Located in western Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the country’s most diverse and rewarding safari destinations. Covering approximately 1,978 square kilometres, Queen Elizabeth National Park combines expansive savannah plains, forests, wetlands, lakes, crater landscapes and the spectacular Kazinga Channel. Uganda Wildlife Authority describes Queen Elizabeth National Park as Uganda’s “Medley of Wonders,” […]
The Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise is one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering travellers an opportunity to explore Uganda’s wildlife from the water. The Kazinga Channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and provides an exceptional setting for wildlife viewing, birdwatching, photography and scenic sightseeing in Queen Elizabeth National […]
The Murchison Falls Boat Cruise stands as one of Uganda’s most iconic and rewarding safari experiences. Located in Murchison Falls National Park, the country’s largest protected area at nearly 3,840 square kilometres, this journey takes travellers along the Victoria Nile to the base of the famous falls, where the entire river is dramatically forced through […]
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area covering nearly 3,840 square kilometres in the northwest, remains one of East Africa’s premier safari destinations. At the Murchison Falls National Park’s heart is the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the entire Victoria Nile is forced through a narrow seven-metre gorge before plunging about 43 metres in a […]
Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda offers an extraordinary combination of savannah wildlife, tropical forests, mountain landscapes, rivers and lakes. Travellers can track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, search for chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, watch elephants and lions on game drives, and explore Uganda’s waterways on unforgettable boat safaris. Among the […]
Kenya’s leading low-cost carrier Jambojet is set to resume daily flights between Entebbe and Nairobi on 1st October 2026, ending a six-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One-way fares start from approximately USD 170, offering travellers a more affordable option on one of East Africa’s busiest short-haul corridors. The new service strengthens regional connectivity […]
When travellers think of an Uganda safari, the first images that often come to mind are mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and wildlife-filled savannahs. But Uganda offers another remarkable way to experience its landscapes and wildlife: boat safaris and river cruises. From the powerful Victoria Nile flowing through Murchison Falls National Park […]
Travelling through western Uganda offers an opportunity to experience spectacular landscapes, wildlife, culture and some of the country’s most distinctive geographical landmarks. Among these attractions is the Kikorongo Equator Line, located along the Mbarara-Kasese highway in Kasese District. The Kikorongo Equator Monument marks the Equator as it crosses this important transport corridor. The site has […]
Tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya are calling attention to the rising cost of regional travel, particularly airfares between the two neighbouring countries, as both destinations seek to increase cross-border tourism and promote multi-destination travel. The issue came into focus during preparations for the 5th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit, scheduled for October 26th […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda’s 2026 Ebola outbreak over, confirming the country’s successful containment of the disease. This follows Uganda’s own announcement on 28th July after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new infections. Uganda recorded 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, all linked to the Bundibugyo strain of […]