Kanonya Tours

10/06/2026

06/06/2026

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03/06/2026

01/06/2026

The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is one of Uganda’s most remarkable birds and is often considered a symbol of the country’s rich wetland biodiversity. Known for its enormous shoe-shaped bill and prehistoric appearance, the shoebill can stand over 1.2 meters (4 feet) tall and is famous for its patient hunting style. It often remains completely motionless for long periods before striking suddenly at prey such as lungfish, catfish, frogs, snakes, and even small crocodiles.

28/05/2026

UWA officially closed the "Save the Parrot Project" under the JICA project on 26th May 2026, that has been in operation since 2021 at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

At the Kasugai Cultural Centre in Japan, UWA, represented by the Commissioner of Community Conservation and Ex-situ Wildlife Services, David Musingo, expressed gratitude to JICA and Chubu University for their collaboration with UWEC, which was later merged with UWA. This initiative has positioned Uganda as a model country for parrot conservation.

The symposium was attended by representatives from JICA, Chubu University, and Toyama Municipal Family Park, along with researchers, students, local leaders, and others in Japan.

The ''Save The Parrot project'' is designed to raise community awareness, promote anti-poaching initiatives, and implement reforestation efforts in areas that are crucial habitats for the endangered African Grey Parrot, all to establish a sustainable model where both humans and parrots can flourish.