Category Archive for : ‘Conservation’

Kidepo Valley National park is the second largest park in Uganda.  The park can be visited all year round  but the park is hardly visited in during the rainy season. It is Quite hot and generally dry  whereas June to Sept: Rain is more prevalent, temperatures are still warm and storms rarely last more than an hour and it is usually advisable to use 4×4 vehicles while in the park.
Accommodation within and around the park is really scarce and the few reasonable options include Nga Moru Wilderness Camp and Apoka

Access
Take the road from Fort Portal to Kamwenge, which commences near the bridge over the Mpanga River in Fort Portal and is well signposted. Turn left at the junction 12 km from Fort Portal and follow signpost for a further 24 km to Kanyanchu Tourist Centre.
Kibale forest act is the home of chimpanzees plus other primate species in Uganda. The park offers very affordable chimpanzee tracking. Groups (limited to 6 people) leave daily at 8:00 am and 3:00pm; the walks last about 3 hours. The park also protects a large

Apes are large primates with out tails. Some of the major apes include the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.

ORANGUTANS:

Orangutans are found in the tropical rain forests of the islands of Sumatra (in Indonesia) and Borneo (in Malaysia and Indonesia).

Orangutans are tree dwelling primates in the world reaching heights of four to five feet and weights of 125 to 235 pounds or more. They are reddish-brown in color and some males grow white or yellow beards. Also characteristic are their bare faces with round eyes and small ears; their long,

REASONS FOR GORILLA HABITUATION

Gorilla habituation is the process by which Gorillas are made familiar to human being. The process takes approximately 2-3 years and it is done by experts skilled in animal training.

Gorillas are habituated to promote tourism. Countries with Gorillas include Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Gabon, Nigeria and Central African Republic among others earns a lot of foreign exchange from Gorilla trekking.

Gorilla habituation enable Gorilla gets used to human beings – this is done to enable people meet and chat with Gorillas without harm. In other

Angolan Colobus monkeys are among the primates the world has today. The Angolan Colobus monkeys have black hair with a white brow band, cheeks, and throat. They have long hair and the lower parts of the tail are white as is the band on the buttocks.

Colobus monkeys are found in Kenya, Tanzania, Usambaras, South Pares, Nguru, Nguu, Uluguru, Rwanda, and Uganda among others.

It’s unfortunate that Angolan Colobus are at a risk from habitat loss and hunting. Its highly fragmented range suggests that we expect to see declining numbers in association

Rwanda’s tourism is growing rapidly due to her effort to preserve wildlife. Some of the preserved areas for tourism include Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park.

The positive results have been achieved due to strict government laws, wildlife preservation policies, community involvement in the preservation process among others.

What lessons can be learnt to improve other protected areas in Rwanda?

There are only a limited number of gorilla permits available, and therefore product diversification and promotion is required to encourage visitors (particularly repeat visitors) to stay longer, spend

THE TOP CHALLENGES OF RWANDA TOURISM SECTOR

Rwanda is among the famous tourist destination in Africa and the world at large. The fact that Rwanda has three National Parks (Volcanoes N.P, Nyungwe N.P & Akagera national Park) makes it a potential destination for tourists. Rwanda tourism sector lean on primate trekking:  Mountain Gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, Golden monkeys among others. The beautiful relief which is made up of Virunga Mountains shouldn’t also be underestimated! However, it’s unfortunate that Rwanda’s tourism sector is facing the following limitations/ challenges:

High population growth, the high

Gorillas are ground-dwelling, predominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of Africa like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park among other. Gorillas are found in countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Central African Republic, Congo Brazaville and so on. Gorillas are divided into two species: the eastern gorillas and the western gorillas (both critically endangered). Gorillas are the largest living primates on earth. They share DNA with the human being, from 95–99% depending on what is counted, and they

GORILLA TREKKING IN RWANDA
Like in Uganda, Gorilla trekking is the number one tourist activity in Rwanda. Annually, the country earns million dollars from Gorilla tourism. Rwanda hosts mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National park which is also known as French: Parc National des Volcans.

Where is Volcanoes National park located?

The park is situated in northern part of Rwanda in Musanze district. You can reach the park by public means from Kigali or private vehicles. It is 2hours drive from Kigali airport/ city to the park.

How many Gorilla groups are found in Volcanoes

IMPORTANCE OF AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RWANDA
Akagera National Park is situated in the northeastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. The park was founded in 1934, much of the park was re-allocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories.
When you visit Akagera National park, expect to view a variety of wildlife,