To promote rhino tourism, shs 40 billion is needed to help increase their numbers in the wild. The money will support the grand rhino restoration plan in the country which involves various interventions. The ministry of tourism wildlife and Antiquities, with its agencies Uganda Wildlife Authority have worked hand in hand to achieve the target…
From September 17th to 19th, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, and Stand U084, Uganda has made a remarkable appearance at the International and French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris. The Uganda Embassy in Paris, alongside key industry players such as Gorilla Tours Ltd, Safari to East, and Bantu Travel, are showcasing the country’s…
In 2023 April 26th to 29th, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is unveiling the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) in Kampala to further boost growth of tourism and related opportunities. According to UTB executives, the expo is expected to create 500 business linkages and draw a total of 1,500 local consumers among other opportunities during…
At Kiryandongo Central Police Station, three suspects are in custody for the illegal possession of wildlife products. The three suspents include John Onek, 47, a resident of Nanda village in Nyamaswa Sub County, Eston Nyitu, 33, a resident of Kibiramatu village in Kigumba Sub County and Bernard Enying, 29, a resident of Kigumba Town Council.…
Uganda Tourism Board postponed the pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) that was supposed to start February 8-11 2023 to April 26-29 2023. The rescheduling dates will favor the stakeholders who will engage in the event that will mainly be marketing Uganda’s tourism destinations since post covid-19. Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is done annually…
It was Tuesday morning when I made a move to Uganda Museum which was a starting point of my 4 days trips to Mbale mainly to EXPLORE ELGON. It was a campaign that was led by Uganda Tourism Board and The Ministry of Tourism campaigning about Exploring Elgon. The big number turned up since it…
Three national parks are certified by Uganda Wildlife Authority which manages and protects all wildlife in and out of the protected areas. In a single year, one of the largest increase on FSC forest management include the three parks that is Kibale national park, Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mountain Rwenzori national park in eastern…
It was a Friday morning when my friends and I decided to have a drive to Jinja for a weekend trip from Kampala. We packed all our luggage and after Friday work, we meet at the city square in Kampala where our car was waiting for us. We had an evening drive before night we…