Experience Uganda the Way Locals Live It The Local Eye Uganda Experience invites travelers to discover Uganda through the warmth, stories, and traditions of its people. Curated by Responsible Tourism Company, this immersive journey blends culture, heritage, wildlife, food, and community — offering encounters that reveal the true soul of the Pearl of Africa. A […]
The Gulu City Marathon 2025, a beacon of sports tourism in Uganda, has received a significant boost with a UGX 100 million sponsorship from Uganda Baati Limited, a leading provider of steel building solutions in Uganda, East Africa. This partnership, unveiled at a vibrant event in Gulu, underscores the marathon’s growing importance as a platform […]
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 […]
In the sun-baked savannas of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where the air hums with the low grunts of ancient giants, a creative conservation crusade has just thundered to a triumphant close. Uganda’s “Name a Rhino” fundraising drive, a heartfelt initiative inviting everyday heroes to etch their names into wildlife history by sponsoring these majestic beasts, has […]
Uganda’s rhino population, once thriving with both Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli) and Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), faced a tragic decline due to poaching, armed conflict, and habitat loss during the 1970s and 1980s. By 1982, these iconic species were completely wiped out in the wild, marking a dark chapter in the country’s […]
A delegation from Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), led by Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin, is making waves with a benchmarking trip to South Africa. The mission focuses on enhancing lion conservation strategies, mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, and developing sustainable business models around conservation areas, efforts that could transform […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) recently wrapped up a transformative retreat in Eastern Uganda spotlighting the region’s tourism potential with a focus on Sipi Falls. Held in Kapchorwa, the retreat brought together the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Board of Directors and Management to foster internal collaboration, engage local stakeholders, and position Eastern Uganda as a […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda state-run destination marketing agency has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Jinja tourism and the country’s tourism sector with a recent visit to the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja. The Jinja visit, conducted on July 29, 2025 by team from Uganda Tourism Board, aimed to evaluate […]
Nestled along the banks of the Nile River, Jinja City in Uganda, has long been celebrated as the “Adventure Capital of East Africa.” From the adrenaline-pumping thrills of white-water rafting and bungee jumping to the serene beauty of sunset cruises and the vibrant Nyege Nyege Festival, Jinja is a gem in Uganda’s tourism crown. Beyond […]
As the clock ticks toward October 2025, the Kabalega Foundation is set to host Kabalega Independence Week 2025, a vibrant celebration honoring the legacy of Omukama Cwa II Kabalega, the 19th-century Bunyoro king renowned for his resistance against British colonial rule. Scheduled from October 2nd to 4th in Hoima City, this week-long event promises a […]