Category Archives: Uganda / Rwanda

Things To Do in Entebbe, Uganda

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Adventures Within Reach

If you have an afternoon or day to spend in and around Entebbe, there are several areas we can recommend visiting. Botanical Gardens Uganda Wildlife Education Center Mabamba Swamp Visit 1) Botanical Gardens The Entebbe Botanical Gardens, which border the … Continue reading →

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Uganda Lodging Options

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

Here are some of our top picks for accommodations in Uganda. Phenicia Hotel (Entebbe) The staff is eager to please, which was a nice introduction to Ugandan hospitality, however the standard room came with many little problems. The plus side … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP! 6-Day Chimps and Gorillas Express / Fly Back

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

This quick 6-day Uganda safari allows wildlife enthusiasts, who may have limited time, to experience the two greatest primate interactions in the world: close encounters with our closest living relatives in the natural world, the chimpanzee, and those gentlest of … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP! 8-Day Luxury Uganda

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

On our 8-day Luxury Uganda safari, discerning travelers experience a quiet natural history gem (Lake Mburo National Park) plus fantastic eye-to-eye chimp and gorilla encounters all while staying in several of Uganda’s most impressive luxury lodges. In serene Lake Mburo, … Continue reading →

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The Best Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

Chimp Treks in Kibale Forest If there is one single primate experience that can equal a visit to the mountain gorillas, it may very well be a visit to the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda. Chimpanzees, along … Continue reading →

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7 Off The Beaten Path Adventures for 2019

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

Start the year off right with a list of our best off the beaten path adventures to get you inspired for 2019! Our team at AWR has put together a list of our top seven true adventures for those looking … Continue reading →

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Trip Report — Uganda Gorillas & Chimpanzees (November 2018)

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Staff Member: Dan Crandall Trip: Uganda / 10-days November-December 2018 Destinations in Uganda: Kampala,  Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, Lake Mburo National Park Overview Famed for its rare gorillas and chimpanzees, Uganda offers a … Continue reading →

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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda — 3 New Options!

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Robin Paschall

NOTE:  Starting June 1, 2019, Air Kenya will offer service between Mara and Kisumu airports in the Maasi Mara, Kenya and Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport, connecting with Aerolink’s early afternoon flights to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys: July 2016

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Staff Members: Robin Paschall & Dean Paschall Travel Dates: July 30 – August 3, 2016 Destinations Visited: Kigali and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda Rwanda is best known for gorilla trekking, but there is so much to see and do … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP — 3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Express

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

AWR announces a new short gorilla trek in Uganda — 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Express!  This trip starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda, but you drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Forest in Uganda for the gorilla trekking. Starting at … Continue reading →

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