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The Ugandan Government through Posta Uganda Introduces 6 New Buses In a groundbreaking move, the Ugandan government, through Posta Uganda, has launched a fleet of 6 buses aimed at providing affordable and reliable transportation across the country. This new bus service started operating on the December 19, 2024. This initiative marks a significant step towards […]

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Tristar Energy Sign Agreement for New Fuel Facility Uganda Civil Aviation Authority signed an agreement with Tristar Energy Limited, a division of the UAE-based Tristar Group, for operating a newly constructed fuel storage facility and fuel hydrant pipeline system at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The agreement-signing […]

Discover the New Mara Toto Tree Camp in Kenya Kenya’s Maasai Mara has always been a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike. Adding to its allure is the newly opened Mara Toto Tree Camp, a stunning lodge that promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of the African wilderness. Opened in July […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority enters into a historic 25-Year Concession Agreement for Luxury Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda Wildlife Authority has today December 10th entered into a historic 25-year concession agreement with One Nature Hotels Limited for the development and operation of a luxury lodge at Channel Track near the renowned Kazinga Channel in […]

Welcoming the New Elena Camp in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Western Uganda The newly constructed Elena Camp in Rwenzori Mountains National Park which was opened on Monday 16th November, 2024 marked a significant milestone that was achieved by Uganda. This state-of-the-art camp, funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, promises to enhance […]

Discover Uganda: Uganda hosts tour operators from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations From November 25th to December 7th, Uganda played host to a group of tour operators from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on an unforgettable journey. This incredible trip, led by the Uganda High Commission in Malaysia, showcased why Uganda is […]

Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, has a mind-boggling list of restaurants, café’s, bars, nightclubs, hotels and more, but if you’re coming to the Pearl of Africa to track gorillas or chimps or go on safari, it’s likely you will be swiftly taken upcountry. That’s usually for good reason: if you’re a nature lover, you won’t want […]

Celebrating Unity – Ateker Reunion Festival 2024 hosted in Soroti Town, Uganda The Ateker Reunion Festival, held in city of Soroti, Eastern Uganda, is a vibrant celebration that brings together the Ateker communities from across East Africa. This three-day festival is a significant cultural event aimed at promoting unity, socioeconomic development, and the preservation of […]

KUSH AIR LAUNCHES JUBA – ENTEBBE FLIGHTS STARTING MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 Kush Air, a private South Sudan regional airline, on Friday, 6 December, 2024 added another new route to its expanding East and Central regional network with the launch of its Juba in South Sudan – Entebbe in Uganda route at Entebbe international Airport […]

A New Cultural Beacon: The Semei Kakungulu Museum Opens in Mbale, Uganda The vibrant city of Mbale has added a new gem to its cultural and historical landscape with the grand opening of the Semei Kakungulu Museum. Nestled on Gangama Hill in Kasanvu Cell, this museum is set to become a cornerstone of cultural preservation […]

Shopping Malls In Uganda Shopping malls have increasingly become a staple in the urban landscape of Uganda. These modern structures represent a significant transformation in the East African nation’s consumer culture, offering a unique blend of shopping, entertainment, and social interaction. While shopping malls were a rarity in Uganda in the early 2000s, the last […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority has  launched a free entrance days in Uganda National Parks during the Open Park Days package / initiative. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) – the state-run agency responsible for management of 10 National Parks; 12 Wildlife reserves; 5 Community Wildlife Management Areas; and 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uganda, announced the Open Park Days Uganda […]

Uganda Airlines, the national flag carrier of Uganda, launched flights between Entebbe and Abuja on September  12. Uganda Airline made its inaugural flight to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital building on its existing service to Lagos, the country’s commercial hub. – Airline now flies to 14 destinations in Africa, Asia. The Airlines has announced an initial flights […]

For the millions who are dedicated to both travel and social service, journeying hundreds or even thousands of miles to assist individuals and communities in need can be an immensely rewarding endeavor. The integration of travel and charitable activities presents a compelling allure, and although it is not a novel idea, it has experienced considerable […]

The Eighth edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2024) took place in Kampala from May 23rd to 25th, drawing in more than 5,000 tourist travel trade participants and 70 buyers. The recently opened Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo, near Lake Victoria, (the second largest fresh water lake located in East Africa),  was the […]

The Bbanga Environmental Community Run will take place at Lutoboka Bay, Buggala Island (Ssese Islands) on Saturday 4th May 2024. Bbanga Project is an Ugandan-Austrian NGO mainly focusing on education, climate action and women empowerment in Ssese Island’s largest habitated island of Buggala in Lake Victoria, the world’s largest freshwater fishery. The non-for-profit biggest projects […]

The biggest wedding expo in Uganda – Bride and Groom Expo will take place from 28th to 30th June 2024 at UMA exhibition Hall Lugogo in Kampala. Organized and promoted by local print and online news media – The New Vision, the bridal expos is ranked among the top bridal shows in Uganda. According to […]

The Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) Hon. Tom Butime has inaugurated members of Board of Directors for Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) at a handover ceremony at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The new Uganda Tourism Board members includes: Chairperson Ms. Hoareau Kakooza Pearl EarlyGift, Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya, Ms. Kebirungi Sally Sandra, Mr. Operemo […]

Bradt Travel Guides Experts listed Uganda among the best tourist destinations in 2024 for domestic, regional and international tourists, raising Uganda’s position and image on top among finest tourist destinations in the world. Bradt Travel Guides is the world’s leading independent travel publisher of travel guides founded in 1974 in the United Kingdom (UK). In […]

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 […]

Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s premier national flag carrier, has chosen to expand its fleet with an additional 10 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. With this latest acquisition, the airline raised its total number of A350-900s to 40, reflecting its growing trust in this modern widebody aircraft. The new order follows closely with an earlier agreement in August when […]

Located just astride the Equator, Uganda is a fascinating destination where the East African savannah meets the West African tropical rain forests. Uganda is fast becoming a popular destination that is frequented by adventure travelers. From popular gorilla treks to classic game viewing in Uganda’s national parks, there is a lot to see and do […]

Dubbed The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, the run will take place on September 2, 2023, in Kasese district at the foothills of the snowcapped 5,109-meter Ruwenzori ranges in western Uganda. According to the main sponsor of the marathon, Tusker Lite, the aim of the Rwenzori Marathon is to promote healthy living, boost tourism to the […]

Uganda Conservation Foundation short for Uganda CF is delivers proactive conservation, community and anti trafficking projects in Uganda. World Giraffe Day is marked on 21st June every year to highlight the plight of the world’s tallest land mammal which is on IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species. With increasing habitat loss due to human encroachment […]

Capital FM Radio and MTN Telecom Uganda announced the launch of the “MTN YETU FESTIVAL” in Uganda that will take place on Sunday, 11th June 2023 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. The headline act for the MTN YETU FESTIVAL will be Boyz II Men music group – one of the most iconic R&B groups in […]

MV NODL Victoria passenger ferry operated by Nation Oil Distributors Limited together with the Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport launched a new ferry service on Nakiwogo (Entebbe) – Bukakkata (Masaka) route According to the ferry transportation operator media release, MV MV NODL Victoria introduced the ferry service as a result of travel disruption at […]

A unique 14-room The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in the heart of Zanzibar’s iconic cultural city will welcome its first guests in July of this year. Families, adventurers, and business travelers can now make reservations at The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town, the first of 2 new offerings from The Neela Collection in Zanzibar’s historic […]

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023 brings together tourism and travel trade partners from Uganda, East Africa and all over the world to meet new clients, network, and discuss tourism business deals. This week, Uganda Tourism Board has officially launched the seventh Edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023, branded […]

The past week and a half witnessed the launch of “MV Mwanza – Hapa Kazi Tu” at the Mwanza South Port of Lake Victoria, Tanzania, East Africa. The 3.5k GRT, 92.6 meter-long, 17-meter wide, and 20-meter-high vessel has a capacity of 1,200 passengers, 400 tons of cargo, 20 small vehicles, and 3 trucks. It was […]

Branding for scenery and mountain gorillas, Rwanda is holding tourism week targeted to boost tourism recovery & promote intra-Africa travel. Running from 26th November to 3rd December 2022, the week-long event currently is carrying a banner and a theme of “Adopting Innovative Approaches to Boost Intra-Africa Travel as a drive for Tourism Business Recovery.” Taking […]

Outstanding Contributions to Africa Award goes to Amos Wekesa, Founder of Great Lakes Safaris. Amos Wekesa is one of the most successful safari tour operators in Uganda. Africa Hospitality Investment Forum took place from 2nd to 4th November 2022 at Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Morocco, North Africa. Africa Hospitality Investment Forum short for AHIF provides a […]

Uganda to host the 7th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo from 8th -11th, February 2023, Uganda Tourism Board has announced.  The tourism expo will be help in Kampala, Ugandan capital and business city. All Uganda Tour Operators and Travel Agents are invited to attend meet hotels, resorts, safari lodges and regional tourism […]

Female-owned companies propelled women to the pinnacle of the travel and hospitality industry in Uganda, when Nkuringo Safari Lodges CEO Lydia Eva Mpanga and Eugene Windt Nsubuga’s Swanair joined the stars of travel, tourism and hospitality at the World Travel Awards at a red-carpet reception held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), in Nairobi, […]

This year Akira Alira brings you 2 festivals. First, the Akira Reset Fest running from 28 to 31 July 2022 in Fort Portal, Uganda Tourism City, to rest and rejuvenate mid year and come back refreshed. Akira Festivals 2022 will run under the theme “Celebrate Tooro Kingdom at 200 Years” Later in the year in […]

DPO Group the largest and the fastest-growing African payment gateway announced that DPO cards are 3-D Secure (or 3DS) enabled! This means client on holiday travel in Africa can now transact on 3DS-enabled websites seamlessly with both DPO physical and virtual cards. The 3DS protocol is an additional security layer for online card transactions. With […]

One Yemen national identified as Al-Maamari Maged Mutahar Ali was arrested after being found with 26 pieces of Rhino horns weighing 15 kilograms during luggage check at Entebbe International Airport – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) media statement said. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) canine unit officials, discovered the horns weighing 15 kilograms as they were checking […]

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is hosting its first roadshow in Kenya, offering destination training and showcasing a variety of tourism products to Kenyan tour operators Uganda Tourism hosts the roadshow in Kenya Uganda to boost intra Africa tourism between the two East African countries with a focus on encouraging more tourists from Kenya to explore […]

The number of chimpanzees in Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in Western Uganda has significantly reduced following the destruction of their habitat, reports, Mr. Paul Hatanga, Project Manager Wildlife Conservation Society.   In an interview with Kazi-njema News, the manager says a census conducted in 2001 indicated that Bugoma forest was home to an estimated 570 […]

Uganda Named Among The 22 Best Places To Travel Around The World In 2022 by Forbes Travel Advisor Every year, Forbes Advisor round up the best places to visit. This year, in honor of Women’s History Month in March, the company tapped into a handful of women travel experts and influencers to find out the […]

Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national flag carrier has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of Congo). Owing to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has […]

Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national flag carrier, has announced that it will launch flights between Entebbe Airport (EBB) and London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) on select days of the week starting in November 2022. Uganda Airline will operate up to three flights a week to London from November 2022, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from […]

The Uganda Railway Museum, the first of its kind in Uganda and the second in East Africa, opened 16 March, 2022 in a project put together by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), and with support of the European Union and SOGEA-SATOM. Located along the Jinja-Iganga Highway […]

UGANDA JUNGLE LODGES, FIRST SUSTAINABLE TOURIST ACCOMMODATION IN UGANDA by TourCert Uganda Jungle Lodges started in 2011 with two accommodation facility Ishasha Jungle Lodge and Bugoma Jungle Lodge, with a clear number of objectives: build tourist Eco-lodges where the accommodation is actually the meaning for a full experience of nature; identify locations with great potential, […]

Effective this Friday 22 February 2022, MV Kalangala the only public sailing vessel, plying the Entebbe-Kalangala Ssese route, will temporarily suspend operations to undergo annual mandatory docking inspection. According to Mr Sadala Musoke, the chief executive officer, Nation Oil Distributors Ltd (NODL), a firm managing the MV Kalangala vessel, when MV Kalangala ferry sails to […]

Toyota Uganda Limited, the market leader in Uganda’s new vehicle industry, announced on 2nd February 2022 that it has changed its name to CFAO Motors Uganda. This transformation goes hand in hand with the progressive expansion of the range of solutions offered by the company. Present in Uganda since 2005 under the name of Toyota […]

Uganda government has suspended mandatory COVID-19 testing on arrival at entry ports, in line with East African Community (EAC) member states. Individuals transiting through Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s major international airport and all ports of entry in line with the position taken by the East Africa Community are no longer required to be tested. This […]

Uganda Bikers are joining the 2022 Africa UBUNTU Bikers Run this Sunday, January 30, 2022. The bikers from Uganda will join the rest of Africa’s bikers in a solidarity breakfast ride dubbed “2022 Africa UBUNTU Bikers Run – Riding in Unity.” Organized by the Uganda Bikers Association (UBA) in collaboration with Central Riders (CRA), Ring […]

The park authorities appealed to the public, especially those transiting through protected areas to take precaution and avoid putting themselves in harm’s way. On 25 January, 2021, a traveler was trampled to death by an elephant at Uganda‘s Murchison Falls National Park, while passing through the park to Arua town in West Nile. A statement […]

The government of Rwanda has announced the reopening of the Gatuna/Katuna border after nearly three years of closure. On February 28, 2019, Rwanda closed its border with Uganda at Gatuna. Katuna is a town in Kabale District of Uganda at the border with Rwanda. In Kinyarwanda language the town is called Gatuna. Katuna is located […]

Uganda President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has made good on his new year speech in which he issued a directive to fully reopen the economy 2 weeks after schools reopened on January 10, 2022. The reopening was staggered starting with the education sector, which had earned the country the longest lockdown in the world after […]

Bar Aviation Uganda, a Uganda based Aviation Company offering daily domestic scheduled flights and private charters, announced will launch daily scheduled flights to Uganda safari parks and tourist attractions from 01 February 2022. The launch of daily, scheduled domestic flights to numerous National Park locations in Uganda and three weekly flights to Arua City, north […]

MV Kalangala ferry revise schedule to ease travel and also prevent spread of COVID-19 during the festive season with new ferry timetable between 22nd – 28th December 2021 and 29th December to 02nd January 2021. Just like accommodation providers in the floating Ssese Islands are limiting guest numbers and meeting attendee numbers, MV Kalangala vessel […]

The Big Birding Day (BBD) 2021 is here! The Big Bird Day 2021 is on Saturday 4th December! How to Participate in Big Bird Day? Go birding anywhere you are in Uganda on Saturday 4th December 2021; Big Birding Day short for BBD is a national birding activity in Uganda that combines avian conservation with […]

Uganda: Airlink launch flights between Entebbe (Uganda) <> Johannesburg (South Africa) South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink launched of flights to Entebbe, Uganda. Airlink Flights on the Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) – Entebbe (Entebbe International Airport) route will operate four times a week from 19th of September 2021, connecting with Airlink’s domestic and regional […]

Rwanda Introduce 30 Wild White Rhinos to Akagera National Park Speaking during the press conference on the introduction of 30 wild White Rhinos to Kagera National Park, Ariella Kageruka, the Acting Chief Tourism Officer at Rwanda Development Board (RDB), hailed the translocation of rhinos as a historic milestone for Rwanda’s conservation drive. The translocation of […]

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo broke the world record* at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon on Sunday 21 November 2021, clocking 57:31 at the World Athletics Label road race. The world half marathon champion won by more than two minutes and took one second off the previous world record set by Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie in Valencia last […]

Ekyooto Ha Mpango cultural festival takes place between place 25-28 November, showcasing Tooro Kingdom’s rich history and cultural heritage. Ekyooto Ha Mpango festival launched by King Oyo during the 26th coronation ceremony aims at showcasing the best of Tooro’s rich heritage through various activities in art, music, fashion, food, sports, business clinics plus the breathtaking tourism […]

REPAIRS AT LWERA SWAMP ALONG THE KAMPALA- MASAKA HIGHWAY (MASAKA ROAD: ROAD IN UGANDA) EFFECTIVE THURSDAY 11th November 2021 The Kampala–Masaka Road is a road in the Central Region of Uganda, connecting the capital city of Kampala (Uganda’s capital and start point of most of the Uganda safaris to western region national parks and Kampala […]

Arriving passengers at Entebbe International Airport will have their samples for COVID19 taken and there after they will be allowed to proceed home or to their hotels Following pressure from travelers and social media bashing, the Uganda Ministry of Health has been forced to swallow some humble pie and bow to pressure from tour operators […]

UGANDA TOURISM AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NEWS The US Embassy in Kampala, Ugandan capital together with the Uganda Minister of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Tom Butime unveiled a biosafety level II laboratory at Mweya in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second largest conservation and wildlife park in Uganda. The bio safety laboratory at Mweya was […]

The African Birding Expo is slated to take place from 10-12 December, 2021, at Botanical Gardens in Entebbe Town, Uganda. This edition of African Birding Expo will attract hundreds of bird watchers, travel writers, tour operators, safari lodge owners, and other players in the tourism sector across the world focusing on Africa as a premium […]

The bus explosion happened just two days after a deadly bombing that killed one person and injured three at a roadside eatery in the capital Kampala on Saturday, which police called an “act of domestic terror”. Explosion on the bus near Kampala kills one person and injures several others. Bus attack follows the deadly bombing […]

BUNGEE UGANDA REOPENS BUNGEE JUMPING OVER THE NILE IN JINJA  SET TO OPEN ON 25 OCTOBER 2021. After nearly three years of no bungee jumping at Bungee Uganda in Jinja, the Bungee Uganda operators have confirmed that bungee Jumping will resume on 25th Oct 2021. This comes after two missed deadlines in May and June […]

Following the launch of the COVID-19 testing laboratory at Entebbe International Airport by Uganda’s President His Excellency. Yoweri Museveni on Friday 22 October of 2021, the Government of the Republic of Uganda has issued directives effective Wednesday 27 October, 2021, until further notice on Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) health measures at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). […]

Uganda President H.E Yoweri Museveni on Friday 22 October, 2021, commissioned the Entebbe International Airport Covid-19 laboratories for mandatory testing of all incoming passengers through the national airport. The lab is to be used for mandatory COVID-19 testing of all incoming passengers both vaccinated and unvaccinated through Entebbe International Airport. The measure is intended to […]

Kasubi Tombs, Uganda – built in 1882 Covering hectares of agricultural land in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, the Royal Complex at Kasubi is the burial place of monarchs of the Buganda Kingdom. It was predominantly built from wood and other organic materials. The interior is designed to replicate a sacred forest and is topped with 52 […]

Doha based Qatar Airways and Kigali based RwandAir have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement today. Customers of both airlines will benefit from convenient access to more than 65 global codeshare destinations. Rwandan flag carrier will also launch new non-stop flights between their Kigali hub and Doha from December. Qatar Airways and RwandAir have signed a comprehensive codeshare […]

The Uganda Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) is undertaking upgrading works on one of Busoga’s fastest growing tourism sites, the Kagulu Rock. The works Kaguru Rock include construction of steps and other amenities. Kagulu Rock is located in Buyende district which is 30 Km off Kamuli town and about 106km from Jinja City […]

Flights from Entebbe (EBB) to Dubai on Uganda Airlines now Uganda Airlines, Uganda main flag carrier began its maiden long-haul flights with the launch of Dubai flights from/from Entebbe (EBB) on 04th October 2021. Entebbe Airport establishes a three times weekly link to the business and holiday center of Persian Gulf coast of the United […]

World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on 27 September, is the global observance day fostering awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value and the contribution that the sector can make towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive social and economic impact. Both developed and developing economies […]

The East African state of Rwanda will be the first country in Africa to host the World Cycling Championships The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced Thursday 23rd September 2021, that Rwanda and its capital Kigali would host the cycling worlds in 2025. The President of Rwanda’s local cycling governing body (Ferwacy), Abdallah Murenzi, confirmed the […]

Branded as the East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) 2021, the exhibition is scheduled to open from October 9 to 16. The event is has attracted key tourism players from the EAC member states. The East African Regional Tourism Expo 2021 is the first regional tourism expo to take place in East Africa, targeting to […]

Welcome to ONOMO Hotel Kampala In 2021, ONOMO Hotel Kampala created a buzz by opening its doors in the Ugandan capital and main business district of Kampala. ONOMO Hotel on Nakasero Hill, Kampala’s hotspot and meeting place for entrepreneurs, businesspeople and shopping enthusiasts. Wrapped around a magnificent pool, this hotel charms with its contemporary and […]

BirdNest Resort, a lakeside resort at Lake Bunyonyi near Kabale Town in South-West Uganda, announced new management. Philip Ryckaet, one of BirdNest Resort’s directors, became Managing Director of BirdNest Resort on 06 September 2021. He succeeds Paul Ryckaet Pablo, who died mysteriously at his home in Belgium on 12th April 2021. According to BirdNest Resort […]

Its a SAD FRIDAY and a huge loss at the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA), after it learned of the demise of it beloved founding father of the hotel owners association in Uganda and owner of Hotel Africana group, Hajji. Dr. Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige also known as (a.k.a) BMK. Dr. Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige was a […]

Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), the leading international organisation dedicated to giraffe conservation and management in the wild, shared a tweet in what it described at “some good news” and also when a well laid out plan works for giraffe conservation in Uganda. Uganda is home to one of the most threatened subspecies of giraffe: the […]

Uganda Wildlife Authorities aka UWA has added mountain bike-riding to its offerings in Mountain Elgon National Park, in eastern Uganda.   Speaking at the launch recently, Mount Elgon National Park Assistant Warden – Mr Stephen Nyadru, said, the move is aimed at attracting more tourists. He said activities will include traversing of rocks, washouts, and steep […]

Although the reception at the Entebbe International airport, Uganda main airport was low-key due to restrictions on crowds amid the Covid-19 pandemic, people lined the Entebbe to Kampala highway to welcome Uganda Olympians who medaled in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. A heroic Team Uganda arrived back home Tuesday 10 Aug 2021, from the just-concluded Tokyo 2020 […]

Rwanda will celebrate this year’s World Gorilla Day by naming 24 baby mountain gorillas born during the last 12 months in the 17th edition of the Kwita Izina ceremony taking place virtually on 24 September 2021. Kwita Izina, a uniquely Rwandan ceremony introduced in 2005 with the aim of creating awareness of conservation efforts for […]

Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, Edelweiss has announced to add Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, as its three new destinations in Tanzania, East Africa from October 2021, offering a ray of hope to the country’s multi-million dollar tourism industry. Edelweiss will fly from Zurich, Switzerland to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania twice a week from […]

Uganda Airlines, Uganda national flag carrier is on course to begin long-haul flights to Dubai slated for October 2021, followed by London and Guangzhou since the Airbuses officially received an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on 23 August, 2021. This development brings to an end the protracted 5-phased certification […]

Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) announced the temporary closure of Kazinga Channel Bridge at Katungura along the Kasese-Katunguru-Ishaka Road for emergency rehabilitation works, in June this year, To prevent motorists from battling congestion, detours and frustrations as they use the busy Kazinga channel bridge that connects Queen Elizabeth national park, Kasese Town and other surrounding […]

Shoprite Holdings, South Africa’s biggest retailer by market, has announced plans to discontinue operations in Uganda and Madagascar, adding to its growing list of African departures. In a statement 23 August 2021, Shoprite disclosed the news of its exit after announcing an 8.1 per cent increase in total merchandise sales from continuing operations to R168 […]

ARRIVAL OF EVACUEES FROM AFGHANISTAN IN UGANDA –  Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement! The Government of the Republic of Uganda this morning; 25 August 2021, received Fifty One (51) evacuees from Afghanistan who arrived aboard a privately chartered flight at the Entebbe International Airport, near Entebbe Town, 40 km, south of Kampala, Uganda capital […]

Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF) is a groundbreaking Film Festival presenting films which have the power to raise awareness about the vital role destinations play in the success of cinema and television. Global Tourism Film Festival, a world-first nomadic Tourism Film Festival is produced to be held in support of tourism destinations and local economies […]

The Rotary Cancer Run is back! This year bigger and virtual. Simply buy a kit from the nearest Centenary Bank Branch, Rotary office, Capital shoppers, Shoprite, and run from wherever you are. Let’s celebrate 10 years of supporting lives. #RotaryCancerRun10 Contribute towards construction of the cancer bunker at Nsambya Hospitall

To celebrate World Lion Day (#WorldLionDay), Bradt Travel Guides, United Kingdom based leading independent guidebook publisher, Bradt Travel Guides drawn up a list of their favourite destinations to get up close and personal with the ultimate big cat. According to the travel guide books publisher, the largest African carnivore and undisputed top land predator, the lion is also the […]

TourScanner the world’s largest website to search for tours & travel activities has released its list of “100 Best National Parks in the World” TourScanner’s website allows users to compare over 1,500,000 tours & travel activities prices from hundreds of providers in every destination around the world in just a few clicks. “If you’re a […]

Dubai-based carrier Emirates on Wednesday 04 August 2021, updated its website with the latest travel requirements for passengers arriving from African countries of Uganda, Nigeria, plus Asian nations of Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This is after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that expats stranded these countries — from where passenger entry is suspended […]

Julian Wright (33 years) is no ordinary mountaineer, as well as being a Professional Mountaineer, Lead Guide/ Field Expert for over 15 years, largely in Kenya and South Africa, he is one of a few human beings to severally summit all the three highest points on Mount. Kenya, East Africa’s second-highest mountain i.e., Batian (5,199 […]

Entebbe International Airport (EBB), is the international airport of Uganda. Throughout the course of 2020, a total of 565, 666 passengers passed through the gates of Entebbe International Airport. The operation of the airport was unprecedented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular the related restrictions on travel and the worldwide decline in demand for foreign […]

Uganda hope that the sub sector will soon recover lost grounds from the impact of the pandemic as it generated UGX 6 billion (USD 2 million) in the first three months of 2021 receiving 16.8% visitors to tourist sites, despite devastating blows to the tourism sector inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. According to eturbonews.com, the […]

Uganda’s athlete Joshua Cheptegei put up a spirited last minute run to catch up with the eventual men’s 10000m final winner, Ethiopia’s Selemon Barega at Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Friday 30 July, 2021. Barega, 21, timed his last-lap sprint to perfection to win the first athletics gold of the Olympic […]

Eurowings Discover, the newest leisure airline within the Lufthansa Group, commenced its flights on the 24th of July 2021 with two weekly flight services from Frankfurt, Germany to Mombasa, Kenya with onward flights to Zanzibar in Tanzania. Eurowings Discover, took off on its inaugural flight to Zanzibar via Mombasa on 24 July 2021. Operating as […]

Uganda has got an addition to the wild rhinos in the country after a male calf was born at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the calf was born by Kori, one of the oldest female Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is the state run […]

Parkview Safari Lodge Public Relations Officer, Solomon Oleny, shared and  wrote on his Facebook wall the following message about bush fire at their game lodge; “On Friday 23rd July, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in Queen Elizabeth National Park lit up bush fire in the wildlife park, a practice they normally do during the dry season. […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the state-run nature and conservation agency releases a media statement on the fire outbreak at Park View Safari Lodge in Western Region, that gutted the game lodge facilities. Denies any responsibility in cause of the fire According to Uganda Wildlife Authority media statement dated July 24, 2021, it said, on Friday […]

Time Magazine, an American weekly news magazine and news website, has released its third annual list of the “World’s Greatest Places” in 2021. To compile this list of World’s Great Places in 2021, Time Magazine solicited nominations of places – including countries, regions, cities and towns – from its international network of correspondents and contributors, […]

Tanzania will host the East African Community (EAC) regional tourism expo in October, the country’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Damas Ndumbaro announced Friday 16 July 2021. The tourism expo will be held in Tanzania northern tourist city of Arusha, Ndumbaro told a virtual meeting of the East African Community Council of Ministers for […]

The East African regional tourism ministers had met virtually under the chairmanship Kenyan Minister for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala and all agreed to take recovery measures. • The ministers agreed to adopt collective and coordinated approach targeting tourism recovery • Plan calls for creation of stimulus packages aimed at re-igniting the sector. • Plan […]

The Tour Guides Forum Uganda (TFGU) is a registered association of tour guides and tourist drivers in Uganda. Even while its members are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic since Uganda was first locked down in March 2020, charity was the priority. The organization donated wheelchairs, clothes, reusable sanitary pads, and soap to vulnerable […]

Treks to see mountain gorillas have undeniable become the world’s most done tourist adventure these days, a dream come true and a top bucket list for a high number of travelers to East and Central Africa.   Every day, hundreds of travelers check into gorilla destinations for a close encounter with endangered gorillas that were […]

Tracking rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Uganda en route to Murchison Falls, Masindi or Hoima – is one of Uganda’s most popular tourist attractions – and here’s why: Travel blogger and Chief Creator Ms. Charlotte Beauvoisin of Diary of a Muzungu shares her rhino tracking experience. Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Located in Northern […]

Tilenga Safari Lodge, a new mid-range lodge in Packwachi, near the Murchison Falls National Park, is set to open in October 2021. Located in Murchson Falls National Park, Nwoya District, just near the Tangi Gate- (Pakwatch Bridge), Tilenga Safari Lodge are ready to offer visitors that memorable luxury in the wilderness. Whenever you think of […]

Chimpundu Lodge opens doors to safari tourists in Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park – the best place to track chimps in East Africa and the world, becoming the third property among the Emburara Safaris hotels and safari lodge portfolio. According to the tweet posted by Chimpundu Lodge Twitter account said, “We are opening on 01 […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the entry of travellers from three African nations of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia on all flights of national and foreign carriers, effective 11 June 2021, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. The General Civil Aviation Authority […]

The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) Country Director, David Duli has called for private sector investment in Rwenzori Mountain National Park (RMNP), one of Uganda’s wildlife national parks, which is currently among the least visited. Rwenzori Mountains National Park located in Western Uganda, is well known for its flora and contains a large area […]

Airlink, the independent Southern African regional airline, will add another new route to its expanding intra-Africa network in the coming weeks with the launch of its Johannesburg (South Africa) -Entebbe (Uganda) service. Airlink Flights on the Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) – Entebbe (Entebbe International Airport) route will operate four times a week from 19th […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority, the Uganda government-run conservation and tourism agency) and Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranches have reopened the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to the public and resumed tourism activities at the rhino sanctuary. Ziwa rhino sanctuary was on Thursday 10 June 2021 reopened to tourist after a management dispute led to its closure weeks ago. […]

Uganda is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases in Uganda. Below are the COVID-19 Guidelines for arriving travellers and departing travellers at Entebbe international airport, Uganda; 1) Entebbe International Airport Health team shall approve for arrival or departure travellers a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate done within 120 hours from the time […]

Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s air carrier commenced regular scheduled flights between Entebbe in Uganda and Johannesburg city in South Africa effective Sunday 31st May 2021, ushering a great new experience of convenient and affordable travel between Uganda and South Africa, and the wider African regional network. The new Uganda airlines flights launch to Johannesburg offers the   […]

Uganda airlines announced on its Twitter page that will operate four times weekly direct flights to Johannesburg. The twitter post said “#Johannesburg! The countdown is on. Just days to the D-day. Book your ticket now .” The flag carrier airline of Uganda, Uganda Airlines, is set to launch flights from Entebbe in Uganda to Johannesburg […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority the Ugandan government conservation agency has beefed up the security of the rhinos at Ziwa Sanctuary in Nakasongola district, 176 kms North of Kampala City, Uganda capital, to ensure the safety of the rhinos at the sanctuary is not compromised. Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch was established in 2005 as a protected […]

BIRDNEST Resort Executive Director Charles Kalyango broke news about the death of their director on the lakeside resort Facebook Page and local Tourism Fraternity WhatsApp groups. The message said, “Dear friends, I announce the sudden death of Mr. Paul Henry Ryckeart Timbao “Pablo SilverBack”, Managing Director of BirdNest Resort in Lake Bunyonyi area said , […]

Uganda Tourism Board (short for UTB), the state-run destination marketing organization with the responsibility to market Uganda and promote Uganda as the preferred tourism destination for domestic, regional and international visitors, are  be conducting a national grading and classification of accommodation facilities in Uganda. According to Uganda Tourism Board, the regional workshop on grading and […]

Ahead of the 2020 festive holiday season, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)  announced a reduction in entrance fees for savannah national parks, ape and primate tracking permits and activity fees to encourage visitors tour the wildlife conservation areas. Uganda Gorilla trekking permits and chimpanzee tracking permits among other promotional tariffs reduced for the period 01 […]

Hera Hotel Kampala, situated in Lubaga Division, one of the five divisions that make up Kampala City, opened doors to Ugandan citizens, international travellers and expatriates returning to Uganda last month of December. Located in Lubaga Division – sometime spelled as “Rubaga”, an area of cultural and historical heritage to the Buganda Kingdom, only 90 […]

Uganda Airlines took delivery of the first of 2 brand-new Airbus A330-800 neo. The aircraft captained by Capt. Michael Etyang touched down at Entebbbe International Airport, Uganda’s main airport located 40km south of the capital Kampala on 22 December 2020, at 10:30 local time to a water salute. “This is a historic day in the […]

Uganda’s Association of Tour Operators (Association of Uganda Tour Operators – AUTO), elected a new executive board that will serve for the period 2020 – 2022. Association of Uganda Tour Operators brings together registered and professional tour firms dealing in tours, activities and safari booking in Uganda. Ms. Civy Tumusiime of Acacia Safaris was elected […]

Uganda Airlines, the Uganda national carrier launched a new route to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday 18 Dec 2020. Uganda airline will fly three times weekly to Democratic Republic of the Congo capital Kishsansha. The Uganda airline outbound flight from Entebbe International Airport to Ndjili International Airport in Kishansha will […]

This is a report REPOST on a Catholic Church built by Polish refugees near Masindi Town in the 1940s – Thanks to Charlotte Beauvoisin of Diary of a Muzungu The small community of Nyabyeya was once home to a community of Poles who built a church that remains popular with the community to this day. Adjacent to […]

A new budget safari lodge will be opening its doors to visitors this December. Located in Pakwach Town, just outside Murchison Falls National Park, Tangi Gate, Gipir and Labongo Safari Lodge overlooks the River Nile the results are a distinctive safari holiday experience delivering the utmost in comfort, convenience. According to Emmanuel Aleko, one of […]

Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport has opened a new expanded departures terminal. The new terminal at Entebbe airport can handle more than three million passengers annually, up from two million previously. Boarding lounges have been reconfigured, with partitions removed to provide more space and seating areas. Entebbe airport recorded 42 633 international passengers in November this […]

Ahead of the 2020 festive holiday season, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a reduction in entrance fees for savannah national parks, ape and primate tracking permits and activity fees to encourage visitors tour the wildlife conservation areas. Uganda Gorilla trekking permits and chimpanzee tracking permits among other promotional tariffs reduced for the period […]

Celebrating Africa Tourism Day, plans are being developed to promote a newly-established Tanzania wildlife safari park which is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve,  is now standing among the most attractive safari parks in Africa. Established in 2019 in honour of the Late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the Republic of Tanzania father of the Nation, […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority’s (UWA’s) investigation unit received a donation from Space for Giants, an International Conservation Organization that protects wildlife and landscapes in Africa with focus on the survival of elephants. Space for Gaints donated 18 mobile crime scene kits to assist in handling and management of crime scenes in due course of investigations of Uganda wildlife […]

A combined team of two Uganda police divisions busted a 200-acre marijuana farm last week located in Uganda’s second largest national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, in western Uganda. The operation on arguably the largest farm of the illegal crop in Uganda to date was commanded by their Divisional Police Commanders from Katwe and Bwera […]

Visitor to Jinja, the East Africa Adventure Capital over the January 30th – February 2nd 2020 weekend will be able to join the Nile River Festival, an annual adventure event for anyone. Nile River Festival (NRF) Endurance Race 2017 Photographer: Haley Mckee The Nile River Festival is described as Africa’s largest and longest running whitewater […]

UGANDA LISTED ON NEW YORK TIMES’ 52 PLACES TO GO IN 2020  UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary was ranked thirtieth in the world’s hot spots Lesotho came in at number twelve, followed by Egypt, at Number seventeen, Uganda – 30, Mount Kenya at forty, Ethiopian capital Addis […]

The Uganda Ministry of Health announced has put in place screening mechanisms, including physical examination for flu like symptoms at Entebbe International Airport. According to Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health in Uganda, travelers to the East African country already being screened for elevated temperatures – indicating a viral infection – and for […]

MV Kalangala Ferry Revise schedules for holiday season – Buggala Island (SSESE ISLANDS) MV Kalangala Ferry Photo Credit: Instagram/paddies_ug_ The Nation Oil Distributors who operate the MV Kalangala ship with the Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport have announced revised Nakiwogo pier (Entebbe) – Lutoboka bay (Kalangala) ferry crossing schedule operating over Christmas and New […]

VIRUNGA AND BWINDI GORILLA CENSUS PUTS LATEST NUMBERS AT 1,063 Mountain gorilla baby at Bwindi forest.  Photo Credit: Volcanoes Safaris Data released recently from the 2018 Bwindi-Sarambwe population surveys of the mountain gorillas, known as census, shows a positive increase in gorilla numbers in the famous Bwindi Impenetrable gorilla national park in Uganda and the […]

Uganda Airlines to introduce 3 times weekly flights to Zanzibar Uganda national flag carrier – Uganda Airlines is set to launch flights from Entebbe in Uganda to the Tanzanian coastal town of Zanzibar from 16 December, adding yet another key destination in East Africa. The new 3x weekly flights to Zanzibar from Entebbe will be […]

Giraffes translocated to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve by Uganda Wildlife Authority Five critically endangered Nubian giraffes were translocated from Murchison Falls national park (Uganda’s best-known and biggest nature reserve) to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve on 28 October, according to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) This relocation was the first batch of Nubian giraffe into the Pian […]

Nature Uganda in collaboration with Uganda Tourism Board UTB), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Uganda Bird Guides Club, with support from other partners have organized the 11th Annual Big Birding Day (BBD) 2019, due on 7th and 9th November. The Big Birding Day (BBD) activity combines avian conservation with awareness and tourism development and is […]

The Pearl of Africa Birding Expo, which is scheduled to take place between 6th-8th, of December 2019, was launched by Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Lilly Ajarova on October 12. The media launch of the Pearl of Africa Birding Expo took place at the Rain Forest Lodge Mabira in the Mabira Forest, […]

Latitude 0°, named after it position on the Equator, officially opened in Kampala, Ugandan capital on Oct 8 Located on the outskirts of the lively city of Kampala, atop the peak of the quiet, leafy suburb of Makindye, Latitude Hotel is just 45 minutes from the Entebbe international airport, Uganda’s main entry point located near […]

UGANDA AIRLINES RECEIVES TWO MORE CRJ900 AIRCRAFT TO ADD MORE REGIONAL SERVICES Uganda Airlines, Uganda national carrier, received two new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, which landed the national airport at Entebbe, on October 7, ahead of Uganda’s 57th Independence Day celebrations set for October 9. The arrival brings to four the number of CRJ aircraft now operated […]

UGANDA HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION (UHOA) RE-ELECT SUSAN MUHWEZI AS CHAIRPERSON                                                SUZAN MUHWEZI – CHAIRPERSON UHOA – PHOTO CREDIT: TEMBELEA AFRICA The Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) has elected a new board that […]

UGANDA AIRLINES LAUNCH DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN ENTEBBE AIRPORT TO REGIONAL ROUTES; BUJUMBURA, DAR ES SALAAM, JUBA, KILIMANJARO, MOGADISHU, MOMBASA AND SOMALIA. Uganda’s revived flag carrier, Uganda Airlines, launched commercial operations with its first flight out of Entebbe international airport (Uganda’s national airport) to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International (JKIA) airport on 25th August of 2019. Uganda […]

Uganda Ministry of Health Press Release on the Ebola Cases at DRC / Uganda Border Town of Mpondwe  

UGANDA IS AMONG TOP 10 BEST 2019 AFFORDABLE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD – TRAVEL CHANNEL TV Travel Channel (TRVL CHANNEL)’s list of Best 2019 Budget Travel Destinations in the world has placed Uganda in Eastern Africa nineth among the Top 10 Best 2019 Budget Travel Destinations. According to the American pay television channel that […]

UGANDA TOUR OPERATORS AND AGENTS EMBARK ON WEEKEND FAM TRIP OF UGANDA’S MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK The Murchison Falls national park based Sambiya River Lodge situated at the Sambiya river will host a familirisation trip for Uganda Tour operators based in Kampala, and small media group this weekend. The fam trip is part the 20 […]

KABAKA BIRTHDAY RUN SET FOR SUNDAY 07 APRIL 2019 IN MENGO- KAMPALA The sixth edition of the Kabaka birthday run will take place on 7th April 2019 at Lubiri, Mengo and again the proceeds of the run will be geared towards the fight against sickle cell anemia. The annual Kabaka Birthday run is meant to celebrate the […]

UGANDA NATIONAL PARKS SAFE FOR TOURISTS? Photo: Map of Uganda showing Lake Mburo via ianfrasertalkingnaturally blogspot com Despite the reported kidnap of an American national in Queen Elizabeth national park in the western part of Uganda, the situation is absolutely safe. On Sunday 07 Apr 2019, Kimberly Sue Endicott and her Ugandan guide, Jean Paul […]

Video: Musambwa, an island on Lake Victoria in Uganda, is inhabited only by men – and snakes. About a thousand deadly cobras inhabit the island – seen by the fishermen who live there as spirits, rather than just snakes. According to NatureUganda, Musambwa Island support large populations of congregatory breeding birds of the African race […]

Lilly Ajarova has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), the Ugandan government agency that is charged with promoting the country as a tourism destination, replacing Stephen Asiimwe, who served the agency for seven years. Asiimwe recently resigned to pursue further studies.   Ajarova was appointed to the ED Board’s position on […]

Good news came in this morning from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Uganda that another rhino calf was born on 27 December, the 20th since the sanctuary was established in the early part of the century. The birth gives a boost to promoting Uganda as a big five destination in Eastern Africa. According to a Facebook post […]

Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park, According to the research of more than 1.3 million social media posts found the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda is the location travellers most want to take a picture.  Other places include Yokohama in Japan and Colombo in Sri Lanka topped the ‘must-photograph’ travel destination of 2019 list. Other locations […]

Following the Ethiopian Airlines B737 landing incident on the morning Thursday 03 Jan on landing overshot the main runway of Entebbe International Airport, causing the immediate cancellation of all other landings and take offs and prompting a series of flight diversions and cancellations. According to infomation obtained, the Ethiopian Airlines aircraft with 139 people on […]

Uganda adventure holiday to the Bwindi Impenetrable national park – home to the remaining mountain gorillas in the world, has been ranked among the 19 cool places to visit in 2019 according to National Geographic. The Cool List 2019 comprised of 19 must-see cool destinations and these according to National Geographic, featured everything from futuristic […]

All too often the role played by rangers goes unnoticed and their efforts receive little reward. Eager to provide them with a platform for international recognition, the charity Tusk launched the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award three years ago as part of its annual Tusk Awards for Conservation in Africa – a move prompted by its […]

FlyUganda, a Kajjansi based airline on 2nd of November 2018, launched scheduled flights to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.   The flights are operated three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Departs Kajjansi at 08h00 arriving Kihihi at 09h30. Return flights will depart Kihihi at 10h00, […]

Combined WHO and Ministry of Health team declare end of Marburg virus outbreak in Uganda Uganda now Marburg virus free – Health Ministry announces Uganda declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak Uganda has successfully controlled an outbreak of Marburg virus disease and prevented its spread only weeks after it was first detected, the World […]

UK FCO lifts Uganda travel advisory  The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has lifted the advisory warning British citizens against travel to any part of Uganda in East Africa. On October 12, the FCO removed advice against all but essential travel to the Karamoja region of north-eastern Uganda; “If you are travelling in this […]

Information is coming to light that Uganda will launch e-Visa applications effective 01st of June 2016 and word has it that unless one has an e-Visa and a subsequent approval printout may face problems to enter the country. Last year did Kenya cause controversy when they launched an e-Visa system which was woefully badly prepared […]

Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate the world environment day which is celebrated on 5th June every year. The theme for this year is “Go wild for life” encouraging all people around the world to join the zero tolerance for the illegal wildlife trade. The most targeted animals’ species in this illegal […]

Uganda state-run conservation and tourism agency, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) long distance teenage sensation, Jacob Kiplimo, bagged the Gold medal at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon in Gdynia, Poland, on October 17, 2020. The 19-year-old Jacob Kiplimo surged away from Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie one mile from the finish line to win   gold in a new […]

Uganda Tourism is the third destination awarded an endorsement by the Safer Tourism Seal experts. This achievement has only been awarded to Kenya and Jamaica before. The endorsement is based on an evaluation and cannot be purchased. 20 destinations and stakeholders requested an independent evaluation, and hundreds of stakeholders in 50 countries and 11 US […]

Volcanoes Safaris a leader in the safari and adventure travel world, are delighted to announce that Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, and Mount Gahinga Lodge are now open. Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwest Uganda, BWINDI LODGE is the finest gorilla lodge at Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park Buhoma sector. With dramatic intense views of […]

Ugandans got a glimpse of the first of the two Uganda Airlines A330neo aircraft – the A330-800 – being rolled out of the yard after branding in national colors. This was posted on the AirbusNeo330 facebook page prompting euphoric response on social media. A tweet on the official Uganda airlines page stated, “Soon General Wamala […]

Kigambira Safari Lodge opened in the Lake Mburo National Park, a government national park located in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura District near Mbarara City in south western Uganda. “The uniqueness of Kigambira lodge is its architectural design that blends the African and modern building styles. The roofs are grass thatched; typical of traditional African building styles” […]

As of 01 October 2020, Uganda re-opened its boarders and the Entebbe Airport for international visitors.  With the Coronavirus pandemic swaying through various countries this year, tourism has become an almost dreaded activity with travel stringent restrictions instated at major airports. Few days into the reopening of the East Africa country, Forbes Travel Guide, an […]

As of October 1, Uganda’s borders have reopened, and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) has resumed operations for international airlines including Uganda Airlines following a 6-month closure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening signals a return to business for Uganda’s tourism industry as international travelers are permitted to enter the country for leisure […]

The 4th Board of Directors of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) was inaugurated by The Uganda Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime September 30th in a ceremony held at the Mestil Hotel and Residencies in Kampala. Uganda Tourism Board is a Government agency mandated to market Uganda across the […]

Starting 5th September, Victoria Forest Resort located on Lutoboka Bay, a  beach front of Buggala Island, in the Ssese Archipelago introduced Jet skiing tours for visitors. The water sport activity is very famous to both locals & tourists alike Jet ki Dolphin Safari Victoria Resort jet ski rides are now available every weekend, visitors can […]

Ahead of the resumption of all scheduled and non-scheduled passenger flights in and out of Entebbe international airport on 1st October, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Government of the Republic of Uganda issued directives regarding the resumption of international flights. They were contained in a letter signed off by Fred Bamwesigye Ag. Director-General, […]

Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) which support the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to recover and manage protected areas, promoting regional recovery and reducing poaching and wildlife crime in Uganda, shared this message on its Instagram Page Recently We are incredibly proud of our three Wildlife Ranger Challenge teams for completing the 21km run with 22kg on their […]

MV Kalangala ferry plies Entebbe Nakiwogo – Kalangala route daily. Nation Oil Distributors Limited, the operator of the MV Ship, announced the restart  of MV Kalangala operations on 01 October 2020. The ferry last served the route in February 2020 Just like accommodation providers in the floating Ssese Islands are limiting guest numbers and meeting attendee […]

Tanzania is the latest East African country to receive the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels Stamp. Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Hamisi Kigwangalla, said Tanzania would use the stamp to promote its attractions in all its global source markets. “It will give travellers the confidence to visit our rich and varied attractions. We […]

Bunyonyi Safaris Resort situated in Lake Bunyonyi shores in Kigezi Region, will launched a safe shuttle services between Kampala City and Kabale Town in Western Uganda, starting on 18th September 2020. The shuttle service leaves Kampala every Friday in the morning. Departure point is Crusader House next to NSSF Building at 7am  and follows the […]

Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 41st World Tourism Day 2020 which is being observed with the slogan “Tourism and Rural Development” emphasizing on the tourism sector’s huge potentiality of steering the economic development to bridge the gap between the people who come from small communities and big cities / towns […]

Uganda national flag carrier, Uganda Airlines will resume flights from its main hub in Entebbe, ending of the lock-down and its opening for leisure travelers to the East African country as Thursday 01st October 2020. These resumptions follow a decision by the Government of Uganda to reopen Entebbe International Airport (the country’s main airport) to […]

Regional and international airlines serving Entebbe including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Fly Dubai, Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, Tarco Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania and Rwanda Air – will resume services to Uganda’s International Airport in Entebbe on October 1. The Entebbe airport has been closed since March 21 following national lockdown measures imposed […]

Uganda is opening all 10 national parks for tourism after five months Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) media statement issued on Saturday 03 September 2020 said, that all Uganda National Parks and Protected areas are now open including Apes and Primate National Parks Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mount Mgahinga Gorilla, and Kibale Forest National Parks which had remained […]

MV Kalangala Ferry Revise schedules for holiday season – Buggala Island (SSESE ISLANDS) The Nation Oil Distributors who operate the MV Kalangala ship with the Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport have announced revised Nakiwogo pier (Entebbe) – Lutoboka bay (Kalangala) ferry crossing schedule operating over Christmas and New Year Period. According to the media […]

NEW YORK TIMES 52 PLACES TO GO IN 2020 – 30 UGANDA HIGHLIGHTS Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary was ranked thirtieth in the world’s hot spots Lesotho came in at number twelve, followed by Egypt, at Number seventeen, Uganda – 30, Mount Kenya at forty, Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa […]

Visitor to Jinja, the East Africa Adventure Capital over the January 30th – February 2nd 2020 weekend will be able to join the Nile River Festival, an annual adventure event for anyone. Nile River Festival (NRF) Endurance Race 2017 Photographer: Haley Mckee The Nile River Festival is described as Africa’s largest and longest running whitewater […]