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
With effect (October 4, 2021), South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to exempt their citizens from visa requirements when travelling to either country. Both governments have waived visa entries for nationals from either country holding valid passport.
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The Tour of Karamoja 2022 TOK22 combined some of the most diverse and remote wilderness in East Africa if not all of Africa. The event entailed some of the most dramatic landscapes, amazing wildlife and some of the richest, most authentic cultural experiences all wrapped up in the most challenging, inspiring and rewarding cycling experience …
Warrior Nomad trail promoting cultural tourism Uganda – The Kingdom of The Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch/Ugandan tourism stakeholders have launched a three-year project aimed at increasing the tourist arrivals to Uganda by diversifying the tourism products with the focus on soft-adventure and cultural tourism.
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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