By Herbert Byaruhanga – This bird was our bird of the day. According to the Birdlife International distribution map, the White-bellied Canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) enters Uganda slightly.
The bird of the day
The field guidebook Birds of East Africa shows also tells us the same message. Its not a common bird. Crammy Uganda Wanyama told us that he was seeing it for the 3rd time, while I was seeing it for the second time.
White Bellied Canary
From Kumi to Moroto
Although the journey was longer than expected we were able to make some stops on the way and we were able to register a few species.
We started at 9:30am for a journey of 8 hours. By 7:30pm we checked in at Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Safari Camp. Excellent reception. Superb Coffee.
Watch the official video of Uganda Tourism Board focusing on destination Karamoja for World Tourism Day 2021 theme Inclusive Tourism. The video is broadcasted on Uganda national tv channels NTV, NBS, UBC.
The potential of tourism in Uganda is enormous. The ‘Pearl of Africa’ is famous for its gorilla’s and chimpanzees, but has much more to offer. The active tourist can go hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking. The cultural tourist will be amazed by the numerous local traditions, customs, arts & crafts.
Justus Kojax Koojo of Ultimate Cycling Uganda and Theo of Kara Tunga safaris (both with me in the picture) have put together a very good challenge through Karamoja. Tourism is clearly attracting a good bred of people working together for the good.
Sustainable tourism is tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities. Source: United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Birding in and around Moroto
By Herbert Byaruhanga – This bird was our bird of the day. According to the Birdlife International distribution map, the White-bellied Canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) enters Uganda slightly.
The bird of the day
The field guidebook Birds of East Africa shows also tells us the same message. Its not a common bird. Crammy Uganda Wanyama told us that he was seeing it for the 3rd time, while I was seeing it for the second time.
White Bellied Canary
From Kumi to Moroto
Although the journey was longer than expected we were able to make some stops on the way and we were able to register a few species.
We started at 9:30am for a journey of 8 hours. By 7:30pm we checked in at Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Safari Camp. Excellent reception. Superb Coffee.
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Sighted birds
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The potential of tourism in Uganda is enormous. The ‘Pearl of Africa’ is famous for its gorilla’s and chimpanzees, but has much more to offer. The active tourist can go hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking. The cultural tourist will be amazed by the numerous local traditions, customs, arts & crafts.
I can’t describe Tour of Karamoja in words, you have got to see
Justus Kojax Koojo of Ultimate Cycling Uganda and Theo of Kara Tunga safaris (both with me in the picture) have put together a very good challenge through Karamoja. Tourism is clearly attracting a good bred of people working together for the good.
Sustainable Tourism Development Guidelines
Sustainable tourism is tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities. Source: United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).