#Entebbe International Airport

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Parliament Orders Investigations Into Entebbe International Airport

By Brenda Namugenyi Parliament has directed the works and transport ministry to give a status report on allegations of extortion and frustration of passenger at the airport by employees at the country’s only international Airport. The Airport has been at the spotlight following a social media backlash after passengers protested acts of extortion from employees, some reaching an extent of…

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July 4, 1976: Entebbe Rescue ⚡️🇮🇱 On 26.6.76, the terror groups, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Red Army Faction (a West German radical leftist group) hijacked an Air France plane flying from Israel to France. They took 248 passengers hostage and released 148 non-Israeli or Jewish hostages after stopping in Athens. After, they flew to Uganda and demanded the release of 47 terrorists or they would shoot the hostages. Lt. Colonel Joshua Shani was tasked in leading the rescue with two days to plan. Working with Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, they formulated a plan in those two days, improvising for the remaining challenges. They decided to use President Idi Amin’s nightly route to their advantage, driving up in vehicles similar to his convoy to approach the terminal discreetly.  Although the mission hadn’t been approved by the Israeli government, the planes took off #onthisday due to time constraints. Flying low to avoid radar detection, they reached Uganda despite encountering bad weather. The paratroopers dismounted, engaged with security forces, and stormed the terminal.  Simultaneously, the IDF destroyed eight out of twelve Ugandan Air Force planes to prevent pursuit. The hostages were rescued, loaded onto a plane, and flown to Israel. The mission was a success, saving 102 out of the remaining 106 hostages. Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu was killed in action and 3 of the hostages were also lost in the process. Lt. Colonel Joshua Shani and Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu got widespread recognition for their bravery and leadership. They were commended by the Israeli government and received military honors for their role in saving the hostages. Many, including the UN and Uganda itself, condemned the rescue in a similar fashion as some did in the recent Gaza hostage rescue mission last month.  The mission was as a testament to the elite training and capabilities of the IDF in executing complex and high-risk operations. The event also led to a reassessment of airport security measures. This was one of many hijackings from Palestinian terror groups in the 70’s in a backwards attempt to gain international attention.

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On 18th September 1972, BBC News reported that the first 193 Ugandan refugees, fleeing persecution by the country’s military dictatorship, had arrived at Stansted Airport, Essex. Over half of the arrivals had British passports, and housing and immediate needs would be overseen by the Ugandan Resettlement Board.

Uganda’s Asian community, numbering around 55 000, many of whom ran family businesses and small enterprise, were ordered in August 1972 to leave the country within 90 days by President Idi Amin. Amin had publicly denounced Ugandan Asians as ‘bloodsuckers’, threatening that any who had not left by the arbitrary deadline of November 8th would be interned in military detention camps.

Many of the initial flight of refugees had endured frightening experiences prior to their departure from Uganda, at the hands of Amin’s troops. "On the way to the airport the coach was stopped by troops seven times, and we were all held at gun point," one refugee told reporters. Another stated that he had been robbed of personal valuables and Ugandan currency on the way to Entebbe airport.

News reports at the time cited some opposition within the UK over the acceptance of the Ugandan Asians. The Leicester local authority mounted a newspaper campaign urging refugees not to come to their region seeking jobs and housing. The BBC asserted that, in hindsight, the resettlement programme was seen as ‘a success story for British Immigration’.

The loss of the hardworking and successful Ugandan Asian community devastated Uganda’s agriculture, manufacturing and commerce. Idi Amin was deposed in 1979 and died in Jeddah in 2003, having been responsible for the deaths of as many as 300 000 Ugandan civilians during his reign of terror as President. In 1991, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni invited the expelled community to return home to help rebuild the economy.

The Wilson Labour government also had to grapple with a refugee crisis from a former African colony.

In February 1968, BBC news reported;

"…Another 96 Indians and Pakistanis from Kenya have arrived in Britain, the latest in a growing exodus of Kenyan Asians fleeing from laws which prevent them making a living…"

Many Asian people living in Kenya had not taken up Kenyan citizenship following the country’s independence from Britain in 1963, but possessed British passports. Under Kenya’s Africanisation policy, non-citizens required work permits, and were being removed from employment in favour of Kenyan nationals. There was growing public demand for laws to prevent non-citizens from owning businesses or even operating as street and market traders. As a result, British passport holders were leaving Kenya at the rate of 1000 per month, leaving a huge deficit in skills and experience within the business community and civil service.

Fearing a backlash over the large numbers of Asian immigrants, Home Secretary, and future Prime Minister, James Callaghan, rushed through the Commonwealth Immigration Act, which made it a requirement that prospective immigrants must have a 'close connection' with Britain.

This led to disagreement in Cabinet, with Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, George Thomson (1921-2008) arguing;

"…To pass such legislation would be wrong in principle, clearly discrimination on the grounds of colour, and contrary to everything we stand for…"

In 1971, the Heath government made further legislative changes that would mean that (some) immigrants from Commonwealth countries would be treated no more favourably than those from the rest of the world, and that tightened restrictions on those who stayed by linking work permits to a specific job and location, requiring registration with police, and reapplication to stay in Britain each 12 months.

The Patrial Right of Abode lifted all restrictions on those immigrants with a direct ancestral connection with Britain.

Home Secretary Reginald Maudling (later famous for being smacked in the face by Irish MP Bernadette Devlin, and for having to resign over a corruption scandal linked with disgraced property developer John Poulson) denied that this was, in effect, a 'colour bar', telling the BBC;

"…Of course they are more likely to be white because we have on the whole more whites than coloureds in this country, but there is no colour bar involved…"

Unsurprisingly, not everyone was convinced.

Vishna Sharma, Executive Secretary of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, described the bill to BBC News as, "basically racially discriminatory, repressive and divisive," and added, "It will create divisions amongst the Commonwealth citizens already living in this country on patrial and non-patrial basis. It will create day-to-day bureaucracy and interference on people living in this country. It will create more hardship for people wanting to enter into this country."

(Source; BBC reporting and history.com. Photo Credits; BBC News)

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Instruments of Dehuman­ization

How U.S. laws—branding Palestinians as “terrorists” and redefining anti-Semitism—serve Israel’s interests.

In 1979 Benjamin Netanyahu and his father Benzion—both newly returned to Israel—convened, in Jerusalem, the first-ever conference on “international terrorism.” The event was hosted by the Jonathan Institute, which the Netanyahus had formed in 1976 in the memory of their son and brother Jonathan, an Israeli fighter killed in a raid on Entebbe International Airport in Uganda to rescue passengers on a hijacked plane. The conference brought together Israeli military and political officials (among them current and future prime ministers Menachem Begin and Shimon Peres) with U.S. neoconservative groups and politicians. At the conference the Netanyahus peddled a novel view of terrorism that presented it as a satanic threat from irrational, demonic enemies that was anathema to Western values of freedom and democracy and aimed to destroy the West itself. In order to save themselves, Benzion Netanyahu argued, Western countries had to abandon commitments to international law and multilateral, UN-led action and instead use whatever means necessary to annihilate the threat of terrorism. To the Americans at the conference, the new definition was appealing. It could be used to challenge popular skepticism about U.S. military force following Vietnam: if terrorists presented a real, existential threat to the United States, it was both desirable and necessary to use U.S. military force to confront that threat from wherever it might emanate. It was also appealing to the neocons as a tool to be used in the United States’ struggle against the Soviet Union, in order to recast the Soviet Union as a purveyor and sponsor of terrorism threatening the West.   For the Netanyahus, however, the concept of terrorism served a different objective, namely, to equate the “evil” of terrorist activity with Arabs and Muslims generally—and Palestinians in particular. In drawing these connections, the Netanyahus hoped that questions about the political legitimacy of the Israeli occupation could be pushed under the rug and Palestinian resistance to it would become a stand-in for the West’s besiegement by Islamist terrorism. The 1979 conference marked the beginning of sustained Israeli-led efforts to reshape U.S. law and policy to delegitimize Palestinian efforts at self-determination and liberation. In the years since the conference convening, U.S. law has systematically singled out Palestinians for discriminatory treatment in both explicit and implicit ways—more so than any other population and certainly no other population of such comparatively small size. These laws, which exist at both the federal and state level, have effectively transformed the U.S. legal system into an extension of the Israeli state itself. Many of these laws frame Palestinians as “terrorists” and treat certain kinds of support for the Palestinian cause as tantamount to supporting terrorist activity. More recently, Israel and its allies have adopted yet another strategy to quash pro-Palestine advocacy, which focuses on and promotes an expanded notion of anti-Semitism that includes criticism of Israel. Using this approach, these groups have succeeded in passing laws that depict support and advocacy for Palestine as anti-Semitic and illegitimate no matter how peaceful.

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Kampala-Entebbe expressway is Uganda first ever toll road.

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8 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATES AND TANZANIA WILDERNESS SAFARI

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park-The Home of Mountain Gorillas.

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be picked up by our driver guide from the guest house and embark on a road trip to western Uganda, aiming the Gorilla land of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This is a long day drive with lunch stop over en route. Though long, the drive takes you through different features to include tropical rain forests, savannah fields and the terraced hills of Kigezi famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa. Drive to the lodge for relaxation as you wait for the next day’s adventure with dinner and overnight at Ride 4 a Woman

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for briefing by park ranger guides, to start Gorilla trekking – the activity can last up to 4 hours trek or more to find the Mountain Gorillas as you hike up and down the slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures-the mountain Gorillas. Upon reaching them, you will have 1 full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. You will have dinner and overnight at Ride 4 a Woman

Day 3: Game drive in Ishasha sector to search for tree climbing Lions and transfer to Northern Queen Elizabeth

Have an early breakfast and check out of your lodge and head to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The sector is small but has a bountiful of wildlife and is famous for the tree climbing lions. You will a game drive to try your luck of getting a glimpse of some of these lions as they lazily rest in the fig trees. After the drive have lunch at Topic Lodge and continue northwards to Kyambura sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and Overnight at Pumba Safari Cottages.

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have an early morning breakfast and head to Kyambura gorge Forest for Chimpanzee trekking to meet man’s closet cousins in the wild. The stunning Kyambura (or Chambura) Gorge also called the “Valley of Apes” is located in the far eastern corner of the well- known Queen Elizabeth National Park in south western Uganda. The landscape is among the most impressive you will find in Uganda and it is swarmed a rich wildlife bio-diversity that comprises of primates, wild animals as well as birds. Later embark on

an exciting road trip back to Entebbe with lunch en route, arriving in the evening for refreshment, and later dinner and overnight at Via Via Guest House.

Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe international airport for your flight to Arusha in Tanzania

After having breakfast or lunch depending on your scheduled flight, you will be transferred back to Entebbe to readily check in and board your flight to Tanzania as you say fare well to the pearl of Africa! You will spend an overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge.

Day 6: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for Wildlife View drive

Morning pickup from the Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha and drive to Tarangire national park 3 hours driving to the park gate. Arrive for afternoon and evening game drive inside the park. Enjoy game drive inside the park with great chance to see lions, giraffes, zebra, impala and many more. Later during evening drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Tarangire Simba Lodge.

Day 7: Transfer to the Great Serengeti National Park for Wildlife View

After breakfast with your packed lunches around 7am start drive toward Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro conservation area it will take you 6 hours to be in the park, enjoy nice view of Manyara escarpment, Ngorongoro highlands, wildlife and many more. Arrive for afternoon and evening game drive while dinner and overnight at Into Africa Wild Camp.

Day 8: Morning game drive in Serengeti National and drive to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast from the packed lunches drive to Ngorongoro for 3 hours. Descend into the crater floor for the game drive, great herd of animal sightings like elephants, wildebeest, zebra and many more have a great view of lakes and the crater. Take you at picnic site and proceed with game drive, later drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge.

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5 DAYS FLYING GORILLA ADVENTURE

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Day 2: Transfer to Entebbe international airport

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking

Day 4: AM Birdwatching

Day 5: Transfer to Kisoro airstrip

Call:+1 (317) 438-4412Visit:https://www.kibokosafaris.com/5-days-flying-gorilla-adventure

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Concealed Pistol and Ammunition Seized from Passenger at Entebbe Airport

(Entebbe) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has successfully intercepted a pistol hidden in a passenger’s baggage at Entebbe International Airport. This incident occurred on November 3, 2024, when a passenger arriving from Nairobi via Kenya Airways underwent a routine baggage scan. John Bosco Twesigye, the URA Entebbe Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) In-Charge, reported that the baggage was…

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10-Day Best of Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari

Offered By: Dav Safaris

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Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.

Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to Your Hotel

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our company driver guide who will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Entebbe Hotel as you truly relax from the jet lag and prepare for the next day’s adventure. Meal plan: Dinner.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

ViaVia Uganda Entebbe

Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Early Iin the morning, the driver will pick you up from your hotel and brief you before heading out to Murchison Falls which is in the northern part of Uganda. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola where rhinos are being reintroduced to the wild in Uganda. This will help you have a complete feel of the African Big Five mammals, as it is the rhinos, out of the Big Five that are missing in Murchison Falls National Park. You will go for a trek around the sanctuary on foot. You will have lunch at the sanctuary and some relaxation for an indefinitely short time. You will then embark on an exciting road trip to Murchison Falls, arriving in the evening. After checking in at the lodge, your safari guide will lead you for the game drive in Murchison Falls National Park in the lookout for the nocturnal and night grassers like lions, hyenas, and leopards among others. Afterwards, proceed back to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Accommodation:

Nkundwa Nile View Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Game Drive- Boat Cruise and Hike to the Top of the Falls

After an early morning warm-up tea/coffee, you will transfer for a game drive to the northern bank in searches of animals like lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, buffaloes among other animals and bird species. You will then return to the lodge in time for lunch and relax preparing for yet an exciting activity in the afternoon. After lunch, transfer for a three hours boat ride on the Nile River to the bottom of falls where you will have the opportunity to view animals. Crocodiles and hippos are in the water while buffaloes, waterbucks, and elephants are often seen on the river bank grazing and drinking water. You will then have to hike to the top of the falls for a clear view of the falls. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

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Accommodation:

Nkundwa Nile View Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park- The Primates' Capital

After a healthy breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park, the capital world of primates such as chimpanzees, baboons, and monkeys, with en-route lunch meals. Upon arrival, you will check-in at your lodge for relaxation. Later in the day, you shall transfer to the Bigodi Wetlands, situated on the eastern edge of the forest. You shall have a light walk in the wetlands to observe plenty of wildlife including birds and many monkey species. You will retire for the day at lodge.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Lodge

Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Walk

Kibale National Park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forest across streams of water. You might have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies while on this safari. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed. In the afternoon, you will visit Bigodi Village and Wetland known for its rich diversity of birds and primates, depending on time availability. Taking this tour, you are contributing to the development of this community because the proceeds are used to build schools and offer small loans.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Lodge

Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Via Crater Lake Visit

Today after breakfast, our tour continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wildlife experience in the plain of Kasenyi. The drive will take us through views of several crater lakes and the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges en-route. On arrival in the park, we shall have a small game drive as we proceed to the lodge for lunch. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Have an early morning breakfast then go for a morning game drive within the park. Anticipate seeing the famous Big Five including buffalos, elephants, lions, and other mammals such as giant forest hogs, bushbucks, kobs, hyenas, and waterbucks. In the afternoon hours, you will partake in a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You will appreciate the high scores of elephants, hippos, buffalos, and crocodiles. A number of bird species will also be seen including the rare shoebill. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Land for the Batwa Community Walk

You'll transfer through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the way to Bwindi. This area is known for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, we will drive off in this adventurous vast savannah area with topis and African elephants plus to hopefully get the lions high in the fig tree branches. You will have lunch in Ishasha and continue with the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here you will experience a change in the landscape from flat savanna, via cultivated hills to jungle-covered mountains. Upon arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will head for the cultural tour to the Batwa forest pygmies community to experience their lifestyle and enjoy their excellent traditional dance. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge. Meal Plan: All meals are included.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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Accommodation:

Gorilla Mist Camp

Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start the trekking. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more to find the Mountain gorillas as you hike up and down slippery slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. Hence, you will have a packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures, the mountain gorillas. Upon reaching them, you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Entebbe Airport via the Equator Line

After having an early breakfast, go for a morning horse back ride in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, and many tropical bird species. Afterwards, check out of the hotel and transfer to Entebbe International Airport to readily catch your travel back home in the evening as you say farewell to the pearl of Africa! But along the way, you will make a stopover at the Equator line to have an authentic feel of standing at Latitude 00. Thank you for visiting Uganda.

Main Destination:

Equator Point Uganda (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Extortion At Entebbe Airport: Aviation Authority Bans Staff From Use of Mobile Phones While on Duty

HICGI News Agency Entebbe International Airport By Brenda Namugenyi The Uganda civil aviation authority has launched investigations against staff of different agencies at the airport over claims of extortion. The authority has issued new guidelines to workers including ban of mobile phones while on duty. The mobile phones were used to extort money through electronic money transfers from their…

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5 Day African Gorilla Tour in Uganda

 African Gorilla Tour in Uganda

The 5 Day African Gorilla Tour in Uganda is an exclusive gorilla trekking safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP. This African Jungle holiday will drive you across the most beautiful African landscapes, take you on a boat safari, drive you through the African savanna to catch Uganda’s wildest drama in Lake Mburo National Park and later hike the steep slopes on the misty mountain jungles on Africa’s oldest montane forest.

Overview

Uganda is the pearl of Africa! And indeed there is no better place to spend a holiday than here. A lot of fascinating natural resources, culture and the most hospital people in the world.

On this 5 day African Gorilla Tour in Uganda safari, you will engage in Africna savanna game drives, Boat cruise and Gorilla trekking adventure.

This is an opportunity for you to see the mountain gorillas if you have limited time to go on a safari, with stunning scenery and view of the local communities.

Safari Highlights

You’ll be visiting Uganda, in East Africa

Main places to visit in Uganda will be Lake Mburo & Bwindi Impenetrable NPs

You’ll take a game drive in lake Mburo and a boat trip

Track mountain gorillas and spend one hour with in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival

Arrive Entebbe international airport, you will meet and greet with your African Gorilla Tour in Uganda guide or driver who will then transfer to your hotel for overnight. 

Day 2 – Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park (4-5 hrs)

You’ll be picked from your hotel by your private African Gorilla Tour guide and driven westwards to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover en-route at the equator arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. 

After checking in, your guide will drive you to Lake Mburo Rwonyo peninsular for an afternoon boat cruise.

Lake Mburo NP is the smallest of Uganda’s protected savannah parks with lots of metamorphic rocks and a home to over 350 species of birdlife, zebras and buffaloes are the faces of the game in this African savanna plains.

Elands, Oribi Waterbucks, Hippos, Reedbucks, Topi and a Leopard can also be spotted on a lucky day. After a boat cruise time allowing you will go for an evening game drive in the park.

MEAL PLAN: B, L, D

Day 3 – Lake Mburo Park to Bwindi Gorilla Park

A short savanna game drive early in the morning before starting the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with lunch en-route. 

The African Gorilla Tour road drive will take you along a tarmac route and then a reasonable distance on a murram road some parts of the road are bumpy and while on the drive you will enjoy a true massage of the African wilderness roads.

After check in at the lodge you will have a well earned rest contemplating on the gorilla trekking experience the following morning.

MEAL PLAN: B, L, D.

Day 4 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in south-western Uganda edge at the edge of the great east African Rift Valley.

It is a home to over 400 species of mountain gorillas about half of the world’s population. Many of these are habituated in families that are daily visited by tourists. The forest is also a home to over 350 species of birds and 400 flora species.

The D-day African Gorilla Tour adventure starts at 8am after a briefing at the park headquarters, you will trek through the dense steep forest searching for the gorillas depending on where they were seen making nests the previous evening.

The African jungle trekking can last 2-7 hours depending on how soon you find the Gorillas, this is influenced by the location they stayed overnight. Trekking can be a tasking adventure, but coming to a facial closeup with these close relatives to human is a reward worthy to earn

MEAL PLAN: B, L, D.

Day 5 – Bwindi Gorilla Park to Entebbe and Departure

Morning drive back to Entebbe: this part of the African Gorilla Tour drive will take you through beautiful sceneries, plantations and homes always visible en-route.

This is a long drive with about 8 hours driving time, but rich with a lot to see enroute as you drive in the countryside, a hot lunch stopover en-route arriving Entebbe late afternoon in time to check in for your flight back home

MEAL PLAN: B, L.

End of African Gorilla Tour Safari

We believe you have enjoyed your holiday in the most hospitable country, the Pearl of Africa!

Extension Options

Flight from Kihihi to Entebbe

The drive from Bwindi to Entebbe is a long one, do you dislike staying in the vehicle on the road for many hours? Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for a local light weight flight to Entebbe international airport and connect with your international flight back home.

Inclusions

Accommodation at lodges and hotels mentioned in the itinerary or equivalent based on availability

Meals as indicated in the itinerary, (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)

Transfers in a 4×4 Safari Vehicle with services of an experienced English speaking Driver-guide

1x Gorilla trekking per person

Park entrance fees

Game drives

Boat ride on Lake Mburo

1 liter of mineral drinking water per person per day in the vehicle.

Exclusions

Meals in Entebbe on the arrival day

Drinks

Visas 

International Air ticket

Insurance

Tips and gratuities

Laundry

Optional Activities/Flights

Personal Expenditures and any other services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Accommodation

Papyrus Guest House

Boma Guest House

Lake Victoria Serena Resort

Leopard Rest Camp

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Mihingo Lodge

Bwindi Community Camp

Buhoma Haven Lodge

Gorilla Forest Camp

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Wilderness Escape: 6-Day Gorilla Trekking, Queen Elizabeth Wildlife, and Lake Bunyonyi Retreat

Embark on a thrilling 6-day wilderness escape with Mwendo Luxury Tours, where we invite you to explore the untouched beauty and rich biodiversity of Uganda. This meticulously curated itinerary combines the awe-inspiring experience of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with the wildlife spectacle of Queen Elizabeth National Park, culminating in a serene retreat at the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport, where our knowledgeable guide will greet you and ensure a smooth transfer to your luxurious accommodation. Take some time to relax and unwind, perhaps exploring the nearby shores of Lake Victoria or enjoying a leisurely stroll through the vibrant town of Entebbe.

Day 2: Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest After a delicious breakfast, we embark on a scenic journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive takes you through rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, offering glimpses of rural life in Uganda. Upon arrival at Bwindi, settle into your comfortable lodge nestled amidst the lush greenery, where you can rejuvenate and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Rise early for a hearty breakfast before setting off on the highlight of your journey: gorilla trekking. Accompanied by experienced trackers and rangers, venture into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek may vary in duration and difficulty, but the moment you encounter these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is nothing short of magical. Spend precious moments observing their behavior and interactions before returning to your lodge for a well-deserved rest.

Day 4: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park Bid farewell to Bwindi as we journey towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse wildlife reserves. En route, enjoy stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and keep an eye out for local wildlife. Upon arrival, check in to your luxurious lodge overlooking the park and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a thrilling game drive through the park, where you’ll have the chance to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and an array of bird species. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park Awake to the sounds of nature and embark on an early morning game drive to witness the park come alive with wildlife. Queen Elizabeth is renowned for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, as well as its large population of hippos and crocodiles along the Kazinga Channel. After a rewarding morning, return to your lodge for breakfast and spend the afternoon at leisure. Optional activities include a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi Retreat On the final day of your adventure, we journey to Lake Bunyonyi, known as the "Place of Many Little Birds." Nestled amidst lush hills, this tranquil lake is the perfect retreat to unwind and reflect on your wildlife encounters. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the lake, visit local communities, or simply relax at your lakeside lodge. Indulge in a farewell lunch with breathtaking views before departing for Entebbe, where your journey concludes with fond memories and promises of future adventures.

Conclusion A 6-day wilderness escape through Uganda, combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi, wildlife safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and a serene retreat at Lake Bunyonyi, offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Mwendo Luxury Tours ensures every aspect of your journey is carefully planned, from luxurious accommodations to unforgettable wildlife encounters. Whether you’re captivated by gorillas, mesmerized by Uganda’s diverse wildlife, or enchanted by the tranquility of Lake Bunyonyi, this adventure promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of East Africa.

For more information and to start planning your wilderness escape, visit Gorilla Trekking Tours today.

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10-Day Best Uganda Safari Tour with Verdoro Safaris Uganda.

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day best Uganda safari tour adventure with Verdoro Safaris Uganda. This meticulously planned tour promises a blend of thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and immersive cultural experiences. Join us as we explore the heart of Africa's most diverse and enchanting destination.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our friendly Verdoro Safaris representative will greet you and transfer you to your luxurious hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax and unwind after your journey.

Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, we set off for Kibale Forest National Park, home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa. Enjoy a scenic drive through lush landscapes and rural villages. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and prepare for an afternoon of leisure or an optional nature walk.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Today, embark on an exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by expert guides, trek through the dense forest and observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife and diverse flora.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular game reserve. En route, enjoy breathtaking views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and prepare for an evening game drive, where you may spot elephants, lions, and a variety of antelope species.

Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early morning game drive, maximizing your chances of encountering the park's abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and a plethora of bird species.

Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National ParkTravel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to over half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The journey takes you through scenic highlands and terraced hills. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge nestled within the forest.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking

Today is the highlight of your safari – gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. With experienced guides, trek through dense vegetation to encounter a gorilla family. Witnessing these majestic creatures up close is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Spend an hour observing their behavior before trekking back to your lodge.

Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, known as the "Switzerland of Africa" for its scenic beauty. Relax at your lakeside lodge and enjoy activities such as canoeing, swimming, or hiking. The serene environment provides a perfect retreat after the excitement of gorilla trekking.

Day 9: Cultural Encounters

Explore the local culture around Lake Bunyonyi with visits to nearby communities. Engage with the Batwa pygmies, learning about their traditional way of life and experiencing their vibrant dances and songs. This cultural immersion adds a unique dimension to your safari adventure.

Day 10: Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, we begin our journey back to Entebbe, reflecting on the incredible experiences of the past ten days. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time for last-minute shopping or a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Finally, we transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

Why Choose Verdoro Safaris Uganda?

Verdoro Safaris Uganda prides itself on offering personalized and sustainable safari experiences. Our knowledgeable guides, comfortable accommodations, and commitment to responsible tourism ensure that your Ugandan adventure is both memorable and meaningful.

Book your 10-day Uganda best safari tour with Verdoro Safaris today and discover the wonders of the Pearl of Africa!

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Events 7.4 (after 1940)

1941 – Nazi crimes against the Polish nation: Nazi troops massacre Polish scientists and writers in the captured Ukrainian city of Lviv. 1941 – World War II: The Burning of the Riga synagogues: The Great Choral Synagogue in German-occupied Riga is burnt with 300 Jews locked in the basement. 1942 – World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city falls to Axis forces. 1943 – World War II: The Battle of Kursk, the largest full-scale battle in history and the world's largest tank battle, begins in the village of Prokhorovka. 1943 – World War II: In Gibraltar, a Royal Air Force B-24 Liberator bomber crashes into the sea in an apparent accident moments after takeoff, killing sixteen passengers on board, including general Władysław Sikorski, the commander-in-chief of the Polish Army and the Prime Minister of the Polish government-in-exile; only the pilot survives. 1946 – The Kielce pogrom against Jewish Holocaust survivors in Poland. 1946 – After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. 1947 – The "Indian Independence Bill" is presented before the British House of Commons, proposing the independence of the Provinces of British India into two sovereign countries: India and Pakistan. 1950 – Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. 1951 – Cold War: A court in Czechoslovakia sentences American journalist William N. Oatis to ten years in prison on charges of espionage. 1951 – William Shockley announces the invention of the junction transistor. 1954 – Food rationing in Great Britain ends, with the lifting of restrictions on sale and purchase of meat, 14 years after it began early in World War II, and nearly a decade after the war's end. 1960 – Due to the post-Independence Day admission of Hawaii as the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959, the 50-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, almost ten and a half months later (see Flag Acts (United States)). 1961 – On its maiden voyage, the Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-19 suffers a complete loss of coolant to its reactor. The crew are able to effect repairs, but 22 of them die of radiation poisoning over the following two years. 1966 – U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act went into effect the next year. 1976 – Israeli commandos raid Entebbe airport in Uganda, rescuing all but four of the passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner seized by Palestinian terrorists. 1982 – Space Shuttle program: Columbia lands at Edwards Air Force Base at the end of the program's final test flight, STS-4. President Ronald Reagan declares the Space Shuttle to be operational. 1994 – Rwandan genocide: Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, ending the genocide in the city. 1997 – NASA's Pathfinder space probe lands on the surface of Mars. 1998 – Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation. 2001 – Vladivostok Air Flight 352 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Airport killing all 145 people on board. 2002 – A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28. 2004 – The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. 2004 – Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history. 2005 – The Deep Impact collider hits the comet Tempel 1. 2006 – Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. 2009 – The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao. 2012 – The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN.