As Uganda unveils her ambitious 2025/2026 tourism budget of 430 billion UGX ($115 million USD), a comparative look at East Africa’s tourism investments and their economic impacts reveals both opportunities and challenges across the region. With the sector’s potential to drive economic growth and job creation, how do Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda stack up? […]
In a heartwarming addition to Rwanda’s thriving mountain gorilla population, a new baby gorilla was born to mother Umoja of the Hirwa group in Volcanoes National Park, as announced by Volcanoes Safaris on June 12th, 2025. The gorilla birth, captured in stunning photographs by local photographer Jean Marie Vianney Ndagiwenimana, brings the total number of […]
The Mountain Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda is a unique and immersive opportunity for tourists to spend extended time with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, specifically within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here are the key details about the Mountain Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda: The Gorilla Habituation Experience takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National […]
Nestled in the serene waters of Lake Victoria, the Musambwa Islands have captivated the world with their extraordinary blend of ecological wonder and cultural heritage. A recently released documentary, funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF), offers an in-depth look into this mystical archipelago, where over 150,000 […]
Bunyonyi Safaris Resort, located on the scenic shores of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale, southwestern Uganda, is gearing up to host the inaugural Gorilla 7s International Rugby Tournament on July 4th, 2025, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Bunyonyi in the heart of Uganda’s Kigezi Highlands. This landmark event promises to bring together rugby enthusiasts, […]
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 […]