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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Filming in Bigodi swamp

Situated just outside Kibale National Park (Home of Chimpanzees).  Bigodi swamp is not a swamp but also an eco- tourism base with about 138 bird species which can be seen on guided walk tour.  Of the 325 that are recorded in this national park, 6 species of birds are endemic to the Albertine Rift region, including the Black-capped Apalis,…

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Filming in Mount Elgon National Park

Mount Elgon National Park is situated at Uganda and Kenya. At the size of 4000sqkms, Mount Elgon National Park has the largest Volcanic base in the world. With a lot of  attractions, Mount Elgon National Park becomes one of the best sites for filming in Uganda. The park is home to over 300 species of birds including the endangered…

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Filming In Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo valley is one of the Savannah parks in Uganda. KVNP is situated in north eastern Uganda bordered by Kenya in the East and one of the true wildness of Africa. Kidepo Valley can be reached by road or Air transport from Entebbe/ Kampala. Kidepo Valley National Park occupies 1442sqKm and suitable for filming. Things to Film in Kidepo…

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Things You Must Have To Do Filming

Film fixing activities in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo need adequate preparation so, below is the list of the things you must have to do filming in Uganda. Filming Permissions – filming permits in Rwanda cost $30 and valid for 15 Days and $50 valid for 3 Days the permit is strictly issued by Rwanda Academy of…

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