Uganda has taken a significant step in the fight against wildlife crime, as the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), working closely with the Uganda Police Force, successfully intercepted a major ivory trafficking operation. In an intelligence-led mission carried out in Bukedea District, authorities arrested five suspects found in possession of 106 kilograms of elephant ivory. This […]
On February 25th, 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) marked a historic moment by launching a new Rhino Sanctuary within the Kidepo Valley Conservation Area (KVCA). This initiative, supported by the European Union’s NaturAfrica Kidepo-Turkana Landscape Project, represents a significant step toward restoring Uganda’s rhino population, which has been absent from the wild in this […]
Namoni Lodge: A Community-Driven Eco-Haven Transforming Uganda’s Remote Karamoja Region Introduction: A New Era of Sustainable Tourism in Karamoja In the heart of Karamoja, Uganda, where sun-baked savannas meet endless horizons, a groundbreaking chapter in community-based tourism is emerging. Namoni Lodge, a pioneering community-owned eco-lodge, is nearing completion on the edge of Kidepo Valley National […]
On October 25th, 2025, Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin, Uganda’s Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, inspected the groundbreaking installation of a 100km solar-powered electric fence at the Lokumoit Ranger Post in Kidepo Valley National Park. This initiative, spearheaded by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), aims to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts along the park’s boundary, […]
As the sun rises over the vast savannas of Uganda’s heartland, casting golden hues on acacia-dotted plains, a wave of excitement is building across the Pearl of Africa. Just days from now, from September 25th to 27th, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) will fling open the gates of five iconic national parks, inviting Ugandans, East […]
In the heart of Uganda, where the mighty Nile River carves through lush savannas and dense forests, Murchison Falls National Park stands as a testament to Africa’s vibrant biodiversity. Home to over 70 mammal species and 450 bird species, this iconic park is a sanctuary for elephants, lions, giraffes, and the thunderous Murchison Falls itself, […]
Uganda’s rhino population, once thriving with both Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli) and Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), faced a tragic decline due to poaching, armed conflict, and habitat loss during the 1970s and 1980s. By 1982, these iconic species were completely wiped out in the wild, marking a dark chapter in the country’s […]
A delegation from Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), led by Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin, is making waves with a benchmarking trip to South Africa. The mission focuses on enhancing lion conservation strategies, mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, and developing sustainable business models around conservation areas, efforts that could transform […]
As Uganda gears up for the innovative “Run for Birds” event on October 19th, 2025, organized by Avian Conservation Uganda, the country is poised to elevate its tourism landscape with a fusion of sports tourism, conservation, and thrilling water-based experiences. This Kampala marathon, aiming to raise 25,000 UGX for a national bird conservation campaign, coincides […]
Méstil Hotel & Residences in Kampala, a rising star in Uganda’s luxury hospitality scene, has been named a nominee for the 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards in the Luxury Business Hotel category. The announcement, made on July 28th, 2025, via the Mestil hotel’s official X account, marks a significant milestone for the property, which has […]