Rwenzori: Mountains of the Moon, Uganda in 4K Ultra HD
Rwenzori: the most scenic, beautiful, mystic, diverse mountain in Africa.
Rwenzori mountains are located on the border between DR Congo and Uganda. Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a Ugandan national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Rwenzori Mountains are the highest and most permanent sources of the River Nile, and constitute a vital water catchment. Their multitude of fast flowing rivers, magnificent waterfalls and stratified vegetation make the property exceptionally scenic and beautiful. (UNESCO)
In the video - 7 day hiking Rwenzori Central Circuit.
Day 1 (0:01) - Kasese to Nyabitaba Hut (2,651 m/8,700 ft).
Day 2 (1:32) - Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut (3,505 m/11,500 ft).
Day 3 (4:38) - John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut (3,962 m/13,000 ft).
Day 4 (7:45) - Bujuku Hut to Elena Hut (4,541 m/14,900 ft).
Day 5 (9:42) - Elena Hut to Kitandara Hut (4,023 m/13,200 ft).
Day 6 (11:12) - Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut (3,505 m/11,500 ft).
Day 7 (14:03) - Guy Yeoman Hut to Kasese.
Recorded January 2017 in 4K Ultra HD with Sony AX100 and Sony a6300.
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Uganda Tourist Attractions: 10 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Uganda? Check out our Uganda Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Uganda.
Top Places to visit in Uganda:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary, Ssese Islands, Mount Elgon National Park, Kasubi Tombs, Lake Mutanda
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Uganda: Planning a Trip to National Parks | #WhereisAJ?
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Sub-Saharan Africa is teeming with wildlife across many countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia to name a few. But Uganda is where you may want to be in despite it not featuring on too many itineraries.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority ( is doing a good job managing over 10 national parks and I was fortunate to visit three of their finest recently. Join me in my game drives and plan your own itinerary accordingly.
PARKS VISITED
* Murchison Falls National Park
* Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
* Queen Elizabeth National Park (drove through Ishasha wildlife sector to get here and got a good sense of this park too)
PLANNING AN ITINERARY IN UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS
No amount of time is enough is you really love being in the wild and close to its flora and fauna. But we all need to draw a line somewhere - do provision for at least 2-3 full days in each park. When you visit Bwindi, you can be there for just two nights - you arrive on day one, go gorilla tracking the following morning, and return the following day.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF EACH NATIONAL PARK
* Murchison Falls National Park: It gets its name from falls by the same name on the Nile river. Don’t miss out on a river cruise where you can get close to the falls and feels sprays all over you (and your cameras!!). The river itself is home to countless hippos and crocodiles while the park boasts an impressive line-up to include lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, water buffaloes and many species of birds, reptiles and other mammals. The landscape draws you in - from the crack of dawn till night falls. Magical is the word for Murchison.
* Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: You go to Bwindi for the endangered Mountain Gorillas. They sure make you work hard for the sightings. Expect to be out all day tracking them through thick forests and slushy paths; the hilly terrain tests you, and be prepared to fall, slip and slide on your backside. A good scrub is what you will need at the end - but the sightings of gorillas will leave you glowing.
* Queen Elizabeth National Park: Another park that will leave you stunned with its virgin beauty. Elephants are to be found in abundance here - as are many other species of birds and animals. Take sunset cruises in the Kazinga channel and go up close to hippos, water buffaloes, crocs and thousands of birds hovering around you. Vast plains with pockets of thick forests make game drives a pleasure and an adventure - you never know what lurks around the corner.
SELECTING THE RIGHT GAME DRIVE VEHICLE AND GUIDE
Your experience in the jungle is largely shaped by your guides and the vehicles they use. You can choose from the comfortable closed vehicles with an opening in the roof or from those open on all sides; I prefer the latter as I can shoot from all angles and also remove the soft covers should I need angles from higher up. I always interview guides before selecting one - not only is their knowledge important, but they should have a good sense and intuition in tracking animals. Of course, no one can guarantee any sightings.
DO YOU BOOK A GAME DRIVE VEHICLE ALL FOR YOURSELF OR SHARE?
It all depends on your budget. A shared vehicle in obviously cheaper but it gives you lesser flexibility in choosing shooting positions as well as asking the guides to take you to your areas of interest. Personally, I save elsewhere but prefer to have a vehicle and guide to myself. I cherish the relative privacy too - it resonates well with the silence of the forest.
HOW DO YOU TRAVEL BETWEEN NATIONAL PARKS IN UGANDA?
Most parks in Uganda are within a few hours driving distance of each other. Of course, it can take longer if you were to go directly from, say, Murchison to Bwindi. The road network in quite extensive in Uganda, and they are mostly of good quality with low traffic density. You can also book rides on small planes that land on strips inside reserves but these are more expensive than equivalent flights in countries like Kenya; lower numbers in Uganda lead to higher operating costs here.
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Exploring Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Gorilla Safari Lodge | Uganda
Our first stop in Uganda - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park turned out to be so much more than we expected. Not only is it THE place to track mountain gorillas in Uganda, but it is a beautiful forest, home to other primates, many birds, and some nice waterfalls.
During our time in Bwindi, we stayed at Gorilla Safari Lodge (gorillasafarilodge.com), located in Rushaga sector and got a chance to visit the Rushaga community as well as the Batwa Community living just outside the forest. Before Bwindi was declared a National Park, the Batwa people used to live in the forest. They hunted, ate fruits, and lived in harmony with the forest. After being kicked out of the park, they were forced to move to Rushaga and now rely on tourism for income to sustain themselves and their families.
We hope our visit will inspire others to add Bwindi to their list of must-see destinations in Uganda!
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QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK // TRIP TO UGANDA // DAY 2 (2017)
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK // TRIP TO UGANDA // DAY 2 (2017)
Nice and affordable place where you can stay:
1. Red Chilli Hideaway
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2. Kyambura Gorge Lodge
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3. Marafiki Safari Lodge
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4. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
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5. Ishasha Wilderness Camp - Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Again we would like to take this opportunity to thank Red Chilli Hideaway, for the wonderful trip and specialty Mr Hassan Nsubuga, our driver, ranger, organizer and friend! Thank you!
Our trip to Uganda took 10 days, and I'm sure I'll never forget it. On the top of the cake was the company of two of my sons, Marta and João, since Joana couldn't come due to her busy work agenda. Finally a great thanks to Carlos, long time true friend who, with Red Chilli Hideaway have designed the trip.
This is the second video of a serie of video I'll produce, and I pretend to give you a quick feel of this wonderful and friendly country, UGANDA!
Most tourists who come to Uganda visit more than one destination. You can combine your Queen Elizabeth safari with gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi, or tour Murchison Falls National Park. For relaxation after your wildlife safari, you can visit Ssese Islands but if you are more interested in adventure, take on rafting on the nile, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Rwenzori Mountains climbing and Mount elgon hike.
Queen Elizabeth National Park occupies an estimated 1,978 square kilometres (764 sq mi). The park extends from Lake George in the north-east to Lake Edward in the south-west and includes the Kazinga Channel connecting the two lakes.
The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park. It was renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its wildlife, including Cape buffaloes, hippopotami, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, lions, and chimpanzees. It is home to 95 mammal species and over 500 species of birds. The area around Ishasha in Rukungiri District is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes. Poachers killed six elephants in the park in 2015, triggering both anger and frustration within the Ugandan conservation community.
The park is also famous for its volcanic features, including volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes, such as the Katwe craters, from which salt is extracted.
Services in the park include a telecenter run by Conservation Through Public Health and the Uganda Wildlife Authority, neighboring the Queen's Pavilion, park lodges, game and scenic drives, and boat launches.
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Discover Uganda Episode 1: Wildwaters Lodge & the Jinja Adventure Hub #DiscoverUgandaTV
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Join Kemiyondo Coutinho and Mosha Danze as they launch the Discover Uganda TV Show and showcase Jinja's magical Wildwaters Lodge and some of the adrenal activities that make Jinja Africa's Number 1 adventure destination.
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CNN Reconfirms as Number 4 Destination to Travel to as Rough Guides Ranked had Uganda among the Top 10 Places to Travel to this 2017.
Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa located in the Heart East Africa. Uganda has more than half of the World's remaining Mountain Gorillas and is the Source of the second longest river in the World: River Nile which starts its way from Lake Victoria - Africa's Largest fresh water lake.
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Summit of Margarita Peak in Uganda/DRC - Mount Stanley - Rwenzori
Francis Tapon is scrapping off ice on the sign at the summit of Margarita Peak, which is 5,109 meters high.
We're just 40 km from the Equator, but there are still glaciers.
Rwenzoris, Mountains of the Moon, Uganda 7 Summits Africa November 2017
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