What does it mean to truly experience a culture? When someone says “Its in our culture to do this, or to eat this, or to follow this….” what do they really mean? What is culture and why do we follow these unwritten rules? Culture has always fascinated me, because I have grown up in multiple […]
Exploring Makanaga Wetland with Uganda Women Birders, a lesser-explored habitat favored by the elusive Shoebill Stork. March 8th, Women’s day was upon us. I couldn’t wait for this special day that highlights the plight of all women all over the world. The theme for Women’s Day 8th March 2024 was “Inspire Inclusion”, which emphasizes the […]
What Is Forest Bathing? Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku is a practice that originated in Japan and has gained popularity around the world. It involves immernsing oneself in nature, breathing fresh air, and using all of our senses to fully experience the environment. The concept of Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means […]
Uganda is home of the quintessential safari experience. From exciting wild jungles teeming with apes to the vast savanna plains where you’ll encounter Africa’s majestic big 5 animals, aesthetic proud tribal people and endless golden sunsets over massive inland seas and lakes, plus so much more!
Uganda is a small landlocked country located in the heart of Africa. But what it lacks in size, it packs a lot more in diversity. The country is where the equator cuts right across the middle of the continent. To the North lies an immense desert the size of the USA, to the West, a vast forest the size of India, and to the East and South, the most fertile savannas in the world.
