Kalagala Falls in Uganda is a remarkable destination for travellers seeking adventure, cultural discovery and peaceful moments surrounded by nature. Located in Kalagala Village, Kangulumira Sub-county, Kayunga District, along the Victoria Nile, the falls are known for their powerful rapids, scenic river views, birdlife and cultural heritage. Approximately 30 kilometres downstream from Jinja City, Kalagala […]
Nyege Nyege Festival Uganda’s premier alternative music and arts festival is back for its 11th edition. From 19th to 22nd November 2026, Nyege Nyege transforms Adrift Overland Camp at Kalagala Falls into a living celebration of sound, culture, film and adventure on the banks of the River Nile. Themed the Wakaliwood Edition, this year’s festival […]
Uganda is actively positioning itself as a premier regional destination. The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Embassy of Uganda in Kinshasa and Ugandan businesses, recently participated in the 12th edition of ExpoBéton RDC (République Démocratique du Congo) in Kinshasa from 7th to 10th October 2026. Held under the theme “Kinshasa, Locomotive of […]
In Uganda, many youth-led institutions struggle to survive beyond their first year. Uniquely, the Jinja Tour Guides Association (JITOGA) defied the odds and commemorated its 2nd Anniversary on Saturday, 10th October 2026. The celebration focused on national sustainable tourism progress, the growth of professionalism in the guiding sector, and the bright future of tour guiding […]
In a strategic push to elevate Uganda’s profile on the global sports and tourism stage, the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon has partnered with the Ugandan Embassy in Washington to exhibit at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo from 8th-10th October 2026. Organisers, led by co-founder Amos Wekesa, used the high-profile event to showcase one […]
Uganda is preparing to welcome cyclists from across the country and the wider East African region for the Tembea Cycling Tour 2026, a regional road cycling event scheduled for 1st November 2026. Organised by Tembea Safaris in collaboration with partners including the Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Cycling Association, the event is designed to bring […]
Uganda’s premier international music and culture festival is returning to the banks of the River Nile for its 11th edition. Nyege Nyege Festival 2026, themed the Wakaliwood Edition, will take place from 19th to 22nd November 2026 at Kalagala Falls (Adrift Overland Camp / Kangulumira). Over four unforgettable nights, more than 200 artists will perform […]
Uganda, in partnership with the East African Community (EAC), has begun training the second cohort of East African Community (EAC) Hotel Assessors at the Hotel and Tourism Training College in Jinja City located in Eastern Uganda. The programme, which runs until 4th December, brings together 30 professionals drawn from tourism, hospitality, architecture, public health, environmental […]
Finance Minister Hon. Henry Musasizi has called for deliberate, coordinated action to unlock Uganda’s full tourism potential and sharply increase the sector’s contribution to the national economy. Speaking while officiating at the 4th Annual Tourism Development Programme Review Conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the Finance Minister announced that the Government is targeting US$5 […]
The Embassy of Uganda to the Swiss Confederation, together with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has signed a landmark one-year strategic partnership with the Champions Hockey League (CHL) for the 2026/27 season. The agreement aims to showcase Uganda as a compelling travel destination to audiences across Switzerland through the powerful platform of European club ice […]