Uganda birding tours growing trend in Uganda
Birding, the latest growing trend in the tourism industry, Uganda birding tours is one of those activates that sound alien until you experience it yourself. The writer is now converted and vows to plant fruit trees in his compound to attract them. It was one of those Saturday’s, when I […]
Rwanda elephants not endangered, says Wildlife Conservation Society
Rwanda has not recorded a decline of elephants in the past few years, Telesphore Ngoga, the acting Conservation Division Manager at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), has said. Ngoga was reacting to a study published in the scientific journal by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), recently. The report says elephant […]
Seeing lions on Uganda tours is a prized sight
The lion gazes at the tourists in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The writer was lucky to see the pride as they are not easy to find. In splendor the king of the jungle lay, the calmness he exuded would easily make one forget that he is the most feared predator. […]
Flying to Uganda-for tours with discounted, budget, low flights rates
Getting to Uganda for your African Holiday Safaris, Uganda tours, Uganda gorilla trekking, primates safaris & wildlife safaris, Nature adventure tours or Volunteer Trips is becoming easier every year, due to more and more airlines are flying into Entebbe International Airport and since there are now more international airlines, the […]
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 […]
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 […]