Birding in Pian Upe Reserve, Northeastern Uganda – The birds were simply amazing. Besides many typical East-African savanna species (which are not so easy to find in Uganda but are fairly common in Kenya and Tanzania) we spotted many of the more localised “specials” like…
the pretty Bruce’s Pigeons and the seldom-seen Stone Partridges (which set up their morning duetting about 5 metres from our breakfast table) andmany others. Tony was very pleased with this – Pian-Upe is going to feature prominently in the low-cost birding trips his company – Mamaland Safaris – will be offering, as soon as travel gets a bit easier.
Credits
Photo credits: David Yekutiel
Tour operator: Mamaland Safaris
Moroto visit doesn’t disappoint – Hiking and sundowning in the mountain is a unique way of learning about the peoples of northeastern Uganda, from its highlands to the vast plains below.
So energised after finally meeting Giorgio Andrian together with Catholic Diocese Moroto who are spearheading the designation process of Matheniko Wildlife Reserve and Mount Moroto into UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve.
We are proud to see our tour guides (Emmanuel, Peter, Brian and Thomas) being part of this milestone in professionalising Uganda’s tourism sector through government regulated licensing of tourist guides.
Expedition to Karamoja’s Sacred Land on Uganda’s Warrior Nomad Trail – The walk was accompanied by an amazing team of storytellers existing out of award winning photographer Marcus Westberg and digital storyteller Dorothy Sanders. This was the first of It’s kind expedition to document the sacred lands of the Karimojong tribe located within the protected …
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Off-the-beaten track Birding in Pian Upe Reserve, Northeastern Uganda
Birding in Pian Upe Reserve, Northeastern Uganda – The birds were simply amazing. Besides many typical East-African savanna species (which are not so easy to find in Uganda but are fairly common in Kenya and Tanzania) we spotted many of the more localised “specials” like…
the pretty Bruce’s Pigeons and the seldom-seen Stone Partridges (which set up their morning duetting about 5 metres from our breakfast table) and many others. Tony was very pleased with this – Pian-Upe is going to feature prominently in the low-cost birding trips his company – Mamaland Safaris – will be offering, as soon as travel gets a bit easier.
Credits
Photo credits: David Yekutiel
Tour operator: Mamaland Safaris
Sighted birds
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