Ugandan culinary talent has shone on the global stage. Paul Terran Lugobe, a student at the Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) in Jinja City, has been awarded a Medal of Excellence in Culinary Arts at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, from 22nd to 27th September 2026. The Medal of Excellence recognises […]
Ugandans and regional visitors flocked in large numbers to the country’s savannah protected areas during the third edition of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Open Park Days 2026. From 25th to 27th September, the Uganda Wildlife Authority waived park entrance fees at selected destinations, giving the public a rare chance to experience wildlife at little or […]
Rift Craters Eco Lodge, strategically located along Mirambi Road in Rubirizi, has emerged as Western Uganda’s benchmark for nature-focused sanctuary living. Uniquely perched on a high ridge directly between two ancient volcanic crater lakes; Lake Mirambi and Lake Katinda, this premium destination offers an unparalleled eco-luxury gateway right on the edge of the world-famous Queen […]
Historic Mount Elgon Hotel Reopens in Mbale City After Major Renovation – A Landmark Boost for Responsible Tourism in Eastern Uganda On 27th September 2026, World Tourism Day, H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the fully renovated Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa in Mbale City. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Uganda’s hospitality […]
Uganda’s disability inclusion and community support movement will take another important step forward on Sunday, 4th October 2026, when the CoRSU Disability Walk 2026 takes place at the MUBS Sports Grounds in Kampala. Organised by CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital, the third annual CoRSU Disability Walk is a fundraising and awareness campaign supporting children living with disabilities. […]
Every year on 22nd September, World Rhino Day brings global attention to the magnificent rhinoceros and the urgent need to protect these iconic animals. In Uganda, the occasion provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress made in restoring rhinos while highlighting the shared responsibility of Government, conservation organisations, communities, tourism businesses and visitors. World Rhino […]
“Uganda in Motion” is a new initiative that seeks to broaden how Uganda is experienced and represented through cultural tourism. Developed by Matoke Tours Africa, the approach treats cultural tourism as an encounter with daily life in all its variety, where long-held traditions and contemporary expression exist side by side. Culture as a Living Landscape […]
Air travel between Entebbe and Arua Cities has become more accessible thanks to scheduled services operated by AirServ. The new Entebbe-Arua flight route offers a practical alternative to the long overland journey, significantly reducing travel time to Uganda’s West Nile region and opening smoother connections for both leisure and business travellers. This detailed guide covers […]
Uganda’s internationally recognised wildlife veterinarian and conservationist Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has been nominated for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize, one of the world’s leading honours for animal conservation. The nomination recognises Dr. Gladys’s longstanding contribution to wildlife conservation, particularly her work protecting mountain gorillas in East Africa and promoting a One Health approach that connects wildlife […]
The landscape of global travel is shifting beneath our feet. Today, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) in Uganda convened the World Tourism Day 2026 Thematic Conference under a forward-thinking theme: “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Industry leaders, digital visionaries, and hospitality stakeholders gathered at the National ICT Innovation Hub […]