New Imbogo Safari Lodge in Kisoro District has opened in Uganda’s Virunga Mountains. The Virunga Mountains are a chain of volcanoes in East Africa, in the area where Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda meet. Imbogo Safari Lodge is nestled on the foot of the Mufumbiro ranges in Nshora, Nyarusiza in Kisoro […]
Travel is one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences in life. It allows us to explore new remote hiking adventures, learn new things, and connect with different people and cultures. However, not all travel is created equal. Some forms of travel are more immersive, authentic, and sustainable than others. One of these Trekking has […]
Kenya’s southwestern Narok County Government have announced the following park entrance fee increases for Masai Mara National Reserve and updates to the child policy for the reserve from January 2024: The new park fees will be applicable to all travellers visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve from 1st January 2024 – Masai Mara National Reserve Park Kenya […]
Uganda will host this year’s 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA), an annual general assembly that is expected to attract more than 500 top aviation officials from Africa. The 55th African Airlines Association‘s annual general assembly will take place from 19th – 21st November 2023 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. That conference is expected […]
Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national flag carrier announced the launch of scheduled commercial service from Entebbe, Uganda to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria, from commencing on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the […]
Air Tanzania took delivery of its first fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft today. The East African carrier is the first airline in Africa to receive the larger 737-9 model that would enable it to meet growing travel demand in West Africa, Southern Africa and India. Air Tanzania currently operates commercial service across Africa and to […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) the Uganda Government conservation agency responsible for the management and protection of Wildlife in and outside protected areas, confirmed the appointment of new members to its Board of Trustees. On 14 September 2023, a significant occasion of inaugurating the 10th Board of Trustees for Uganda Wildlife Authority in Kampala. PS Mrs. […]
Kasese City is hosting the 2023 International Coffee Day Celebrations in Uganda Coffee is said to be the second most consumed liquid, next to water globally with the Uganda Arabica coffee brand enjoying pride of place among world best coffee brands. Smallholders produce 75 per cent of the world’s coffee, but in many regions these […]
Rhino baby news: Uganda’s Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary celebrates another baby rhino born the night of 8th September 2023 to adult female KORI. According to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the female calf now brings the total number of Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to 41 healthy individuals. Since Uganda Wildlife Authority and wildlife conservation partners, Uganda […]
Kasubi Royal Tombs have been removed off the list of the endangered world heritage sites. The announcement has been made in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during UNESCO’s 45th session of the World Heritage Committee. UNESCO was swift to post this news on its X account. “Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi have just been removed from […]
