At IBTM 2022 in Spain,Uganda showcasing tourism potential. In Barcelona, Spain, Uganda Tourism Board is participating in the biggest Marketing Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE) expo in the world which is IBTM which was a 2 days conference that ended 1st December 2022. “The Board would showcase the different aspects of Uganda that provide good investment […]
Reintroducing white Rhinos in Ajai Wildlife Reserve by UWA. As we were busy in Christmas holiday, UWA was busy doing the best to improve on Uganda safari. It announced plans of reintroducing White Rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district. In 2020, UWA had a feasibility study that confirmed Ajai Wildlife Reserve as […]
VOLCANO SAFARIS PLANS THE 5TH LODGE IN KIBALE PARK IN 2023. As 2023 seems to be knocking on the door, pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism Volcano Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda that have existed since 1997 prioritize planetary wellbeing, authenticity and transparency. Looking forward to the 2023 launch of the 5th lodge near Kibale […]
IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE, UTB AWARDED EXCELLENCE ASSESSMENTS During the financial Year 2020/21 by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), UTB has emerged 3rd in the central government service excellence assessment. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja who represented the President announces the awards to the excelling institutions during National Budget Conference for the Financial […]
Member states in EAC urge to join forces in promoting Tourism. Late Saturday, Prosper Bazombanza Burundian Vice-President stated coming upon the member states of East African Countries to join forces in the promotion of tourism in the region. “If they are to realize the full potential of the sector in the region, the member states […]
WORLD TOURISM DAY IS LAUNCHED BY TOURISM MINISTER IN CELEBRATING ‘TOURISM WEEK’ World tourism day is a special day that is commonly celebrated in the whole world since most countries have got touristic attractions where different people in different countries travel to visit the beauty of the country. On 27th September 2022, the Ugandan Minister […]
Extinction of grey crowned cane in Uganda. Wildlife conservationists argue about the birds on Uganda’s national emblem for the continued use of naked electricity transmission lines that are hindering the protection of crested cranes. “Human habits that include poisoning and destruction of the Crested Cranes’ natural breeding grounds the wetlands, some of the Crested […]
NYEGE NYEGE FESTIVAL HAPPENING NOW IN UGANDA. Nyege Nyege festival is the biggest festival in Uganda that invites visitors from all over the world to attend and have fun. The festival involves live bands, singers, instrumentalists, cultural acts, dance acts and DJ’s. Ugandan dance hall star Maro, Apio Moro, Byg Ben Sukuya, Jackie Akello, Kongoloko, […]
CHANGE BUGOMA FOREST INTO A NATIONAL PARK. Recently a study undertaken to identify the tourism potential has found that converting the forest into a national park could fetch Uganda tours at least US$547,500 (Approx. Shs2 billion) in tourism revenues every year in Bugoma central reserve forest in the middle –the western part of Uganda. “Tourism […]
IN 8 MONTHS UWA ARREST 60 POACHERS. In Nakapiripirit district, Uganda Wildlife Authority arrests 60 poachers for illegal poaching around the wildlife sites which are protected areas. The senior warden officer James Okware in charge of the Pian Upe game reserve in Nakapiripirit district says 60 poachers were arrested in operations carried out from January […]