
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 […]

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 […]

Turkish Airlines is taking bold steps to elevate Uganda’s tourism profile in Europe, partnering with Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa to promote the East African nation in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Amos Wekesa, the founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, revealed the collaboration in a recent X post, highlighting the airline’s invitation to deliver presentations […]

Travelers passing through Entebbe International Airport are now greeted by a striking new addition, two larger-than-life gorilla sculptures installed by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). Unveiled on May 5, 2025, these gorilla sculptures, one at Entebbe International AirportArrivals and another at Departures, celebrate Uganda’s status as a premier destination for gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris. […]

A major milestone for Uganda’s tourism and trade sectors was achieved this week as the Ministry of Works and Transport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China State Engineering Construction Company to upgrade Kasese Airport into an international airport. The announcement, shared by Ms. Susan Kataike on X, has sparked excitement among travelers, local […]

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a bold step toward a greener future for aviation by hosting a groundbreaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study Workshop in Entebbe, near Lake Victoria. The two-day event held from April 22nd – 23rd, 2025, which was organized in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) […]

National Oil Distributors (NODL) the operators of MV Kalangala Ferry and MV NODL Express Ferry has published its Nakiwogo to and from Kalangala ferry timetable for the Easter Festive Season 2025. Ssese ferry operators have released their Easter holiday schedules to facilitate seamless transportation for island holidaymakers. The schedules include multiple departures at convenient times, […]

Uganda Airlines is soaring to new heights with the announcement of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. This groundbreaking route, set to launch on May 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the national carrier and the East African nation. Uganda Airlines will operate four weekly flights to London using its […]