Tourism & Travel

Gorilla trekking is always a thrilling experience/Courtesy Photo The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has urged media organizations to exercise caution when reporting on allegations of fraud within the Chimpanzee and Gorilla booking system to prevent harm to the tourism sector and the country's reputation. This request comes in the wake

Martin Mugarra, the  Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra has said that government has started the roll out of the new booking and revenue collection system by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to combat gorilla permits fraud. Gorilla

Leisure tourists tracking gorillas in Mgahinga National Park Tour operators in Uganda are in fear of losing business because of the scandal involving the illicit sale of gorilla tracking permits. The scandal, which recently came to light, has resulted in significant losses for the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), exceeding 11.2

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities paid Shs13bn for Uganda to host the 2020 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) and Government has failed to recover the Shs3.2Bn from the organisers after the cancellation of the show. The details are contained in the 2021/2022 Auditor General’s report that indicated that

I&M Bank officials with the First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga On Saturday August 26th, thousands thronged Buyende District to be part of this year’s Kagulu Rock Climbing Challenge. The event was graced by the Kyabazinga of Busoga- His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, as the chief climber. The

Unilever Uganda’s Home Care Category & Channel Development Manager, Emmanuel Kabugo (right) shares a photo moment with  Amos Wekesa ,the Director of Equator Hikes, the organisers of the marathon. Unilever Uganda has joined the elite list of sponsors for the upcoming Tusker Lite Mountain Rwenzori Marathon. The announcement was made

Murchison Falls rangers pictured in front of the "snare mountain". Paul Hilton/Global Conservation/ Uganda Conservation Foundation Rangers in Uganda's Murchison Falls national park have amassed 12 tonnes of traps over the course of a year, which they've piled up high and nicknamed "snare mountain". They're hoping to highlight the devastation

Executive Director of UTB Lilly Ajarova (Right) and Bradford Ochieng, Deputy Executive Director UTB while appearing before Parliament's Trade Committee  The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking Shs77.4bn for adverts to promote Uganda’s tourism industry. Out of the Shs77.4bn, Shs2Bn will be spent on shooting a documentary that will be

State House Entebbe   The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) wants Shs4bn for the construction of a wall fence along the Entebbe Zoo so as to protect occupants of State House Entebbe and other surroundings against attacks from wild animals that may go rowdy.   The request was made by James