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Wildlife in Africa
Aardwolves are native to Kenya, Tanzania and southern africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Angola and Namibia).
They are some times mistaken for being hyaenas, although they are not scavengers but insecteaters, able to consume more than 200 000 termites during a night,
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The african linsang is endemic to Gabon (Akanda NP), Congo and a few other countries in central Africa.
The cat inhabits the rainforest regions in these countries, like the Irangi rainforest in Congo and the Makokou rainforest in Gabon,
Leightons Linsang is considered a subspecie of the african linsang.
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The ostrich is native to Africa. With a weight of around 130 kg and a height of 2,4 m, it is the largest living bird today.
Ostriches thrives on the savanna and is common in Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya (Masai Mara) and Kruger, South Africa.
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Warthogs spend most of their day searching for food.
They are common in Africa south of Sahara, usually in open areas like the savannah.
Warthogs are frequent in Kruger NP, South Africa; Kafue and south Luangwa NPs, Zambia; Ruaha, Tarangire and Serengeti NPs, Tanzania.
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The south african porcupine is the largest rodent in southern Africa and feeds on tubers, roots and fruits.
The body of the porcupine is covered with long, sharp spines shich does not make it an easy meal for predators.
This rodent is found in Angola, Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and as far south as South Africa.
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Caracals are night-active cats, common in Africa in areas with semideserts or savannah.
They survive in dry areas due to their ability to get the needed water from body fluids in their prey.
In Kenya, caracals are found in Amboseli NP, Tsavo NP and in the Masai mara reserve.
Trees in Africa
African myrrh (poison-grub) (Commiphora africana)
African Sickle bush (Dichrostachys cinerea)
Eastern blue-bush (Diospyros lycioides)
Kalahari raisin (Grewia retinervis)
Leadwood (Combretum imberbe)
Zambezi jessebush (Trailing Bushwillow) (Combretum celastroides)
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Safari and wilderness areas in Uganda, east Africa |
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest |
Location: South western Uganda, bordering Congo (DRC), Size: 331 sq.km, Altitude: 1160 - 2607 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps::
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Gorilla Forest Camp |
Buhoma Community Bandas |
Buhoma Homestead |
Bwindi Travellers Motel |
Bwindi-View Bandas & Gorilla Nest Campsite |
Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp |
Mantana Luxury tented Camps |
Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite & Hammerkop Bunkhouse |
The Gorilla Resort |
Volcanoes Bwindi Camp |
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Kibale Forest National Park |
Location: East Uganda, Size: 776 sq.km, Altitude:d1110 - 1590m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Chimpanzee Forest Guest House |
Ndali Safari Lodge |
Nkingo Village Safari Guest House |
Primate Lodge Kibale |
Rwengo Lakeside Campsite |
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Kidepo Valley National Park |
Location: Northeast Uganda, Size: 1442 sq.km, Altitude: 915 - 2750 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Apoka Lodge |
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Lake Mburo National Park |
Location: South Uganda, Size: 260 sq.km, Altitude: 1220 - 1828 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park |
Location: West Uganda, Size: 34 sq.km, Altitude: ? - 4127 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Mount Elgon National Park |
Location: East Uganda, Size: 1145 sq.km, Altitude: ? - 4321 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Lacam Lodge |
Land Mark Inn |
Mbale Resort Hotel |
Moses Campsite |
Sipi Falls Rest Camp |
The Crows Nest |
Murchison Falls National Park |
The Murchison Falls National Park was established in 1952. One of the features of this park is the Murchison Falls which originally was named by Sir Samuel White Baker when he visited the falls in the 1860s. The waterfalls are part of the Nile.
Location: Northwest Uganda, Size: 3841 sq.km, Altitude: 619 - 1292 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: |
Court View Hotel |
Masindi Hotel |
Nile Safari Camp |
Paraa Safari Lodge |
Red Chilli Rest Camp |
Sambiya River Lodge |
Shoebill Campsite |
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Rwenzori mountains National Park |
Location: Northeast Uganda, Size: 998 sq.km, Altitude: ? - 5109 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Hotel Margherita |
Ruboni Community Camp |
Rwenzori Hotel |
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
Location: Southwest Uganda, Size: 1978 sq.km, Altitude: 910 - 1845 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Ishasha Wilderness Camp |
Jacana Safari Lodge |
Mweya Institute of Ecology/Mweya hostel |
Mweya Safari Lodge |
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Semuliki National Park |
Location: Western Uganda, Size: 220 sq.km, Altitude: 670 - 760 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Semuliki Safari Lodge |
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Mobira forest reserve |
A large tropical forest close to lake Victoria with a rich plant and animal life. The Mobira Forest reserve is an important bird area and often nicknamed "a paradise in the wilderness".
Location: Mukono district, Uganda, Size: 312 sq.km, Altitude: ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Rain Forest Lodge |
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