As the clock ticks toward November 1st, 2025, anticipation is mounting in Mbale City in the highland region of Uganda for the return of the Elgon Half Marathon, spearheaded by Uganda’s Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei. This year’s sporting adventure event promises to elevate the growing wave of marathon tourism in Uganda, blending elite athletics with […]
The global celebration of World Tourism Day (WTD) is set to take place in Arua City, Uganda, on September 27th, 2025, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This marks a significant moment for the West Nile region in Uganda, as Arua emerges as a new host for this prestigious international event, organized by the […]
The MV Kalangala, Uganda’s primary public ferry connecting Entebbe to Kalangala on Lake Victoria’s Ssese Islands, has fully resumed its daily operations following a three-month maintenance period in Tanzania. The vessel, managed by National Oil Distributors Limited (NODL), completed its mandatory dry-dock checks in Mwanza and returned to the route on August 29, with full […]
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with key stakeholders, proudly announced the launch of the Rwenzori Tourism Destination Management Plan (TDMP) at a high-profile event held in the Rwenzori region. The initiative, unveiled on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 in Kampala, Uganda marks a significant milestone in positioning the Rwenzori Mountains near Kasese as a competitive, […]
Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA) has announced the commencement of scheduled flights to Bugungu, a key gateway to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, starting October 1st, 2025. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest wildlife / safari park in Uganda, located in north-western Uganda (4 hr 8 min (234.2 km) via Kampala-Masindi) best known for […]
As the “Run for Birds” event gears up for October 19, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda, organized by Avian Conservation Uganda, the country is poised to showcase its vibrant blend of sports tourism and unparalleled natural beauty. This run which costs UGX 25,000 per person, aimed at raising funds for a national bird conservation campaign, highlights […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is celebrating a landmark moment in the country’s cultural and tourism sectors following a visit from American Grammy-winning artist Matt B, who has donated all four of his 67th Annual Grammy Awards to the Uganda Museum. The gesture, announced on July 24th, 2025, marks the first time an international artist […]
As the clock ticks toward the 4th edition of the Kampala Tourism Walk on August 16th, 2025, Uganda capital city of Kampala is buzzing with excitement under the theme “Kampala Reimagined.” Organized by Uganda Uncovered, this event promises to elevate Kampala City Tourism Data with a surge in visitors eager to explore Kampala City Tour […]
Entebbe International Airport Sees Record Passenger Surge in June 2025 Entebbe International Airport in Uganda has reported a significant uptick in activity, with June 2025 marking a record 213,217 international passengers, including 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures. This averages 7,107 daily movements, the second-highest monthly figure following December 2024’s 7,171, according to the Uganda Civil […]
Entebbe International Airport continues to soar as a critical hub for international travel and trade in East Africa, with recent data showing significant growth in both passenger and cargo traffic. According to a statement from Vianney Mpungu Luggya, spokesperson for the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the airport facilitated 185,466 international passengers in April 2025, […]