The just concluded “2ND African Primatological Society Conference” in Entebbe once again highlighted the importance of conservation in a changing world where tourism is increasingly playing a vital role. Most importantly, it comes just weeks after Uganda Wild Authority (UWA)- Uganda’s conservation body announced that from the year 2020, a gorilla permit will cost $700. This […]
Dinosaurs in Uganda
Don’t you just love this country- Uganda! On the cool banks of River Mpanga in Western Uganda-East Africa, it has been confirmed that the Dinosaurs- the earth roaming giants once lived here. This is thanks to the presence of Cycad trees which are considered a meal once enjoyed by these giant reptiles. Reports indicate that […]
A baby gorilla is born- Africa’s greatest conservation success story
A few days ago, we welcomed the news of the birth of a new baby mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. What great sparkling news! The birth of a baby brings much joy to humans and the entire animal kingdom alike. But for Uganda and especially the conservation society the joy is […]