Uganda’s stringent law against poachers has remarkably impacted the butcher of elephants and hippos for their teeth and tusks. There has emerged a concern that local poachers are still killing the iconic hippos, and thereby threatening the country’s ecosystem and the tourism sector. After elephants and white rhinos found in Uganda’s national parks, the common […]

Uganda is setting the stage for transformative changes in its tourism industry with the unveiling of new policies and initiatives aimed at enriching the visitor experience. These bold moves, spearheaded by key tourism stakeholders, reflect the country’s commitment to enhancing not only its natural attractions but also its rich cultural and culinary heritage. “Uganda’s ambitious […]

The sun had barely risen when over 18 teams of wildlife rangers, community scouts, and teams from supporting organizations from across Uganda gathered at the starting line in the heart of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. The air buzzed with anticipation as these guardians of nature prepared to tackle the grueling 21-kilometer half-marathon. To guard […]

“The Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park.” Martin Mugarra Bahinduka the State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities. At Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, the state minister speaks that contrary to claims that it is only Murchison National Park that charges travellers who transit through it. He said the […]

On Friday, the newly built Kenyan sea vessel, MV Uhuru II, commenced its maiden trip from Kisumu Port to Uganda’s Port Bell on Lake Victoria in Kampala, majorly carrying steel cargo. The precious day, Kenya shipyard (run by jenyan army} handed over the ship to Kenya Railways Corporation. It will be plying a triangular route […]

While karuma bridge remains closed for repairs, travelers to West Nile and Northern Uganda will be exempted from entry fees to the Murchison Falls National Park. On Thursday Uganda Wildlife Authority issued a statement saying there will be no fees for vehicles transiting through Tangi-Bugungu gates via Bulisa Town Council for a period of three […]

Despite the fact that the Uganda Martyrs, aimed at becoming a central repository for information and artifacts related to their martyrdom, the Catholic Church is set to establish a dedicated museum. “The museum will be situated at Uganda Martyrs University in Nkozi, just a few kilometers from the Kayabwe equator. He emphasized that this museum […]

Kidepo valley national park is located in north eastern part of Uganda covering an area of 1,442 square kilometres (557 sq mi) in karamonja region. Despite the fact that the park is less visited, it has amazing attractions that are rare in other parks. The park was gazetted as a national park in 1962, it […]

Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo says that Uganda has drawn valuable lessons from China’s modernization experience. In a written interview with Xinhua for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, she commended the strong relations between Uganda and China, which have flourished since the establishment of diplomatic ties in […]

Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is a popular tourist activity that allows visitors to observe and interact with chimpanzees in the wild. Uganda is home to an estimated 5,000 chimpanzees and there are several national parks, forests, and reserves where tourists can go for chimpanzee tracking. Chimpanzee tracking usually involves tracking through the forest together with […]