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 […]
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 […]
Uganda is set to take part in the 5th Edition of Africa Vegan Restaurant Week, a continental food and hospitality campaign bringing together hotels, restaurants and food businesses from 17 African countries from 21st to 27th September 2026. The week-long initiative provides an opportunity for hospitality businesses to showcase vegan and plant-based dishes while connecting […]
Uganda Gorilla Safaris offer travellers the opportunity to explore some of Africa’s most remarkable forests while encountering endangered mountain gorillas in their natural environment. For many visitors, the highlight is gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in southwestern Uganda. Uganda also offers […]
The Murchison Falls Boat Cruise stands as one of Uganda’s most iconic and rewarding safari experiences. Located in Murchison Falls National Park, the country’s largest protected area at nearly 3,840 square kilometres, this journey takes travellers along the Victoria Nile to the base of the famous falls, where the entire river is dramatically forced through […]
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area covering nearly 3,840 square kilometres in the northwest, remains one of East Africa’s premier safari destinations. At the Murchison Falls National Park’s heart is the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the entire Victoria Nile is forced through a narrow seven-metre gorge before plunging about 43 metres in a […]
Kenya’s leading low-cost carrier Jambojet is set to resume daily flights between Entebbe and Nairobi on 1st October 2026, ending a six-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One-way fares start from approximately USD 170, offering travellers a more affordable option on one of East Africa’s busiest short-haul corridors. The new service strengthens regional connectivity […]
When travellers think of an Uganda safari, the first images that often come to mind are mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and wildlife-filled savannahs. But Uganda offers another remarkable way to experience its landscapes and wildlife: boat safaris and river cruises. From the powerful Victoria Nile flowing through Murchison Falls National Park […]
Travelling through western Uganda offers an opportunity to experience spectacular landscapes, wildlife, culture and some of the country’s most distinctive geographical landmarks. Among these attractions is the Kikorongo Equator Line, located along the Mbarara-Kasese highway in Kasese District. The Kikorongo Equator Monument marks the Equator as it crosses this important transport corridor. The site has […]
Tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya are calling attention to the rising cost of regional travel, particularly airfares between the two neighbouring countries, as both destinations seek to increase cross-border tourism and promote multi-destination travel. The issue came into focus during preparations for the 5th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit, scheduled for October 26th […]