Kenya’s southwestern Narok County Government have announced the following park entrance fee increases for Masai Mara National Reserve and updates to the child policy for the reserve from January 2024: The new park fees will be applicable to all travellers visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve from 1st January 2024 – Masai Mara National Reserve Park Kenya […]
The park authorities appealed to the public, especially those transiting through protected areas to take precaution and avoid putting themselves in harm’s way. On 25 January, 2021, a traveler was trampled to death by an elephant at Uganda‘s Murchison Falls National Park, while passing through the park to Arua town in West Nile. A statement […]
Rwanda will celebrate this year’s World Gorilla Day by naming 24 baby mountain gorillas born during the last 12 months in the 17th edition of the Kwita Izina ceremony taking place virtually on 24 September 2021. Kwita Izina, a uniquely Rwandan ceremony introduced in 2005 with the aim of creating awareness of conservation efforts for […]
Uganda Airlines, Uganda national flag carrier is on course to begin long-haul flights to Dubai slated for October 2021, followed by London and Guangzhou since the Airbuses officially received an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on 23 August, 2021. This development brings to an end the protracted 5-phased certification […]
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) announced the temporary closure of Kazinga Channel Bridge at Katungura along the Kasese-Katunguru-Ishaka Road for emergency rehabilitation works, in June this year, To prevent motorists from battling congestion, detours and frustrations as they use the busy Kazinga channel bridge that connects Queen Elizabeth national park, Kasese Town and other surrounding […]
To celebrate World Lion Day (#WorldLionDay), Bradt Travel Guides, United Kingdom based leading independent guidebook publisher, Bradt Travel Guides drawn up a list of their favourite destinations to get up close and personal with the ultimate big cat. According to the travel guide books publisher, the largest African carnivore and undisputed top land predator, the lion is also the […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the entry of travellers from three African nations of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia on all flights of national and foreign carriers, effective 11 June 2021, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. The General Civil Aviation Authority […]
Uganda’s Association of Tour Operators (Association of Uganda Tour Operators – AUTO), elected a new executive board that will serve for the period 2020 – 2022. Association of Uganda Tour Operators brings together registered and professional tour firms dealing in tours, activities and safari booking in Uganda. Ms. Civy Tumusiime of Acacia Safaris was elected […]
Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport has opened a new expanded departures terminal. The new terminal at Entebbe airport can handle more than three million passengers annually, up from two million previously. Boarding lounges have been reconfigured, with partitions removed to provide more space and seating areas. Entebbe airport recorded 42 633 international passengers in November this […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority’s (UWA’s) investigation unit received a donation from Space for Giants, an International Conservation Organization that protects wildlife and landscapes in Africa with focus on the survival of elephants. Space for Gaints donated 18 mobile crime scene kits to assist in handling and management of crime scenes in due course of investigations of Uganda wildlife […]
