The Uganda Kob, or Kobus Kob thomasi in scientific parlance, is a subspecies of the Kob antelope that is indigenous to Uganda. These magnificent, medium-sized antelopes are distinguished by their reddish-brown coat, white patches on their legs and throat, and, in the case of the males, long, spiraling horns.  Savannas and floodplains, where they can graze on grass and other flora, are their preferred habitats. As herbivores, their primary sources of food are grass, leaves, and herbs. The Uganda Kob is essential to the ecosystem because it helps spread seeds and keeps plant...

Alpha Rent a Car advises you to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a 4.5km trek and a key wildlife corridor in Kibale Forest that takes approximately 3 hours. This lovely place is renowned as the “Home of the Great Blue Turaco” and is home to over 200 bird species, including kingfishers, parrots, hornbills, and turacos. The sanctuary also houses eight species of primates, including the red-tailed monkey, vervet monkey, blue monkey, red colobus monkey, black and white colobus monkey, olive baboon, and grey-cheeked mangabey. Other mammals that call the swamp home include sitatungas,...

Another adventure that one wouldn’t want to miss is a trip to the nearby Batwa hamlet of Bwindi with Alpha Rent a Car. The Batwa and all the surrounding communities will inspire you with their displays of their culture, way of life, cuisine, housing, art, and crafts, as well as with their demonstration of how fire was manufactured in the Middle Ages and their tea growing on Kisoro landscapes. Don’t miss the singing and dancing during the campfire event in the neighboring Bwindi forest. A woven, stitched, or bent memento might also serve as a constant reminder of your visit...

Alpha Rent A Car joins Uganda, the Busoga Kingdom, and its people in celebrating Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Inhebantu Queen Jovia Mutesi on their Royal Matrimony.   Wise men come from the east – Busoga Kingdom: The Busoga Kingdom is one of several kingdoms in the eastern part of Uganda. The swampy Lake Kyoga borders Busoga to the north, the Victoria Nile to the west, Lake Victoria to the south, and the Mpologoma River to the east. On Lake Victoria, it has several islands, notably Buvuma Island. The kingdom of the eleven Basoga/Soga (plural: Musoga) principalities...

If you plan to travel or travel again for tourism, this piece has been made specifically for you.  Today we have decided to decode for you the reasons why self-drive safaris are very popular among travelers and holiday makers. 1.  Flexibility  In most cases prior accommodation booking is not essential as you always have the option to camp on the vehicle (if you take the rooftent /camper) or if you use a camping equipment option provided with your 4×4. You can almost always find a place to camp in the many National parks or reserved places. 2. Affordability The...

This thrilling sport comprises floating along the river in an inflatable tube while admiring the natural beauty around you. As you float along the river, you will be surrounded by lush green flora, birds, and other wildlife. Come experience the thrill and excitement of tubing, including flat water, white water, and extreme tubing. Flat water tubing: This is a 2- to 3-hour long leisurely tubing experience that is ideal for sunbathing, relaxing with family, and groups with young children.  White water tubing is the most well-liked pastime for people seeking an exhilarating but unique...

Abseiling is a sport or activity where participants descend a rock face or other nearly vertical surface by using a doubled rope that is coiled around their body and fastened at a higher point. You can get this experience with Alpha Rent A Car. Sipi falls abseiling is unquestionably the activity that one must do. After receiving a briefing about abseiling while standing atop the tallest Sipi water fall, you will put your harness, climbing and abseiling helmet, abseiling gloves, and robust boots before making your way to the edge and drop-off. At this point, adrenaline starts to flow. Slowly...

We have all heard at some point that it is unsafe for one to travel solo to another country especially a country in Africa. To be quite honest there isn’t any place around the world that will offer you 100% safety. Most of the time people disregard advice given to them and take matters into their own hands and offend many cultural norms or even rules of a country. This often leads to disastrous stories. The best way to avoid having a nasty trip is to know where you are going and to be open to new experiences. Uganda is generally a safe country to visit all year round. The people...

In Uganda, kikomando is a delicious dish made with chopped chapati and beans. This cuisine has evolved throughout time and is now offered in elite dining establishments as well. As a result, it is now a quick and simple meal that is enjoyed by both the wealthy and the underprivileged. All are welcome to take advantage of Alpha Rent A Car’s services and food trips. Kikomando is a term used locally to describe scenes from action movies; despite the name’s suggestion, it is not an action movie, as you will discover after tasting it and experiencing its satisfaction.    Cooked...