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Purple Grenadier

11 New Bird Species Discovered in Uganda

11 New Bird Species Discovered in Uganda

Purple Grenadier

There are more than 1065 bird species all of which you certainly enjoy on a Uganda safari. Birding happens both in protected areas and in private areas. These birds are spotted in various places such as national parks, arid semi-desert, rich savannahs, lowland and montane rainforests, vast wetlands, volcanoes and an Afro-alpine zone. Uganda covers

Kampala Entebbe Express

Why Self Drive Trips Are Ideal for Family Holidays

Why Self Drive Trips Are Ideal for Family Holidays

Kampala Entebbe Express

As parents, the idea of traveling with your infant or toddler can feel like an overwhelming proposition. You don’t want to put your life on hold while you raise your little one, but, at the same time, you don’t want to take a trip that will be more of a headache than an enjoyable experience.

Uganda to Promote Convention in Tourism

Uganda to Promote Convention in Tourism

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UGANDA IN ADVANCE STAGES OF MICE STRATEGY AND POLICY FORMULATION Uganda tourism stakeholders gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday (4th August 2017) in a consultative meeting on Uganda’s MICE Strategy and Policy. The creation of the Strategy and Policy has been led by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities-Uganda with the guidance

The Source of the Nile to be Developed into Tourism Site

The Source of the Nile to be Developed into Tourism Site

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The Source of the Nile is one of the unique treasures of Uganda. Located in Eastern Uganda, plans are underway to develop this heritage site into one of the best places to visit in Uganda. This was rrevelaed by Matia Kasaija, Uganda’s Minsiter of Finance. Speaking about achievements and expectations in the sector, Kasaija said

Uganda Tourism

Uganda Registers More Tourism Earnings

Uganda Registers More Tourism Earnings

Uganda Tourism

Tourism receipts have overtaken the remittances by Ugandans who are working abroad as the country’s top export earner; says Bank of Uganda’s monetary policy statement. According to the reports from Uganda’s central bank, the tourism sector is ranking high among other sectors of the economy. Reports show that in the 2013/14 financial year, the sector

Uganda Donates Zebras and Bushbucks to Thailand

Uganda Donates Zebras and Bushbucks to Thailand

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Uganda is in advanced stages of shipping two zebras and two bushbucks to Thailand following an offer by President Yoweri Museveni to the Government of Thailand. “It is a Presidential gift to Thailand and there is nothing wrong with it as long as the animals undergo quarantine,” said Tourism minister Maria Mutagamba. She added that

Uganda Monitors Climate Change in Rwenzori Mountains

Uganda Monitors Climate Change in Rwenzori Mountains

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Tourists flock Uganda year in and year out appreciating the gifts that God gave our land. Flocking our nation to climb our mountains that they call virgin because they have survived the heavy pollution and litter that is a characteristic of the foreign peaks such as the Everest. When we think about the country’s tourist

Uganda to Showcase Shoebills & Crested Cranes at UK Tourism Fair

Uganda to Showcase Shoebills & Crested Cranes at UK Tourism Fair

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The shoebill and the crested Crane will be the main tourist attractions Uganda will exhibit at the British Bird watching fair. The August 15 to 17 fair will be held at the Egleton Nature Reserve Oakham Rutland in London. With 10% of the global bird species in Uganda and at least 50% species in Africa,

Two Foreign Firms Want to Operate Uganda’s Cargo Hub

Two Foreign Firms Want to Operate Uganda’s Cargo Hub

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A US$25 million cargo hub that Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set its sights on in the next phase of developing Entebbe International Airport is generating a lot of interest. Two groups one from South Africa and another from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed interest in developing the project, which has been