Bakwate is a silverback, one of the mountain gorillas in Uganda, he is in the Oruzogo habituated group that lives in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Sarah-Jane Mee hosted Tim Henshall a wildlife expert at the SkyNews studios in London together…
Ndahura Gorilla silverback dies at 28 – Oldest Gorilla at Bwindi National Park
Ndahura the late Silverback in Bwindi Laid to rest. He was only 28 years of age and a dominant silverback in the Butukula family found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Ruhija sector. He was the head of 12…
History of Uganda
Upon the arrival of john Harington speak to Uganda in 1864, Uganda was formally operating under a by then described as a federal monarchy, different regions where under the leadership of kings and chiefs. It was difficult to tell what…
Press release: August 26th, 2014 – Uganda is Ebola free
Uganda Tourism Board wishes to clarify that Uganda is Ebola free and no case has been reported within the borders of the country contrary to some media reports.Whereas the country is on high alert, UTB wishes to inform all travelers,…
Why Fly with RwandAir – Low cost Airline with First Class Services
Are you flying in East Africa, and the rest of Africa? Trust RwandAir, Rwanda’s National Carrier, which has gained repute for offering excellent services at some of the most competitive rates in the region. Why Fly with RwandAir RwandAir is…
Rwanda Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Genocide
Memorial genocide site – Nyamata Today, Monday 7th of April, starts a week of official mourning by the Rwandan peoples to mark the 20th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide. The anniversary proceedings are to be presided over by President Paul…
UGANDA MUSIC ICON JOSE CHAMELEONE APPOINTED BUSOGA TOURISM AMBASSADOR
Photo credit: Association of Uganda Tour Operators Jose Chameleone has signed a marketing deal with the Busoga Tourism Initiative (BTI) to help to promote and boost tourism in Busoga. The ‘Tubonge’singer will act as an ambassador for Busoga Tourism and…
Ugandan Tour Operators to have sole access to online Gorilla Permits
The debate on putting Uganda gorilla permits was back in the media last month in which Uganda wildlife Authority Executive Director Dr Andrew Seguya was cited blaming the Minister of Tourism for causing the delay of operationalization. While addressing Members…
“ANTI-GAY LAW PUTS UGANDA TOURISM AT RISK”, Associaiton of Uganda Tour Operators
Following the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni finally assenting to the infamous Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill, a lot has been expressed from across the global. The Bill (now an Act) has put Uganda in the spotlight, drawing a lot of condemnation from…
East African Tourist Visa for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda
What is an East African Tourist Visa? An East African Tourist visa is an official document issued to someone or individuals who would like to simultaneously visit the Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Rwanda.…