In Uganda, there are no more rhinos in the wild but this narrative is about to change if the plans of re-introducing these endangered species to their wild where they once roamed freely are to go by. Uganda through the…
The population of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has increased after one of the female Mountain gorillas gave birth to a baby yesterday (Thursday, 7th November 2019). The baby, whose details (sex, name, and weight) have not yet…
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)-an organ that promotes and markets Uganda’s safari tour products has launched a campaign which is aimed at boosting birding safaris in Uganda. The campaign involves conservation of the country’s unique species of birds. Birding is by…
Uganda is set to target East African tourists as a way of improving and increasing numbers of tourist arrivals. This revelation comes as the country is set to exhibit at the forthcoming Magical Kenya Travel Show from 2nd to 4th…
Uganda’s tourism has once again registered an increase in revenue in the 2018/2019 financial year whereby over Shs 5.8 trillion ($1.6 billion) was received. This makes the country’s tourism sector the top foreign exchange earner. Report from the Annual Tourism…
Rwanda to Name Baby Gorillas During the Kwita Izina (2024 Update) Rwanda to name baby gorillas during the Kwita Izina: The 2024 Kwita Izina in Rwanda will be conducted on 18th October 2024, an event where majority confine to celebrate…
Uganda airlines after more than a decade of being non-operational have finally been revived with flight schedules and discounted airfares being announced ahead of its maiden flights to at least 7 African destinations. The recently revived Uganda airlines are scheduled…
Uganda Wildlife Authority to increase the price for gorilla trekking permits from $600 to $700 per trekker. This means that with effect from 1st July 2020 and beyond, foreign non-residents will need $700 to secure a gorilla permit to trek…
Uganda Airlines has rescheduled its inaugural flights from the earlier planned and communicated 31st July to end of August. This development is due to the hold-up in securing one of the requirements- the Air Operator Certification (AOC) which authorizes any…
Tourists visiting Uganda are guaranteed of staying safe despite confirmed Ebola outbreak in the country, especially Kasese District in western Uganda (on the Uganda-DRC border). The Minister of State for Tourism-Hon Godfrey Kiwanda said that the index case within Kasese…