On April 16 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Uganda Airlines hosted the Uganda–UK Trade and Business Forum in a high-level convergence of business, diplomacy, and strategic vision. As the national carrier prepares for its maiden direct flight to London Gatwick, scheduled for May 18, 2025, the event marks a defining moment in Uganda’s aviation and…
From March 4- 6, 2025, the world’s largest tourism trade fair at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, the East African Community (EAC) will participate as a unified entity for the first time. As a leading global tourism destination, under the banner “Visit East Africa: Feel the Vibe,” the EAC will showcase the region’s unparalleled…
After more than three months, light Traffic has resumed on Karuma Bridge after the completion of rehabilitation of the main link to and from Northern Uganda. In September karuma bridge was closed to both light and heavy traffic after Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) engineers discovered faults on the bridge deck, expansion joints and bearings.…
In the heart of the Rwenzori Mountains, UWA has unveiled the newly upgraded Elena Camp, an ultra-modern facility set at 4,500 meters above sea level. Africa’s third-highest summit at 5,109 meters, Elena Camp, surrounded by glaciers and rugged trails, serves as the final stop for climbers heading to Margherita Peak. challenges faced by hikers. Harsh weather.…
The Elgon Tourism Expo and Business Forum is to be set in Mbale city. From Friday, December 13 to Saturday, December 14, 2024, President of the Elgon Tourism Expo and Business Forum Racheal Kakungulu Kirama explained that this year’s event will focus on attracting more exhibitors within the tourism value chain and engaging more visitors at…
To brainstorm on the various forms of art that are key to defending the rights of wild animals, conservationists from different African countries have converged in Jinja City. “Several animals are poached for their body parts, and medicinal purposes, among other practices, which prohibit their right to live just like it is with other living…
Through increased visibility, the Uganda Tourism Board, with support from TotalEnergies Uganda, has developed a mobile application that is aimed at growing Uganda’s tourism sector. Explore Uganda app is intended to be a one-stop centre for all information regarding tourism in Uganda, including attractions, accommodation, events calendars, and service providers, among others. “the app also…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially merged with the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The merger is part of the government’s Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) program, aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. On Thursday at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, the merger was formalized where the UWEC Board of Trustees transferred…
To promote The Pearl of Africa and connect with travel enthusiasts and premium audiences across the network in the core and emerging source markets of Europe (UK, France & Germany), North America (USA & Canada), Africa, Middle East, East Asia (China and India) and Asia Pacific regions, Uganda Tourism Board has embarked on a long-term…
Lake mburo national park is located in western part of Uganda along masaka -mbarara route in Nyabushozi county ,Kiruhura distric in Uganda. The park is the smallest in Uganda covering an area of 370sqkm but with its rich variety of habitats; dry hillsides, rocky outcrops, bushy thickets, open and wooded savannah, forest, lakes and swamps,…