There are two subspecies of the African elephant which include the African bush elephant (loxodonta africana) and the African forest elephant (loxodonta cyclotis). Genetic analysis conducted by the Natural History Museum indicates that the habitats and physical characteristics of the two species are distinct. However, the diet, lifestyle, and mating habits are remarkably similar. For […]

There are 3 subspecies of the common chimpanzee which include the eastern, central, and western chimpanzees. However, in a paper published in Nature, a multidisciplinary Science Journal scientists imply that there could be another subspecies known as  Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee. Given that its habitat range is bisected by the Niger river. The classification shows that there […]

The Budongo forest reserve is situated in Buliisa district northwest Uganda, 220 km (4-hour drive) from the capital Kampala. The closest town Masindi is 29 km from the Budongo Ecotourism Centre formerly Kaniyo-Pabidi. Next to the main visitor centre is the Budongo Eco lodge and Budongo Conservation Field Station (BCFS). Both sites are open so […]

Nakapelimoru village might be one of the last surviving rural tourism villages in East Africa. It is the ultimate Uganda cultural tourism destination. Situated in Kotido district, north eastern Uganda in Karamoja subregion, Nakapelimoru is home to the Jie people. They are one of the Nilotic speaking Karamojong cluster of several semi nomadic ethnic groups […]