On May 18th, 2025, Uganda Airlines etched its name in aviation history, touching down at London Gatwick Airport at precisely 17:01 hours, marking its first-ever landing on the United Kingdom’s soil. This inaugural flight from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick reintroduces a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom, absent for nearly […]
Exciting news continues to ripple through the conservation community as the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), also known as Entebbe Zoo recently welcomed its newest member, a giraffe calf born earlier this month of June. The Uganda Wildlife Authorityy (UWA) shared the heartwarming update on X, revealing that the calf, born to proud parents […]
In a significant boost to Uganda’s burgeoning eco-tourism sector, Ruzogo Lodge has officially opened its doors in the heart of Ruhija, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This new luxury lodge, announced by Rambura Safaris, promises to offer an intimate escape for travelers seeking to experience the region’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Ruhija, known for its […]
The Uganda Tourism Board short for UTB (the national body responsible for promoting Uganda as a top tourism destination) officially launched its National Marketing Strategy for the tourism sector on the 15th May, 2025, setting an ambitious goal to elevate Uganda’s position on the global tourism map. The Uganda Marketing Strategy launch event, held on […]
On May 16, 2025, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the Uganda Conservation agency welcomed the Uganda Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Tourism, and Industry to the nearly complete Mbale Regional Zoo, a landmark project poised to open its gates in July 2025. Spanning 37 of its allocated 62 acres, the Mbale Regional Zoo is already generating buzz […]
The picturesque town of Kasese, Uganda nestled at the foot of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, is gearing up for an extraordinary event as the 2025 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon captures global attention. Amos Wekesa, a prominent Ugandan tourism advocate and founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, shared an exciting update on X recently, stating 75% […]
On the 9th of May, 2025, the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) welcomed Masheda Palms Resort as its newest corporate member, marking a significant step in promoting Uganda as a premier tourist destination. The announcement, shared via Association of Uganda Tour Operators’s official X account, underscores a growing partnership aimed at enhancing the East […]
Turkish Airlines recently announced the launch of direct, non-stop flights between Istanbul and Entebbe, set to commence in July 2025. This new route marks a significant milestone for Uganda’s aviation and tourism sectors, making Turkish Airlines the second airline to offer a direct European connection to Uganda, following Uganda Airlines’ – (Uganda National Airlines) London-Entebbe […]
Uganda’s motorsport scene has reached new heights with the Mbarara City Rally 2025, a thrilling event that has cemented Mbarara’s status as a premier rallying destination. As the second round of the African Rally Championship (ARC) and the third round of the National Rally Championship (NRC), this year’s rally attracted top-tier talent from across the […]
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the addition of a sleek, 5-door, 4-seater pure electric hatchback to its eco-fleet. The vehicle, a generous donation from Mr. Tumuhimbise Bruce, was unveiled on May 9, 2025, at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre […]