Safari Advice

October 1, 2020

Papyrus Gonolek Interesting Facts:

Papyrus Gonolek Interesting Facts, Photos: On any bird watching tour in Uganda, one is likely to see the shy papyrus gonolek. Although common, it is not […]
September 6, 2020

Uganda Opens National parks for Tourism:

Uganda Wildlife Authority has issued a statement announcing the opening up of all national parks for tourism – Primate parks inclusive. This follows consultations with various […]
August 17, 2020

Chigo Tours Africa Safety precautions, Protocols and Policy:

 Your safety is our priority. Here is how we are conducting our tours in a safe and secure environment. Your safety is our priority like never […]
July 3, 2020

Fort Portal: Uganda’s Adventure Capital:

Fort Portal: Uganda’s Adventure Capital: Fort Portal is perhaps the most beautiful town in Uganda. The town is located in Western Uganda, at about 300 km […]
June 19, 2020

Uganda’s most beautiful Bank Note:

Uganda’s most beautiful Bank Note is the fifty thousand shilling note. Uganda’s 50,000 currency note rates among the most beautiful banknotes in the world. According to […]
June 7, 2020

Uganda Wildlife Authority re-opens Savannah Parks for Tourism:

Uganda Wildlife Authority re-opens savannah parks. The Uganda Wildlife Authority has issued a statement stating that the savannah parks in Uganda have been reopened for tourism. […]
March 18, 2020

What to Wear while on Safari in Uganda:

Tips on what to wear while on Safari in Uganda: Travelers preparing for a trip to Uganda will not have a hard time finding what to […]
March 16, 2020

Gorilla Safari and Tour Bookings simplified with Chigo Tours Africa

Considering the current uncertainty surrounding Coronavirus – COVID-19, Chigo Tours Africa is offering more flexible and simplified Gorilla safari and tour booking conditions with customer arrival […]
March 6, 2020

10 Things to do in Uganda (other than Wildlife Safari):

Uganda is such a diverse country and therefore offers a lot things to do. Most visitors come to Uganda for wildlife safaris but these are not […]
February 25, 2020

Kidepo Valley National Park:

Kidepo Valley National Park is a wilderness park; hot, dry and isolated; yet spectacular, magnificent, virgin and recently re-discovered. The park is traversed by large sand […]
January 14, 2020

Top 10 Rare Birds to See in Uganda:

With over 1080 bird species, Uganda has become a well known premier birding destination in Africa.  Many of these birds live in the tropical forests, savannah […]
December 4, 2019

Lake Mburo National Park:

One of Uganda’s most spectacular and breathtaking wildlife park is Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo, also known as the home of the zebra, is conveniently […]
November 20, 2019

Gorilla Tracking Rules and Regulations

The mountain gorilla (gorilla beringei beringei) is the world’s most endangered ape. Although gorilla tracking remains the ultimate wildlife experience, rules and regulations have been put […]
November 12, 2019

Trending Family Friendly Destinations in Uganda:

When travelling as a family, more so with children, there are several factors that we have to put into consideration. If it is a road trip, […]
November 4, 2019

Activities in Murchison Falls National Park:

Things to do in Murchison Falls National Park Murchison Falls National Park is arguably one of the best conservation areas in Uganda and East Africa as […]
October 25, 2019

Best Places to see Chimpanzees in Uganda:

Chimpanzee tracking is another ultimate wildlife experience while visiting Uganda; in addition to gorilla tracking of course. Uganda is estimated to have over 5000 chimpanzees in […]
October 4, 2019

Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest

The next best place to do chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is Budongo Forest. This is because Budongo forest is home to 600 – 700 chimpanzees. This […]
September 20, 2019

Guidelines for Chimpanzee tracking, Habituation & Research in Uganda:

Chimpanzees are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation (IUCN). This is why the IUCN calls for increased effort and strong guidelines to protect […]
September 19, 2019

Uganda National Parks

Uganda, ‘the pearl of Africa’ is a country gifted by nature. The beauty of Uganda is unrivalled on the African continent. The various national parks in […]
August 28, 2019

Top Bird Watching Destinations in Uganda

Uganda, although land locked, is a country gifted by nature. From the tropical rain forests, to savanna grasslands, to the snow capped mountains and the immense […]
August 22, 2019

Chimpanzee Tracking and Habituation in Kibale National Park:

Kibale National Park in Uganda also known as the “Primate capital of the world” is home to large numbers of chimpanzees plus other 12 primates. Located […]
August 9, 2019

Uganda Wildlife Authority New Gorilla and Chimp tracking Permit Fees:

Uganda Wildlife Authority increases Gorilla and Chimp tracking Permit Fees: Uganda Wildlife Authority has announced its revised tariffs for various tourism products with effect from 1st […]
June 20, 2019

Golden Monkey Tracking

What is Golden Monkey Tracking? Golden monkey tracking is a trekking safari to see the irresistible golden monkeys in their natural habitat. This gives the traveler […]