Pope Francis - Uganda is a unique country

Pope Francis has said his first trip to Africa was full of surprises and praised the people for having a great “sense of welcoming”. The Pontiff, who returned to Vatican on Monday after a seven-day trip, to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic, also said he was happy to have been to Uganda, singling out the country as being unique with the story of the Uganda Martyrs.

“Every nation of course has its own identity; Kenya is more modern, Uganda has its identity with the Martyrs and I went to both shrines – the Anglican and Catholic,” he said while fielding questions from the journalists travelling on the Papal plane.

Pope Francis arrived in Uganda last Friday from Kenya, and was here for a three-day state visit, the climax of which he led an open air Eucharistic celebration at the Uganda Martyr’s Catholic Shrine Namugongo attended by thousands of believers last Saturday.

Pope Francis also met with catechists and teachers before another meeting with thousands of Ugandan youth at Kololo, where he challenged them to turn negatives into positives. The Pope later met bishops of Uganda, priests and seminarians and also met with Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. The Pope had on arrival in Uganda on Friday, met privately with President Museveni at State House, Entebbe, before addressing diplomatic corps attached to Uganda and government officials.

The Pontiff left Uganda on Sunday, enroute Central African Republic, his last stop on his maiden African trip, where he says he saw desire for peace, forgiveness and reconciliation.

He said he saw a spirited will to foster peace – not hatred – and hoped the people of CAR will hold elections that can propel the nation to prosperity.

Asked whether he planned to visit Africa again anytime soon, Pope Francis responded by saying he is an old man “and these trips are heavy business.”

Pope visit ...Pope Francis...... we welcome you to Uganda.

At Kjong  Uganda safaris we are ready to welcome the pope, Pope Francis  will be touching on Ugandan soil on the afternoon of Friday the 27th November 2015, this day is historical visit and we are delighted and happy to receive you.  and we say...... you are welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa, the land not only known for the Uganda martyrs, but also the land of rare mountain gorillas, abundant wildlife and not leaving our close relative the chimpanzee. We invite all our visitors who will be coming with head of catholic church Pope Francis to have an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful country side of Uganda.

This the excitement already happening on most Kampala roads.

Pope Francis welcome to Uganda.

Barcelona stars Kluivert, Rayco to Promote tourism Uganda

PRESIDENT  Yoweri Museveni today committed sponsorship of US$180,000 to facilitate a

promotional tour and soccer game by FC Barcelona Legends who will visit Uganda in  December this year.

 President Museveni met FC Barcelona Legends Captain and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador,

Patrick Kluivert, and team member Rayco Garcia Caberera, and confirmed his support

for their visit in support of Uganda Tourism and Investment and investment, and youth development programms.

“I will support you since what you are doing will bring in more tourists and

investors. You are showing the world what Uganda Tourism has to offer. I am also happy that

you are providing youth programmes that will propel Ugandans onto the international

stage,” President Museveni said.

Kluivert and Garcia said they will establish a youth soccer development academy in

Uganda, having identified a lot of talent within the country.

“I have been here three weeks and I have seen with my own eyes that Uganda has a lot

of soccer talent here. There are many young people with great potential to make it

on the world stage. We want to give them this opportunity,” Garcia said.

Kluivert, who flew in on Sunday night, said he was overwhelmed by Uganda’s beauty

and tourism potential.

“In the short time I have been here, I have no doubt that Uganda is one of the most

beautiful countries in the world. We will give you good global coverage for both

tourism and investment, because you have a lot to offer,” Kluivert said.

Gorillas of Uganda 

The duo is here on a mission that includes UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador activities, as

well as the identification of soccer talent in Uganda for promotion abroad, and the

identification of opportunities to promote tourism and investment in Uganda using

the Barcelona FC brand.

Barcelona FC is the second most valuable sports team in the world, worth US$3.2

billion, and the world's fourth richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of €484.6 million.

It is a highly popular club with millions of fans around the world.

The duo was, accompanied by Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba, Uganda Tourism Board

Member Amos Wekesa, Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Stephen Asiimwe, and Uganda

Wildlife Authority Executive Director Dr. Andrew Seguya.

Ends.

Facts about the Magnificent Murchison falls National Park

Facts about the Magnificent Murchison falls National Park

Murchison falls National Park sits on the northern edge of the Albertan rift Valley. The park was first gazette as a game reserve in 1926, making it Uganda’s oldest conservation area.

Boasting a surface area of about 2840 square kilometers, the park is also Uganda’s largest in terms of size. Murchison falls plays host to a wide range of wildlife that include about 76 species of mammals and a recorded bird population of more than 450 species.

The park is bisected by Victoria Nile that flows from Lake Victoria that plunges from a height of about 45meters through rocky opening on the surface of the rift valley. The huge water volume creates a magnificent waterfall know as Murchison falls. These falls form the centerpiece of the parks attraction sites.

The Nile River inside the park is a spectacle not worth missing; a boat ride along the Nile to the foot of Murchison falls is a rewarding experience for the nature lovers as the northern bank teems with a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles. Guided nature walks along both the north and south banks adore refreshing activity, sport fishing, and lastly rafting.

The river meanders in a slow steam down the floor of the rift valley before it empties into Lake Albert. It is at this stage that the river combines with the ecosystem around it to attract wild game and hence forming one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles.

During the Uganda tour to Murchison Falls a visit to buligi is something you should not miss. The buligi game tracks that stretch between the Victoria and Albert Nile provide the parks most remarkable game viewing locations. Along the banks of the rivers are such wild games as elephants, giraffes and buffaloes while hippos, Nile crocodiles and aquatic birds’ permanent residents.

The Parra hippo point. Parra meaning home of the hippo in the local Lou language, is the best spot to watch the massive hippos in the river. Also within the park is the kaniyo pabidi forest, a forest ecosystem that hosts the black and white colobus and blue monkeys, olive baboons, and a habituated chimp group which can be tracked.

The remote community of Mubarak is located beside the sprawling savanna of Murchison falls national park. The village is a cluster of traditional thatched huts around a clearing where villagers gather to escape the midday sun under the shade of large tree. At dusk the cultural groups perform vibrant songs and dances around the campfires of the local lodges accompanied by the beautiful sound of the adungu.

BOOK HERE!! a safari to Murchison falls to experience the best Uganda has to offer as you encounter African Lions, African Buffaloes, African Elephants, Leopards, Giraffes and many other wild animals.

Uganda The Pearl Of Adventure PART 1

Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa”, has ten National Parks displaying the best of East Africa. The Rift Valley landscapes and tropical forests make dramatic backdrops to an extensive variety of fauna and flora. UGANDA has various parks,communities,landscapes and wildlife to experience while on a safari. Today let us explore Kidepo Valley National Park the goose that lays the golden eggs of adventure. 

Kidepo Valley National Park lies 700 km from Kampala in the rugged, semi arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with South Sudan and Kenya. Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species as well as 475 bird species.

The park houses Uganda's most exciting and rare species including; the greater and lesser kudu, eland and cheetah. Carnivores like the lion, leopard, spotted hyena and black-backed and side-striped jackals. Other large species regularly seen here include the Elephant, Burchell’s zebra, Warthogs, Rothschild’s giraffe, Cape buffalo, Bush buck, Bush duiker, Defassa water buck, Bohr reed buck, Jackson’s hartebeest
 and Oribi.

The park boasts a variety of birds with over 475 species, making it second only to Queen Queen Elizabeth National Park. Birds like the Ostrich, Kori Bustard and Karamoja Apalis. Kidepo is notable for its birds of prey, of the 56 species recorded, 14  including Verreaux’s Eagle, Egyptian Vulture and Pygmy Falcon – are believed to be endemic to the Kidepo and the Karamoja region. There has, however, been no comprehensive survey of birds in Kidepo and visitors stand a good chance of adding to the current list.

Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses

 From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a Savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards the horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.During the dry season, the only water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, Savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime Narus Valley the park's prime game viewing location.

Book your trip with Kjong safaris and we shall experience the best Kidepo has to offer on your Uganda holiday safaris. BOOK NOW to enjoy your adventure filled holiday.

Visit Uganda is one of the few points on the globe right on the equator with a high altitude

Uganda is one of the few points on the globe right on the equator with a high altitude, 620m above the sea-level in the rift valley to 5109 m above sea-level on Rwenzori mountains. That is how you find permanent snow above the equator. Come, visit, invest or do both." - President Museveni to annual ‪#‎BoaoForum‬ for Asia attended by over 20 Heads of Government, March 28 China.

Uganda still Safe to Visit.

Uganda is still safe to visit despite the Terror Alert announced by US Embassy in Kampala City warning all its citizen to remain home and devise  means to visit Uganda. 

We want to assure you that the rest of Uganda is peaceful, don't cancel your Holiday and you can book any of our safari packages ranging from wildlife safaris

Chimpanzee trekking
Gorilla trekking and Adventure safaris

Ishasha Game drive

This spectacular Picture was taken during our last week  Game drive in ishasha sector part of Queen Elizabeth national park.

Discounted Gorilla safari Packages This Easter Holiday

Discounted Gorilla Trekking safaris to Uganda

Come next month April 2015 Uganda wildlife Authority will be discounting all its Gorilla permits and as a result we also discounting all our Gorilla trekking safaris packages by 40% and it so happens that in the same month that we celebrate Easter. By booking your Holiday in April is an opportunity to ensure this amazing discount and at Kjong safaris we are glad to celebrate this Easter Holiday with in you in luxuries lodges in Bwindi impenetrable national park and all booking made before end of march it will earn you another 10% discount….. Imagine 50% on gorilla trekking safari

Luxuries Lodge

For more information please don’t hesitate to drop us a mail at info@kjongsafarisuganda.com or BOOK HERE!!

Exploring Kisoro

EXPLORING KISORO

There is a lot to do in Kisoro it happening to the land of a thousand hills composed of over 24 crater lakes. 

On a recent trip down to South Western Uganda I came to realize that the boarder district of Kisoro has much more to offer than what we thought before, South of Kabale this boarder district is nestled between mountains and lakes, touched by the two boarders of the democratic republic of Congo and Rwanda. Traditionally the area offered Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safaris and the hikes to any of the three dormant volcano mountain of Mgahinga, Muhavura and Sabinyo. 

Recent additions have been the Golden monkey treks and the Batwa trail which takes you back to the times our ancestors used to live in the forest and depended entirely on nature for survival. For the more adventurers there is a walk from Nkuringo which will take around bwindi and end up in Kisoro town, there is also exploring the Lake Mutanda in the dugout canoes with local area Guides, one may set off on foot from their lodging through the back routes of Kisoro and end up with canoes riding on Lake Mutanda as one way to explore the region. 

There also other short but interesting excursion on offer by the travelers rest hotel, remember this place once acted as a refuge for the famous Gorilla conservationist Diana Fossey all this in Kisoro. 

Therefore for a mix of history, adventure and culture why not check out the Kisoro area, our recommendations, guided community walk with canoeing on Lake Mutanda, hiking the Volcanoes, Nkuringo walking safari, Batwa community trail, Golden Monkey visits and lastly Gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. 

To discover Kisoro in Uganda BOOK HERE!! your safari ticket as we travel together hence discovering Africa. 

Kjong safaris Company Profile 2014/2015 and Popular Tour packages to Uganda

KJONGUGANDA SAFARIS is one of Uganda's finest safaris and tour companies dedicated to showing you the amazing beauty of Uganda and Rwanda. We are locally based in the heart of Kampala specializing in short excursions, mini Holiday Discoveries, Long Adventure Safaris, and tailor-made or customized safaris to suite our client’s needs and special interests. Our great expertise is delivered from our 14 years of existences in the tourism industry that is since 2003

OUR OFFICES

Kjong safaris Ltd is located in Kampala city-Luzira on Green Leaves Building Room Number 4, Ground floor on plot Number 28 Chorley Crescent

P.O Box 40289 kampala.

Our free tailor made services shows how much we take care of your holiday needs and demands. We pride ourselves in highly service provision to all classes of tourist intending to discover the beauty of Uganda & Rwanda including:- Excursions /Days trips, Gorilla and Chimpanzee  Safaris, Mt Rwenzori and Mt Elgon Hiking Expeditions, Cultural Tours of Uganda & Rwanda, Boating and Fishing in Lake Victoria, Classic Wildlife safaris, Birding safaris, White water Rafting a long River Nile, , Hotel bookings/Reservations, Eco tourism, Budget camping Tours, Kidepo Specials , Family travel, Honey moon Vacations Uganda-Rwanda and car Hire and Rental services.

Total #Adventure with when you choose to# travel with #Kjong safaris

Discover nature at its best from the point of eco and dependable tourism and enjoy all it offers with Kjong Uganda Safaris as we are equally impressive with efficient safari holiday planners required to get the ball rolling for your all your adventure needs. We understand the precision and accuracy and have aptly developed a range of personal touch services for you
Travel with us and discover the unique and tremendous biodiversity, land of contrasts, warm hospitality and vintage traditions on any of our Kjong Safaris Ugandan tours

Why Book With Kjong Safaris Ltd for your True African Adventure

 Exceptional experienced driver guides
At Kjong Uganda Safaris all our guides are an asset to the company, they really turn you holiday informative as our principle slogan “Creating Friendship Through Travel”   Our guides are outgoing and with good sense of humor belongs to our driver guide. This has greatly made most of our executed safaris very successful and memorable to clients. We take great care when selecting our drivers/guides, only the best pass our tests. They are fully trained in all aspects of Uganda and Rwanda’s history, wildlife and culture

our professional Guide

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Superior Safari Vehicle
Nothing beats our competitors other than our superior safari vehicles. We well know that a perfect holiday needs the best safari vehicle while other tour operators sub-hire from various sources, we have our own fleet of special customized safari Land Cruisers, Executive Coaster and Safari vans. Each driver/guide is assigned his own vehicle. Our vehicles are maintained in their top most condition under the supervision of our professional workshop. Above all they are well designed for photography and Wildlife viewing with a pop up roof and enough leg room

Personalized Quality Service
Personal Service at Kjong Uganda Safaris Ltd means that each detail of your safari is taken care of personally, every tour is undertaken by your personal Tours Consultant and your driver/guide who will be with you from the day you land at the Entebbe airport, throughout your safari, until you depart. This comes with free and accurate and travel information as per your holiday interests

Selections of good Hotels/Lodges
We take great pride in providing only the very best accommodations for our visitors, using only the best lodges, hotels and tented amps. Over the past many years we have built strong relationships with all the leading hotel and lodge companies. We ensure that all your night in our beautiful country turns out memorable by reserving and booking you at the most lavish hotels throughout your safari itinerary.

OUR OFFICES

Kjong safaris Ltd is located in Kampala city-Luzira on Green Leaves Building Room Number 4, Ground floor on plot Number 28 Chorley Crescent

P O Box 40289 kampala.

OUR RANGE OF SERVICES

Kjong safaris have got range of services that we offer these include;

• ·         Safari planning and Excursions

  

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  • ·         Days tours in kampala and around
    §  City tour
    §  Lake Mburo
    §  Rhino trekking
    §  Lake Victoria boat cruise
    §  Ngamba Island  chimpanzee sanctuary
    
    
    Chimpanzee and golden monkey safari
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    POPULAR SAFARI PACKAGES
    3DaysMurchison falls Wildlife safari
    Safari overview                                  
    We choose to take you to Uganda's largest national park, Murchison Falls National Park for a game drive, bird watching and sightseeing across the open Savannah dotted woodland and riverine vegetation along the Nile and Albert delta. Here expect to meet elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, water buck and a countless population birds, and for a three hour boat trip along the Nile gives you assured chance to see the falls from the bottom angle. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the shores of the
    
    
    
    
    5 days Gorilla and wildlife Experience.
    Safari Overview
    At Kjong Uganda Safaris Ltd, we value every minute you spend with us discovering our beautiful country and we take you to the most beautiful spots with our 5 days Gorilla and Wildlife Experience. You visit to Queen Elizabeth will never live you the same as you will be moved by superb wildlife along the Kazinga channel as you take on a two hours boat ride. Thereafter head to the home of Gorillas Bwindi for a trek of your life time. This is awesome and truly memorable something that will stick in your memories. Come with us this time for the best adventure in to Africa.
    
    
    
    
    9 Days Wildlife Ultimate Challenge
    Four beautiful National parks in 9 days
    something that you should not miss out for an exclusive touch of wildlife a cross Uganda. Kjong Uganda Safaris takes to wild places Africa to discover only and only the best wildlife in 9 days with our experienced knowledgeable guides. This time starting with Kibale for Chimpanzee trekking acts as an eye opener as you get ready for the Gorillas and maximum abundance of game in Queen and Lake Mburo Park.
    
    
    Others services include;
    Ø Car hire
    Ø Hotel Reservations
    Ø Gorilla Bookings
    Ø Travel consultancy
    Ø Walking safaris
    Ø Group and Corporate tours
    Ø Airport transfers
    
    
    Summary
    We look forward to welcoming you to experience our customized tour packages