Exciting uganda tours-Rafting gone wild for conservation
Bujagali Energy has announced that as all river activities will close on the section of the river above the new dam – Bye Bye Bujagali Falls. Nile River Explorers has decided that we want to use the last day of rafting that section of the river, 28th Feb as a […]
Exciting Uganda tours prospects in 2013
A tourist looks at a buffalo in one of Uganda’s National Parks. The country’s tourism sector is expected to perform better in 2013 boosted by a number of international recognitions. Uganda’s tourism sector in 2012 received a number of international recognitions boosting the sector’s prospects in 2012. Uganda as a […]
Uganda wildlife education centre plans first floating restaurant in East Africa
The first phase of the Shs5 billion Uganda Wildlife project is expected to be complete by September. The idea of a restaurant on water may, for many, have been a thought for Uganda@100 but no, by September this year, the first phase of this high-end, luxurious facility will be complete. […]
River Nile named among Africa’s seven wonders
A duck swims on River Nile in Jinja recently. The declaration of the Source of the Nile as one of the seven wonders of Africa is expected to improve tourism in Uganda. Uganda has once again received recognition from the international tourism community after the Source of the Nile was […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority to mark 150 years since Sir Samuel Baker tours Uganda
Tourism is one of Uganda’s strongest attractions. Other than the famous silverback gorillas, 1,050 bird species, panoramic views, the Source of The Nile and diverse cultures, Uganda is endowed with a wealth of history. In line with this, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is planning to celebrate 150 years since […]
Rwanda Government’s efforts to grow tourism sector get boost
A local aviation company has launched an air emergency medical evacuation service targeting tourists, a move that will boost Rwanda’s tourism sector. Akagera Aviation Akagera Aviation said the service would provide rapid response rescue and medical care to subscribing tourists, who may experience a serious health problem while in […]
Uganda gets sh27bn for wildlife and primate conservation
The US Government has given a grant of $10m (about sh27b) to promote conservation and tourism in five protected areas of Uganda. Gorilla twins According to Kadu Sebunya, the chief of party at USAID-tourism and biodiversity, the funds are being channeled by USAID and implemented through the Africa Wildlife Foundation, […]
Uganda cultural safaris at Amabeere ga Nyina Mwiru
A tour guide points at the stalactites that are famously known as Amabeere ga Nyina Mwiru. Amabeere ga Nyina Mwiru has become one of the famous tourist attractions in Kabarole and you can get both scientific and cultural explanations of how the breastlike features came to be. One would say […]
Murchison Falls wildlife tours to double Uganda’s Revenue
This projection is based on the aggressive marketing, development of new tourist attractions and the ongoing expedition led by Julian Fisher of the Royal Geographical Society. UWA executive director Dr. Andrew Seguya said during the 2011-2012 financial year, Murchison Falls National Park collected sh6.8b in revenue. “After 150 years, David […]
Rwanda’s tourism sector maintained impressive growth in gorilla trekking
Rwanda’s tourism sector continues to be the largest foreign exchange earner thanks to exceptional hospitality given to tourists. Tourists return from a Gorilla tracking expedition in Virunga National park last month. The industry has also registered strong performance for the past couple of years mainly because revenue generated from tourists […]