On February 25th, 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) marked a historic moment by launching a new Rhino Sanctuary within the Kidepo Valley Conservation Area (KVCA). This initiative, supported by the European Union’s NaturAfrica Kidepo-Turkana Landscape Project, represents a significant step toward restoring Uganda’s rhino population, which has been absent from the wild in this […]
Namoni Lodge: A Community-Driven Eco-Haven Transforming Uganda’s Remote Karamoja Region Introduction: A New Era of Sustainable Tourism in Karamoja In the heart of Karamoja, Uganda, where sun-baked savannas meet endless horizons, a groundbreaking chapter in community-based tourism is emerging. Namoni Lodge, a pioneering community-owned eco-lodge, is nearing completion on the edge of Kidepo Valley National […]
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 […]
In the heart of Uganda’s breathtaking Kidepo Valley National Park, a new chapter in sustainable tourism is unfolding. Kara-Tunga, a pioneering force in eco-conscious travel, has officially flagged off the construction of Namoni Lodge, an ambitious eco-lodge that promises to blend nature, culture, and conservation into an unforgettable experience. This milestone event, marked by the […]
Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), the leading international organisation dedicated to giraffe conservation and management in the wild, shared a tweet in what it described at “some good news” and also when a well laid out plan works for giraffe conservation in Uganda. Uganda is home to one of the most threatened subspecies of giraffe: the […]