Private Sector to Score High in Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is one of Uganda’s fast-rising ministries with figures to show that it contributed close to Shs7.3 billion...
DR Congo’s Virunga National Park Reopens
For the first time since its closure in June 2018, the Virunga National Park in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s remarkable protected now re-opens...
Uganda to Use Social Media in Promoting Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a campaign to promote the tourism sector online.
The tourism minister who launched the social media campaign on Facebook...
15 Giraffes Translocated to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) the body that manages the country’s wildlife recently released 5 Rothschild giraffes into North Eastern Uganda-based Pian Upe Wildlife...
A Captivating Road Trip to Kanungu
The 420-kilometre journey from Kampala to Kanungu takes you through some of Uganda’s most remote, yet spectacularly scenic areas.
The trip is both pleasant and...
Uganda is Relaxing its Gorilla Trekking Policies
As a result of the global health crisis, Uganda has decided to relax its strict laws on gorilla trekking.
Uganda Tourist, a travel guide company,...
The Precious Pearl I Discovered-Essay Competition
On the 13th August 2012 I took part in the essay writing competition discussing climatic change and wildlife organized by Uganda Wildlife Authority. This...
Batwa of Uganda Mired in Extreme Poverty
Emmanuel Tezimana sits quietly on a tree root, looking sad and depressed. The father of two is not wearing a shirt, and his trousers...
Rwanda Becomes first ever Arsenal’s Tourism Partner
The top-flight English Premier League football club will have all their teams wear ‘Visit Rwanda’ on the sleeves.
Vinal Venkatesham, Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer said...
Uganda Wildlife Authority Sets New Prices for Gorilla Permits
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has set the new price for gorilla permits from $600 to $700 plus other safari activities. UWA whose headquarters...