Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Re-opening on 10th June 2021
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary will be re-opening for visitors on the 10th June 2021. This has been one of the much anticipated news in the tourism industry of Uganda. The re-opening of the sanctuary now is a breath of fresh air for the northern Uganda tourism potential. The Rhinos at Ziwa have for some months been the missing piece to...
Kazinga Channel Bridge Temporarily Closed by UNRA
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has temporarily closed the Kazinga Channel Bridge at Katunguru from June to September 2021. During this period of time, a ferry will be introduced to operate as an alternative means of transport so as to support light vehicles which would include; pickups, saloon cars, and minivans up to a number of six with passengers...
Know Your Wildlife – Chimpanzees in Uganda
What exactly do you think you know about the chimpanzees? We bring you the best of what you might know or ought to know about the chimpanzees in Uganda. The chimpanzee is a species of great apes found in the forests and savannah of tropical Africa. The Chimpanzees, man’s closest relatives are regarded as an Endangered species on the...
Wildlife Conservation Education Very Vital But Ignored in Uganda
Wildlife education is something; the government of Uganda has under looked over years. The officials tend to focus on promotion of wildlife tourism but not the significance of its conservation. This is something that does not come to the minds of the technocrats of this country yet it is very important. Tourism and wildlife are the biggest forex earner...
New Baby in Bitukura Gorilla Group
The Bitukura Gorilla Group has welcomed a new baby. This has increased the number of the entire family to 13 individuals which is an increase in the gorilla population.
What do we know about the Bitukura Gorilla Group?
Bitukura Gorilla Group or Family is located in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This sector is best suited for trekking...
What is Happening in Uganda Now
As far as we are concerned, the week started on Monday 10th May 2021. The Uganda Police spokes person announced that there will be strict measures taken by police to enforce the curfew which includes; Boda bodas to stop operations at 1800hrs and vehicles plus people movement at 2100hrs with the exception of authorised persons to move beyond the...
Tips on Planning a Trip to Uganda
In this article, we put together the great questions you need to ask yourself before making the decision of traveling to Uganda. All the questions would be summed up with the; where, what, how, and when questions as clearly stated below;
Where is Uganda Located?
Uganda is located in East Africa, and lie astride the Equator. The country is bordered with...
UWA Temporarily Closes Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has issued a press release indicating that it has closed the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary due to the ongoing wrangles between Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (ZRWR) and Rhino Fund Uganda(RFU).
In the press release posted on April 20, 2021 by UWA communications Manager Bashir Hangi says that with UWA’s mandate to protect all the wildlife resources...
UTB to Grade Hotels and Accommodation facilities Countrywide
Uganda Tourism Board(UTB) is to embark on a countrywide grading and categorising exercise of hotel and accommodation facilities. This came to public notice through the different social media platforms of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) a few days ago.
The public notice made by UTB says, “the grading and classification exercise will be crowned by the awarding of star ratings to...
Tips on How to Fly Safely During This Pandemic Period
Covid-19 has ripped our lives into shreds. Nothing seems to be moving as usual. A lot of things have been at standstill due to the contagious nature of this viral bug (covid-19).
Countries went into total lockdown but some have lifted apparently. Life is looking like getting back to normal. The movement and traveling has started taking course due to...