Mgahinga Gorilla National Park sits high in the clouds, at an altitude of between 2,227m and 4,127m. As its name suggests, it was created to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and it is also an important habitat for the endangered golden monkey. As well as being important for wildlife, the Read more…
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Read more…
Investec Group Limited – Gaborone – Botswana
Investec Group Limited established a presence in Botswana in 1995, as part of an expansionist drive into Southern Africa, which also included Mauritius and Namibia. The group initially focused on private banking, securities and asset management. Following the subsequent sale of the securities business in a citizen empowerment transaction at the end of 2001, and Read more…
Parliament of the Republic of Uganda – Kampala – Uganda
The Parliament of Uganda derives its mandate and functions from the 1995 Constitution, the Laws of Uganda and its own Rules of Procedure. The Constitution contains articles which provide for the establishment, composition and functions of the Parliament of Uganda and empowers Parliament “to make laws on any matter for the peace, order, development and Read more…
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 320 mountain gorillas Read more…
Lake Mburo National Park – Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks and underlain by ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks which date back more than 500 million years. It is home to 350 bird species as Read more…
BITRI – Gaborone – Botswana
BITRI stands for, Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation. BITRI is a research organisation established as company limited by guarantee in 2012. It conducts research in Technologies and Natural Resources and Materials. BIH was established to support new ventures and existing companies as well as attract companies, universities, research and advanced training institutes to Read more…
Berry Bliss Guest House – Gaborone – Botswana
We cater to you, our discerning client, providing Homely, Exclusive and Personalised Accommodation, Hospitality and Entertainment services. Berry Bliss Guest House, situated at the heart of the ever growing City of Gaborone, in the secure and established residential suburb of Phase 2, 10 minutes drive from the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 15 minutes from Read more…
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities – Kampala – Uganda
Mandate The mandate of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage (MTWH) is derived from Article 189 and Sixth Schedule the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995), Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200, Uganda Tourism Act, 2008, Historical Monuments Act 1967, Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2006. Our Mandate is: “To formulate and implement Read more…
Lake Victoria – Uganda
Lake Victoria. It is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world at 68,800 sq km of area and 1100m above sea level it is shared by Uganda and Kenya. Arguably, Lake Victoria’s appeal is the cruises and fishing trips. Cruises on Lake Victoria are available on boats-for-hire and Read more…
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