Uganda Tourism News

Uganda Airlines is proud to announce its partnership with the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). This collaboration, initiated two years ago, marks a significant milestone in advancing shared goals of safety, efficiency, and service excellence. The journey began with Uganda Airlines receiving approval from the UN Commercial Air Travel Safety Unit (CATU) to transport […]

Uganda has once again captured the spotlight at the prestigious International Tourism Exchange Berlin (ITB) 2025, the world’s leading travel trade show. From March 4th to 6th, the vibrant and diverse offerings of Uganda were on full display, captivating the hearts and minds of attendees from around the globe. Under the theme “Explore the Pearl […]

On March 3, 2025, Uganda joined the global community in celebrating World Wildlife Day under the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” The national event in Uganda took place in Lira City, city in the Northern Region of Uganda, 340.4 km from the Capital Kampala.  World Wildlife Day 2025 drew attention to […]

On the 2nd of March, 2025, the Akii Bua Stadium in Lira City came alive with the spirit of conservation and community as it hosted the highly anticipated Uganda Wildlife Marathon. This annual event, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Uganda Tourism […]

In a significant move to enhance theUganda tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) held a meeting with China Media Group (CMG) on the 28th of February, 2025. China Media Group (CMG), also known as Voice of China, is China’s largest and most influential media conglomerate, operating prominent platforms like China Central Television (CCTV), China […]

The vibrant city of Kampala is gearing up for a monumental event as the 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run is set to take place on April 6, 2025. This year’s run holds special significance as it marks the 70th birthday celebrations of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the revered monarch of the Buganda […]

During the mid-morning of Thursday 6th February , a new life was  joyfully welcomed at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary as Kuc, the beloved female southern white rhino, gave birth to a healthy baby boy. This achievement marks a major milestone in the rhino conservation efforts at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Uganda Wildlife […]

On the 6th February, 2025 The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime appointed Dr. James Musinguzi as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), effective 1st April, 2025. He will succeed Mr. Sam Mwandha, who retires on 31st March, 2025, after serving as Executive Director since 2018. Dr. Musinguzi […]

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable. This prestigious Uganda travel trade event, is set to take place at the Lakeside resort of the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda promises to be a melting pot of global tourism leaders, innovative business opportunities, and the breathtaking […]

From January 21st to 26th, 2025, Kampala will host the inaugural Uganda-China Cultural Symposium, a landmark event aimed at strengthening the cultural and tourism ties between Uganda and China at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities – Uganda announced on their X handle. This Uganda-China Cultural Symposium event in Kampala […]