Uganda currently branded as gifted by nature, supports all activities geared towards conservation of nature. African Pearl Safaris gladly provides for eco tour safaris that will bring out the best of Uganda and its efforts to preserve nature.

Ecopapillon can arrange

• flights
• tours
• accommodation
• eco weddings and honeymoons
• group tours
• activities - fishing, nature walks.

Birding in Uganda. Mabamba Swamp: Wetland area recently acknowledged and an International conservation area. Famous for the rare Shoebill Stork. Ecopapillon will take you for birding in Mabamba Wetland Kibale National Park: Here you will find a variety of forest birds including the Red Winged Francolin, Red Chested Fluftail, African Pita, Joyful greenbul and many other bird species totalling to about 335.

Queen Elizabeth National Park Birding: The park which is also famous for wildlife in Uganda, hosts over 550 bird species. You will find 11 types of Kingfisher, several falcons,eagles and black bee eater. Bwindi Birding Safari: One of the top riches flora and fauna forests of East Africa. Find over 357 bird species. A must not miss include the Albertine rift Endemics, Rwenzori Batis, Buhoma Ruhinja Black bee eater and the African Green Broadbill.

Murchison Falls national park: 370 birds see the shoebill, ,giant kingfisher, bee eaters and other species.

Chimpanzee Trekking. The Chimpanzee commonly shortened as Chimp is one of the primates found in Uganda. Chimpanzees are known to be the closest specie of apes to humans, sharing 98% of the genes that we also have. In Uganda, Chimpanzee trekking can be done mainly in Kibale National Park. This park also hosts other primates including a variety of monkey species. You can also visit these Apes at Ngamba Island Sactuary which habituates these chimps. The weight of a full grown adult male chimpanzee is about 35 to 70 kgs, with about 3 metres tall compared to a female with about 26 to 50 kgs and 2 to 4 feet tall. the life expectancy of Chimpanzees is at the age of 40 while those in captivity can stretch to 60. Efforts to conserve the chimps are widely acknowledged and supported. The Jane Goodall Foundation plays a big role in the conservation of the Chimpanzees and Gorillas in Uganda. African Pearl Safaris is proud to be associated with the Conservation of these primates.

Gorilla Trekking. A gorilla is the largest living primate. Half of the world's population of Mountain Gorillas are found in Uganda. A gorilla is a ground dwelling omnivore animal and largely dwells in the forest. An example of such forest is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. There are 3 classifications of Gorilla. That is the Western Lowland Gorilla, the Eastern Lowland and the Mountain Gorilla. All these gorillas are endangered due to poaching, habitat destruction and trade in bush meat. Gorillas move in groups led by the male gorilla, the Silverback. Silver back is about 12 years of age or more with silver hair on his back. Its resposible for the entire movement of the troop, decision making and safety. The two homes of mountain gorillas are Bwindi National park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. In Rwanda, Gorilla tracking is done in Parc de Volcans.