Journal
Planning Guides & Field Notes
Practical, specific writing from the Uganda ground team — not recycled listicles.
Getting to Semuliki National Park from Fort Portal
Getting to Semuliki National Park from Fort Portal is straightforward, making this rainforest park an easy add-on.
Semuliki National Park’s Batwa Pygmy Communities
Semuliki National Park's Batwa Pygmy communities add a genuine cultural dimension to a birding-focused park visit.
Birding in Semuliki National Park: Species Found Nowhere Else in Uganda
Birding in Semuliki National Park delivers Central African species found nowhere else in Uganda.
Sempaya Hot Springs: Semuliki’s Boiling Geothermal Wonder
Sempaya Hot Springs is Semuliki's boiling geothermal wonder, with pools hot enough to boil an egg.
Night Game Drives in Lake Mburo National Park
Night game drives in Lake Mburo reveal nocturnal species and behavior invisible during standard daytime activities.
Lake Mburo National Park as a Stopover Between Kampala and Bwindi
Lake Mburo works as a stopover between Kampala and Bwindi, turning a long drive day into a genuine wildlife activity.
Zebra Spotting in Lake Mburo: Uganda’s Only Home for Plains Zebra
Zebra spotting in Lake Mburo is reliable given it's Uganda's only home for plains zebra, essential for wildlife checklists.
Lake Mburo Boat Cruise: Hippos, Crocodiles and Waterbirds
The Lake Mburo boat cruise adds hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds to this activity-diverse small park.
Horseback Safaris in Lake Mburo National Park
Horseback safaris in Lake Mburo National Park offer a genuinely distinctive way to experience wildlife on horseback.
Walking Safaris in Lake Mburo: Uganda’s Only Park Without Roaming Predators
Walking safaris in Lake Mburo take advantage of Uganda's only park without roaming predators for a genuine on-foot encounter.