In Terego district, butterflies, birds, and small animals have once again returned in full force to Okalaka Village after more than a decade of absence. The reappearance of these indicator species, which help in pollination and seed dispersal among other roles, enhances biodiversity, supports ecosystem resilience, and improves the overall health of the environment. Restoring […]
Due to a management feud, the High Court sitting in Rukungiri has issued an interim injunction against the 2024/2025 Uganda Miss Tourism Kigezi pageant. The 9th edition of the competition organized by Miss Tourism Uganda-Pearl of Africa aimed at promoting the region’s tourist attractions, had been scheduled for July 15, 2024, at Immaculate Heart Girls […]
On Sunday Uganda received 39 of Uganda’s cultural heritage artifacts that have for over 100 years been kept in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University. The objects come from all over Uganda. Among them a drum from Bunyoro, sent to Cambridge in 1920. As early as the 1890s, the artifacts were originally […]
To enhance tourism within the kingdom, Buganda kingdom has unveiled an online platform. visitbuganda.com is the web portal which serves as an online market place where all tourism-related services can be accessed. It also showcases the various tourism attractions that Buganda has to offer to the world. Through a partnership with the private technology company […]
The 9th edition of Nyege Nyege festival will take place from November 14th to 17th and has been relocated from Jinja to the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This move is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long distances between stages. Derek Debru the festival co […]
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 […]
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