Batwa cultural filming

Batwa cultural filming can be done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Mutanda, Lake Bunyonyi, Ichuya forest, Kisoro and Kabale. Batwa cultural encounters and experience is one of the best after Gorilla trekking. The Batwa pygmies are an indigenous group of people that are found in south western Uganda. They were the original inhabitants of…

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Impact of Drones in Uganda Tourism Sector

Uganda’s tourism sector has been modified by the introduction of drone cameras. This technology has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for the country’s tourism sector. Drone technology has enabled excellent aerial photography, giving visitors a unique bird’s eye view of the country’s stunning landscapes and natural beauty. This has allowed tourists to explore more remote and…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Filming in Uganda

Video production raises more questions than answers in the initial stages and good videos are produced by brands or companies that fulfills all the requirements of the process. All filmmakers aim at producing good films but sometimes things turn opposed due to poor planning and implementation. How much will it cost? The cost of the production depends on the…

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5 Major Filming Sites In Uganda

Filming in Uganda is one of the major tourist activity. Filming in Uganda requires each film crew member to have media card/ media accreditation by Uganda Media council (UMC). Other major filming requirements in Uganda include location permit, Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) filming contract in case you are planning to film in Uganda parks and other destinations managed by…

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Major Filming Requirements In Uganda

Media cards/ press accreditation – Each film crew member must obtain a media card from Uganda Media council (UMC). At Crystal Fixers Uganda, we can assist you to obtain media card within 2-3working days from the time all the necessary documents are submitted to Uganda Media council headquarters. Each filming crew member must sign Form – G and must…

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Double Gorilla Filming in Uganda

In this article, the writer is focusing on Gorilla filming in two Uganda Gorilla Parks namely Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  The two parks are situated in far south western Uganda and can be accessible after 8-9hrs drive from Entebbe Airport or 3-4hrs drive from Kigali Airport. Gorilla filming is one of the most amazing…

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Filming in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the smallest in Uganda but with great biodiversity. The size of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Size: 33.7km2. The Mgahinga Gorilla National park takes its name from “Gahinga” – the local word for the piles of volcanic stones cleared from farmland at the foot of the volcanoes. MGNP is made up of 3 extinct…

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Uganda Verses DRC Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo are famous for Gorilla Trekking however, due to political un rests in DRC, Gorilla tourism is on and off. On the other hand, Uganda is peaceful and Gorilla trekking is done all year round. Uganda hosts Mountain Gorillas in two parks namely; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) and Mgahinga Gorilla national Park (MGNP)….

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Olive Baboons In Uganda

They are beautiful and amazing creatures found in Uganda but also in other few African countries. In Uganda, olive baboons can be found in Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls national park, Semuliki National Park and Busitema among others. Olive baboons lives in large troops for security reasons and hunting tactic. The major predator of includes…

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Filming In Semuliki National Park

Semuliki National Park protects an extension of the Ituri forest in the Democratic republic of Congo. The park is situated in western Uganda near mountains of the moon (Mt. Rwenzori). The park covers an area of 220km2 with altitude of 670m-760m above sea level. River Semuliki separates Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Crystal Fixers Uganda is hereby enabling…

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