DOCSLIB.ORG

TENTATIVE TRAVEL ITINERARY July 2014 (Draft of May 28, 2014)

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
TENTATIVE TRAVEL ITINERARY July 2014 (Draft of May 28, 2014) TENTATIVE TRAVEL ITINERARY July 2014 (draft of May 28, 2014) TRAVEL CTIVITY ATIONALE OBJECTIVE DAY A R Day 1: 6 pm - Depart US aboard Delta #9357/KLM #642 Sun. from JFK, NYC to Amsterdam July 6 Day 2: 7:25 AM--arrive in Amsterdam Mon. July 7 11:00 AM—depart Amsterdam aboard Delta #9318/KLM #537 10 pm - Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda Lodging at Entebbe Backpackers Day 3: AM— Meeting of participants to address any To acclimate to time and 2 Tues. concerns after travel and arrival and to confirm that environment changes. July 8 each one knows responsibilities for the month and agenda for the day; short visit to Lake Victoria. PM—Travel to Kisubi Brothers University College To begin interaction with those 3 for seminar with Brother Bernard Luwerekera and training to be teachers in Uganda pre-service teachers and faculty. and with faculty members who are educating them and receive input on curricular projects. Time permitting, purchase inexpensive cell phones To ensure safe travel and clear 4 and SIM cards for cell phone service in Uganda. communication among group and with home. Reflection over dinner at local restaurant. Lodging at Cardinal Nsubuga Leadership Training Centre (CNLTC), next to US Embassy. Day 4: AM – Travel to Nsambya, Kampala for orientation To begin immersion in Ugandan Wed. at Bishop McCauley House, District Headquarters culture among those familiar July 9 of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Talk on with King’s College and to 2 "Historical and Contemporary Roles of the Holy understand the particular role of Cross Community in Education in Uganda and religion in Ugandan education. East Africa." PM – Visit commercial district in city center, To observe urban life/economic 2 including bookstore and craft shop; get initial activity in the capital city. exposure to possible sources of artifacts and teaching materials. Purchase books for Literacy Day events. King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 1 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D. Hold 2 hour Swahili language class with Professor To reinforce and build upon 2 Yerindabo at CNLTC conference room. acquired language skills and begin using them in context. Opportunity for first blog post from travel group. To initiate the outreach that will 4 connect NEPA with Uganda. Lodging at CNLTC. Day 5: AM – Tour Montessori Education Center in To discover how and why a 1, 3, 4 Thurs. Kampala and meet with administration. Observe private school was founded and July classes and speak to teachers and students in focus what enables it to continue to 10 groups over lunch. operate in the Ugandan context of low average incomes PM – Tour Makerere University and meet with To recognize the resources and 1, 4 faculty of Education. educational program offerings of the largest university in Uganda. Lecture by Anthony Mugagga Muwagga, Ph.D., To understand the socio- 2 “Economics and Education in Uganda.” economic conditions relating to education in Uganda and receive an introduction to the country’s educational system. 2 hour Swahili language instruction at CNLTC. To process new experiences and 2 Use evening time to write personal reflections on information the lecture and the first few days in Uganda. Lodging at CNLTC. Day 6: AM – Meet with Ministry of Education official To understand rationale for UPE 1 Fri. about the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and and USE and the measures used July Universal Secondary Education (USE) programs. to assess their effectiveness. 11 PM – Travel to Seeta Secondary School, Mukono To discover how and why a 1, 4 Meet with headmaster and other administrators. private school was founded and what enables it to continue to operate in the Ugandan context of low average incomes Observe classes and speak to teachers and students To observe pedagogical 3 in focus groups after school. approaches employed in a private (for-profit) school setting. Use evening time for group discussion of the day’s To begin processing 3 observations. observations in light of potential pedagogical adaptations. Travel to Jinja for dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 2 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D. Day 7: AM – Visit Holy Cross Bugembe Primary school To discover how and why a 2 Sat. and meet with headmaster and Parish Priest, Fr. religious-sponsored institution July Serapio Wamara, CSC, who oversees the parish was founded and what enables 12 schools. the school to continue to operate in the Ugandan context of low average incomes. Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a 1, 3 religious school setting. PM--Conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges 3 play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations Hold 2 hour Lusoga language class with Fr. Richard they make to achieve goals. 1, 3, 4 Kayaga Gonza in conference room at LSSF. Provide opportunity after dinner for blog posting To learn useful phrases in a from travel group members. language spoken by most people in the area around Jinja. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis 4 Conference Center. To maintain outreach to non- travelers and develop a repository of observations. Day 8: AM--Mass at Holy Cross Parish To experience a communal 2 Sun. gathering that is central to the July local culture. 13 PM--Conduct one-on-one interviews with parents of To identify the reasons parents 4 students at the parish and public schools. make the school choices they do for their children. Hold a "town hall" meeting for other parents. To understand the personal and community-wide dynamics that impact parents' aspirations for and expectations of their children's educations. Provide opportunity after dinner for blog posting To maintain outreach to non- from travel group members. travelers and develop a repository of observations. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 3 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D. Day 9: AM –visit St. Jude Primary school and meet with To understand what enables the 1, 3 Mon. headmaster. school to continue to operate in July the face of limited resources and 14 what contributes to the school's successes. Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical 3 when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a religious school setting. PM –conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges 1, 3, 4 play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals. Hold 2 hour Lusoga language class at LSSF. To be better equipped to speak 2 with local women about their children's education. After dinner, break into mentoring pairs to work on To modify and/or make progress 2, 3 curriculum projects and assessment rubrics. on seminar curriculum projects. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. Day AM –visit St. Andrew Primary School (Wanyange) To understand what enables the 1, 3 10: and meet with headmaster. school to continue to operate in Tues. the face of limited resources and July what contributes to the school's 15 successes. Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a 3 religious school setting. PM –conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in 1, 3, 4 role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals. Meet members of St. Monica's Women's Group at To learn about income- Holy Cross Bugembe Parish. generating collective activities 2 women have created. To solicit feedback on schools and educational outcomes for the 1 members' children. King’s College – Learning from Ugandan Models of Education Itinerary - Page 4 Project Director: Margarita Rose, Ph.D. Use evening time to write personal reflections on To process new experiences and first week in Uganda. information encountered during 1, 2, 3 the first week. Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. Day AM –visit St. Kizito-Kalungami Primary School To understand what enables a 1, 3 11: (UPE) and meet with headmaster. government-aided school, part of Wed. the UPE program, to operate in July the face of limited resources and 16 what contributes to the school's successes and challenges. Observe classes and keep journal notes for reference To observe pedagogical 3 when completing evaluation matrix. approaches employed in a publicly-funded school setting. PM –conduct interviews with teachers and offer To understand the challenges 1, 3, 4 play activity with students to elicit responses on the facing teachers and students in role of education in their lives. Uganda's primary schools and the innovations and adaptations they make to achieve goals. Use after-dinner time to discuss initial impressions To begin to identify patterns and 1, 3 of government-aided schools and parish-run differences that characterize schools. religious and public schools Dinner and lodging at Little Sisters of St. Francis Conference Center. Day AM – Visit Swiddiq Islamic Primary School and To understand what enables the 1, 3 12: meet with headmaster. school to continue to operate in Thurs. the face of limited resources and July what contributes to the school's 17 successes.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Brief Guide to Invest in Bunyoro-Kitara
    BUNYORO KITARAInvestment KINGDOM Opportunities in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Brief Guide to InvestingINVESTMENT in Bunyoro 1 GUIDE 2016 Investment Opportunities in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Table of Contents Contact Brief Introduction ........................................ 2 Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Why invest in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom...... 2 P. O. Box 1 New strategoc Agenda ............................. 3 Hoima - Uganda Education .................................................... 3 Infrastructure (Satelite City) ....................... 6 Prime Ministers Office Health ........................................................... 7 Chambers Building Agriculture ................................................... 9 Hoima, Uganda Cooperatives ............................................ 10 Tel: +256 0392943674 Environment .............................................. 11 Cultural Enrichment .................................. 11 Kingdom Ivestment Department Tourism ....................................................... 14 +256 752786053 Oil and Gas ............................................... 16 Email: [email protected] Financial Sector ........................................ 18 [email protected] Land ........................................................... 18 [email protected] Way forward and Conclusion .................... 20 2 Brief Guide to Investing in Bunyoro Investment Opportunities in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom WHY INVEST BUNYORO KITARA KINGDOM? BRIEF INTRODUCTION l Social stability since 1986 with a strong cultural background.
    [Show full text]
  • The Privatisation Process and Its Impact on Society
    UGANDA NATIONAL NGO FORUM STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PARTICIPATORY REVIEW INITIATIVE (SAPRI) THE PRIVATISATION PROCESS AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY JULY 2001 Prepared By: J. Ddumba-Ssentamu & Adam Mugume Makerere University Institute of Economics TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents……………………………………………………….. ii List of Tables………………………………………………………….... iv List of Figures………………………………………………………...… v List of acronyms………………………………………………………... vi Executive Summary…………………………………………………..... viii 1.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………..... 1 1.1 Objectives of the Study…………………………………………………. 3 1.2 Terms of reference……………………………………………………… 3 2.0 Methodology………………………………………………………...…. 4 2.1 The Sample…………………………………………………………...… 4 2.2 Literature Review……………………………………….…………….... 6 2.3 Sampling Limitations and Data Problems…………………………….... 7 2.4 Data Analysis…………………………………………………………… 7 3.0 The Pre-Reform Period……………………………………………...... 8 3.1 Evolution and Performance of State-Owned Enterprises…………….... 8 3.2 The Reform Policies………………………………………………...….. 10 4.0 Evaluation of the Privatization Process…………………………….... 12 4.1 Peoples’ Understanding of the Privatization Process……………..….… 12 4.1.1 Economic Objectives………………………………………………...… 13 4.1.2 Fiscal Objectives……………………………………………………...… 16 4.13 Socio-Political Objectives………………………………………………..17 4.2 The Management of the Divestiture Process………………………..…. 19 4.3 Workers’ Participation in the Formulation and Implementation of the Policy Changes………………………………..... 26 4.4 Enterprise Performance……………………………………………...….. 26 4.4.1 Capacity Utilization…………………………………………………….
    [Show full text]
  • Openjuru GL 2008.Pdf (12.76Mb)
    An Ethnographic Study of Rural Community Literacy Practices in Bweyale and their Implications for Adult Literacy Education in Uganda George L. Openjuru Submitted in Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Faculty of Education UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA 2008 i DECLARATION I, George L. Openjuru, do hereby declare that this is my own original work, except for the acknowledged assistance and referenced citations. It has not been previously submitted to any university for the award of a degree. Signed: Date: 29th February 2008 ii DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my mother Ventorina Ladur Odong (Oveni) who strongly believed that I was a good and capable child, and my father Garisiano Erocano Ladaah Odong (Agari) who struggled to keep me in school against all odds, and gave me the most inspiring advice ever, to become a teacher and not a pilot, my dear wife Eunice Openjuru and children: Raymond, Max Godwin, Flower Elsie, and Warren, for their love and moral support. iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to acknowledge the support of my supervisor Dr. E. S. Lyster, Cathy Rich for carefully reading and editing the final copy of the work, Kogi Doorasamy and all my friends for their wonderful contributions to this work, and Makerere University for their financial support. Special thanks go to my wife for supporting the family during my long absence from home and my children for tolerating my long absence from home. To every one of you I say thank you very much. iv LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AAU ActionAid
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report of the Auditor General for the Year Ended 30Th June, 2007 Volume 4 Statutory Corporations
    OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 2007 VOLUME 4 STATUTORY CORPORATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction/Mandate .................................................................................... 1 2.0 Scope Of Auditor General‟s Work .................................................................... 1 3.0 Status Of Completion Of Audits ...................................................................... 3 4.0 Audit Opinions - (Certification Of Accounts) ..................................................... 8 4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 8 4.2 Financial Audit Opinions And Types Of Certification Of Accounts Issued During The Period 1st July 2006 To 30th June 2007 ................................................................. 8 4.3 Unqualified Audit Opinion ............................................................................................... 8 4.4 Unqualified Reports With Emphasis Of Matter ......................................................... 10 4.4.1 Uganda Coffee Development Authority (Year Ended 30th September 2005) ..... 11 4.4.2. National Youth Council Accounts – (Year Ended 30th June 2003) ...................... 11 4.4.3 Uganda Export Promotion Board (Uepb) (Year Ended 31st December 2002) .... 11 4.4.4 .Uganda Investment Authority (Year Ended 30th June 2005) ............................. 12 4.4.5 .Non-Performing Assets
    [Show full text]
  • Roskilde University
    Roskilde University Assessing privatization in Uganda Kibikyo, David Lameck Publication date: 2009 Document Version Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record Citation for published version (APA): Kibikyo, D. L. (2009). Assessing privatization in Uganda. Roskilde Universitet. General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain. • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal. Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact [email protected] providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 04. Oct. 2021 Assessing Privatization in Uganda David Lameck KIBIKY0 [email protected] Supervisor: Associate Professor Thorkil Gustav Casse, PhD IDS, Roskilde University, Denmark [email protected] A Thesis submitted to the Department of International Development Studies (IDS) for the Award of a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) of Roskilde University Centre (RUC), Denmark 30 August 2008 Table of Contents Table of Contents .........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Uganda Highlights Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Shoebills
    UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEES & SHOEBILLS JUNE 15 – JULY 4, 2020 2019 A male Mountain Gorilla looks skyward in Bwindi Forest (Dion Hobcroft) Uganda Highlights, Page 2 Uganda is where the East African savannah meets the bird-rich West African jungle. Where else but in this impossibly lush country can one observe lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth the same afternoon, then the next day navigate tropical channels teeming with Hippopotamus and huge Nile Crocodiles before setting off into the misty mountains to stare deep into the eyes of a Mountain Gorilla? Certainly, Uganda is the only safari destination whose range of forest primates is as impressive as its selection of plains antelope. This tour is designed for people who would like a comfortable highlights package to this fascinating country. We will travel in a spacious air-conditioned coaster bus and spend two to three nights at all of our destinations. While the focus is on Gorillas, Chimpanzees and the Shoebill we will witness a huge diversity of birds and mammals. We have chances to see both leopard and Lion, herds of African Elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus, Cape Buffalo, Zebra and a tremendous diversity of hoofed mammals and primates. The birding is extraordinarily diverse with hornbills, parrots, kingfishers, bee-eaters, turacos, bustards, trogons, hornbills and an array of dazzling sunbirds and weavers leading the charge. We expect to encounter close to 450 species of birds. Uganda is safe and delightfully friendly. As a country it has undergone astonishing changes in recent decades.
    [Show full text]
  • Ugan July 21 Fin Itin
    Uganda: Fabulous Birds & Mammals With Naturalist Journeys & Caligo Ventures July 15 – 25, 2021 866.900.1146 800.426.7781 520.558.1146 [email protected] www.naturalistjourneys.com or find us on Facebook at Naturalist Journeys, LLC Naturalist Journeys, LLC | Caligo Ventures PO Box 16545 Portal, AZ 85632 PH: 520.558.1146 | 866.900.1146 Fax 650.471.7667 naturalistjourneys.com | caligo.com [email protected] | [email protected] Tour Summary Tour Highlights 11-Day / 10-Night Uganda Safari with ü Explore the labyrinth of lagoons of Mabamba Swamp by Gerard Gorman & expert local guides canoe in search of Uganda’s iconic Shoebill $4990, from Entebbe ü Enjoy a game drive in Lake Mburo NP for views of Zebra, Airport is Entebbe International (EBB) Impala, Eland, Topi, African Buffalo, and more ü See some of Africa’s most beautiful birds: turacos, Join Naturalist Journeys on this exciting barbets, bushshrikes, bee-eaters, and broadbills Uganda adventure. Uganda is fast gaining ü Enter Bwindi’s Impenetrable Forest NP, a UNESCO fame as a wonderful place to explore World Heritage Site, home to approximately half the Africa, hosting a rich geography of world’s endangered population of Mountain Gorilla wetlands, savannas, and montane ü Discover Bwindi’s productive montane forest birding rainforests associated with the Albertine along the mountain spine of Africa—lush forests Rift, a high plateau where Africa’s great support 23 of Uganda's 24 Albertine Rift endemic birds rivers are born and 20+ endemic bird ü Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Equator in species can be found.
    [Show full text]
  • Departm~N • for The
    Annual Report of the Game Department for the year ended 31st December, 1935 Item Type monograph Publisher Game Department, Uganda Protectorate Download date 24/09/2021 08:53:31 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/1834/35596 .. UqANDA PROTECTO ATE. I ANNUAL REPO T o THE • GAME DEPARTM~N • FOR THE . Year ended 31st December, 1935. I· ~nhli£heb hll ®ommanb of ll.li£ Ot.n:ellcncrr the Q301mnor. ENTEBBE: PRINTED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER,. UGANDA• 1936 { .-r ~... .. , LIST OF CONTENTS. SECTION I.-ADMINISTRATION. PAGK. StaJr 3 Financial-Expenditure and Revenue 3 FOR THE DJegal Ki)ling of Game and Breaches of .Bame La"'s ... 5 Game Ordinance, 1926 5 Game Reserves. ... ... ... ... ... 5 Game Trophies, 'including Table of ,,·eight. of "hcence" ivory i SECTION Il.-ELEPHANT CO~TROL. Game Warden Game Ranger8 General Remarks 8 Return of Elephant. Destroyed ... ... •.. 8 Table d Control Ivory. based on tUok weight; and Notes 9 Clerk ... .•. J Table "(11 ,"'onnd Ivory from Uncon[,rolled are:>. ' .. 9 Tabld\'ot Faun.!! Ivory from Controlled sreas; and Notes - 9 Distritt Oont~t ... 10 1. Figures for-I General No~ r-Fatalities 18 Expenditure Elephant Speared 19 Visit to lYlasindi 'Township 19 Revenue Sex R.atio ... 19 Balanc'e 0" Curio,us Injury due to Fighting 19 Elephant Swimming 19 Nalive Tales 20 The revenue was Ri!!es ' 20 t(a) Sale of (b) Sale (c) Gam SECTION IlL-NOTES ON THE FAUNA. Receipts frolIl f\., (A) M'M~I'LS- (i) Primates 21 1934 figures; and from (il) Oarnivora 22 (iii) Ungulates 25 2; The result (8) BIRDS 30 November were quite (0) REPI'ILES 34 mately Shs.
    [Show full text]
  • 89952254.Pdf
    2 Vol.1, ISSUE 9 - Apr. 2012 Vol.1, ISSUE 9 - Apr. 2012 3 HOTEL TRIANGLE Email: [email protected] 16 Buganda Road, Website: www.bougainviller.com Tel: 041-4231747 UGANDA HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION Website: www.hoteltriangle.co.ug Hotel Africana Conference Complex HOTEL RUCH Tel: +256 (0)414 345 601 Kintu road, Fax: +256 (0)414 232 675 Mob: 078-2820100 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] METROPLE HOTEL KAMPALA HUMURA RESORT 51/53 Windsor crescent, 3 Kitante Close, Kololo, Tel: 0414391000 Tel: 0414 700 400 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] MUNYONYO COMMONWEALTH RESORT LTD IMPERIAL ROYALE HOTEL Tel: 041-4227111 7 Kintu Road, Email: [email protected] Tel: 041-7111001 Email: [email protected] PROTEA HOTEL KAMPALA Website: www.imperialhotels.co.ug 8 Upper Kololo Terrace, Tel: 031-2550000, IVY’S HOTEL Email: [email protected] 90/91 wakaliaga Road, Tel: 041-4273664 RWIZI ARCH HOTEL Email: [email protected] Mob: 0772 684 839 Email: [email protected] KABIRA COUNTRY CLUB 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto SERENA LAKE VICTORIA RESORT Tel: 031-2227222/3/4/5 Lweza-Kigo Road Off Entebbe Road Email: kabiracountryclub@kabiracountry- Tel: (+256) 417121000, club.com SHANGRI-IA HOTEL LTD KAMPALA REGENCY HOTEL Tel: 041-4250366, 78/79 Namirembe Road 041-4236213, Tel: 041-427018, Email: [email protected] Mob: 077-2444921 SHERATON KAMPALA HOTEL KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL 1Ternan Avenue, Nakasero Kintu Road, Nakasero Tel: 041-4420000, Tel: 041-4309000, 031-2322460 031-2309000 Mob: 075-2780010 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SPEKE HOTEL 1996 LTD LE BOUGAINVILLER HOTEL Nile Avenue, Tel: 041-4259221 Ext.2009 Opp.
    [Show full text]
  • UGAN JAN 21 FIN ITIN, Needs $
    Uganda: Fabulous Birds & Mammals With Naturalist Journeys & Caligo Ventures Jan. 27 – Feb. 11, 2021 866.900.1146 800.426.7781 520.558.1146 [email protected] www.naturalistjourneys.com or find us on Facebook at Naturalist Journeys, LLC Naturalist Journeys, LLC / Caligo Ventures PO Box 16545 Portal, AZ 85632 PH: 520.558.1146 / 866.900.1146 Fax 650.471.7667 naturalistjourneys.com / caligo.com [email protected] / [email protected] Tour Summary Tour Highlights 16-Day / 15-Night Uganda Safari with ü Explore the labyrinth of lagoons of Mabamba Swamp by Pat Lueders & expert local guides canoe in search of Uganda’s iconic Shoebill $4990, from Entebbe ü Enjoy a game drive in Lake Mburo NP for views of Zebra, Airport is Entebbe International (EBB) Impala, Eland, Topi, African Buffalo, and more ü See some of Africa’s most beautiful birds: turacos, Join Naturalist Journeys on this exciting barbets, bushshrikes, bee-eaters, and broadbills Uganda adventure. Uganda is fast gaining ü Enter Bwindi’s Impenetrable Forest NP, a UNESCO fame as a wonderful place to explore World Heritage Site, home to approximately half the Africa, hosting a rich geography of world’s endangered population of Mountain Gorilla wetlands, savannas, and montane ü Discover Bwindi’s productive montane forest birding rainforests associated with the Albertine along the mountain spine of Africa—lush forests Rift, a high plateau where Africa’s great support 23 of Uganda's 24 Albertine Rift endemic birds rivers are born and 20+ endemic bird ü Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Equator in species can be found.
    [Show full text]
  • Uganda Highlights Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Shoebills
    UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEES & SHOEBILLS JUNE 14-JULY 3, 2022 ©2021 A male Mountain Gorilla looks skyward in Bwindi Forest. © Dion Hobcroft Uganda Highlights, Page 2 Uganda is where the East African savannah meets the bird-rich West African jungle. Where else but in this impossibly lush country can one observe Lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth the same afternoon, then the next day navigate tropical channels teeming with Hippopotamus and huge Nile Crocodiles before setting off into the misty mountains to stare deep into the eyes of a Mountain Gorilla? Certainly, Uganda is the only safari destination whose range of forest primates is as impressive as its selection of plains antelope. This tour is designed for people who would like a comfortable highlights package to this fascinating country. We will travel in a spacious air-conditioned coaster bus and spend two to three nights at all of our destinations. While the focus is on Gorillas, Chimpanzees and the Shoebill, we will witness a huge diversity of birds and mammals. We have chances to see both Leopard and Lion, herds of African Elephant, Giraffe and Hippopotamus, Cape Buffalo, zebra and a tremendous diversity of hoofed mammals and primates. The birding is extraordinarily diverse with hornbills, parrots, kingfishers, bee-eaters, turacos, bustards, trogons, hornbills and an array of dazzling sunbirds and weavers leading the charge. We expect to encounter close to 450 species of birds. Uganda is safe and delightfully friendly. As a country it has undergone astonishing changes in recent decades.
    [Show full text]
  • Uganda Highlights Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Shoebills
    UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEES & SHOEBILLS JANUARY 11-30, 2020 2019 Shoebill, Mabamba wetlands, Uganda Kevin J. Zimmer Uganda is where the East African savannah meets the bird-rich West African jungle. Where else but in this impossibly lush country can one observe lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth the same afternoon, then the next day navigate tropical channels teeming with hippopotamus and huge Nile Crocodiles before setting off into the misty mountains to stare deep into the eyes of a Mountain Gorilla? Certainly, Uganda is the only safari destination whose range of forest primates is as impressive as its selection of plains antelope. This tour is designed for people who would like a comfortable highlights package to this fascinating country. We will travel in a spacious air-conditioned bus and spend two to three nights at all of our destinations. While the focus is on gorillas, chimpanzees and the Shoebill we will witness a huge diversity of birds and mammals. We have chances to see both leopard and lion, herds of African Elephant, Rothschild’s Giraffe, hippopotamus, African (Cape) Buffalo, zebra and a tremendous diversity of primates and hoofed mammals. The birding is extraordinarily diverse with hornbills, parrots, kingfishers, bee-eaters, turacos, bustards, trogons, hornbills and an array of dazzling Uganda Highlights, Page 2 sunbirds and weavers leading the charge. We expect to encounter around 450 species (or more) of birds. Uganda is safe and delightfully friendly. As a country it has undergone astonishing changes in recent decades. Infrastructure improvements to the roads, lodges and development programs for the local guides have made wildlife touring in Uganda one of the best experiences possible in the natural history world.
    [Show full text]