It was double blessing for Uganda tourism industry as two rhinos gave birth on April 12, 2023 increasing the crash of rhinos at Ziwa rhino sanctuary to 35 individuals. In 1980s Uganda had the highest number of rhinos in Ajai game reserve but due to the wars and poaching for their ivory they went into […]
During the financial year of 2023 to 2024, Uganda wildlife Authority the government agency seeking the ceiling of Non Tax Revenue (NTR) from Shs106.7 billion to Shs140 billion. On Tuesday, 11 April 2023, Sam Mwandah UWA’s Executive Director makes a request while appearing before the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry. “The committee that the […]
Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu Musenze of the Standards Wildlife and Utilities Court the sentences and penalties are harsh and ruthless even for wildlife criminals like poachers and traffickers. Chief Magistrate Gladys has been saluted for fighting Wildlife crime in the region and internationally in courts which is an important role in countering wildlife crime. Gladys […]
A landmark victory was reached into the people living around Mount Elgon national park to access to various resources, particularly in the districts Sironko, Manafwa, Naminsidwa and Mbale city in October 2020. Betty Chesaki, a resident of Wanale in Mbale District said that for generations part of the land she occupies was declared a national […]
A south African company with a 20-year hunting concession awarded over Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA)’s protected reserve in the disputed Apaa land left with only three years to expire, its proprietor Bruce Martins is almost losing hope of ever recouping his investment that includes an airfield he built, boats and other equipment. To operate a sport-hunting […]
Across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park has been nominated in the coveted World Travel Awards which rewards and celebrates excellence. Kidepo valley national park is one of the 10 national parks in Uganda that lies in north Eastern part of Uganda. The park is described […]
Now that 2023 is here, we have fresh travel chances across Africa without any travel limitations, unlike the years before the pandemic. This year is overflowing with a sense of adventure, whether you are looking for solitude in the authentic African environment in the thick of herds of buffalos and elephants, or whether you are […]
The pearl of Africa and its magic Uganda is acknowledged as the pearl of Africa perhaps in recent times and it has been recognized as the upcoming destination in Africa with the CodeNast traveler, and CNN travels placing Uganda at the top of people’s must-visit list. It is not hard to see why Uganda has […]
TRANSFERRING OVER 200 KOBS FROM KABWOYA TO KIDEPO. Uganda Wildlife Authority has commenced trans locating over 200 kobs from kabwoya wildlife reserve in Hoima to kidepo valley national park in Northern Uganda. The activity is aimed at transferring 170 female kobs and 30 male kobs to kidepo valley national park. “The exercise will cost 100m […]
BEYOND GORILLA TREKKING, WHAT ELSE TO CONSIDER IN 2023 ON A UGANDA SAFARI? Are you planning for a Uganda tour and you don’t know what to consider? Here are the various touristic attractions that will not only bring memories but also make you keep visiting Uganda again and again. Virunga conservation area is highly […]