Uganda is the place where safari holidays are fun and its known worldwide as a home to many impressive attractions, wildlife, culture and landscape. There are many chances of seeing your favorite wildlife and primate on any safari in Uganda being a residential ground for multiple forest habitats and primates. Such experience will change your
The Source of the Nile to be Developed into Tourism Site
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
Facts on Uganda’s Gorillas
Mountain gorillas rank among the rarest animals in the world with just 720 animals in existence. They belong to the ape family and are the bulkiest. An adult may grow up to 1.8m high. Two subspecies of gorillas, the western lowland gorilla – Gorilla gorilla gorilla – G.g graueri were identified for science in 1847
Uganda Registers More Tourism Earnings
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 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
US Ambassador Launches Tourism for Biodiversity Program
The US ambassador to Uganda HE Scott DeLisi on March 14,2013 visited Murchison Falls National Park ad launched the USAID funded Tourism for Biodiversity Program implemented by African Wildlife Foundation.Below are his remarks he nmade at the launch held at Budongo Eco Lodge. What a pleasure it is to be here this afternoon. Not only
Uganda Set for IT Berlin Tourism Exhibition
Uganda will participate in the annual ITB Berlin 2013 Travel and Tourism Exhibition scheduled to take place from 6th to 10th March 2013 at Messe Berlin in Germany. The delegation from Uganda will be led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Maria Mutagamba. The delegation which includes both the Public and Private
MARASA Staff Changes
It was learned late last week that Marasa, the Madhvani Group company overseeing their tourism and hospitality investments in Uganda, has ahead of the opening of the newly restored Chobe Safari Lodge in the upper part of Murchisons Falls reshuffled their senior managers. Long serving Richard Hodgson moves from Mweya Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth
Rains Now Cut Main Road To Rwanda
Destruction from the current torrential rains sweeping the region have now added another ‘victim’ to its growing count, when reports reached from Kabale that the main road to the Katuna border post with Rwanda was cut off, following the opening of a major gap and washout. Thankfully no one came to harm as traffic was
Gately On the Nile Turns 10
A decade ago this correspondent sat on the terrace of the just opened Gately on Nile with proprietor Merryde Loosemore, enjoying their ‘signature dish’ Quiche de Maison and preparing to write an article for what was then East Africa’s leading leisure magazine, Travel News of Nairobi / Kenya. Merryde had a few months earlier taken