Uganda is slowly re-emerging as a true gem of Africa’s wildlife refuges, after a period of uncertainty in the 1970’s & 80’s which are now, thankfully past history.

Although wildlife indeed was reduced from the heady days of the 1960’s prior to the internal conflicts that clouded the horizons of progress, Uganda is recapturing the magical formula that lured so many visitors to its National Parks & Game Reserves to gaze in wonder at in excess of 1000 bird species & 300 mammal species that make it their home.

Uganda has, throughout the 1990’s recorded the highest rate of sustained growth in Africa & now, in a climate of political stability, once again is heading to fulfil its unlimited potential.

The areas under the Uganda Wildlife Protection Authority are truly awe-inspiring & visitors can be assured that they will find the local peoples, most of whom have a heavy reliance on sustainable eco-tourism projects for their livelihood, to be welcoming, gracious & keen to assist. It is this cultural diversity & genuine warmth that is remarked upon so positively by all who visit Uganda & all revenues generated by such eco-tourism projects goes directly back into conservation activities.

As yet untouched by mass tourism, Uganda’s Parks & reserves are ideal retreats for discerning eco-adventure seekers. This indeed is a country that rightly ranks as the world’s leading primate viewing destination, being home to half of this planets majestic yet most endangered Mountain Gorillas but with the diligent efforts of conservationists, naturalists, the local population & very carefully directed eco-tourism, there is indeed hope that this truly phenominal species (who share 95% of human DNA) will be preserved for future generations.