East Africa is emerging as a premier travel destination, with Uganda and Kenya leading the charge through innovative collaborations. Familiarization (fam) trips, joint marketing initiatives, and complementary attractions are driving a tourism surge, creating seamless multi-destination experiences for global travelers. From gorilla trekking in Uganda’s lush rainforests to Kenya’s pristine beaches and iconic savannas, this […]
East Africa is stepping into the spotlight with an exciting tourism collaboration between Uganda and Kenya! On November 3rd, 2025, a 7-day familiarization trip (fam trip) for 30 Kenyan coastal stakeholders was launched by Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, H.E. Paul Mukumbya, following the 4th Uganda -Kenya Coastal Tourism Conference in Malindi. This initiative, paired […]
The 4th Uganda – Kenya Coast Tourism Conference & Exhibition concluded at the scenic Ocean Beach Resort & Spa in Malindi, Kenya, marking another milestone in the East African tourism calendar. Held from October 27th to 28th, 2025, the event drew over 750 delegates from Uganda, Kenya, and other African nations under the theme “Leveraging […]
Nairobi, Kenya, is set to become the epicenter of African tourism in October 2025, as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and the African Tourism Board (ATB) join forces to co-host the African Tourism and Investment Forum (ATIF) during the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE). This landmark partnership, announced on August 9th, 2025, marks a […]
In a landmark move for African and global aviation, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership that promises to redefine air travel connectivity between Kenya and Qatar. Announced on July 1st, 2025, this collaboration is set to enhance travel options, boost tourism, and strengthen economic […]
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? […]
Discover the New Mara Toto Tree Camp in Kenya Kenya’s Maasai Mara has always been a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike. Adding to its allure is the newly opened Mara Toto Tree Camp, a stunning lodge that promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of the African wilderness. Opened in July […]
Female-owned companies propelled women to the pinnacle of the travel and hospitality industry in Uganda, when Nkuringo Safari Lodges CEO Lydia Eva Mpanga and Eugene Windt Nsubuga’s Swanair joined the stars of travel, tourism and hospitality at the World Travel Awards at a red-carpet reception held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), in Nairobi, […]
Uganda Bikers are joining the 2022 Africa UBUNTU Bikers Run this Sunday, January 30, 2022. The bikers from Uganda will join the rest of Africa’s bikers in a solidarity breakfast ride dubbed “2022 Africa UBUNTU Bikers Run – Riding in Unity.” Organized by the Uganda Bikers Association (UBA) in collaboration with Central Riders (CRA), Ring […]
The government of Rwanda has announced the reopening of the Gatuna/Katuna border after nearly three years of closure. On February 28, 2019, Rwanda closed its border with Uganda at Gatuna. Katuna is a town in Kabale District of Uganda at the border with Rwanda. In Kinyarwanda language the town is called Gatuna. Katuna is located […]