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THE ITESO

The Iteso live in eastern Uganda in the districts of Soroti and Kumi. Some are in Palisa and Tororo districts. The political insecurity of the early 1990’s caused many Iteso to move as far as Iganga district. They are part of the Lango group which is said to have come from Abyssinia. By the first

African Golden Cat

Scientific name; Profelis aurata aka felis aurata The African golden cat is about twice the size of a large domestic cat and robustly built, weighing as much as 16 kg (26 lb). Its fur varies from marmalade orange-red to sepia-gray, and each color phase may be spotted all over, unspotted, or somewhere in between. The

Ugandan Wildlife: Giraffe

giraffes in murchison falls national park

Giraffe which was native to Africa, excited man’s curiosity that it was sometimes sent as a diplomatic gift to other countries one of the earliest records tells of a giraffe going from ‘Melinda’ (presumably Malindi) in Kenya to China in 1415. it was thought to be a cross between a Camel and a leopard, a

PEOPLE & CULTURE: THE BATWA

Batwa also known as pygmies are found in districts of Kisoro, Kabale and Kanungu. They are believed to have migrated from forests of Democratic Republic of Congo in search of wild animals, hence settling in forest areas like Echuya forest in Kisoro and Kabale. They live in houses made out of grass and sticks. This

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Ichumbi is a word derived from the Local Rufumbira dialect to mean a cool comfortable home. True to its name, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge is one of the best accommodation facilities at Rushaga, with a serene, relaxing atmosphere. It is a mid-range facility 10 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive from the Rushaga gate located in

Ugandan Birds: The Shoebill

The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a unique bird and is one of the world’s most rare birds found in the Pearl of Africa that is Uganda. As its appearance shows this “Whale headed Stork” was once thought to be a relative of the storks but its ability to fly with its neck retracted suggests affinity

Mantana Tented Camp, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda

Mantana Tented Camp is a traditional tented camp which is fairly simple but in a great location for exploring Lake Mburo. The staff are friendly and charming which makes up for the sometimes sparse decor in the camp itself. This is a small tented camp with only nine well-spaced rooms set in open woodland near

African Buffalo

buffaloes in Murchison falls national park

The African buffalo is or member of the ‘Big five’ group of animals with the elephant, rhino, lion and leopard. It is among the hunted animals it is a large animal and of the dangerous. They are unpredictable and are usually placid if left alone. Fact Sheet Common name: African Buffalo Scientific name: Synarus Caffer

THE BAGISHU

The Bagishu in habit the western and southern halves of Mt Elgon. On the west, the mountain spreads like the fingers of a hand with steep and narrow valleys between them. On the southern land is broken and consists of a jumble of hills jammed against a high escarpment like a crumpled tablecloth. The escarpment

African Elephant

Fact Sheet Common Name: African Elephant Scientific name: Laxodonta Africana Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Genus: Luxodonta Species: Africana Where to Find the African Elephant Found in Congo Kitunyaro, Maasai Steppe, Samburu, Zambezi. They live in nearly any habitat that has adequate quantities of food and water characteristics, from dense forests to