The world of birds is associated with men all too often. Nevertheless, in Exploring Uganda, women birders are defying the odds by claiming their space is this nascent but equally critical section of Uganda’s rich biodiversity. “We are determined to break the norms and barriers imposed on women not just in birding but Uganda’s tourism […]
To increase arrivals, Uganda is hosting a three-day tourism expo as the East African country strives. On Thursday the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024, organized by state-run Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) under the theme “Responsible Tourism,” opened in Kampala, the capital city. Claire Mugabi, head of marketing at the UTB, told Xinhua that at […]
Surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels by an impressive 137 percent as of December 2023, the Uganda Museum has witnessed a remarkable increase in visitor numbers. This resurgence signifies a significant recovery for the tourism sector, which was severely disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdown. “Last year the museum welcomed 131,508 visitors compared to 67,366 in 2022, with […]
Uganda has temporarily suspended hiking activities to the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, which is shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the formation of a crevasse in the glaciers. Announcement is made by Uganda Wildlife Authority a state agency responsible for wildlife conservation about suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday. The […]
Through heightened public awareness campaigns and the introduction of advanced technologies, Uganda has made significant strides in promoting forest conservation in recent years. These efforts are beginning to yield positive results. Uganda’s state-run forest conservation agency, forest cover has increased from 9 percent in 2015 to 13 percent in 2021, with a projected rise to […]
To acquire additional land at Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district, Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has backtracked on plans to enable expansion of Rhino conservation, citing community resistance. UWA announced plans to acquire an additional 26.58 square kilometers of land on the southern part of the wildlife reserve, following recommendation of the rhino habitat feasibility study […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority has raised the cost for gorilla trekking permits to USD 800 per person, up from presently USD 700 effective July 1, 2024. East African foreign residents will have to pay USD 700 per person, up from presently 600 US Dollars per person and African passport holders will enjoy a preferential rate of […]
Today Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja oversaw the handover of the iconic Entebbe Botanical Gardens from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). The handover of this one of Africa’s oldest Botanical Gardens that was established in in 1898 and a home to over 115 bird […]
In December 2023, Entebbe Airport set a new record with 198,961 international passengers, comprising 104,160 arrivals and 94,800 departures. According to Vianney Mpungu Luggya, the Spokesperson of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), this figure, averaging 6,418 passengers per day, represents the highest single-day record in Uganda Factors that have increased the significant increase. Business […]
To raising the tourism numbers within the East African region, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in Charge of Regional Cooperation John Mulimba has expressed optimism that building a strong and vibrant tourism sector is key. At the start of the 2nd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference 2023 at the Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa in […]
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