cultures and life styles. Each tribe has its own traditional dance like the banyankole perform their Kitaguriro dance, the Bunyoro have their Runyege, Acholi have the Bwila and Otole dances. The Alur people from the West Nile have the Agwal dance, Bagisu have the Imbalu dance during circumcission ceremonies. The country’s culture heritage led to the Kasubi tomb restoration. gorilla tour

Student Packages Uganda

Special itineraries for student and school education trips, visits, excursions, safaris and holidays from all over the world to Africa of all kinds of interest like art, music or languages, culture, and sports. The uganda tours are tailor suit, full of learning interests to life. Besides, Safaris are basically educational travel and tours for schools, learning institutions, alumni that are seeking quality and truly nature based learning tours that go beyond the morning and afternoon students.
Activities like White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping in uganda , nature walks, Fishing, Quad Biking, Walking and Hiking Safari offer valuable learning experiences and lots of fun and our itineraries provide the right combination of adventure with education.
Terms & Conditions for Students Groups.

-Only groups are acceptable
- Minimum 2 students and above
-All students must carry their International Identity Students Cards
-It's purely a camping safari unless Lodge accommodations are requested
TOUR 1)
Day 1: Transfer with visit to Uganda Wildlife Center.

Day 2: Service work with Center staff of the Zoo and a visit to the botanical gardens.

Day 3: Transfer to Jinja with a visit to Sezibwa falls, Mabira forest, and source of the Nile.

Day 4: Full day whitewater rafting on the Nile.

Day 5: Morning visit to Soft Power projects, plus a visit to the Bujahgali Falls traditional owner palace.

Day 6: Quad biking uganda and afternoon community walk.

Day 7: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 8: Morning game drive and Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River


Day 9: Morning chimp tracking and transfer back to Kampala
Day 10: Optional kampala City tour and departure
Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer with an Excursion tour to Uganda Wildlife Center.

Past breakfast you will be picked and briefed by the company guide/representative who will take you through the safari and head to Uganda Wildlife center commonly known as the zoo. Expect to see a number of animals’ species available at UWEC such as; chimps, lion, Ostrich, Girafes, Zebras to mention but a few. It is worth visiting with your family members, friends since even the kids have a chance of closely glancing at these animals, studying their ways of living as well as how they relate with one another. This attraction is easily accessible and would ideally be convenient to a client that has got very limited time to spend. Have a lunch break, dinner and overnight at Central Inn (Budget), Travellers Inn (mid-range) and Imperial resort beach luxury.Masai mara holiday kenya


Day 2: Service work with Center staff of the Zoo and a visit to the botanical gardens. kenya family safari tour

After an early morning cup of tea, join the Zoo staff in service work like care and feeding of animals, and tree planting in communities. Have lunch, and then later visit the Entebbe botanical gardens for relaxation. Meals and overnight at Central Inn (Budget), Travellers Inn (mid-range) and Imperial resort beach luxury. hotels in kenya


Day 3: Transfer to Jinja with a visit to Sezibwa falls, Mabira forest, and source of the Nile.
Your will depart from Entebbe for a whole day exploration at Jinja a city best known of impressive flat rocks and it was previously the industrial capital of Uganda. However, expect to see variety of tourist attractions like Sezibwa falls, the source of the Nile, Rippon Falls, Bujahgali falls, and adrift campsite.

Later head east passing through coffee, Tea and Sugar plantations and the colorful roadside fruit/vegetable markets. The first stopover will be at Sezibwa Falls a Buganda uganda safarisHeritage site with great falls said to have been born by a woman, then Mabira Forest. Here you will be able to see the primates, birds and butterflies, and then continue to the source of the Mighty Nile. The Nile down river from Jinja which offers some superb white water rafting and sport fishing. Have lunch at Kingfishers Resort. This is the place to spend the afternoon relaxing.
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After the exhilarating and memorial experience, your guide will then transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay at Eden Rock (Budget), Nile pocth,(mid-range) Nile Resort hotel (Luxury)
Day 4: Full day whitewater rafting on the Nile. gorilla trekking holiday
African Secrets Ltd representative will meet you at your hotel at 07:00am and drive to the starting point for the activity at adrift campsite. White water rafting at the Source of the Nile is done on the powerful water rapids on the Nile and it’s an experience worth enjoying. Note: Clients do not need any previous rafting experience. The guide will instruct the client on all aspects of safety and will prepare them for an unforgettable experience. Rafting the Nile has 100% safety record and clients can enjoy the activity since they are very sure of safety. For the period of your trip you can try out Bungee Jumping as well. 3 days mountain gorilla safaris
The duration of the rafting experience ranges from 2hours, half day, or full day;
• One day rafting:
On this day rafting you will tackle all the big grade 5, rapids of the Nile for about 31 km.
• Half day rafting, if you are short of time. white water rafting uganda
• Two day rafting: This is the best rafting experience whereby you will raft for about 49km.Return for dinner and overnight at Eden Rock (Budget), Nile pocth,(mid-range) Nile Resort hotel (Luxury).
Day 5: Morning visit to Soft Power projects, plus a visit to the Bujahgali Falls traditional owner palace. rwanda primate safari
Past break fast, Visit Soft Power projects including a pre-pri. School and health Clinic.
Service learning with Soft Power Education to build or renovated Primary schools in Jinja area an activity which will teach you to help others and also share the school life experience with pupils in the schools visited. Return for lunch and later visit the palace of the Bujagali owner and learn more about the history and culture beliefs of the Bujagali fall. Dinner and overnight at Eden Rock (Budget), Nile pocth,(mid-range) Nile Resort hotel (Luxury). bwindi gorilla tours

Day 6: Quad biking and afternoon community walk.
Having taken a cup of tea or coffee to warm up for the morning, go for an Adventurous activity (guided quad biking) off the beaten track and into the warm heart of Uganda. Scenic rides through forests, farms and villages exploring the riverbanks from Bujagali Falls. Have lunch and latter visit the local community and learn more about African life style of people of the nearby community. Dinner and overnight at Eden Rock (Budget), Nile pocth,(mid-range) Nile Resort hotel (Luxury). 3 day gorilla safari
Day 7: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Depart Jinja, lunch enroute to Murchison falls National Park arrive Murchison fall afternoon; stop at the top of the falls. Dinner and overnight at the Paraa safari Lodge (Luxury), Sambiya river lodge (mid-range) Redchilli Rest camp/simba safari lodge (Budget) meal plan F/B.

Day 8: Morning game drive and Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River 3 day

After breakfast, depart early at 070.00am Ugandan time to Murchison falls and drive through the beautiful country side through the famous Luwero triangle with a stop over for lunch. Then proceed to the park stopping at the top of the falls, where the longest river is forced through a narrow gap in the rock (only 7 meters wide), before viciously plunging down 43 meters. During the activity, you will also have a game view experience on the way. Animals like buffalos, hippos, elephants will be seen mentioned but a few.
Overnight at a Luxurious Paraa Safari Lodge/Midrange Sambiya River lodge/Budget Red Chili Camp (Full Board)
Day 9: Morning chip tracking and transfer back to Kampala.
After breakfast, proceed to Budongo forest, a dense natural forest, passing through Bugungu gate with packed lunch. Take a forest walk through the dense tropical rain forest. On the walk you may see different primate species such as chimpanzees, monkeys among others. Have packed lunch and then return to Kampala arriving in the late evening. Dinner and overnight at New city hotel (Budget), Africana hotel (mid-range), Serena hotel (Luxury).
Day 10: Optional City tour and departure. gorilla tours

Depart from your hotel past breakfast and our experienced guide will pick you from your hotel or residence and take you through the sights and sounds of this hilly city. Meet people renown for their friendliness and visit cultural sites. The tour can include the Uganda museum, Kasubi Tombs, Makerere University, Nakasero market, craft markets, Namirembe Cathedral, Kibuli Mosque, Kabakas Lake, Baagalayaze cultural center and Ndere Center for entertainment depending on the time you have. There after, transfer to the Airport to catch up with your home flight. safari uganda

Safari Inclusions
Our attractive Price includes:
- Full time transportation throughout the safari.
- All meals from Breakfast to dinner.
-All accommodation as per itinerary
-Activities as per itinerary
- Bottled Water during the Walks
-Park Entrance Fees
-Experienced English guide
-Airport transfers
Safari Exclusions
-Gratuity or tips and expenditure of personal nature
-Airport taxes, visa, insurance
-Airfare to Uganda

Kenya Leopard Beach Hotel& Spa wins an Award

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Due to the tranquil environment with abundant greenery around is just perfect to
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global tourism industry participants. Chris Modigell the representative of
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Still, Leopard Beach Resort will be surrounded by 6 acres of indigenous forest
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Rwanda’s Cultural tourism is the Key investment Sector

It is a well-known fact that tourism can be a deadly antagonist as much as a firm friend in the matter of development. Considering the economic might of the tourist industry now gorilla safari regarded as the biggest in the world ahead of automobiles and chemicals, careful attention should be paid to culture in order to progressive strategies which are vitally needed in order to prepare the ground for genuinely progressive international, regional and local tourism development gorilla trekking uganda .

Besides, cultural travel directed towards experiencing the arts, heritage and special character of unique places includes arts (galleries, rwanda travel guide studios, performing and visual arts), Cultural activities (festivals, celebrations, and rituals), events and physical heritage, building and environment. While reconsidering the relationship between tourism and cultural diversity, tourism and intercultural dialogue, and tourism and development, the Organization (UNESCO) proposes to contribute to the fight against poverty, gorilla safari rwanda protection of the environment and mutual appreciation of cultures.

Considering cultural development, Rwanda will, next week, host the Commonwealth investment conference, ahead of the 7th Edition of the Pan African Dance Festival (FESPAD 2010) that will be staged in July. This is a result of Rwanda being an attractive investment destination and both forums present an opportunity. uganda gorilla safaris , Apart from breaking into new markets, the events will enhance business openings for Rwandans since they facilitate gainful partnerships

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By promoting the rich Rwandan uganda gorilla safari , cultural heritage, the country shall attract both investors and tourists. The traditional dances and dress are world class, and our museums have a powerful story to tell. There is no doubt that Rwanda's tourism sector has been very kenya safari successful, but there are areas that have not been exhaustively exploited.

The country can cut itself a niche in the region by aggressively promoting its arts and culture which will rank Rwanda as the best cultural destination in Africa. houses for sale in kampala uganda

NAFA to make lawful forestry strategy

Environmental safari uganda issues affect every life on this planet from the smallest parasite to the human race. The reason for this is simple. A single disruption in the Earth’s delicate balance can mean certain destruction of the very place that cradles the lives of many species. What is not so simple is finding alternatives to the now dangerous and confronting acts of planet degradation that have been afflicted on the planet over recent years. One such issue that requires consideration is deforestation. gorilla safari rwanda Trees have been or are being cut down at increasingly high rates. If this is not stopped many unfavorable side effects could result.

At the moment, Falling of trees for Timber has contributed to deforestation in some parts of the Rwanda. In order to manage forest resources and optimize their economic and ecological functions in a sustainable manner, uganda tours the National Forestry Authority (NAFA) is currently drafting a new three-year strategic plan to be implemented. The plan was revealed when speaking to officials in the forestry sector during a workshop held in Kigali. The Minister of Forestry and Mineral Resources, rwanda safari Christophe Bazivamo, said that the underlying goal of the strategy is to increase institutional support to forestry stakeholders as well as raise public awareness of the importance of forests.

“When someone wants to start a farm, he or she easily clears or burns away part of forest cover without evaluating the impact this might cause,” Bazivamo said. “The forestry sector must get due attention and support it needs so that we can all have a safe and beneficial environment”.

He also noted that the government perceives environmental protection as one priority area that is a strong pillar to sustainable development of the country. “Through the National Forestry Fund, the government directly gorilla trekking supports and replenishes the sector. This goodwill and commitment it shows must flow into the public so that they can utilize forests in a conservative manner,” he said.

Also, new forestry strategy will support the implementation of several plans with an aim of improving the management of forest resources. gorilla trekking bwindi Said the Director General of NAFA, Frank Rutabingwa.

“In the next 3 years, we will seek to increase the area and diversity of national forest resources through agro-forestry research as well as carry out forestry education in schools and communities,” Rutabingwa said.

More so, he added that NAFA will train and support farmers to engage in agro-forestry and forestry seed business.” Chimpanzee tours uganda Our strategy will pursue the same overall goal of the forest policy, which aims to make the forestry sector one of the bedrocks for sustainable economic development of the country,” This effort will improve on the level of eco tourism conservation in Rwanda hence leading to the development kenya hotels and kenya travel guide of Rwanda’s Tourism Sector in general.

Gorilla Visit Increase in Rwanda

Mountain gorilla tracking in is hard work up steep slopes, through fascinating and a wide number of Tourists across the world travel to Africa to meet the great apes. Besides, one of the tourist who got in touch with the great apes twice had this to say. Uganda safaris , “Having met the Gorilla family twice I feel as if they are my family so you can imagine my joy when I saw that they had a another child”.

Thus, the recent tourist arrival statistics and reports from the Rwanda Development Board, which is in the office of Rwanda Tourism and conservation has released a report indicating a growth in the number of gorilla safari tourist to Rwanda just in the first quarter of this year.

The Statistics Offer Joel Rudasingwa uganda safari packages noted that it’s because of the improvement in the financial state of the world, which will heal the global financial crisis and later impact positively on its trend towards recovery which led to this increase.

"The great decrease was observed in the first semester of 2009, which can be attributed to the global financial crisis, which put many countries in recession,” masai mara safari packages However, from July to September 2009 which is the high season, gorilla visits surpassed 156 people every day. Meanwhile, official statistics from Rwanda Development Board indicate that in the first quarter of 2010 gorilla visits have generated Rwf1.2 billion with about 4,000 visitors comparing to last year same period. gorilla trekking

Rwanda boasts of almost 280 gorillas in total with Uganda and DR Congo having a good number of the primates since gorillas are very rare species in the world. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, only 700 mountain gorilla tracking are left in the whole world. Above all, Tourism is Rwanda's leading export earner ahead of tea and coffee. The sector contributes about 3.5 percent to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and it is expected to account for 5.8 percent of the GDP by 2016.

Gorilla trekking generates the highest revenues in visits to Rwanda's three national parks. It is believed that about 85 percent of visitors to the Volcanoes National Park are attracted by gorilla trekking experience. Young rwanda gorillas , from three to six years old, remind human observers of children. Much of their day is spent in play, climbing trees, chasing one another, and swinging from branches. The fun the gorillas shouldn’t be what you can miss in life. houses for sale in kampala uganda

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The Ugandan Parliament in Kampala decided to give immediate attention to poor infrastructures in the whole of East African Region. ‘The poor infrastructure in the region needed immediate attention and the problem of infrastructure in East Africa is a matter of survival, especially electricity, the roads and railway” uganda safari company said the Uganda president.

He went a head and told Parliament that the UPDF had set up an engineering brigade with capacity to carry out engineering tasks, including building infrastructure.

We shall use them to build the railway. I talked to the army engineers and they said it is okay,” he disclosed.

Museveni emphasized that if the colonialists used rudimentary tools to construct the railway line used in East Africa today, the army was in a better position with better technology. This idea was supported by other East African presidents through which the Railway line passes. Mr. Odinga did not see the need for the study estimated to cost Sh800 million with Kenya’s contributing over Sh600 million. His view was shared by the Uganda minister for Works and Transport John Nasasira.gorilla safaris in uganda “We are not here for fun or mere drama. We know that Kenya is strategically placed to serve as the transport hub for the region.” The Permanent Meeting (PM) called for the delegations from the two countries to show the will and power to undertake the project saying it will help interconnect the Eastern Africa region.

The views from other East African delegates show unity and joint effort towards the rebuilding programmes of the Uganda Railway. gorilla safaris in rwanda

The EALA, led by its speaker, Abdirahin Abdi, is holding the 3rd meeting of the 2nd assembly in Kampala from February 7 to 19.

It is expected to pass resolutions on the East African Community Tourism Bill 2008, the Election Bill 2008 and Lake Victoria Basin Commission Bill 2007.

The opening was attended by Ugandan MPs, who occupied the opposition side of the House as Museveni appealed to the EAC partners to look into the issue of energy as a major factor in the development of the region.

Additionally,gorilla safari rwanda the Uganda president said electricity power generation was so low that it could not sustain development in the region.

He said the US generates 14,000 kilowatts per hour, while African countries generate only 12 kilowatts per hour.

Museveni explained that Uganda faced resistance from developments partners in developing power dams. He, however, assured the country that even without foreign aid; Uganda could build its own power stations.

“We are now aiming at generating about 17,000 megawatts in the next 15 years. This will give us 3,000 kilowatts per hour,” he said. ssese island safari

Museveni reiterated the need to fast-track the East African federation, so that the member states have a position by 2012.

“I am glad that there is compromise on this issue, but more needs to be done to ensure it is implemented.”

He urged member states to facilitate their citizens to process their goods and add value to them before putting them on the expanded regional market that includes Southern Sudan, DR Congo and the south africa safari Central African Republic.

He said Uganda had responded to the increased demand by producing more. “We got a bumper harvest of maize. As a result, prices have now come down,” he said.

“We need to deal with storage and processing of maize, so that the farmers don’t have to sell desperately at the time of plenty. This may force them to exit maize growing,” gorilla trekking uganda yet in the tourism sectors farmers are the major suppliers of agriculture products and if prices of the products are too low, that will lead to low production in Agriculture hence leading to low supply of Agriculture products to the tourism sector.

The ministries of finance and agriculture have devised means of how they can solve the problem in order to ensure constant supply of Agriculture products to the entire country sector. Said the president.

Abdi hailed the political leadership in the region for agreeing on the common market protocol.

He lauded Museveni for the effort to improve household incomes through modern agriculture and education.

More so, there are comments from the public listeners which can add value to the Government proposal of rebuilding the Uganda Railway and also ease travel movements for tourists from one country to the other and from one destination to the other. In terms of railway technology, the government should not go the British way but the French one. The French have the best and most efficient railway transport system in the world.uganda safaris adventures For example in some cities Lyon and Marseille are connected by the TGV (High velocity trains). Marseille which is about 780 km from Paris is only 3hrs. Imagine traveling from Mombasa to Kampala at that speed? So Mr. Government is advised to get the best technology around and not be blinded by colonial fidelity. bwindi gorilla trek The British are "out" when it comes to trains.

This can make travel very easy and it can reduce traffic congestion since there other transport alternatives which move at the same pace like others. Therefore for any person traveling or hopping to visit East Africa, transport shouldn’t be your worry.

Norway to support Eco-Tourism sites Conservation in Uganda trough Tree planting. masai mara safari

It is a surprising fact that Uganda has excellent growing conditions to support commercial tree growth. With good management and the adoption of intensive silvicultural practices, growth rates can match the best in the world and timber plantations can offer a solid return on investment. queen elizabeth safari This is due to the reason that Uganda has substantial areas of land suitable for timber plantations as shown by the silvicultural map of Uganda. This land is either in CFRs or is privately owned land. Long-term leases for tree planting are available in many CFRs: the first licenses for tree planting were issued by the NFA in mid 2005. Potential investors must realize, however, that the areas are more suited to pines than Eucalypts, being in hotter, drier areas. gorilla safaris in bwindi

Additionally, it was estimated that on average in Uganda it will cost around Ushs1.5 M per hectare (US$ 730) to establish a plantation. This cost covers all expected costs up to canopy closure (i.e. when the trees canopies in adjacent rows touch and shade out the ground vegetation) - which is around 3 years with Pinus caribaea, gorilla trekking bwindi 1-2 years with E. grandis. Costs will differ significantly on different sites and also depending on the supervision and level of skills of the labour. Other factors that can influence establishment costs are the scale of the planting, the level of mechanizations and the timing and frequency of key operations especially weeding. Within less than two years private planters learning quickly learning from their mistakes and they have real improved in the tree planting field.

However, due to the Uganda potential of planting trees the Norwegian Private Forest Growers (NORSKOG) has signed a partnership with the Uganda Timber Growers Association (UTGA) to support commercial timber growing with the aim of protecting forests which will conserve the natural beauty of Uganda hence promoting the Uganda’s Tourism Sector as the conservation saying goes “leave nothing, bwindi gorilla tracking safari uganda Touch nothing when you visit a destination.

The partnership was signed by NORSKOG director Arne Rora and the UTGA chairman, Robert Nabanyumya in Mpigi on Friday.

Rora said that the partnership was aimed at developing UTGA for the provision of services to the private and public sectors for sustainable management and utilization of plantation forests.

According to Nabanyumya, the association’s objective is to make quality products that are acceptable on the international market.

He also added on and said the association supplied improved seedlings to its members and lobbied for information, experience on tree growing, and advocacy for better land tenure security.

During the function, Norwegian ambassador Bjorg Leite said Uganda, being part of the global warming regions, needed to encourage more timber growers to protect forests.

“People can use this project to earn some money,” she added.kenya uganda safari

Leite lamented that more than half of Uganda’s forests had been cleared thus affecting climate, tourism and wildlife. There fore, the tourism industry is likely to benefit a lot from this partnership since it promotes conservation for eco-tourism sites like National parks and forest reserves. fishing safari uganda