Uganda’s tourism sector took a major leap forward this week as the Uganda Tourism Board hosted the inaugural Uganda Tourism Symposium in Copenhagen. Held under the powerful theme “Building Sustainable Tourism Partnerships and Linkages,” the high-level event brought together Ugandan tourism stakeholders, Nordic and Baltic travel professionals, and private-sector leaders to forge stronger, more sustainable […]
Travellers arriving at Entebbe International Airport now have a stylish new reason to look forward to layovers. The Karibuni Lounge officially opened in mid-2025 and is already being hailed as one of Uganda’s most welcoming airport experiences. Shared by Ugandan youth councillor and employment agency owner Benon Kasagga under his popular Golden Posts series, the […]
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is gearing up for one of its most exciting events of the year, the Coffee Marathon Uganda 2026. Set for May 30th, 2026, at the spectacular Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo District, this unique blend of running, live music, and coffee tourism promises an unforgettable experience for fitness enthusiasts, music […]
Travellers planning park tours from Kampala or Entebbe just got a major upgrade. Tanzania officially unveiled the New MV Mwanza on 10th March 2026 at Mwanza port, a brand-new 92.6-metre Ro-Pax vessel built locally in Tanzania after eight years of construction. This modern ferry is set to transform Lake Victoria travel between Tanzania, Uganda, and […]
Runners and adventure travelers from around the world are gearing up for one of East Africa’s most iconic events, the 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon in Moshi, Tanzania, scheduled for March 21st to 22nd. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, this year’s race promises unforgettable energy, and Uganda is set to add extra vibrancy with […]
On March 8th, 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the official launch of the Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway extension, set to take place on March 20th in Kisumu alongside Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Once completed in 2028, this 273-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway stretch from Naivasha to Malaba will slash the current 14-hour road […]
Uganda Airlines has just released exciting news for travelers heading to the Pearl of Africa. On 7th March 2026, the national carrier announced a short-term Uganda Airlines Boeing 787 wet lease partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. This ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement brings a Boeing 787 into service immediately to ensure seamless long-haul operations. […]